TATTLER POST #973 AMER. LEGION
4355 N WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60618 · Restaurant
20 inspections
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- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
- 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN PIZZA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED HOLE IN THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
- 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CARDS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO RECEIVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
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- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
- 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN PIZZA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
- 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CARDS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO RECEIVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
- 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
- OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2609798 DATED 12/30/2024: #54 "OBSERVED FACILITY GET GARBAGE PICKED UP BY CITY OF CHICAGO. INSTRUCTED ALL FACILTIES MAINTAINING A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE MUST CONTRACT WITH A PRIVATE WASTE HAULING COMPANY FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
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- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
- OBSERVED NO CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A CERTIFIED MANAGER AND POST CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR MADE INACCESSIBLE BY BEING DISCONNECTED FROM WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SINK SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE AND KEEP SINK FULLY SUPPLIED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
- OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN PIZZA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
- OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CARDS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO RECEIVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
- 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
- OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2523359 DATED 7/29/2021: #54 "OBSERVED FACILITY GET GARBAGE PICKED UP BY CITY OF CHICAGO. INSTRUCTED ALL FACILTIES MAINTAINING A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE MUST CONTRACT WITH A PRIVATE WASTE HAULING COMPANY FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
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- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
- OBSERVED FACILITY GET GARBAGE PICKED UP BY CITY OF CHICAGO. INSTRUCTED ALL FACILTIES MAINTAINING A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE MUST CONTRACT WITH A PRIVATE WASTE HAULING COMPANY FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
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- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EITHER EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS.
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
- OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS FOR DETERMINING CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SANITIZER TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
- OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
- OBSERVED FACILITY GET GARBAGE PICKED UP BY CITY OF CHICAGO. INSTRUCTED ALL FACILTIES MAINTAINING A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE MUST CONTRACT WITH A PRIVATE WASTE HAULING COMPANY FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME UNDERNEATH OVEN AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
- 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
- OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
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- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
- NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES, FOUND EXPIRED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
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- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN PREP AREA SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
- NO THERMOMETER INSIDE BAR REACH IN 4-DOOR COOLER (RIGHT SIDE COOLER). MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
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- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN PREP AREA VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- OBSERVED DUST/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
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- 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
- NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITH MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
- 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
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- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
- NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE WITH UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL REPORTS, AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS THATS NEEDED INSIDE LOG BOOK, BUSINESS LICENSE, CHEMICALS USED, MAP, ETC., REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND OBSERVED APPROX., 15 MICE DROPPING IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND CLOSE ALL OUTER OPENING, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR IN THE ELECTRICAL ROOM STORAGE ROOM AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREAS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN, REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
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- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT OF THE SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMAGED WALL BASE IN THE REAR DINING AREA AND INSTALL MISSING 4" COVING PART ON THE SAME AREA.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
- NO LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
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- 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
- FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND TUBE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM NOT MAINTAINED. WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE PLASTIC LID AND ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT SURFACE OF THE INTERIOR PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MACHINE UNTIL IT'S CLEANED AND SANITIZED. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005(A).
- 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
- PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM REPORT #2154 DATED 10/29/09 NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED ON SITE IN PLAIN VIEW. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-010(B).
- 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
- PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#2154 DATED 10/29/09, #38-PREMISES NEEDS EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR KITCHEN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- MUST DEFROST REACH IN FREEZER (WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED) AND MAINTAIN.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER BEHIND THE BAR AND MAINTAIN.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR IN THE ELECTRICAL ROOM STORAGE ROOM AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT OF THE SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMAGED WALL BASE IN THE REAR DINING AREA AND INSTALL MISSING 4" COVING PART ON THE SAME AREA.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
- NO LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- VENTILATION NOT WORKING ON THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
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