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3658 W DIVERSEY AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60647 · Restaurant
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0 infraction
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5 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED. OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A FOOD GRADE BAGS.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT WITH DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR PANEL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- OBSERED OPENINGS INTO CEILING AND WALL IN WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
- 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
- OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
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5 infractions
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
- Found food items not properly dated in cooler, and reach in freezer, must properly date food items in cooler, and reach in freezer
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in 1st floor, and bsmt storage areas(corners) not clean, need detailed cleaning.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
- Light shields that were missing end caps in prep areas, and storage areas, shall be provided.
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
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- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT AREA, BETWEEN 3 COMP SINK AND HAND SINK, AND PROVIDE WIRE RACK ABOVE 3 COMP SINK IN BASEMENT,
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
- MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, AND BASEMENT PREP AREA,
- 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
- MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT MEN BATHROOM DOOR,
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- MUST PROVIDE WORKING SINK STOPPER FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA, ADDITION 3 COMP SINK IN BASEMENT, AND PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT COFFEE MACHINE,
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED