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55TH MAXWELL

323 E GARFIELD BLVD, CHICAGO, IL 60637 · Restaurant

13 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Complaint Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 13. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
      • WE OBSERVED A LIVE MOUSE IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL TO ASSIST IN SOLUTION OF PERMANENTLY ELIMINATING ANY/ALL PEST ACTIVITY.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE PARTITIONERS/DIVIDERS TO SEPARATE 3-COMP. SINK FROM MOP SINK AND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.
  4. Complaint Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 10. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
      • FOUND 3-COMP. SINK BACKING UP WITH WASTE WATER THAT IS, WHEN WATER WAS RAN IN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT CLOUDY LIKE WATER BACKED UP INTO THE LEFT COMPARTMENT AND DRAINED VERY SLOWLY. GREASE TRAP LEAKING PROFUSELY. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK AND GREASE TRAP FIXED. CITATION 63180-11 ISSUED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE PARTITIONERS/DIVIDERS TO SEPARATE 3-COMP. SINK FROM MOP SINK AND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE ANY AND ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM THE PREMISES.
  5. Short Form Complaint

    14 infractions

    • 10. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
      • In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. FOUND 3-COMP. SINK BACKING UP WITH WASTE WATER THAT IS, WHEN WATER WAS RAN IN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT CLOUDY LIKE WATER BACKED UP INTO THE LEFT COMPARTMENT AND DRAINED VERY SLOWLY. GREASE TRAP LEAKING PROFUSELY. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK AND GREASE TRAP FIXED. CITATION 63180-11 ISSUED
    • 13. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
      • All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. FOUND 2 LIVE SMALL GREY MICE IN THE PREP AREA AND 250-300 MICE DROPPINGS IN PREP, REAR AND FRONT OF STORE. FOUND 5 LARGE LIVE FLIES IN REAR OF STORE AND 1 LARGE AND 1 SMALL LIVE ROACH IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL LIVE ACTIVITY AND DROPPINGS, CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE IN ELIMINATING ACTIVITY. MUST RODENT PROOF-MAKE TIGHT FITTING FRONT DOOR.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. FOUND NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, CHICKEN, DAIRY. ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND KEEP BOTH ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CITATION 63181-12 ISSUED.
    • 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
      • When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. WATER LEAKING PROFUSELY FROM PIPE UNDER WASHBOWL IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAK.
    • 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
      • One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING OF CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO POST AT ALL TIMES. CITATION #63183-14 ISSUED.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE PARTITIONERS/DIVIDERS TO SEPARATE 3-COMP. SINK FROM MOP SINK AND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVING, PREP TABLES, COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS. MUST FIX WARPED FLOOR IN REAR BY UNUSED EQUIPMENT- MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, PROVIDE/REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS/CREVICES AND HOLES IN WALLS IN REAR AND FRONT, PROVIDE/REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT/REAR AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE ALL NON-WORKING LIGHT BULBS, PROVIDE/REPLACE ALL MISSING/DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST FIX MOP SINK- PROVIDE RUNNING WATER TO SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE ANY AND ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM THE PREMISES.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
  6. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Short Form Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OBSERVED TRASH ON GROUND UNDER DUMPSTER AND SOME BEHIND REAR DOOR IN YARD AS STATED IN COMPLAINT (SEE BELOW). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AREAS TO AVOID RODENT HARBORAGE.
  8. Short Form Complaint

    0 infractions

  9. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Complaint Re-Inspection

    8 infractions

    • 13. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. OBSERVED HUNDREDS OF MOUSE DROPPINGS IN BOXES WITH POTATO CHIPS, ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, ON SHELVES WITH JAR AND CANNED FOODS, UNDER FLOOR SHELVES, INSIDE BATHROOM CABINET, IN REAR STORAGE, ETC. ALSO OBSERVED A DEAD MOUSE BEHIND REFRIGERATOR. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL REPORTS INDICATE ACTIVITY FOR THE LAST THREE MONTHS.
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. THREE COMP SINK NOT MAINTAINED. STOPPERS ATTACHED TO SINK ARE NOT HOLDING WATER IN SINK AS IT SHOULD FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING OF DISHES AND UTENSILS. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STOPPERS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN ALL FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA AND GROCERY AREA. CLEAN INTERIORS OF COOLERS
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, DEBRIS ETC.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT. INCLUDING REAR STORAGE ROOM NOT USED BY ESTABLISHMENT AND BASEMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS MUST BE PAINTED WHERE HOLES SEALED. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OR MOP AND MOP WASTE WATER. FOUND MOP INSIDE SOILED WASTE WATER IN MOP BUCKET. OBSERVED ITEMS STORED INSIDE UTILITY SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED IN REAR OF STORAGE AREA A ROOM WHICH MANAGER STATES DOES NOT BELONG TO THE ETABLISHMENT VERY CLUTTERED. ROOM MUST BE CLEAR AND FREE OF CLUTTER AND ACCESSIBLE UPON REINSPECTION
  11. Complaint Re-Inspection

