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HABETLER BOWL INC. Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HABETLER BOWL INC. (AKA: HABETLER BOWL) 5242 -5250 N NORTHWEST HWY, CHICAGO 60630 Restaurant
May 7, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection License #38164
4
Total Violations
1
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #39
MAJOR
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE CONTAINING ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION AND SODA SYRUPS IN MECHANICAL ROOM OF BASEMENT WITH UNFINISHED CEILING, WALLS, AND FLOORS. OBSERVED EXPOSED PIPES AND A SEWER LINE NOT PROTECTED OR SHIELDED FROM POSSIBLE DRIPS ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE AND SODA SYRUPS. MOVE ICE MACHINE, SODA SYRUPS, FOOD, AND BEVERAGES OUT OF THE MECHANICAL ROOM AND RELOCATE INTO AN AREA WITH SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE WALLS, CEILINGS, AND FLOORS. IF ICE MACHINES CANNOT BE RELOCATED, INSTALL SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILING UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINES AND SODA SYRUPS. MAINTAIN.
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.
Violation #43
MINOR
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED IN ROOM TEMPERATURE BUCKET OF WATER NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. DO NOT STORE ICE SCOOP IN BUCKET OF WATER. STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN, DRY, PROTECTED CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.
In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.
Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BASEMENT ON PREMISES NOT BEING MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OLD BOWLING BALLS, OLD BOWLING SHOES, OLD CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS, AND OLD EQUIPMENT STORED WITH FOOD AND FOOD-RELATED PRODUCTS. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS IN 2 UNFINISHED WASHROOMS IN THE BASEMENT. REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND ALL ITEMS NO LONGER NEEDED TO AVOID HARBORING OF INSECTS AND RODENTS. STORE ALL REMAINING ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS FOR PEST CONTROL, MONITORING, AND REGULAR CLEANING. ALL FOOD AND FOOD-RELATED ITEMS MUST BE STORED SEPARATELY IN THE FINISHED SIDE OF THE BASEMENT AWAY FROM ALL NON-FOOD-RELATED ITEMS. MAINTAIN BASEMENT.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BASEMENT ON PREMISES NOT BEING MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OLD BOWLING BALLS, OLD BOWLING SHOES, OLD CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS, AND OLD EQUIPMENT STORED WITH FOOD AND FOOD-RELATED PRODUCTS. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS IN 2 UNFINISHED WASHROOMS IN THE BASEMENT. REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND ALL ITEMS NO LONGER NEEDED TO AVOID HARBORING OF INSECTS AND RODENTS. STORE ALL REMAINING ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS FOR PEST CONTROL, MONITORING, AND REGULAR CLEANING. ALL FOOD AND FOOD-RELATED ITEMS MUST BE STORED SEPARATELY IN THE FINISHED SIDE OF THE BASEMENT AWAY FROM ALL NON-FOOD-RELATED ITEMS. MAINTAIN BASEMENT.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

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