7300 North Western Avenue,
Chicago,
60645
Illinois,
United States
Report date: Jul 28, 2022
21. Proper hot holding temperatures
- comments: cooked potatoes in display steam table at improper temperature: 88. 7f. The manager discarded and denatured the product. 10 lbs, $15. Hot food must be held at 135f or above. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed cold food in deli cooler at improper temperature: macaroni salad 50. 9f, seafood salad 48. 4f. Total 15 lbs, $50. The manager discarded and denatured the product. Cold food must be held at 41f or below. Priority violation 7-38-005. See violation #21 for citation.
23. Proper date marking and disposition
- comments: found approximately 100 lbs of assorted tcs cooked meats, salsas, and beans with no labels and no expiration dates. Approximately $500. Foods discarded and denatured. All tcs-prepared foods must be date labeled with an expiration date held no longer than 7 days. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: deli prep cooler found at improper temperature 47. 1f-51. 7f. Equipment tagged held for inspection and must not use until repaired, maintains a temperature of 41f or below, and c. D. P. H contacted for reinspection. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: no metal stem thermometer on site to monitor hot and cold food temperatures. Must provide and maintain. Manager provided upon return after lunch break. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: noted prepacked crema without labels, including allergen warning. Must provide proper labels with allergen warning (dairy). Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed prepackaged items on display for sale, missing food labels with business name, address, and list of ingredients (salsa, mole). Instructed to label properly.
39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: splash guarded needed on left side of handwashing sink in rear food prep area, in between food prep equipment. Maintain.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed plastic garbage bag used as splash guard for equipment on wall in rear food prep area. Must remove and maintain. If a splash guard is needed, it must be smooth and easily cleanable.
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: food debris accumulated on blenders and can opener in the rear food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain---grease accumulated on ovens in rear food prep area---baked goods display case storage drawers in bakery area must be cleaned. Clean and maintain all of the above.
54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: missing garbage can at handwashing sink in hot holding food prep area.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: rear storage hallway next to walk-in freezer with excessive clutter and debris. Remove debris, organize, elevate all stored items and maintain.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: cardboard on floors in rear food prep area and grill area. Must remove and maintain for easy cleanability----stained ceiling tile at hot food holding prep area and deli prep area---floor of walk-in freezer with excessive food and dirt debris---walls of the newly installed walk-in cooler with peeling plastic and exposed insulation. Must make all smooth and cleanable. Clean and maintain all of the above.
56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: light shield missing in rear prep hallway. Provide and maintain.
Source:
chicago.gov
