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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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Inspection date
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.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

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

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1329270

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

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: Above dish machine in utensil area had water leaking from exhaust pipe outside exhaust pipe into the interior of dish machine area where sanitized utensils could be contaminated, at this time of canvass re-inspection per letter request, dish machine will remain tagged until repaired, and working properly. Mgmt was advised to use dish machine in production area until dish machine is repaired. Mgmt was also advised to fax letter at 312-746-4240 when dish machine is repaired.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Above violation still remaining(Cabinet drawer in Cafe') area in state of disrepair had exposed/crumbling raw wood shall be replaced).

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1329228

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

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: Above dish machine in utensil area not reaching 180F (for sanitizing cycle) after several attempts, dish machine not operating at this time of canvass re-inspection, dish machine will remain tagged until repaired, and reaching 180F for final rinse. Mgmt was advised to use dish machine in production area until dish machine is repaired. Mgmt was also advised to fax letter at 312-746-4240, when dishmachine is repaired, and reaching 180F, to remove tag, (No citation issued due to dish machine not operating at time of canavass re-inspection).

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Above violation still remainin(Cabinet drawer in Cafe' area in state of disrepair had exposed/crumbling raw wood, shall be replaced).

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1329219

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/exit(employee's door)not rodent proofed, door had 1/4 inch gap on bottom of door, and 1/4 inch gap on middle of door.Citation issued 7-38-020.

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: Found/observed dish machine in utensil area not working properly, observed employee filling dish machine with a hose,(per employee dish machine not working properly), also observed door of dish machine not able to close properly, in order to operate the above dish machine, dish machine tagged at this time of inspection. Mgmt was advised to use dish machine in production area until dish machine is repaired and tag removed. Citation issued 7-38-005(a).

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Conveyor belts that had peeling paint/vinyl, broken in production areas, packaging areas, shall be repaired/replaced. Cabinet drawer in café' area in state of disrepair, had exposed/crumbling raw wood, shall be replaced. Large mixers in production areas that had peeling paint shall be repaired/sealed.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of cabinet drawers in front prep area in customer cafe, need detailed cleaning, rear storage shelving racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), in rear of production areas.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in walk in freezer had exposed concrete(3 small sections), shall be repaired/sealed, floors not clean, had excess grease/dirt buil up, need detailed cleaning. gap on floor in rear of walk in freezer, shall be repaired/sealed. Floors in rear storage/production areas under shelving/racks need cleaning(detailed).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Peeling paint on doorway of pan washroom that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed, walls that had peeling paint, missing molding in women's bathroom shall be repaired/sealed. Walls that had peeling paint in rear of cafe shall be repaired/sealed. Damaged/stained/missing ceiling tiles in locker room, test kitchen, mop sink area shall be provided.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust vents ventilation in walk in cooler, coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in production areas, bathrooms need detailed cleaning.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1102219

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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL BRUSH AT THE BOTTOM OF 1 RECEIVING DOCK DOOR; DOOR CURTAIN IN BLAST FREEZER NOT MAINTAINED,MUST BE REPLACED

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. AIR FAN IN COOLER IN RETAIL PREP AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; COOKING HOOD PANEL IN PRODUCTION AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; ROLLER CART FOR FOOD TRAYS UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 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. WALLS NEAR WALL FAN AND WALLS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA NEXT TO CRUST ROOM UNCLEAN,BLACK MOLDY MATERIALS MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; BASE WALLS UNDER HAND SINK IN MIXING AREA UNCLEAN /PEELING PAINT MUST REPAINT; CEILING IN THE CRUST ROOM FOR FINISHED PRODUCTS UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHT IN THE CRUST ROOM FOR FINISHED PRODUCTS

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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. LEAKING PIPE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA MUST BE FIXED; SLOW DRAINING OF HAND SINK IN FRONT RETAIL PREP AREA MUST BE FIXED

  • 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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN 2 COOLERS IN FRONT RETAIL PREP AREA

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
557305

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

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor in crust room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Coving missing along wall base in retail prep area. Instructed to replace missing rubber coving. Walls and ceiling not maintained-dish room and panning area. Instructed to detail clean and/or repaint. Basebaords not sealed in panning area. Instructed to seal gap along wall base and floor.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light shields not maintained on bulbs in wash down room. Instructed to replace light shields or detail clean and install end caps thats missing on light bulbs.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Unnecessary articles stored in crust and tunnel oven. Instructed to detail clean equipment, wrap and cover all items used and remove any articles not being used.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
250722

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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REMOVE SHELVES BLOCKING 1 HANDSINK IN THE PRODUCTION AREA

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE TRAP AND CABINETS UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT IN RETAIL STORE

  • 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 AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND ATTACHED PIPING IN THE DISHMACHINE AREA AND DISH AREA FOR BIG PANS/TRAYS. ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON VENT COVERS ABOVE DISHMACHINE (LARGE) AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. CONDENSATION DRIPPING FROM DUCT AT LOADING END OF DISHMACHINE (LARGE). MUST ELIMINATE DRIP. MISSING WALL TILE NEXT TO 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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. LEAKING PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH AREA AND PRODUCTION AREA MUST BE FIXED. WATER DRIPPING FROM RPZ VALVE NEXT TO BULK MIXERS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
70340

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

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND FOOD NOT PROTECTED ,SERIOUS VIOLATION,3 WHOLE CHEESECAKES AND 50 SMALL SLICES CHEESECAKES OF DIFFERENT KINDS ON DISPLAY (5LBS,$20.00)FOR TASTING/SAMPLING TO CUSTOMERS WITHOUT COVER OR SNEEZEGUARD LYING ON THE TABLE IN DINING AREA;CITATION ISSUED,MANAGER DISCARDED THE FOOD;INSTRUCTED TO PUT COVER OR INSTALL SNEEZEGUARD AND KEEP COLD FOOD AT 40F OR BELOW

  • 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. FOUND SOLID BLACK MATERIAL INSIDE ICE MACHINE,MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN;FAN VENT INSIDE UPRIGHT COOLER IN LUNCHROOM UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN; MUST CALIBRATE OR REPAIR THERMOMETER GAUGE -WASH CYCLE OF 1 SMALL DISHMACHINE

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CABINETS FOR DRY SUPPLIES IN LUNCHROOM UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN;SHELVES IN 1 COOLER IN RESTAURANT BECOMING RUSTY,MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE SHELVES;SHELVES INSIDE CHEESECAKE FREEZERS UNCLEAN,MUST DETAIL CLEAN

  • 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. MUST REPAIR 1 HANDSINK PEDAL OF 1 HANDSINK IN PREP AREA TO ALLOW FLOW OF BOTH WARM AND COLD WATER

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