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NOAH FOOD GROUP, INC

4959 W AUGUSTA BLVD, CHICAGO, IL 60651 · Grocery Store

11 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED RAW WOOD STEPS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THRU-OUT STORE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED THE REAR WALLS WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON IT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPLACE WALL. ALSO OBSERVED MISSING/WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN REAR WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELD ON SHELF MANAGER PLACED ON AT THIS TIME.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED THE MOP SINK REMOVED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
  3. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Complaint Re-Inspection

    13 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1385454 7/9/14 #18-STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS MORE THAN 75 ON FLOOR NEXT TO BROOMS NEAR COOLER,UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER ALL CHIP DISPLAY UNITS AND IN BOX OF CHIPS,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN WASHING POWDER,IN BASEMENT MIXED IN WITH DIRT.ALSO FRONT DOOR STILL NOT TIGHT FITTING.ALSO EVIDENCE OF 3- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEAR FURNANCE AND SEVERAL DEAD IN SAME AREA.STILL A STRONG SMELL OF URINE IN BASEMENT FROM CAT BEING IN THAT AREA ON PREVIOUS INSPECTION.#19 REAR YARD STIL NOT MAINTAINED EVIDENCE OF TREE BRACHES,WOOD.#29-MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT AT HOOD SYSTEM,PROVIDE WALL COVING ALONG WALLBASES IN WASHROOM AND SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPES IN WASHROOM AROUND TOILET.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION #14.
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION #14
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION #14.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LOWER SHELVES OF GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES AND RUST SURFACES FROM SAME AREAS.CARDBOARDS FROM WINDOW SILLS.MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS IN PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOMS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN OLD DRIED FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL COOLERS AND DOOR JAMS,INTERIOR BASIN OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,FRYERS,GRILLS,GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,ALL DISPLAY SHELVES,WINDOW SILLS,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,GLASS ON PREMISES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING SERVICE COUNTER,BASEMENT STEP IN POOR REPAIR.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER,AROUND,ALONG ALL WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS AND WALL BASES,STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES.MESH SCREEN FOR BASEMENT WINDOWS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT AND WHERE NEEDED
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE DRAIN BOARD AND GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,SINK STOPPERS,EXTENSION ON DRAINLINE OF FURNACE TO OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN,FOUL ODOR DETECTED IN MEAT/PREP AREA MUST ELIMINATE.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD TEMPERATURES
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT AND PREP AREA SUCH AS TIRES,BIKES,RACKS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT,BOXES.CLOTHES BETTER ORGANIZE FOOD STORAGE IN SAME AREA.
  5. Complaint Re-Inspection

    12 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • Inspector Comments: OBSERVED OVER 30 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SEVERAL CHIP DISPLAY UNITS,IN BETWEEN REACH IN COOLERS,ON SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,WINDOW SILLS AT FRONT AREA.ALSO FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM.ALSO MORE THAN 10 LIVE SMALL AND LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.MUST REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/9/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • Inspector Comments: OBSERVED REAR OUTSIDE YARD NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED TALL WEEDS,TREE BRANCHES,MASSIVE AMOUNT OF POP CRATES,4- OLD UNUSED CARS ,COULD BE A POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE AREA.MUST CUT DOWN TALL WEEDS AND REMOVE TREE BRANCHES AND POP CRATES,CARS,MAINTAIN AREA.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1174471 11/28/12 NOT CORRECTED.#33-MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS IN HOOD SYSTEM.CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.CLEAN AREAS UNDER GRILL.#35-PROVIDE WALL COVING ALONG WALLBASES IN WASHROOM AND SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPES IN WASHROOM AROUND TOILET.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090).
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LOWER SHELVES OF GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES AND RUST SURFACES FROM SAME AREAS.CARDBOARDS FROM WINDOW SILLS.MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS IN PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOMS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN OLD DRIED FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL COOLERS AND DOOR JAMS,INTERIOR BASIN OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,FRYERS,GRILLS,GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,ALL DISPLAY SHELVES,WINDOW SILLS,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,GLASS ON PREMISES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING SERVICE COUNTER.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER,AROUND,ALONG ALL WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS AND WALL BASES,STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES .
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT AND WHERE NEEDED.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE DRAIN BOARD AND GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,SINK STOPPERS,EXTENSION ON DRAINLINE OF FURNACE TO OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.MUST CLEAN MASSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AT FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FOUL ODOR DETECTED IN MEAT/PREP AREA MUST ELIMINATE.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT AND PREP AREA SUCH AS TIRES,BIKES,RACKS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT,BOXES.BETTER ORGANIZE FOOD STORAGE IN SAME AREA.
  6. Complaint

