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ISLAND KITCHEN Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ISLAND KITCHEN 657 1/2 E 75TH ST, CHICAGO 60619 Restaurant
June 4, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection License #2156693
7
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN OR PAINT RUSTY RACKS IN 2-DOOR COOLER.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CABINET INTERIORS UNDERNEATH DEEP FRYER AND WASHBOWL(S) IN WASHROOMS, AND MOP SINK.
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: FINISH DETAIL CLEANING FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT EVERY ROOM.
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: FINISH REPLACING OR PAINTING ALL STAINED AND HEAVILY SOILED(IF NO LONGER CLEANABLE) CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE NOT CLEAN. SCREEN DOOR MADE FOR REAR EXIT NEEDS REPAIRING AT THE BOTTOM, MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING AT THE BOTTOM. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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 #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPAIR LIGHT FIXTURES UNDERNEATH HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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 #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALL(COOKING STOVE & DEEP FRYER. BBQ GRILL IS COMPLETELY UNDERNEATH IT) MUST BE UNDERNEATH HOOD IN FOOD PREP AREA(IF UNABLE TO FIT BBQ GRILL WITH THESE OTHER TWO PIECES OF EQUIPMENT, MUST REMOVE ONE OR INSTALL A LARGER CANOPY TO ACCOMODATE NEEDS.
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: ALL(COOKING STOVE & DEEP FRYER. BBQ GRILL IS COMPLETELY UNDERNEATH IT) MUST BE UNDERNEATH HOOD IN FOOD PREP AREA(IF UNABLE TO FIT BBQ GRILL WITH THESE OTHER TWO PIECES OF EQUIPMENT, MUST REMOVE ONE OR INSTALL A LARGER CANOPY TO ACCOMODATE NEEDS.
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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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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