International House of Pancakes, 2818 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: International House of Pancakes
Address: 2818 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: Jun 13, 2012
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100

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  • APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
  • CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jan 19, 2010 100
  • APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
  • CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS [multiple violations]
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Mar 29, 2010 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
May 11, 2010 100
  • CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Sep 13, 2010 50
  • CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Nov 29, 2010 0
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jan 28, 2011 100
  • CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jan 28, 2011 100
  • CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
  • HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
  • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Nov 1, 2011 0
  • CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Nov 3, 2011 100
  • CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Nov 16, 2011 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jun 13, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Jan 19, 2010

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. OBSERVER CLEAN PLATES[UTENSILS] THROUGHOUT KICTCHEN NOT PROPERLY STORED,INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT AT AT ALL TIMES.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWINGS NEEDS CLEANING:INTERIOR TOP OF WALLS OF MICRO-WAVE OVEN ,INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF MOP SINK,CABINET SHELVES UNDER SALAD BIN AT FRONT,AND HAND WASH-SINK IN GENTLEMEN TOILET; INTERIOR OF REACH FREEZER,AND DEEP FRYER POTS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS NEEDS CLEANING:AT 2COMP-SINK, AND AT FRONT SERVING BEHIND COFFEE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR OPEN WALL AROUND LIGHT IN REAR DINING TOWARD TOILET.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR SHIELDS MISSING ON HOOD IN KITCHEN AND AT FRONT COFFEE MACHINE AREA.
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. MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING AT EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK BY CHEF IN KITCHEN .
All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. OBSERVED ABOUT 2-3 FOODSERVICE STAFFS HANDLING FOODS IN UNCLEAN SOILED GARMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MAKE SURE FOOD HANDLERS HAVE CLEAN CLOTHS ON WHILE FOODS ARE HANDLED,AND CHANGE TO CLEAN ONES WHEN CLOTHS GETS DIRTY.

Mar 29, 2010

VIOLATION CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 134262 1/19/2010.
VIOLATION CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 134262 DATED 1/19/2010.
VIOLATION CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 134262 DATED 1/19/2010.
VIOLATION CORRECTED REPORT # 134262 DATE 1/19/2010.
VIOLATION CORRECTED REPORT # 134262 DATED 1/19/2010.
VIOLATION CORRECTED REPORT # 134262 DATED 1/19/2010.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.REMOVE STANDING WATER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR SLICER, AND PREP TABLE UNDER CHAR GRILL. CLEAN THE GRILL DRIP TRAYS.

May 11, 2010

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. COFFEE COUNTER AT FRONT PREP AREA WITH STANDING WATER AND DEBRIS MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED DRY AT ALL TIMES.ALSO SIDE WALL AND TOP OF PREP COUNTER WALLS AT KITCHEN WITH FOOD SPLASHES NEEDS CLEANING.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS UNDER SEAT BOOTHS THROUGH OUT DINING AREAS(REA & FRONT) WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES . MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER DISH MACHINE WITH STANDING WATER DUE TO PIPE LEAKAGE DRY AT ALL TIMES.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. FOUND LIGHT FIXTURES IN COFFEE PREP AREA MISSING AND ALSO WITH DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND CLEAN.
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. MUST REPAIR PIPE LEAKING UNDER DISH MACHINE.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR STRIPS ON CHEF REACH IN COOLER DOOR IN KITCHEN

