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SAN LUIS FREEZE INC

4241 W ARMITAGE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60639 · Restaurant (Wholesale)

Inspection summary

SAN LUIS FREEZE INC has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 9, 2011. The most recent inspection, on August 16, 2011, recorded 3 infractions.

4 of 6 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: Food temperature control and Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

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.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 3 times on August 9, 2011. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • 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 August 9, 2011. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 6 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 16, 2011. For example: VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED 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 5 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 16, 2011. For example: LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

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.

6 inspections

  1. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • INSTRUCTED TO FIX BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT MEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 3 COMPARTMENT UTENSIL WASHING SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK INSTALLED IN REAR GARAGE WITH SIX TRUCKS. MUST SEPARATE UTENSIL WASHING ROOM FROM GARAGE. MUST INSTALL DRAINBOARD AND GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST FIX LOW WATER (COLD) PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK.---------MUST REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.---------MUST INSTALL MOP SINK EQUIPPED WITH BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE/VACUUM BREAKER.
  2. Canvass

    12 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 FACILITIES (REACH-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATOR) WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED REACH-IN COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.2F AND REFRIGERATOR AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX. ALL COOLERS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. THE SAID 2 COOLERS WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL WITH THE APPROVAL BY CDPH. WHEN COOLERS ARE FIXED, MUST FAX A STATEMENT TO 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS DURING STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER AND IN REFRIGERATOR. NOTED DESSERT FROZEN MIX AT INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 50.5F, 50.3F, 50.2F, 50.0F, ICE CREAM MIX AT 51.8F, 51.0F, 50.2F, WHIPPED CREAM TEMPERATURE OF 52.1F, 52.0F. THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS ARE LABELED "KEEP REFRIGERATED". INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 1200.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 200 LBS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)
    • 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. OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE AND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. NOTED 1/4 TO 1/2 INCH GAP/OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR. REAR OVER-HEAD DOOR NOT RODENT AND INSECT PROOF, HAS OPENINGS TO OUTSIDE AT TOP, BOTTOM AND SIDES OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX, SEAL OPENINGS TO OUTSIDE.---------- FOUND 10 LIVE ANTS INSIDE CABINET WITH SNO CONE FLAVORING, ICE CREAM CONE AND FOOD CONTAINERS, NOTED 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES AROUND BANANAS STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA, ALSO FOUND 6 RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS INSIDE HAND SINK CABINET IN MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND REACH-IN COOLER (2)DOOR. ---------INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD OR DIVIDER BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND AND 3 COMPARTMENT UTENSIL WASHING SINK.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • SHELVING AND RACKS THROUGH-OUT NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH-OUT. REMOVE ALL LITTER AND DEBRIS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NOTED CEILING AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MISSING AND BROKEN CEILING TILES INSIDE BOILER/TOOL ROOM, CEILING TILES AT HALLWAY ETC. INSTRUCTED TO FIX/REPLACE.---------WALLS THROUGHOUT NOT CLEAN WITH STAIN AND GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT. WALLS AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, ALSO NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAIR WALLS, SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND HOLES.--------MUST SEAL HOLE ON WALL INSIDE HANDSINK CABINET AT MEN'S WASHROOM.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULBS TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • INSTRUCTED TO FIX BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT MEN AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOORS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 3 COMPARTMENT UTENSIL WASHING SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK INSTALLED IN REAR GARAGE WITH SIX TRUCKS. MUST SEPARATE UTENSIL WASHING ROOM FROM GARAGE. MUST INSTALL DRAINBOARD AND GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.------------NOTED UNVENTED STOVE/OVEN ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION OR REMOVE THE SAID STOVE.-------MUST FIX LOW WATER (COLD) PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED THROUGHOUT PREMISES. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED PROPERLY 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.--------NOTED UNUSED COOLER WITH FULL OF CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN.---------MUST CLEAN AND REORGANIZE TOOL/BOILER ROOM.
  3. Canvass

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    0 infractions

  6. Canvass

    0 infractions

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