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Restaurant: Regency Inn
Address: 5319 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Type: Banquet
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: Aug 6, 2011

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All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLER AND FREEZER.
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE BASEMENT AND REAR STORAGE AREA. ALL USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6' OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.-------MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF 2 WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE..
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BINS BEHIND TWO BARS.
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. NOTED SODA GUN DRAIN LINE INTO ICE BIN BEHIND 2 BARS. INSTRUCTED TO REROUTE PROPERLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DEBRIS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE MAIN WALK-IN COOLER.

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 ISSUED ON 09-15-2010 INSPECTION REPORT #413483. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 32 - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BINS BEHIND 2 BARS. 33 - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. 34 - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DEBRIS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA. 38 - NOTED SODA GUN DRAIN LINE INTO ICE BIN BEHIND 2 BARS. INSTRUCTED TO REROUTE PROPERLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN. 40-INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLER AND FREEZER. 41 - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE BASEMENT AND REAR STORAGE AREA. ALL USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6' OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.-------MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF 2 WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH BROKEN LID/COVER (LID IS BENT AND NOT RODENT PROOFED, BROKEN FROM HINGES.) INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
NOTED WATER POOLING ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IT DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AND STAIN.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA, ABOVE FRONT AREA AND ABOVE DINING AREA.----MUST SEAL HOLE ON WALLS BEHIND/UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES/OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF BUILDING. SEAL ALL OPENINGS/GAPS ALONG PIPES AND CONDUITS. CLEAN ACCUMULATED DUST FROM ALL VENT COVERS
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING ENDCAPS AT LIGHTSHIELDS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA. LIGHTS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER NOT WORKING, MUST REPAIR.
FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP SHELVES, STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR CABINETS IN FOOD PREP AREA, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL, (4)SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND 2 BARS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL BULK AND SPICE/INGREDIENT CONTAINERS. REMOVE ALL ACCUMULATED, ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE, LITTER ETC.
INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH, SEAL OR REPLACE RAW WOODEN STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS (INCLUDING UNUSED UNIT).-------MUST REPLACE WORN OUT WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAINS CUTTING BOARD IN FOOD PREP AREA.--------MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER AT EVERY GARBAGE CONTAINER ON PREMISES.-------MUST PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR BULK AND SPICE/INGREDIENT CONTAINERS.---------MUST REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AROUND WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR IN REAR AREA.------MUST REMOVE ALL MILK CRATES WHICH IS USED AS STORAGE SHELVES. MUST PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVINGS FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK (LEFT SIDE) AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND MOP SINK FAUCET.---------MUST FIX BROKEN DRAIN OPENER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN STOPPER.-----NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MAKER, MUST INSTALL.------1 TOILET IN MEN'S ROOM AND 2 TOILETS IN WOMEN'S ROOM NOT FLUSHING, MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE COAT ROOM.
NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.----REMOVE OUTDOOR TYPE INSECT LIGHT TRAP FROM ICE MAKER ROOM, PROVIDE FOODSERVICE APPROVED UNIT IF NEEDED.-----REMOVE ACCUMULATED DIRTY LINEN BAGS FROM REAR.----PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR DISHMACHINE.----REMOVE WEEDS FROM ALONG REAR/SIDES OF BUILDING.
REQUIRED 'NO SMOKING' SIGNS NOT POSTED ON PREMISES. CITATION ISSUED 7-32-020 (a) (CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE). MUST POST SIGNS AT FRONT ENTRANCE AND ALL AREAS WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED.
ASHTRAYS NOT REMOVED FROM MEN AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 (c) (CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE). MUST REMOVE ASHTRAYS.
LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH CONTENTS NAME.