    17 infractions

    • 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
      • OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM AND AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.TEMPERATURE OF WATER IS 92.5F AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES.HOT RUNNING WATER WAS RESTORED AT 11:50 A.M WATER TEMPERATURE NOW IS 150.8F(CRITICAL 7-38-030).
    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA ACCESSIBLE TO WASH HANDS WHILE RAW AND READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED.HAND SINK WAS LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA THAT IS STATED ON PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT HAS NOW BEEN REMOVED.MUST REINSTALL HAND SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM FOR HAND WASHING UNTIL REINSPECTION DATE.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
    • 13. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
      • OBSERVED 2-LIVE SMALL BROWN AND WHITE STRIPED KITTENS ON BASEMENT STAIRS .ALSO SEVERAL OPEN CANS OF CAT FOOD ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN FOOD STORAGE IN BASEMENT.A STRONG SMELL OF URINE IN BASEMENT.CATS HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM PREMISES.AND OPEN CANS OF CAT FOOD.UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHOULD ANY LIVE ANIMALS BE ON SITE.PREMISES HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY CITATED FOR LIVE CATS ON PREMISES.(CRITICAL 7-38-020)
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED OVER 30 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SEVERAL CHIP DISPLAY UNITS,IN BETWEEN REACH IN COOLERS,ON SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,WINDOW SILLS AT FRONT AREA.ALSO FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM.ALSO MORE THAN 10 LIVE SMALL AND LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.MUST REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/9/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OBSERVED REAR OUTSIDE YARD NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED TALL WEEDS,TREE BRANCHES,MASSIVE AMOUNT OF POP CRATES,4- OLD UNUSED CARS ,COULD BE A POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE AREA.MUST CUT DOWN TALL WEEDS AND REMOVE TREE BRANCHES AND POP CRATES,CARS,MAINTAIN AREA.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE READY TO EAT HOT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME SUCH AS COOKED GROUND BEEF AND CHESSE SAUCE.MUST PROVIDE AND POST CERTIFICATE AND ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012).
    • 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
      • OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE FOR ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW FROM REPORT #1174471 11/28/12.MUST POST AND MAINTAIN SUMMARY REPORT AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B).
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1174471 11/28/12 NOT CORRECTED.#33-MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS IN HOOD SYSTEM.CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.CLEAN AREAS UNDER GRILL.#35-PROVIDE WALL COVING ALONG WALLBASES IN WASHROOM AND SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPES IN WASHROOM AROUND TOILET.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090).
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LOWER SHELVES OF GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES AND RUST SURFACES FROM SAME AREAS.CARDBOARDS FROM WINDOW SILLS.MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS IN PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOMS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN OLD DRIED FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL COOLERS AND DOOR JAMS,INTERIOR BASIN OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,FRYERS,GRILLS,GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,ALL DISPLAY SHELVES,WINDOW SILLS,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,GLASS ON PREMISES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING SERVICE COUNTER.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER,AROUND,ALONG ALL WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS AND WALL BASES,STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES .
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT AND WHERE NEEDED.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE DRAIN BOARD AND GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,SINK STOPPERS,EXTENSION ON DRAINLINE OF FURNACE TO OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.MUST CLEAN MASSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AT FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FOUL ODOR DETECTED IN MEAT/PREP AREA MUST ELIMINATE.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT AND PREP AREA SUCH AS TIRES,BIKES,RACKS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT,BOXES.BETTER ORGANIZE FOOD STORAGE IN SAME AREA.
  7. Complaint Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 13. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
      • A LIVE CAT AND CAT'S LITTER BOX WAS OBSERVED IN BASEMENT. OWNER HAD EMPLOYEE PUT CAT OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED OWNER THAT HE CANNOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES HAVE A LIVE CAT ON PREMISES. ESTABLISHMENT WAS VIOLATED FOR THE SAME CAT ON PREMISES ON NOV. 21, 2012.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED. COOK ON PREMISES STATES THAT HIS CERTIFICATE FELL BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER WHILE HE WAS CLEANING THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED THAT THE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AND DISPLAYED AT ALL TIMES. ADVISED TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM WALLS BEFORE CLEANING THEM. COOK TRIED TO RETRIEVE CERTIFICATE FROM FLOOR; IT TORE. CERTIFICATE WAS A XEROX COPY AND INFORMATION NEEDED FROM CERTIFICATE WAS STILL NOT OBTAINED. WHILE TYPING REPORT, COOK WENT HOME TO GET ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AND RETURNED WITH NOTHING. INSTRUCTED TO CEIST AND DESIST COOKING IN RESTAURANT AREA OF STORE AT ONCE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM. CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN AREAS UNDER GRILL.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • AREA OF CEILING IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR. PROVIDE WALL COVING ALONG WALLBASE IN WASHROOM AND SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPES IN WASHROOM AROUND TOILET.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • SOME CLUTTER OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM BASEMENT; HOWEVER MORE NEEDS TO BE DONE. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM UNDER COUNTER IN REAR PREP AREA.
  8. Complaint