    9 infractions

    • 13. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
      • Inspector Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. OBSERVED HUNDREDS OF MOUSE DROPPINGS IN BOXES WITH POTATO CHIPS, ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, ON SHELVES WITH JAR AND CANNED FOODS, UNDER FLOOR SHELVES, INSIDE BATHROOM CABINET, IN REAR STORAGE, ETC. ALSO OBSERVED A DEAD MOUSE BEHIND REFRIGERATOR. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL REPORTS INDICATE ACTIVITY FOR THE LAST THREE MONTHS.
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • Inspector Comments: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. THREE COMP SINK NOT MAINTAINED. STOPPERS ATTACHED TO SINK ARE NOT HOLDING WATER IN SINK AS IT SHOULD FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING OF DISHES AND UTENSILS. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STOPPERS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN ALL FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA AND GROCERY AREA. CLEAN INTERIORS OF COOLERS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Inspector Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT. INCLUDING REAR STORAGE ROOM NOT USED BY ESTABLISHMENT AND BASEMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED LARGE HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT UNDER SHELVES AND ABOVE SHELVES, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND UNDER SINK IN BATHROOM. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Inspector Comments: ONE SET OF LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT SHIELDED; MUST PROVIDE SHIELD.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • Inspector Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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. SOME SINKS HAVE NO COLD RUNNING WATER; MUST PROVIDE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Inspector Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OR MOP AND MOP WASTE WATER. FOUND MOP INSIDE SOILED WASTE WATER IN MOP BUCKET. OBSERVED ITEMS STORED INSIDE UTILITY SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED IN REAR OF STORAGE AREA A ROOM WHICH MANAGER STATES DOES NOT BELONG TO THE ETABLISHMENT VERY CLUTTERED. ROOM MUST BE CLEAR AND FREE OF CLUTTER AND ACCESSIBLE UPON REINSPECTION
  12. Complaint Re-Inspection

    10 infractions

    • 13. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
      • rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. OBSERVED HUNDREDS OF MOUSE DROPPINGS IN BOXES WITH POTATO CHIPS, ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, ON SHELVES WITH JAR AND CANNED FOODS, UNDER FLOOR SHELVES, INSIDE BATHROOM CABINET, IN REAR STORAGE, ETC. ALSO OBSERVED A DEAD MOUSE BEHIND REFRIGERATOR. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL REPORTS INDICATE ACTIVITY FOR THE LAST THREE MONTHS.
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • Inspector Comments: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. THREE COMP SINK NOT MAINTAINED. STOPPERS ATTACHED TO SINK ARE NOT HOLDING WATER IN SINK AS IT SHOULD FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING OF DISHES AND UTENSILS. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STOPPERS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN ALL FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA AND GROCERY AREA. CLEAN INTERIORS OF COOLERS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, DEBRIS ETC.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT. INCLUDING REAR STORAGE ROOM NOT USED BY ESTABLISHMENT AND BASEMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED LARGE HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT UNDER SHELVES AND ABOVE SHELVES, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND UNDER SINK IN BATHROOM. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Inspector Comments: ONE SET OF LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT SHIELDED; MUST PROVIDE SHIELD.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • Inspector Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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. SOME SINKS HAVE NO COLD RUNNING WATER; MUST PROVIDE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Inspector Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OR MOP AND MOP WASTE WATER. FOUND MOP INSIDE SOILED WASTE WATER IN MOP BUCKET. OBSERVED ITEMS STORED INSIDE UTILITY SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED IN REAR OF STORAGE AREA A ROOM WHICH MANAGER STATES DOES NOT BELONG TO THE ETABLISHMENT VERY CLUTTERED. ROOM MUST BE CLEAR AND FREE OF CLUTTER AND ACCESSIBLE UPON REINSPECTION. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  13. Complaint

    11 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT WORKING. UNIT OFF AND NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMP PER MANAGER. OBSERVED SLICED TOMATOES, SOUR CREAM AND TAHINI SAUCE IN UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM UNIT AND TO HAVE UNIT REPAIRED TO HOLD FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW.
    • 13. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
      • All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. OBSERVED HUNDREDS OF MOUSE DROPPINGS IN BOXES WITH POTATO CHIPS, ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, ON SHELVES WITH JAR AND CANNED FOODS, UNDER FLOOR SHELVES, INSIDE BATHROOM CABINET, IN REAR STORAGE, ETC. ALSO OBSERVED A DEAD MOUSE BEHIND REFRIGERATOR. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL REPORTS INDICATE ACTIVITY FOR THE LAST THREE MONTHS.
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. THREE COMP SINK NOT MAINTAINED. STOPPERS ATTACHED TO SINK ARE NOT HOLDING WATER IN SINK AS IT SHOULD FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING OF DISHES AND UTENSILS. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STOPPERS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST CLEAN ALL FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA AND GROCERY AREA. CLEAN INTERIORS OF COOLERS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, DEBRIS ETC.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS THROUGHOUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT. INCLUDING REAR STORAGE ROOM NOT USED BY ESTABLISHMENT AND BASEMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED LARGE HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT UNDER SHELVES AND ABOVE SHELVES, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND UNDER SINK IN BATHROOM. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • ONE SET OF LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT SHIELDED; MUST PROVIDE SHIELD.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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. SOME SINKS HAVE NO COLD RUNNING WATER; MUST PROVIDE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OR MOP AND MOP WASTE WATER. FOUND MOP INSIDE SOILED WASTE WATER IN MOP BUCKET. OBSERVED ITEMS STORED INSIDE UTILITY SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED IN REAR OF STORAGE AREA A ROOM WHICH MANAGER STATES DOES NOT BELONG TO THE ETABLISHMENT VERY CLUTTERED. ROOM MUST BE CLEAR AND FREE OF CLUTTER AND ACCESSIBLE UPON REINSPECTION.