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED ISSUED ON 07-28-2011, INSPECTION REPORT #586045. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #19 - FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH BROKEN LID/COVER (LID IS BENT AND NOT RODENT PROOFED, BROKEN FROM HINGES) INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. (#29)-(PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED ISSUED ON 09-15-2010 INSPECTION REPORT #413483) 32 - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BINS BEHIND 2 BARS. 33 - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. 34 - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DEBRIS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA. 38 - NOTED SODA GUN DRAIN LINE INTO ICE BIN BEHIND 2 BARS. INSTRUCTED TO REROUTE PROPERLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN. 40 - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLER AND FREEZER. 41 - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE BASEMENT AND REAR STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6' OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING---------MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF 2 WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH CONTENTS NAME.
INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH, SEAL OR REPLACE RAW WOODEN STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS (INCLUDING UNUSED UNIT).-------MUST REPLACE WORN OUT WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAINS CUTTING BOARD IN FOOD PREP AREA.--------MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER AT EVERY GARBAGE CONTAINER ON PREMISES.-------MUST PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR BULK AND SPICE/INGREDIENT CONTAINERS.---------MUST REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AROUND WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR IN REAR AREA.------MUST REMOVE ALL MILK CRATES WHICH IS USED AS STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVINGS FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING AND TO KEEP FOOD/DRINK CONTAINERS OFF FLOOR.
FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP SHELVES, STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR CABINETS IN FOOD PREP AREA, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL, (4)SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND 2 BARS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL BULK AND SPICE/INGREDIENT CONTAINERS. REMOVE ALL ACCUMULATED, ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE, LITTER ETC.
NOTED WATER POOLING ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IT DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AND STAIN.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA, ABOVE FRONT AREA AND ABOVE DINING AREA.----MUST SEAL HOLE ON WALLS BEHIND/UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES/OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF BUILDING. SEAL ALL OPENINGS/GAPS ALONG PIPES AND CONDUITS. CLEAN ACCUMULATED DUST FROM ALL VENT COVERS
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING ENDCAPS AT LIGHTSHIELDS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA. LIGHTS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER NOT WORKING, MUST REPAIR.
UPGRADE TO CRITICAL VIOLATION #14
UPGRADE TO CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK (LEFT SIDE) AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND MOP SINK FAUCET.---------MUST FIX BROKEN DRAIN OPENER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN STOPPER.-----NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MAKER, MUST INSTALL.------1 TOILET IN MEN'S ROOM AND 2 TOILETS IN WOMEN'S ROOM NOT FLUSHING, MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE COAT ROOM.
NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.----REMOVE OUTDOOR TYPE INSECT LIGHT TRAP FROM ICE MAKER ROOM, PROVIDE FOODSERVICE APPROVED UNIT IF NEEDED.-----REMOVE ACCUMULATED DIRTY LINEN BAGS FROM REAR.----PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR DISHMACHINE.----REMOVE WEEDS FROM ALONG REAR/SIDES OF BUILDING.
'NO SMOKING SIGN' PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO POST.

Previous serious violations not corrected based on inspection report # 586045 dated 7/28/11 are now corrected. #19-Found outside garbage dumpster with broken lid/cover have been replaced. #29-Previous minor violations from inspection report #413483 dated 9/15/10 have now been corrected. #32-Installed covers for ice bins behind both bars. #33-Found condenser fan in walk-in cooler to be clean. #34-Found floors along the walls, in corners, behind cooking equipment and in food prep area to be clean. #38- Found soda gun drain line routed to floor drain behind both bars. #40-Found thermometers inside all coolers and freezer. #41-Found basement and rear storage area re-organized. All items found off the floor. Instructed to start removing unneeded utensils and equipment. Found no clutter stored on top of walk-in coolers and walk-in freezer.
Upgrade to critical violation #14 now corrected.
Upgrade to violation #14 now corrected.
Found food containers with labels.
Found wooden storage shelves in walk-in coolers partially refinished. Instructed to continue process and to allow temporarily the use of steel bus pans to hold foods on some of the shelves. Found no worn out cutting boards in food prep area; fouund lids on trash containers in kitchen; found covers on bulk spice containers. Found rubber gasket around walk-in freezer door in rear area and found no milk crates in walk-in coolers and freezer used for shelving; all foods found off the floors of said units.
Found the following to be cleaned: interior and exterior of cooking equipment, shelves in cabinets and shelves in food prep and storage areas, soda guns, interior and exterior of ice machines and surfaces of spice/dry ingredients containers.
Found no pooled water in the basement.
Found walls throughout the kitchen to be clean and in good repair. Found vent covers clean.
Found adequate light shields in food prep area. Found lights in walk-in coolers and freezer to be working.
Found faucet neck at 3 comp sink and mop sink in good repair. Found backflow device attached to ice machine. Found toilets in good repair.
Found coat room organized.
Found no ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Found no bug zapper stored in ice maker room. Found no signs of dirty linen stored in rear. Test strips for dishwashing machine provided.
Found 'No Smoking' signs posted between front doors in hallway and in both men's and women's washrooms and on 2nd floor Bride's room.
Found weeds and small bushes along the west wall of the banquet hall and along the south fence in the parking lot. Instructed to remove weeds and trim bushes to reduce possible rodent harborages.

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