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THE GREAT CHICAGO FOOD BEVERAG Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

THE GREAT CHICAGO FOOD BEVERAG (AKA: THE GREAT CHICAGO FOOD & BEVERAGE COMPANY) 3149 W DEVON AVE, CHICAGO 60659 Restaurant
March 4, 2011 Complaint License #70402
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE PREP AREA BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL GARBAGE CAN IN THE PREP AREA/COOKING AREA. RUSTED LID OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.
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 #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS(DEEP FRYER, GRILL, STOVE AND OVEN);FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER UNDER THE WIRE RACKS SHELVINGS;FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT BY THE SODA CRATE, WITH SYRUP. NSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL.
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: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE HOOD AND THE FILTER WITH GREASE BUILT UP. STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE DINING AREA, STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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: NO END CAPS ON THE LIGHT BULB IN THE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT BY THE COOKING AREA, MUST PROVIDE THE END CAPS TO HOLD THE LIGHT SHIELD. CRACKED/BROKEN CEILING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE COOKING AREA CLOSE TO THE GRILL. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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: LEAKING ON THE GREASE BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK AND THE PIPE UNDER THE 3COMPT SINK IN THE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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: LEAKING ON THE GREASE BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK AND THE PIPE UNDER THE 3COMPT SINK IN THE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections