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ELI'S CHEESECAKE WORLD

6701 W FOREST PRESERVE AVE · Chicago, IL 60634

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for ELI'S CHEESECAKE WORLD on .

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Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2635698

Location recorded for this inspection · ELI'S CHEESECAKE WORLD · 6701 W FOREST PRESERVE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2240223

Location recorded for this inspection · ELI'S CHEESECAKE WORLD · 6701 W FOREST PRESERVE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY /KIT ON SITE .INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY /KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK MOLD INSIDE THE UNIT WHERE THE ICE WAS BEING WAS BEING MADE AND AT TOP SECTION INSIDE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO EMPTY,CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO NAME OF PRODUCT ON PRODUCTS IN WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT NAME ON ALL STORED PRODUCTS. CORE VIOLATION

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PLUMBERS PUTTY AT EXPOSED HAND SINK DRAIN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY CORE VIOLATION.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTOR NOT LOCATED BEHIND COFFEE MACHINES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTOR. CORE VIOLATION

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED GARBAGE OVERFLOWING FROM GARBAGE RECEPTACLES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B)

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOME WATER ON FLOOR AT THE R&D KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR. CORE VIOLATION

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO DOOR OVEN AT R&D AREA THAT HAS NO MARKINGS TO WHAT KILOWATTS IT IS IF OVER 7.5 KILO WATTS MANAGEMENT MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION. CORE VIOLATION

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2150696

Location recorded for this inspection · ELI'S CHEESECAKE WORLD · 6701 W FOREST PRESERVE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT BAKERY R&D AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2150259

Location recorded for this inspection · ELI'S CHEESECAKE WORLD · 6701 W FOREST PRESERVE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT INADEQUATE HOT TEMPERATURES WHICH WAS DISPLAYED IN THE FRONT COUNTER AREA THE FOOD WAS HOT TURKEY SANWICHES AT 90.2F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISTROYED AND DENATURED 4.5 LBS OF FOOD AT A COST OF $60.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION7-38-005(A)

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED FOODHANDLER MULTITASKING GOING TO STORAGE AND THEN HANDLING FOOD PRODUCT AND THEN PUTTING ON GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HER HANDS.MANAGEMENT TOLD THE EMPLOYEE TO WASH HER HANDS AND SHE COMPLIED CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT BEING MAINTAIN,OBSERVED WATER BACK-UP AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT RETAIL FOOD AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR TO PREVENT WATER BACK-UP AND TO FREE UP DRAIN AT EXPOSED HANDSINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 SERIOUS 7-3

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED BASE OF THE OUTSIDE DOOR NEEDS TO BE RECONIGURED TO MORE TIGHT FITTING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DO SO. OBSERVED CABINET BASE CRACKED NEXT TO .TRAP AND DOORS COMMING OFF CABINET(SAME AREA)UNDER 2-COMP SINK AT CAFE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN REACH-IN COOLER AT BAKERY R&D AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLER. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER AT FOOD DISPLAY DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS AT FRONT RETAIL AREA AND AT REAR STORAGE AREA SLIGHTLY DIRTY.INSTRUTED MANGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CEILINGS PANELS STAINED AT R&D BAKING AREA .INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT DRAIN AT 3-COMP SINK AT R&D BAKERY AREA KITCHEN AND SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HANDSINK AT CAFE AREA. OBSERVED PLUMERS PUTTY AROUND DRAINS OF 3-COMP SINK. HOOD FILTERS GREASY AT HOT LINE AT BAKERY R&D KITCHEN. IN CAFE RESTROOM NOTED VENTILLATION GRID DUSTY AND VENTILATION NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND CLEAN THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS. OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT BAKERY R&D AREA.INSTRCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2010029

Location recorded for this inspection · ELI'S CHEESECAKE WORLD · 6701 W FOREST PRESERVE AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2009647

Location recorded for this inspection · ELI'S CHEESECAKE WORLD · 6701 W FOREST PRESERVE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE AND SIDE BOTTOM DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING ON CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: FOUND (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED (R&D KITCHEN AND RETAIL/CAFÉ PREP AREA). WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM ONE COMPARTMENT INTO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL DISPLAY COOLER, COUNTER SHELVES BEHIND FRONT SERVICE CAFÉ AREA, INTERIOR STORAGE CABINETS IN CAFÉ PREP AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AROUND CAFÉ AREA ESPECIALLY BEHIND DISPLAY FREEZERS.--------- MUST REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND CAFÉ PREP AREA AND AT HALLWAY LEADING TO WASHROOMS (CAFÉ AREA).

