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ABERDEEN

1856 W NORTH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60622 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

ABERDEEN has been inspected 8 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since January 8, 2010. The most recent inspection, on January 12, 2011, found no infractions.

5 of 8 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Protecting food from contamination and Cleaning and sanitizing.

The last 4 inspections in a row found no infractions. Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on October 5, 2010. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on May 18, 2010. For example: SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on May 18, 2010. For example: DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 7 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 5, 2010. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 6 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 5, 2010. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

8 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Consultation

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF BASEMENT,1ST FLOOR,FOOD PREP AREAS,BAR AREA,REAR EXIT DOOR BOTTOM LEFT CORNER LIGHT AVAILABLE.MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS,CONTROL SAID PEST PROBLEM PROVIDE MISSING LIDS ON INTERIOR TRASH CANS,KEEP FLOORS CLEAN,DRY AT ALL TIMES,REMOVE UNECCESSARY ARTICLES,RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR,PEST CONTROL SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.
    • 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.SPLASHGUARD AT FRONT BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK IS NEEDED,INTERIOR TOP OF CHEST FREEZER IS IN POOR REPAIR-MUST REPAIR/REPLACE,ALSO DRAIN LINES AT BAR GUNS BEHIND BAR ARE MISSING.
    • 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.KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS BBQ STATION,COOLERS,SHELVINGS,CUTTING BOARDS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS ALSO EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHWASHING MACHINE ALL SAID REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.
    • 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.FOUND LOOSE COVING ALL BENEATH DISHMACHINE,3 COMP SINK AREAS ALSO ALL ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL.
    • 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.FOUND EXPOSED BRICK BEHIND FRONT SERVICE BAR MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE,SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ALONG WALLS/CEILING IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREAS ESPECIALLY IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM ALSO NOTICEABLE EXPOSED PIPES RUNNING ALONG THE EAST WALL BY FOOD PREP TABLES,ALONG WEST CEILING MUST BE ENCLOSED IN A SANITARY MANNER LOCATED IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP.
    • 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.LIGHT BULBS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM NOT SHIELDED.
  6. Complaint Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 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.ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,STOVES,OVENS,SHELVING,INTERIOR OF CABINETS WAIT STATION,BEHIND BAR,FOOD PREP LINE,DEEP FRYER,FOOD PREP TABLES,INTERIOR BASINS OF 3 COMP SINK ETC.
    • 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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY IN BASEMENT REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING,MISSING COVING IN BASEMENT DISHWASING AREAS.
    • 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.TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
    • 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.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.
  7. Complaint

    8 infractions

    • 4. SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC
      • All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.LARGE AMOUNTS OF MOLD INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT,TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST NOT USE UNTIL IS DETAILED CLEAN,SANITIZED AS REQUIRED AND NOTIFY THE CDPH VIA FAX 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL.
    • 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.FOUND 3 COMP SINK NOT MAINTAINED WASTE WATER NOT PROPERLY DRAINING OUT,WATER LEAKING ON PIPE BENEATH SAID SINK ALSO MISSING SINK STOPPERS.
    • 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.FOUND NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW AS REQUIRED.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #160639 7/23/09 #34 FLOORS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.#35 WALLS AND CEILINGS IN FOOD PREP AREAS NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SEAL VOID SPACES BETWEEN WALL,WALK-IN-COOLER,UNDER STAIRCASE.#38 HOOD/FILTERS IN KITCHEN REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING,SUPPLY DRAIN LINES TO BAR GUNS SUCH THAT IT LEADS DIRECTLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN ALSO INSTALLATION OF HANDSINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP IS NEEDED.#41 REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT.
    • 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.ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,STOVES,OVENS,SHELVING,INTERIOR OF CABINETS WAIT STATION,BEHIND BAR,FOOD PREP LINE,DEEP FRYER,FOOD PREP TABLES,INTERIOR BASINS OF 3 COMP SINK ETC.
    • 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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY IN BASEMENT REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING,MISSING COVING IN BASEMENT DISHWASING AREAS.
    • 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.TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
    • 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.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.
  8. No Entry

    0 infractions

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