CHA CHA'S RESTAURANT
3900-3906 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609 · RESTUARANT AND BAR
9 inspections
- License
3 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- RAW WOOD BEHIND BAR IN NEED OF SEALING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. BAR GUNS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- FLOORS IN CORNERS OF BAR IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Canvass
0 infractions
- License
0 infractions
- Canvass Re-Inspection
1 infraction
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING LINE IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO EFFECTIVELY CARRY SMOKE AND ALSO WITH LOUD NOISE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- Canvass
8 infractions
- 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 LOGBOOK OR PROOF OF SERVICE AVAILBLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND HAVE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. SOUTH ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX., 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF DOOR AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
- 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
- OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAINED, OVERFLOWING GARBAGE WITH EXPOSED WASTE, LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING LIDS ON ALL DUMPSTERS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
- 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
- NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, STEAK, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
- CLEAN EQUIPMENT (KNIVES) IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN SINK AND WALL. INSDT TO STORE PROPERLY.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- MISSING OUTLET COVERS AT OUTLETS. PROVIDE SAME. REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES. LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
- INADEQUATE LIGHTING AT BAR AREA. PROVIDE SAME.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING LINE IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO EFFECTIVELY CARRY SMOKE AND ALSO WITH LOUD NOISE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
- REFRIGERATION THERMOMETERS AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS MISSING. PROVIDE SAME.
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
- Short Form Complaint
0 infractions
- Complaint
5 infractions
- 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. NEED TO REPLACE ELECTRICAL OUTLET BY BOX FREEZER. AND REPLACE TORN CHAIR COVERS. GRAFFETTI ON NORTH WEST SIDE OF BUILDING NEED TO REMOVE.
- 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.NEED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR TABLES UNDER THE CHAR GRILL, AND FLAT GRILL. CLEAN AND SANITIZE BAR GUN HOLDERS.
- 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.CLEAN FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSER.
- 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.REPAIR/ REPLACE LEAKING 3 COMPARTMENT NOZZEL.
- 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.CLUTTER IN MOP SINK NEED TO REMOVE AND USE MOP SINK FOR MOP WATER.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Complaint Re-Inspection
5 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. CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
- 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. FLOOR IN DINING ROOM HAS CHIPPED SECTIONS THROUGHOUT, MUST SMOOTH AND RE-PAINT OR REPLACE IT WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN SAME.
- 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. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. CLEAN WALLS AND DOOR INSIDE KITCHEN AND WALLS IN DINING AREA WHERE NEEDED.(IF THE WALLS ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE THEY MUST BE PAINTED).
- 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. REPLACE MISSING SHIELD ON LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER
- 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
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- Complaint
8 infractions
- 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
- PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED #32,#38-CITATION ISSUED FOR NON COMPLIANCE FOR EXISTING MINOR VIOLATIONS
- 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. PAINT ALL RUSTY SURFACES AND RAW WOOD THROUGHOUT-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS FOR NON COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATION 7-42-090
- 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. CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
- 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. FLOOR IN DINING ROOM HAS CHIPPED SECTIONS THROUGHOUT, MUST SMOOTH AND RE-PAINT OR REPLACE IT WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN SAME.
- 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. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. CLEAN WALLS AND DOOR INSIDE KITCHEN AND WALLS IN DINING AREA WHERE NEEDED.
- 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. REPLACE MISSING SHIELD ON LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER.
- 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. TURN UP HOT WATER TANK FOR WASHROOMS, WATER PRESENTLY WARM NOT HOT (SHOULD BE 110-120F- SAME TANK ALSO PROVIDES HOT WATER TO BAR SINK AND EXPOSED HANDSINK IN SAME AREA)-CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS FOR NON COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATION 7-42-090
- 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.
- 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090