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HERITAGE BICYCLES GENERAL STORE Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HERITAGE BICYCLES GENERAL STORE (AKA: HERITAGE GENERAL STORE) 2959 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO 60657 Restaurant
December 7, 2020 Canvass License #2125211
7
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #36
MINOR
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE BASEMENT REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERTORS.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #40
MINOR
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED COFFEE PREP AREA MILK REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON BASEMENT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROIVDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: REAR PREP DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT HANDLE STRIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR HOT WATER HANDLE AT SAID SINK.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT BOTH FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FRONT PREP AREA FLOOR DRAIN. MUST CLEAN WALLS AT BOTH PREP AREAS AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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 FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT BOTH FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FRONT PREP AREA FLOOR DRAIN. MUST CLEAN WALLS AT BOTH PREP AREAS AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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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