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7050 S DAMEN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60636 · GAS STATION/CONVENIENCE STORE

10 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED BOXES OF CANDY, RED BULL, AND MISCELLANEOUS OVER STOCK STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6 INCHES OR MORE OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FROM THE DRAINAGE PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL AND MISSING COVE BASE IN THE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED THE VENT IN THE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
  3. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE ADJACENT STORAGE AREA. PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AND PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED BOXES OF CANDY, RED BULL, AND MISCELLANEOUS OVER STOCK STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6 INCHES OR MORE OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT PROPER DRAIN STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FROM THE DRAINAGE PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL AND MISSING COVE BASE IN THE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE ADJACENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED THE VENT IN THE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
  4. Short Form Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • OBSERVED EMPLOYEES SERVING FOOD WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR NETS OR HATS TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN HAIR DURING PREPPING OR SERVING FOOD AND MAINTAIN
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
  5. Complaint Re-Inspection

    9 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WHERE ITALIAN BEEF AND NACHOS ARE BEING SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HAND TOWELS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED OVER STOCK ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND THE CUSTOMER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6 INCHES OR MORE ABOVE THE FLOOR
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOOD ON THE SHELVES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT AND MAINTAIN
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • FOUND NO DRAIN STOPPERS IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED COVE BASE IN THE TOILET ROOM MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
  6. Complaint

    12 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WHERE ITALIAN BEEF AND NACHOS ARE BEING SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HAND TOWELS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER IN THE TOILET ROOM OR THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. EACH HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A SUPPLY OF HAND WASHING CLEANING LIQUID OR POWDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED TAFFY GRAPES WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 1/2 POUND VALUED AT $18
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED OVER STOCK ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND THE CUSTOMER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6 INCHES OR MORE ABOVE THE FLOOR
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOOD ON THE SHELVES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT AND MAINTAIN
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • FOUND NO DRAIN STOPPERS IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • FOUND NO SANITATION SOLUTION TESTING DEVICE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. A TEST KIT OR OTHER DEVICE THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTIONS SHALL BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED COVE BASE IN THE TOILET ROOM MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
  7. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER PER CITY CODE AND SOAP/PAPER TOWELS. HAS NO DRAINBOARD AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  8. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FOUND 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • FOUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED. LIDS AJAR AND UNABLE TO CLOSE DUE TO OVERFLOW OF GARBAGE. DEBRIS ON THE GROUND AROUND THE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • FOUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. SINK LEAKS PROFUSELY FROM UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT, GASKET IS MISSING. ALSO, ELBOW OF FAUCET LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN SINK. 7-38-030
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #543547 DATED AUGUST 04, 2011: 32-REPLACE SOILED CARDBOARD TRAYS ON CHIP RACKS. 33-CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SHELVES, CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, BEVERAGE MACHINES. 34-FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVES, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SALES, STORAGE AND COUNTER AREAS. 35-REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS AND REPAIR WALLS IN WEST STORAGE AREA. 36-REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLER. 37-INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. 41-REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE WEST STORAGE AREA. REMOVE LITTER NEAR REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER PER CITY CODE AND SOAP/PAPER TOWELS. HAS NO DRAINBOARD AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  9. Canvass Re-Inspection

    7 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. REPLACE SOILED CARDBOARD TRAYS ON CHIP RACKS.
    • 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 INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SHELVES, CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, BEVERAGE MACHINES.
    • 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 NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVES, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SALES, STORAGE AND COUNTER AREAS.
    • 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 MISSING BASEBOARDS AND REPAIR WALLS IN WEST STORAGE AREA.
    • 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 LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
    • 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 UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE WEST STORAGE AREA. REMOVE LITTER NEAR REAR DOOR.
  10. Canvass

    10 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. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG INCLUDING PEST CONTROL LICENSE, MSDS SHEETS OF CHEMICALS USED AND MAP OF TREATED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED
    • 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. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING, CONTAINER NOT COVERED AND TRASH ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION 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. NO HOT WATER AT SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED
    • 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. REPLACE SOILED CARDBOARD TRAYS ON CHIP RACKS.
    • 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 INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SHELVES, CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, BEVERAGE MACHINES.
    • 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 NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVES, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SALES, STORAGE AND COUNTER AREAS.
    • 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. SEAL OPENINGS IN WALL ABOVE UTILITY SINK.
    • 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 LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR HOT WATER HANDLE ON UTILITY SINK. REMOVE DUCT TAPE ON FAUCET OF 3-COMP SINK. REPAIR ALL LEAKS.