    10 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • EXPOSED HANDSINK WAS NOT CONNECTED; PIPE CAME LOOSE AND EMPLOYEE STATED THAT IT WAS GOING TO BE REPLACED. WHEN MANAGER ARRIVED HE HAD SOMEONE REPAIR SINK WHILE I WAS HERE. NO OTHER HANDSINKS ON PREMISES AND THIS ONE IS LOCATED OUTSIDE OF WASHROOM IN FOOD PREP AREA.
    • 13. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
      • A LIVE CAT WAS OBSERVED LIVING IN BASEMENT. LITTER BOX WITH FECES AND FOOD SEEN ON FLOOR FOR CAT. INSTRUCTED THAT NO LIVE ANIMALS CAN BE ON PREMISES AT ANY TIME. CAT WAS REMOVED.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A VALID CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. FOOD TEMPS OF HOT FOODS WAS FOOD THAT EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS PREPARING FOR HIMSELF AND OTHER WORKERS. CUSTOMERS ORDERED NACHO CHEESE WHILE I WAS ON PREMISES. MUST HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. COOK STATES THAT HE LEFT HIS CERTIFICATE AT HOME.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM OCT. 19, 2011 WERE NOT CORRECTED AS INSTRUCTED. #32, 34, 38, 41. MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS BY CORRECT BY DATE TO AVOID CITATIONS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED EXPOSED HANDSINK CABINET IN POOR REPAIR (FOOD PREP AREA). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM. CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN AREAS UNDER GRILL.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND LOOSE FLOOR TILES AT FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, BASEMENT AND SELLING FLOOR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • AREA OF CEILING IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR. PROVIDE WALL COVING ALONG WALLBASE IN WASHROOM AND SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPES IN WASHROOM AROUND TOILET.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/CLUTTER STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.--------MUST CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM UNDER COUNTER IN REAR PREP AREA.
  9. Complaint

    7 infractions

    • 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 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG ITALIAN BEEF, COOKED GROUND BEEF, NACHO CHEESE). ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED EXPOSED HANDSINK CABINET IN POOR REPAIR (FOOD PREP AREA). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAUCET HANDLES OF EXPOSED HANDSINK, MOPSINK AND AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND LOOSE FLOOR TILES AT FOOD PREP AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA OR REPAINT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/CLUTTER STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.--------MUST CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
  10. Short Form Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 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.OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE REAR 3 COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE BROKEN 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.REPLACE WATER AND GREASE DAMAGED CEILINGS IN REAR STORE.
    • 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.NEED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD REAR PREP AREA.
    • 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 CLUTTER FROM FIRST FLOOR NO ACCESS TO BASEMENT AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION(NEED ACCESS WHEN DCPH RETURNS)
  11. Complaint

    8 infractions

    • 13. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
      • FOUND A LIVE CAT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AT ONCE, LIVE ANIMALS ARE NOT PERMENTED IN A FOOD ESTABLISHED, CRITICAL 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. MUST REPLACE BADLY PITTED CUTTING BOARD AND REPLACE CRACKED SLIDING DOOR TO DISPLAY CASE
    • 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 ALL GREASY COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES DOWN GROCERY AISLES, COUNTER TOPS AND BOTTOMS AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS
    • 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 CLEAN FLOOR SURFACES THRU-OUT PREMISE AND REPAIR TILE WHERE NEEDED
    • 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 CLEAN AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE THRU-OUT PREMISES AND REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DIRT FROM WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES
    • 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 PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP AREA
    • 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. MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR, NOT CONNECTED TO CITY SEWER LINE
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER 1ST AND BASEMENT AREAS, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE ALL AREAS