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER, 2 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT COFFEE AND ESPRESSO MACHINE IN CAFÉ PREP AREA.--------NOTED MISSING DRAIN LINE UNDERNEATH HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAIN LINE DRAINING ONTO FLOOR DRAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE EMPLOYEE STORAGE CLOSET AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REORGANIZE. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1632687

Location recorded for this inspection · ELI'S CHEESECAKE WORLD · 6701 W FOREST PRESERVE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN AREA AND SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK FRONT SERVICE STATION, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1532815

Location recorded for this inspection · ELI'S CHEESECAKE WORLD · 6701 W FOREST PRESERVE 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: NOTED INTERIOR CABINET OF EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR TEST KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR AND ICE BIN AND UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK CABINET BEHIND CAFÉ SERVICE AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR OR REPLACE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN RECEIVING/SHIPPING ROOM, WAREHOUSE DRY STORAGE ROOM, AND FLOOR WITH FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND BEVERAGE DISPLAY COOLER IN CAFÉ DISPLAY/DINING AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL AND LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DUST BUILD-UP BEHIND AND ABOVE PREP TABLE/COOLER IN CAFÉ PREP AREA.----------MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE BEHIND PREP COOLER AT SAME AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LOOSE (3)FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MIXING ROOM.-----------MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DECORATION ROOM/AREA.---------MUST FIX LEAKY PIPE CONNECTED TO GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND CAFÉ PREP/SERVICE AREA.--------MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND CAFÉ SERVICE/PREP AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE WAREHOUSE MARKETING STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1506256

Location recorded for this inspection · ELI'S CHEESECAKE WORLD · 6701 W FOREST PRESERVE 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: Above violation still remaining(Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in dish washing area room in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Above violation still remaining( Floors in walk in coolers, walk in freezers under shelving/pallets not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas, receiving areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors that had peeling paint in production areas, dish washing areas, shall be repaired/sealed).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Above violation still remaining(Walls that had peeling paint in front cafeteria area, and front kitchen areas shall be repaired/sealed. Walls in employee's locker room areas, bathrooms shall be repaired/sealed).

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1506240

Location recorded for this inspection · ELI'S CHEESECAKE WORLD · 6701 W FOREST PRESERVE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Found/observed dock door #3 not rodent proofed, door had a 2 to 3 inch on bottom corner of door, also found employee's entrance/exit doors not rodent proofed, door had 1/4 inch or greater in middle of doors.Citation issued 7-38-020 Serious violation.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in dish washing area room in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of production area equipment, racks, and under conveyer belts not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Cabinet shelving in cafeteria area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in walk in coolers, walk in freezers under shelving/pallets not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas, receiving areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors that had peeling paint in production areas, dish washing areas, shall be repaired/sealed.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls that had peeling paint in front cafeteria area, and front kitchen areas shall be repaired/sealed. Walls in employee's locker room areas, bathrooms shall be repaired/sealed.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: missing light shields in dish washing area room, shall be provided.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1434813

Location recorded for this inspection · ELI'S CHEESECAKE WORLD · 6701 W FOREST PRESERVE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS THAT HAD PEELING PAINT MUST BE REPAIRED/SEALED, MISSING WALL TILES NEAR SINK IN PRODUCTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MAKER.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1434604

Location recorded for this inspection · ELI'S CHEESECAKE WORLD · 6701 W FOREST PRESERVE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED ASSORTED FOODS I.E.CHEESE EGG SANDWICHES,TUNA SALAD SANDWICHES,SOUPS QUICHE,CHICKEN POT PIES,CORNED BEEF ETC,WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM (47.6F-52.0F). MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $180.26 AS STATED PER MANAGEMENT. ADVISED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE FOOD WASTE DUMPSTERS NOT MAINTAINED. LIDS ARE IN POOR REPAIR WITH HOLES APPROXIMATELY 1/2" MODE OF PEST ENTRY CONTAINERS MUST BE RODENT-PROOFED-COVERED TIGHT FITING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: WHEELED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE AREAS MUST BE PROPERLY COVERED,REPLACE BROKEN LIDS AND LABELED AT ALL TIMES.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP ON DOOR FRAMES OF THE LARGE WALK-IN-FREEZER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: HOOD AND FILTERS AT LARGE OVEN IN THE PRODUCTION AREAS MUST BE CLEAN AND FREE OF DUSTS,ROLLING UTILTY CARTS THROUGHOUT THE PRODUCTION AREAS MUST BE CLEANED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING AND FLOOR BENEATH THE CONVEYOR AREAS NEAR LARGE OVEN MUST BE CLEANED,SEALED ALSO FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN-FREEZER IS DIRTY.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEAR THE LARGE METAL BASKET HOLDING CLEAN PANS RIGHT OUTSIDE THE LARGE DISHMACHINE ROOM MUST BE REPAIRED TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES,WALLS THAT HAD PEELING PAINT MUST BE REPAIRED/SEALED,MISSING WALL TILES NEAR SINK IN PRODUCTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND WATER LEAKS BENEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE DECORATING ROOM,EMPLOYEE MENS TOILET ROOM ENGINEER IS AWARE AT THIS TIME. REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.ALSO,PROVIDE A VISBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MAKER.REPAIR WATER LEAK C-O-P TANK IN THE DISHWASHING AREAS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR WAREHOUSE LOADING DOCK AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1329350

Location recorded for this inspection · ELI'S CHEESECAKE WORLD · 6701 W FOREST PRESERVE AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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