Sep 13, 2010

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 52.3F TO 55.7F DURING INSPECTION(FRSH UNCOOKED EGGS 43 PIECES $1.99 EACH AT 52.3F-55.7F,BEEF STEAK 16 PORTIONS INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED 2oZ $2.99 EACH AT 53.1F,CHICKEN BREAST ALSO WRAPPED INDIVIDUALLY 2oz $2.99 8 PORTIONS AT 54.1F,AND CUB HAM 5pds $27.60,AT 54.6F).CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(a) CRITICAL.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ABOVE SAID FOODS AND TO ALWAYS HAVE THEM MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES,AND TO DISCARD ABOVE FOODS MANAGER DISCARDED SAID FOODS AND DENATURED WITH SANITIZER AT TOTAL COST OF $141.00 .
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT FACILITY.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GAG ON FILTERS ON HOOD IN KITCHEN AND DAMAGED LEATHER SEAT COVER IN N.W DINING.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CABINET UNDER EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK WITH STANDING WATER AT FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA DUE TO LEAKING PIPEE, AND MAINTAIN DRY AT ALL TIMES.THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENTS AND UTENSILS AT DIFFERNT LOCATIONS OF FACILITY WITH DEBRIS NEEDS CLAENING:CABINETS UNDER SERVING COUNTERS AT FRONT ,INTERIORS OF MICROWAVE OVEN AT FRONT,MOP SINK,EXTERIOR OF HOT WATER TANK BY DOUGH MIXER BOWL, AND 1COMP.SINK IN KITCHEN BY STOVE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ON 2ndfl.AT UNDER AND BEHIND SODA SYRUP SHELF WITH SPILLS,CLEAN FLOORS UNDER CABINET AT CHECK OUT AREA WITH DEBRIS,AND FLOORS UNDER DISH WASHING MACHINE.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS BEHIND SODA SYRUP SHELF WITH SPILLS.
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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA,AND REPAIR SLOW DRAINING AT THE HAND WASH SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN.

Nov 29, 2010

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CABINET UNDER EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK WITH STANDING WATER AT FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA DUE TO LEAKING PIPEE, AND MAINTAIN DRY AT ALL TIMES.THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENTS AND UTENSILS AT DIFFERNT LOCATIONS OF FACILITY WITH DEBRIS NEEDS CLAENING:CABINETS UNDER SERVING COUNTERS AT FRONT ,INTERIORS OF MICROWAVE OVEN AT FRONT,MOP SINK,EXTERIOR OF HOT WATER TANK BY DOUGH MIXER BOWL, AND 1COMP.SINK IN KITCHEN BY STOVE
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 IMPROPER PEST CONTROL PRACTICE ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION.NOTED OPEN BAIT (WHITE POWDER ROACH KILLER)ON CARPET ON FLOORS UNDER DINING TABLES,AND ON FLOORS UNDER SEAT BOOTHS THROUGHOUT DINING.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ROACH BAITS AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS AND CARPETS THROUGHOUT DINING. ALL BAITS SHOULD BE PROPERLY SEALED AND APPLIED BY LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY, NO SELF PEST APPLICATION ALLOWED OR ACCEPTABLE BY HEALTH DEPT..
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA,AND REPAIR SLOW DRAINING AT THE HAND WASH SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ON 2ndfl.AT UNDER AND BEHIND SODA SYRUP SHELF WITH SPILLS,CLEAN FLOORS UNDER CABINET AT CHECK OUT AREA WITH DEBRIS,AND FLOORS UNDER DISH WASHING MACHINE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS BEHIND SODA SYRUP SHELF WITH SPILLS.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GAG ON FILTERS ON HOOD IN KITCHEN AND DAMAGED LEATHER SEAT COVER IN N.W DINING.
INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT FACILITY

Jan 28, 2011

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.FOUND VENTILATION COVERS DUSTY,MUST CLEAN VENTILATION COVERS THROGHOUT TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP AND REPAIR WATER LEAKING AT BASE OF FAUCET 2 COMP SINK.
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.MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE,ADJACENT STORAGE AREAS,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.FOUND BASEBOARD COVINGS BENEATH 2 COMP SINK AREAS IN POOR REPAIR MUST REPAIR.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.FOUND RUST ON SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH,Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING FLOOR SECTIONS BENEATH DISHMACHINE NEED REGROUTING,KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.

