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HARVESTIME FOODS

2632 W LAWRENCE AVE · Chicago, IL 60625

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for HARVESTIME FOODS on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2625692

Location recorded for this inspection · HARVESTIME FOODS · 2632 W LAWRENCE AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED INADEQUATE HOT WATER IN BOTH THE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS AND THE FRONT DELI/PREP HAND WASHING SINKS. WOMEN'S WASHROOM TEMPERATURE AT 88.9F AND 88.5F. MEN'S WASHROOM AT 66.2F FRONT DELI PREP AT 91.8. MANAGER INCREASED THE TEMPERATURE ON THE HOT WATER TANK AND RESTORED HOT WATER ABOVE 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED BAKED TCS PASTRIES STUFFED WITH MEATS, SPINACH, CHEESE AND BACON IN A DISPLAY CASE IN THE GROCERY AISLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 77.2F, 75.9F, 94.5, 75.7F. REVIEWED ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD AT A MINIMUM OF 135F OR ABOVE. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: BULK SALT CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL PREPARED FOODS PRE-PACKAGED AND SOLD IN DISPLAY CASES SUCH AS SALADS, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE LIST OF INGREDIENTS AND ANY ALLERGENS.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS HANGING DIRECTLY ABOVE THE WASHBASIN OF THE KITCHEN PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: NOTED THE COOK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN WITHOUT AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED IN-USE UTENSILS AT THE DELI PREP AREA BEING STORED IN A CONTAINER OF WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 76.3F. IF STORED IN HOT WATER, MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR STORE ON/IN A CLEAN SURFACE/CONTAINER AND WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AS NEED OR EVERY 4 HOURS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK ON THE RIGHT SIDE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN THE FAR REAR STORAGE OF THE MAIN KITCHEN WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection history

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CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1532919

Location recorded for this inspection · HARVESTIME FOODS · 2632 W LAWRENCE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BY MEAT CUTTING AREA, MUST PROVIDE TO ELIMINATE CONTAMINATION,

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DEEP FRYER CABINET, AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY,

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS NOT STORED IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPACE TO STORE ITEMS NICE AND NEATLY,

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN COOKING AREA LEAKING AT FAUCET AND AT PIPES UNDER SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INSIDE SEVERAL DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS, UNDER STAIR WELLS, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE WANTED ARTICLES, MUST BE OFF FLOORS, AND AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1501579

Location recorded for this inspection · HARVESTIME FOODS · 2632 W LAWRENCE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: DELI MEAT LOAVES NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL LOAVES WITHIN 5 DAY TO USE ONCE SEAL HAS BEEN BROKEN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MEAT GRINDER, DEEP FRYER CABINET, SINKS, WALK-IN COOLER AIR CURTAINS, FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN UNITS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN NAD SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND ALONG WALLBASE IN STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP. CEILING NOT MAINTAINED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND FIXTURES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DELI COLD WATER PRESSURE LOW. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE WATER PRESSURE. THREE COMPARTMENT AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA LEAKING AT BOTTOM DRAIN LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAK.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INSIDE SEVERAL DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZE HOLDER OR CONTAINER.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1493925

Location recorded for this inspection · HARVESTIME FOODS · 2632 W LAWRENCE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: DELI MEAT LOAVES NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL LOAVES WITHIN 5 DAY TO USE ONCE SEAL HAS BEEN BROKEN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MEAT GRINDER, DEEP FRYER CABINET, SINKS, WALK-IN COOLER AIR CURTAINS, FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN UNITS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN NAD SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND ALONG WALLBASE IN STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VRNTILATION COVERS INOSDE TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP. CEILING NOT MAINTAINED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND FIXTURES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HANDSINK IN DELI COLD WATER PRESSURE LOW. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE WATER PRESSURE. THREE COMPARTMENT AND EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA LEAKING AT BOTTOM DRAINLINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAK.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INISDE SEVERAL DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZE HOLDER OR CONTAINER.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1098846

Location recorded for this inspection · HARVESTIME FOODS · 2632 W LAWRENCE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AN OVENS IN MAIN PREP AREA/KITCHEN, SLICERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP/CUTTING TABLES AND STORAGE CARTS IN THE DELI/MEAT CUTTING AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS AT PREP AREAS; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND, BETWEEN EQUIPMENT, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS; ALSO MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS SAME AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SEAL OPENING INSIDE REAR 2ND WASHROOM ON THE CEILING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND CLEAN VENT COVERS INSIDE ALL WASHROOMS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE MEAT WALK IN FREEZER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAPS UNDER ALL 3PART SINKS AND REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS FOR 3 OF 4 3PART SINKS.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEANING TOWELS IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER AT ALL PREP AREAS.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
679884

Location recorded for this inspection · HARVESTIME FOODS · 2632 W LAWRENCE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT GREASE BOX UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH RUST BUILD-UP (PREP/COOKING AREA).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED FLOOR INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE MEAT PREP/WALK-IN COOLER.----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING WITH DUST AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ABOVE PRODUCE PREP AREA AND WALLS INSIDE DELI WALK-N COOLER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT PRODUCE PREP AREA.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
521580

Location recorded for this inspection · HARVESTIME FOODS · 2632 W LAWRENCE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. DRIED FOOD CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT MEAT PREP AREA, SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN, AND REPLACE BROKEN PLASTIC CURTAINS IN WALK IN COOLERS. ALSO SEAL RAW WOOD PANEL ON SIDE OF ONE PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING MUST BE CLEANED/SANITIZED; STORAGE CARTS, BOXES, MEAT SLICERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, IN MEAT PREP AREA. SHELVES, OVENS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTH ICE MACHINES IN KITCHEN, AND PREP TABLES AND HOLDING MEAT BOXES INSIDE MEAT WALK IN COOLER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT, PALLETS, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, INCLUDING BASEMENT, KEEP BASEMENT FLOOR DRY.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND 2ND 3PART SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA AND WEST WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE AT PRODUCE CLEANING AREA. CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, AND SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILING WHERE NEEDED.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER, MUST REPLACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. PIPE UNDER KITCHEN'S 3PART SINK AND EXPOSED SINK FAUCET AT PRODUCE CLEANING AREA IN POOR REPAIRS, MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAPS UNDER 3PART SINKS.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. ARTICLES MUST BE OF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
521548

Location recorded for this inspection · HARVESTIME FOODS · 2632 W LAWRENCE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. DRIED FOOD CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT MEAT PREP AREA, SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN, AND REPLACE BROKEN PLASTIC CURTAINS IN WALK IN COOLERS. ALSO SEAL RAW WOOD PANEL ON SIDE OF ONE PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING MUST BE CLEANED/SANITIZED; STORAGE CARTS, BOXES, MEAT SLICERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, IN MEAT PREP AREA. SHELVES, OVENS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTH ICE MACHINES IN KITCHEN, AND PREP TABLES AND HOLDING MEAT BOXES INSIDE MEAT WALK IN COOLER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT, PALLETS, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, INCLUDING BASEMENT, KEEP BASEMENT FLOOR DRY.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND 2ND 3PART SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA AND WEST WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE AT PRODUCE CLEANING AREA. CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, AND SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILING WHERE NEEDED.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER, MUST REPLACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. PIPE UNDER KITCHEN'S 3PART SINK AND EXPOSED SINK FAUCET AT PRODUCE CLEANING AREA IN POOR REPAIRS, MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAPS UNDER 3PART SINKS.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. ARTICLES MUST BE OF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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