Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for HILLTOP FAMILY RESTAURANT on .
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Pass with Conditions
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Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2626795
Location recorded for this inspection · HILLTOP FAMILY RESTAURANT · 2800 W FOSTER AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER WHILE DISHES BEING WASHED. 0 PPM CHLORINE NOTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, PROPERLY DISPENSES CHLORINE SANITIZER AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO SET THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE AND RE-WASH ALL DISHES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: SOME INTERIOR AREAS OF THE ICE MACHINES ICE SHOOT IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COOLING OF TCS COOKED POTATOES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. COOKED POTATOES INSIDE A TIGHTLY COVERED DEEP PLASTIC PAN AT 98.9F. POTATOES COOKED IN THE MORNING AT 8:30AM EXCEEDING THE 2 HOURS TO COOL DOWN TO 70F, THEN AN ADDITIONAL 4 HOURS TO 40F. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING METHODS AND TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS FOR COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO REHEAT POTATOES TO 165F THEN START THE COOLING PROCESS AGAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.
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PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS COOKED SAUSAGE ON THE STOVE TOP BEING HELD HOT AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 103.6F. REVIEWED PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS FOR TCS FOODS. SAUSAGE DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER UNDER THE ELECTRIC SLICER.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED VERY LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AND LOW STREAM OF HOT WATER IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE A GREATER WATER FLOW FOR HOT WATER.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE.----DIRTY FLOORS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR DRY FOODS STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NOTED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR COOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
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Inspection history
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Short Form ComplaintPass
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Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2602092
Location recorded for this inspection · HILLTOP FAMILY RESTAURANT · 2800 W FOSTER AVE
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SALT SHAKERS STORED ON TOP OF ALL TABLES IN CUSTOMER DINING AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2600357
Location recorded for this inspection · HILLTOP FAMILY RESTAURANT · 2800 W FOSTER AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2600080
Location recorded for this inspection · HILLTOP FAMILY RESTAURANT · 2800 W FOSTER AVE
Recorded violations
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 1-DOOR STAND-UP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.OBSERVED STEAK AT 53.4F, COLESLAW AT 53.7F, SLICED ROAST BEEF AT 53.1F, POTATOES AT 45.1F, CUT MELONS AT 53.6F, TUNA AT 54.7F, SLICED CHEESES AT 53.1F, SLICED GYRO MEAT AT 60.0F AND HAMBURGERS AT 55.7F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15#'S OF FOOD WORTH $300.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE 1-DOOR STAND-UP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 55.7F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CUT MELONS AND TUNA ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. SEE COMMENTS BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST INFESTATION ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON THE INTERIOR OF THE OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH THE MAIN COOKSLINE AND 5 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON THE FLOOR AND STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES IN THE SAME MAIN COOKSLINE AREAS AND 3 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR AND WALL AT REAR DISHWASHNG AREAS AND APPROXIMATELY 6 LIVE COCKROACHES ON PIPE WRAPPED AROUND WITH A TOWEL DIRECTLY BEHIND THE DISHMACHINE ALSO, 1 LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING ON TOP OF THE SEATING BOOTH AT THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. ALSO, APPROXIMATELY 75 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE FRONT COFFEE STATION NEXT TO CUSTOMER DINING AREAS AND APPROX: 50 RODENT(MICE) DROPPINGS ON TOP OF THE ELECTRICAL BOX UNDERNEATH THE DISHMACHINE AND INTERIOR STORAGE CABINETS AT REAR BANQUET ROOM AREA ALSO, ON FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO THOROUGHLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT. REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GLUE BOARDS WITH TRAPPED/DEAD INSECTS AND MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE 2-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED COLOR CODED CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON KITCHEN STORAGE RACK AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE ON THE COOKING STOVE/OVEN, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND SHELVINGS UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES, INTERIOR STORAGE DRAWER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, EXTERIORS OF DISHMACHINE AND ATTACHED DISHWARE RACK, AND INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING STORAGE CABINETS AT REAR BANQUET ROOM. REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS FROM THE UNDERSIDES OF ALL EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING, TABLES ETC. THE INTERIOR SHIELD OF THE ICE MAKER IS NOT CLEAN ALONG EDGES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK AT COOKSLINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ALONG THE THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND SCATTERED SITES OF PEELING PAINT DEBRIS ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND REPAIR SAID WALL SO THAT SURFACES ARE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE MANAGER OFFICE SPACE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING AT REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2597271
Location recorded for this inspection · HILLTOP FAMILY RESTAURANT · 2800 W FOSTER AVE
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE 2-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 OBSERVED STAINED COLOR CODED CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON KITCHEN STORAGE RACK AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E) OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF THE COOKING STOVE/OVEN,SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,PREP TABLES AND SHELVINGS UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES,INTERIOR STORAGE DRAWER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS,EXTERIORS OF DISHMACHINE AND ATTACHED DISHWARE RACK,AND INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING STORAGE CABINETS AT REAR BANQUET ROOM.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ALONG THE THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND SCATTERED SITES OF PEELING PAINT DEBRIS ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND REPAIR SAID WALL SO THAT SURFACES ARE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE AT REAR NEAR THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2597004
Location recorded for this inspection · HILLTOP FAMILY RESTAURANT · 2800 W FOSTER AVE
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES .
