5513 West Belmont Avenue,
Chicago,
60641
Illinois,
United States
Report date: Sep 25, 2020
21. Proper hot holding temperatures
- comments: observed assorted cooked tcs foods held at improper temperatures in a hot holding display case that is unable to maintain adequate temperature. Foods such as cooked chicken at 68f, cooked pork at 86f, stuffed cabbage at 60. 8f, cooked meat patties at 63. 7f, cooked potatoes at 65. 5f, dumplings at 67. 6f. All discarded. Reviewed all hot foods must be held hot at a minimum of 135f or below. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed the following tcs assorted cold deli meats held at improper temperatures on display, unrefrigerated on countertop above the cold deli cooler: smoked fish at 57. 9f, cooked meatloaf at 54. 1f, ham at 51. 3f, sausages at 57. 7f, deli meat at 54f. All foods discarded. Priority violation. See above violation #21 for citation.
23. Proper date marking and disposition
- comments: observed various prepared tcs foods held longer than 24 hours such as soup, cooked meats, cooked stuffed cabbage, cream based deli salads with no dates. Instructed all prepared tcs, ready to eat foods held longer than 24 hours must have an expiration date no longer than 7 days. All foods discarded. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: facilities unable to maintain adequate temperature. The above mentioned hot holding display case at an improper temperature of 67. 4f with food such as cooked chicken at 68f. Hot holding unit tagged held for inspection and must not use until repaired and able to hold hot foods at a minimum of 135f. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: all bulk food containers must be labeled with the product common name.
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approximately over 200 small flies throughout the rear dish area and mop sink. Also observed over 200 mice droppings along all stairs leading to the basement and on basement shelving and some areas of the basement. Recommend having pest co. Service for mice and flies. Instructed to eliminate all flies, remove all droppings and sanitize all affected areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).
39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: must provide a splash guard at the rear food prep hand washing sink between the sink and the three compartment sink.
41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: wiping cloths throughout the prep areas must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: basement box freezer lid in poor with broken/missing plastic and exposed insulation. Must replace/ repair to be smooth and cleanable.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for foods and equipment throughout. -----must not use tin foil as a liner/backsplash for the gas stove. Surface must be smooth and cleanable.
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: dirty, grease and food encrusted metal rack shelving above the three compartment sink and throughout the walk-in cooler. Must clean and maintain.
50. Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
- comments: observed no hot water throughout the facility during the initial inspection due to the hot water tank not on/operating. Hot water temperature noted at a hand washing sink found at 70. 8f and hot water temperature at the three compartment sink at 74. 8f with a sign on the sink stating there was no hot water. Owner was able to re-ignite the gas hot water tank during the inspection and hot water restored by the end of the inspection. Reviewed there must be hot water at all sinks, at all times during operation. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.
53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: must provide a covered toilet room waste receptacle and noted overflowing waste receptacle.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: water damaged ceiling tile above the gas stove ventilation. Must replace.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: hole in the wall of the far rear walk-in cooler. Must seal/repair to be smooth and cleanable. -----walls and ceiling throughout the far rear walk-in cooler with black dirt substance. Must clean and maintain.
56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed employees handbag being stored in the food preparation area. Must provide a designated area for employees personal belongings.
64. Public health nuisance
- comments: observed all employees throughout the facility without face coverings or masks while performing food handling and working within 6 ft of each other. Must provide face coverings. Citation issued. 7-28-060.
Source:
chicago.gov
