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CHICKEN WORKS AND SALAD CO. Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CHICKEN WORKS AND SALAD CO. 3658 W IRVING PARK RD, CHICAGO 60618 Restaurant
October 29, 2013 Canvass License #1969955
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; PREP REACH IN COOLER, SALAD REACH IN COOLER, BOTTOM PANEL OF PREP TABLE AND GRILLS AT FIRST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT MAIN KITCHEN AND UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: GREASE BUILD-UP ON HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT MAIN KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DRIED FOOD ON WEST WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUST ON GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND RESEAL TRAP.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUST ON GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND RESEAL TRAP.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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