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA (NOT-IN-USE) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION;FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT "0" PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE).(** SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.OBSERVED SLICED HAM AT 51.7F,SLICED BEEF AT 51.1F,SLICED TOMATOES AT 50.5F,EGGS AT 50.0F,COLESLAW AT 45.9F,HASHBROWNS AT 66.1 AND PORK CHORIZO AT 64.5F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15#'S OF FOOD WORTH $200.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE 2-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.5F.THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS) SUCH AS HAM AND EGGS ETC.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED REFRIGERATION REPAIR SERVICE.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED GLUE BOARDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ON COUNTER NEAR THE COFFEE STATION AND INSIDE CABINET AT SERVER STATION NEAR THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GLUE BOARDS FROM SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED 2 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON THE DISHWARE STORAGE RACK NEAR THE DISHMACHINE, 3 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON THE FLOOR MAT AT MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND 2 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON THE WALL ABOVE THE REAR UTILITY MOP SINK AREA AND 1 CRAWLING OUT OF THE DOOR GASKET OF COOLER AT THE FRONT COFFEE PREPARATION STATION ALSO, APPROXIMATELY 60 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS LOCATED IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND INTERIOR STORAGE CABINETS LOCATED AT REAR BANQUET ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT REAR MAIN KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED COLOR CODED CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON KITCHEN STORAGE RACK AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE 2-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING STOVE/OVEN,SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,PREP TABLES AND SHELVINGS UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES,INTERIOR STORAGE DRAWER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS,EXTERIORS OF DISHMACHINE AND ATTACHED DISHWARE RACK,AND INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING STORAGE CABINETS AT REAR BANQUET ROOM.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ALONG THE THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND SCATTERED SITES OF PEELING PAINT DEBRIS ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND REPAIR SAID WALL SO THAT SURFACES ARE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA ON TOP OF THE RUBBER FLOOR MATS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE AT REAR NEAR THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2577440
Location recorded for this inspection · HILLTOP FAMILY RESTAURANT · 2800 W FOSTER AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
59
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2577159 DATED JUNE 12 2023 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO #38 SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY RODENT DROPPINGS. OBSERVED 25 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE. MANAGER REMOVED DROPPINGS AND SANITIZED AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2577159
Location recorded for this inspection · HILLTOP FAMILY RESTAURANT · 2800 W FOSTER AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED OVER 40 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) NO CITATION ISSUED, STILL WITHIN TIME FRAME TO CORRECT.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAKING TOILET IN BANQUET BATHROOM. WHEN TOILET IS FLUSHED WATER LEAKS FROM TOP OF TOILET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN INCLUDING IN PREP AREA, IN DRY STORAGE AREA, AND AROUND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2576914
Location recorded for this inspection · HILLTOP FAMILY RESTAURANT · 2800 W FOSTER AVE
Recorded violations
9
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE SLICE CARROT CAKE AND TOUCH CAKE WITH BARE HANDS TO TRANSFER IT TO PLATE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO TOUCH FOOD WITH BARE HANDS AND TO USE GLOVES OR OTHER UTENSILS. CARROT CAKE SLICE DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOOD IS HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED .25 POUNDS OF HAM, 1 POUND OF TOMATOES, AND .25 POUNDS OF CHEESE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED MORE THAN 100 RODENT DROPPINGS IN FACILITY INCLUDING IN DRY STORAGE ROOM, EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND NEAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED INSECT GLUE BOARDS DIRECTLY ON COUNTER NEAR COFFEE MAKER AND ON SHELF DIRECTLY ABOVE TOASTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE GLUE BOARDS FROM FOOD PREP AREAS.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD ROACH IN PAN INSIDE DELI TOP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS WITH HEAVY RUST BUILD UP IN UNUSED WALK IN COOLER AND IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR MEASURING CHEMICAL SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING TOILET IN BANQUET BATHROOM. WHEN TOILET IS FLUSHED WATER LEAKS FROM TOP OF TOILET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS ANOTHER ONE FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN INCLUDING IN PREP AREA, IN DRY STORAGE AREA, AND AROUND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP IN TOILET ROOMS ADJACENT TO DINNING ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2560192
Location recorded for this inspection · HILLTOP FAMILY RESTAURANT · 2800 W FOSTER AVE
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SOME FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR ETC).
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-102.11 INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-102.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT TOP AND SIDES OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2559749
Location recorded for this inspection · HILLTOP FAMILY RESTAURANT · 2800 W FOSTER AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN PREP AREA.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL BUILD-UP IN REAR PREP AREA.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS COLD FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE PREP COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.9F) IN THE THE PREP/COOKING AREA. SLICED HAM AT 48.1F, EGGS AT 62.0F, FETA CHEESE AT 58.5F, PANCAKE MIX AT 48.9F, SLICED TOMATOES AT 49.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL WEIGHT 15 LBS, TOTAL VALUE $ 150.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND PREP COOLER (PREP/COOKING AREA) WITH TCS FODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL COOLERS WITH TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SOME FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR ETC).
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT TOP AND SIDES OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE CABINETS IN FRONT PREP AREA, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HANDSWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND IN FRONT PREP/SERVER AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, STORAGE AREA AND FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTBULBS INSIDE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND EXPIRED APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE . INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2522129
Location recorded for this inspection · HILLTOP FAMILY RESTAURANT · 2800 W FOSTER AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60625
322 of 417 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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