The Depot, 5840 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60644 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: The Depot
Address: 5840 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60644
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: Nov 8, 2012

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  • 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
  • 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
Oct 28, 2010 100
  • CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  • FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  • 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
  • FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jul 14, 2011 0
  • 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
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jul 22, 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
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jul 27, 2011 100
  • FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  • 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
  • POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  • 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 15, 2012 0
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Apr 12, 2012 0
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Apr 18, 2012 100
No violation details available. Nov 8, 2012 -

Violation descriptions and comments

Oct 28, 2010

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 AND BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT AREA, REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNWANTED ITEMS FROM PREMISES
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT COOKING AREA, ALSO CLEAN ALL COUNTER AREAS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE HANDLES FOR 2 DOOR COOLER, REPAIR/REPLACE INTERIOR PANEL OF 2 DOOR COOLER, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR FLOOR TILE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND MUST CLEAN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREA FLOORS, MUST REMOVE ALL DUST AND DEBRIS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR CEILING REAR KITCHEN AREA, REPAINT AND REPAIR BROKEN PLASTER SURFACES, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLERS

Jul 14, 2011

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 2-PREP COOLERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE.2-DOOR WITH TOPSIDE 53.2F,2- DOOR WITH TOPSIDE GLASS SLIDING DOORS 56.6F.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS FOR COLD HOLDING UNITS.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 40 OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005(A)).
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF READY TO EAT & COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE OF BOTH 2- DOOR COOLERS & ON STEAM TABLE SUCH AS MASHED POTATO 122.7F,DICED HAM 57.7F,SLICED TOMATO 51.5F,DICED TOMATO 55.5F,COLESLAW 54.8F,TUNA SALAD 50.1F,EGG SALAD 49.9F,CHICKEN SALAD 53.3F,SLICED HAM 51.2F,SLICED TURKEY 50.7F,CORNED BEEF 51.3F,POT ROAST 51.8F,MEAT LOAF 51.3F,LINK SAUSAGE 77.9F,BREAD PUDDING 62.5F,FRENCH TOAST BATTER 49.4F,PANCAKE BATTER 53.4F,COOKED POTATO 65.3F,COOKED NOODLES 56.6F.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED.APPX. 27LBS.$200.(CRITICAL 7-38-005(A)).
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE .OBSERVED A PINK & BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON ALL INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE & CONDENSATION DRIPPING FROM THE SAME PARTS ONTO ICE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.MUST REMOVE ICE,CLEAN & SANITIZE PROPERLY.(SERIOUS 7-38-005(A)).
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS STORED IN COOLERS.
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 INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS PROPERLY.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SURFACES IN REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN BOOTH SEATS,TOILET ROOM DOOR HINGE,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST REMOVE GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM SHELVING UNITS,GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,DRAWERS,FILTERS,HOOD,MICROWAVE,FRYER,MEAT SLICER,ALL COOLERS,FRONT HAND SINK,VENTILATION VENTS,UNDER SIDES OF COUNTERTOP.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS IN REAR AREA,LOOSE WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA,DOOR SWEEP NEEDED FOR REAR SCREEN DOOR,MISSING CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. 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 BURNT OUT BULBS & DAMAGED & MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHTS.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST REPLACE MISSING SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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 ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

Jul 22, 2011

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS STORED IN COOLERS.
Inspector Comments: 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 INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS PROPERLY.
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SURFACES IN REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN BOOTH SEATS,TOILET ROOM DOOR HINGE,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST REMOVE GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM SHELVING UNITS,GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,DRAWERS,FILTERS,HOOD,MICROWAVE,FRYER,MEAT SLICER,ALL COOLERS,FRONT HAND SINK,VENTILATION VENTS,UNDER SIDES OF COUNTERTOP.
Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS IN REAR AREA,LOOSE WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA,DOOR SWEEP NEEDED FOR REAR SCREEN DOOR,MISSING CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA.
Inspector Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. 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 BURNT OUT BULBS & DAMAGED & MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHTS.
Inspector Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST REPLACE MISSING SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
Inspector Comments: 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 ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

Jul 27, 2011

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 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 INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS PROPERLY.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SURFACES IN REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN BOOTH SEATS,TOILET ROOM DOOR HINGE,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST REMOVE GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM SHELVING UNITS,GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,DRAWERS,FILTERS,HOOD,MICROWAVE,FRYER,MEAT SLICER,ALL COOLERS,FRONT HAND SINK,VENTILATION VENTS,UNDER SIDES OF COUNTERTOP.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS IN REAR AREA,LOOSE WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA,DOOR SWEEP NEEDED FOR REAR SCREEN DOOR,MISSING CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. 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 BURNT OUT BULBS & DAMAGED & MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHTS.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST REPLACE MISSING SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 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 ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

