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Restaurant: Costello's Sandwiches
Address: 4647 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: Nov 14, 2012

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All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND 2 REFRIGERATION UNITS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER HAD A AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.1 DEGREES F. THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER HAD AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 53.7 DEGREES. BOTH UNITS CONTAINED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOTED IN VIOLATION #3. ALSO NOTED CONDENSATION ABOVE UNPROTECTED FOODS IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE UNITS REPAIRED AND CONTROL CONDENSATION. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CITATION # 62702-11.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND A VARIETY OF CHEESES, WHOLE TURKEY (SMOKED AND COOKED), CAPICOLA, PASTRAMI, HAM IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER (NOTED IN VIOLATION # 2) FROM 45.9 - 50.2. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DENATURE AND DESTROY. MANAGER COMPLIED. FOUND A ASSORTMENT OF SLICED MEATS AND CHEESE NOTED ABOVE AS WELL AS PASTA, POTATO SALAD AND SLICED TOMATOES AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50.9 - 60.1 IN 3 DOOR PREP COOLER NOTED IN VIOLATION # 2. TOTAL WEIGHT 309 LBS, VALUE $ 928. ALL WEIGHT AND VALUES ARE APPROXIMATIONS. CITATION # 62702-11
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND PINK, MOLD LIKE SUBSANCE ON INTERIOR ICE SHOOT OF COLA DISPENSER, IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE UNIT CLEANED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CITATION #62703-11
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 OLD PREP COOLER FROM OUTSIDE REAR.
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 LEAK FROM CEILING PIPE IN BASEMENT OFFICE. PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION IN REGARDS TO BACK FLOW PREVENTION FOR ICE MACHINE. PROVIDE VENTILATION FOR 2 BURNER UNITS IN REAR OF PREP AREA OR REMOVE UNIT.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT AND OUTSIDE REAR DOOR.

VIOLATION CORRECTED ON 6.22.10.
VIOLATION CORRECTED ON 6.22.10.
VIOLATION CORRECTED 6.22.10.
MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT/INSPECTION #248292 DATED 6.22.10.
MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT/INSPECTION #248292 DATED 6.22.10.
MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT/INSPECTION #248292 DATED 6.22.10.

VIOLATIONS CORRECTED ON 6.22.10.
MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT/INSPECTION REPORT #248292 DATED 6.22.10.
MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT/INSPECTION REPORT #248292 DATED 6.22.10.
MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT/INSPECTION REPORT #248292 DATED 6.22.10.
VIOLATIONS CORRECTED ON 6.22.10
VIOLATIONS CORRECTED ON 6.22.10.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 248292 DATED 6/22/10. #38-PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION IN REGARDS TO BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER. (ALL FOOD CONTAINERS HAS DATE ONLY).
CAULKING WORN OUT AROUND THE EMPLOYEES WASHBOWL SINK. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMNENT ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER; BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE, UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FOLLOWING: FAN GUARD OF THE WALK IN COOLER, WALLS BEHIND THE MOP SINK, AND VENTS INSIDE MENS WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST REPAIR THE DAMAGED WALLS IN THE BASEMENT CLOSE TO THE STAIR. WALL VENT BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SOUTH WALL OF THE DINING AREA,WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER AND MAINTAIN.
LEAKING ON THE HOT HANDLE OF THE FAUCET OF THE WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE OF THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY.

MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER. (ALL FOOD CONTAINERS HAS DATE ONLY).
CAULKING WORN OUT AROUND THE EMPLOYEES WASHBOWL SINK. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER AND MAINTAIN
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER AND MAINTAIN
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FOLLOWING: FAN GUARD OF THE WALK IN COOLER, WALLS BEHIND THE MOP SINK, AND VENTS INSIDE MENS WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST REPAIR THE DAMAGED WALLS IN THE BASEMENT CLOSE TO THE STAIR. WALL VENT BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SOUTH WALL OF THE DINING AREA,WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FOLLOWING: FAN GUARD OF THE WALK IN COOLER, WALLS BEHIND THE MOP SINK, AND VENTS INSIDE MENS WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST REPAIR THE DAMAGED WALLS IN THE BASEMENT CLOSE TO THE STAIR. WALL VENT BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SOUTH WALL OF THE DINING AREA,WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LEAKING ON THE HOT HANDLE OF THE FAUCET OF THE WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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