Jan 28, 2011

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA,AND REPAIR SLOW DRAINING AT THE HAND WASH SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN.ABATED.
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.ABATED.
INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT FACILITY.ABATED.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CABINET UNDER EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK WITH STANDING WATER AT FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA DUE TO LEAKING PIPEE, AND MAINTAIN DRY AT ALL TIMES.THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENTS AND UTENSILS AT DIFFERNT LOCATIONS OF FACILITY WITH DEBRIS NEEDS CLAENING:CABINETS UNDER SERVING COUNTERS AT FRONT ,INTERIORS OF MICROWAVE OVEN AT FRONT,MOP SINK,EXTERIOR OF HOT WATER TANK BY DOUGH MIXER BOWL, AND 1COMP.SINK IN KITCHEN BY STOVE.ABATED.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ON 2ndfl.AT UNDER AND BEHIND SODA SYRUP SHELF WITH SPILLS,CLEAN FLOORS UNDER CABINET AT CHECK OUT AREA WITH DEBRIS,AND FLOORS UNDER DISH WASHING MACHINE.ABATED.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS BEHIND SODA SYRUP SHELF WITH SPILLS.ABATED.

Nov 1, 2011

Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.NO PAPER TOWELS IN CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#491456 01/28/2011 32 All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.FOUND RUST ON SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH,Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced. 04/28/2011 34 The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING FLOOR SECTIONS BENEATH DISHMACHINE NEED REGROUTING,KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES. 04/28/2011 35 The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.FOUND BASEBOARD COVINGS BENEATH 2 COMP SINK AREAS IN POOR REPAIR MUST REPAIR. 04/28/2011 38 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.FOUND VENTILATION COVERS DUSTY,MUST CLEAN VENTILATION COVERS THROGHOUT TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP AND REPAIR WATER LEAKING AT BASE OF FAUCET 2 COMP SINK. 04/28/2011 41 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.MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE,ADJACENT STORAGE AREAS,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE. 04/28/2011 MUST CORRECT BY 11/8/11.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN KITCHEN AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE,FAN COVERS IN REACH-IN-COOLERS,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED,BOTTOMS OF SHELVING ALONG FOOD PREP TABLES,DISHMACHINE AREAS.
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.MUST REPAIR HANDLE AT FAUCET FOR HANDSINK INSIDE MENS TOILET ROOM ALSO SAME SINK IS SLOW DRAINING.

Nov 3, 2011

VIOLATION STILL PENDING SEE REPORT.
VIOLATION STILL PENDING SEE RERPORT.
VIOLATION STILL PENDING SEE REPORT.
VIOLATION STILL PENDING SEE REPORT.

Nov 16, 2011

ABATED.
ABATED.
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.MENS TOILET ROOM HANDSINK IS SLOW DRAINING.MUST REPAIR.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE,FAN COVERS IN REACH-IN-COOLERS,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED,BOTTOMS OF SHELVING ALONG FOOD PREP TABLES,DISHMACHINE AREAS.

Jun 13, 2012

MUST LABEL ALL FOODS INSIDE ALL COOLERS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS CONSPICUOUSLY, AND PROVIDE LONG STEM THERMOMETERS FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPS
MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, THROUGHOUT PREMISES
LIGHT SHIELD REAR STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, AND BULB OUT NEEDS REPLACED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, COUNTER TABLE AREA, AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT
MUST CLEAN WALL BY EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT KITCHEN AREA, AND AREA BY DISH MACHINE, REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRI FROM WALL AREA
MUST REPLACE STAINED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
MUST PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA TO STORE WALL PAINT, RESTRICT STORING ANY WARE NEAR FOOD STORAGE

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Deborah's Place IiChicago, IL
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Moses Butcher ShopChicago, IL
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Restaurants in neighborhood

Name

Address

Distance

L Patron 2815 W Diversey Ave, Chicago 0.02 miles
in & out Fast Food 2815 W Diversey Ave, Chicago 0.02 miles
Popeyes 2800 W Diversey Ave, Chicago 0.04 miles
Walgreens #12304 2744 N California Ave, Chicago 0.06 miles
Logan Certified Foods Corp 2857 W Diversey Ave, Chicago 0.07 miles
Masa Azul 2901 W Diversey Ave, Chicago 0.09 miles
San Luis Restaurant 2903 W Diversey Ave, Chicago 0.09 miles
Delicious Pizza Incorporated 2903 W Diversey Ave, Chicago 0.09 miles
Ecuador Restaurant Inc 2923 W Diversey Ave, Chicago 0.13 miles
Brentano 2723 N Fairfield, Chicago 0.14 miles

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