Mar 15, 2012

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION.OBSERVED 2-DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER AT 45.1F,2-DOOR PANEL REACH IN COOLER AT 60.0F,FRONT PREP COOLER 52.8F,DESSERT COOLER 61.3F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40 OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)CITATION ISSUED.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION.OBSERVED COOKED & READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS SUCH AS TUNA 51.8F,ROAST BEEF 51.1F-53.5F,POT ROAST 62.4F-64.0F,GRAVY 45.7F-46.7F,RAW EGGS 47.7F,CORNED BEEF HASH 50.4F,MEAT LOAF 51.9F,TURKEY 57.7F,HAM 51.8F,NOODLES 61.4F,ASSORTED PIES 58.3F-59.9F,MILK 45.5F,COLESLAW 55.4F,SOUP 59.8F,COOKED POTATO 57.4F,ETC.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40 OR BELOW .APPX.100 LBS.$450.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)CITATION ISSUED.
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 EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 15 LIVE ROACHES/WATER BUGS ON FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE,CRACKS & CREVICES UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,ALONG WALL BASES IN BASEMENT & BEHIND STOVE & CLUTTER IN REAR PREP AREA & MORE THAN A 100 DEAD ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES.ALSO FRONT & REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE TO VIEW AT THIS TIME.MUST REMOVE DEAD ROACHES/WATER BUGS,RODENT PROOF DOORS.PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/15/12.(SEIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.
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 FROM REPORT #547571 7/22/11 HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED.MUST CORRECT & MAINTAIN.#30-MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.#31-MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS PROPERLY.#32-MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SURFACES IN REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN BOOTH SEATS,TOILET ROOM DOOR HINGE,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REAR 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER.#33-MUST GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM SHELVING UNITS,GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,DRAWERS,FILTERS,HOOD,MICROWAVE,FRYERS,MEAT SLICER,ALL COOLERS,FRONT HAND SINK,VENTILATION VENTS,UNDERSIDES OF COUNTER TOPS.#34-MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BOTH PREP AREAS,DOOR SWEEP NEEDED FOR REAR SCREEN DOOR.#36-MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS,DAMAGED & MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHTS.#41 MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)CITATION ISSUED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON FRONT PREP COOLER,DAMAGED & MISSING HANDLE ON 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,DISH RACKS,FREEZERS.
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 OR REPLACE LEAKY DRAIN LINE IN 2- DOOR PANEL REACH IN COOLER.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED,MISSING WALL BASES.

Apr 12, 2012

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. FRONT & REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING,ALSO CONTINUED TO OBSERVE DEAD WATER BUGS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT REAR AREAS,DEAD ROACHES ARE FOUND ON FLOORS IN KITCHEN AREAS BEHIND COOLERS.MUST REMOVE DEAD ROACHES/WATER BUGS,RODENT PROOF DOORS.ALSO FOUND AN OPEN CONTAINER OF BORIC ACID BEHIND THE 2 DOOR COOLER REAR KITCHEN SITTING ON WINDOW LEDGE,OBSERVED WHITE SUBSTANCE POWDER ON FLOOR ON BACK WALL OF FRONT,REAR COOLERS.DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT AREAS.REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT AREAS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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.CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE WITH HEALTH CODES THAT IS PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #547571 7/22/11 HAVE NOT BEEN CORRECTED.MUST CORRECT & MAINTAIN.#30-MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.#31-MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS PROPERLY.#32-MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SURFACES IN REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.#33-MUST REMOVE GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM SHELVING UNITS,GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,DRAWERS,FILTERS,HOOD,MICROWAVE,FRYERS,ALL COOLERS,VENTILATION VENTS,UNDERSIDES OF COUNTER TOPS.#34-MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT,DOOR SWEEP NEEDED FOR REAR SCREEN DOOR.#41 MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,DISH RACKS,FREEZERS.
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.WE OBSERVED A WATER LEAK AT PIPE BENEATH FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMP SINK,NOTICED A HOT WATER TANK LEAKING WATER IN THE BASEMENT MUST REPAIR.

Apr 18, 2012

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.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
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.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
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.VIOLATION CORRECTED.

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