5 STAR CHICKEN & FISH.
7908 S HALSTED ST · AUBURN GRESHAM, CHICAGO
15 of 18 inspections passed, with 4 critical violations on file.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 112018PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
REMOVE ICE BUILDUP ON WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BASES, AND GASKETS ON ALL COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER, AND FRYER CABINETS.
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS NEAR RECYCLING UNIT IN REAR STORAGE, BEHIND SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT STORAGE, BEHIND SINKS IN DISH WASHING AREA, BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, ALONG DISPLAY COOLERS AND SHELVES IN FRONT COUNTER AREAS.
SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS ALONG EAST WINDOW IN REAR STORAGE AREA. REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT FIXTURES IN PREP AREAS(DUST BUILDUP).
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
JUL 202017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING, PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
REPLACE MISSING SHIELD IN VENTILATION HOOD.
JUL 132017FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND MULTI-USE CONTAINERS ON DRAINBOARD OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE UTILITY SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
NO SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WASH CLOTH SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, BEVERAGE MACHINES.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN VENTILATION HOOD.
REPAIR HOT WATER HANDLE AND LEAKING FAUCET ON FRONT EXPOSED SINK. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON REAR EXPOSED SINK NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. UNCLOG FLOOR DRAIN OUTSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
SEP 12016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE GASKETS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE 2 DOOR CHICKEN COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GASKETS.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR.
OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
OBSERVED UNUSED COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT.
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AUG 42015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOTED SHELVING INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
NOTED FLOORS DIRTY AROUND THE DRY STORAGE AREA SHELVING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
DEC 152014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
GASKETS ON REACH IN PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPLACE.
SOILED/STAIN CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER WAITING/DINING AREA.MUST REPLACE.
JUN 122014PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITY REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT COUNTER BY CASHIER STATION MAINTAINING IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 50F.MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW.MUST USE ADDITINAL COOLER ON PREMISES THATS 40F OR BELOW TO MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS,-CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES,IE SPAGHETTI 50F,COLE SLAW 50F,BANANA PUDDING-50.5F,CHEESECAKES-50F. ALL FOOD WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY OWNER. MUST MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.APPROX 65LBS/COST APPROX $100.00.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED-7-38-005A
DINING ROOM TABLES NOT CLEAN,OLD FOOD,ETC. MUST CLEAN.OWNER CLEANED TABLES SEATS DURING INSPECTION-CDI.
DEC 52013PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED ASSORTED RAW CHICKEN PIECES IN CONTAINER OF PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 49.2-56.5 F DEGREES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISPOSED OF. APPROX. WT. 20LBS. COST $13.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
RUBBER GASKET ON RIGHT DOOR OF LEFT, 2-DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME.
CLEAN INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP.
CLEAN FLOOR IN PREP AREA OF GREASE SPILLS IN FRONT OF DEEP FRYERS AND IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
REMOVE CLUTTER AT TOP OF WALK-IN FREEZER, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
DEC 42012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE BOXES FROM SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR OF FROZEN CHILLERS MACHINE, EXTERIOR OF UNUSED REACH-IN FREEZER, HOOD & FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, AND EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATED UNUSED DISPLAY CASE.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER).
CLEAN ALL WALLS AND WINDOW SILLS THROUGHOUT(SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS). CLEAN/PAINT/REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
APR 202012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. EXTERIOR OF INSIDE GARBAGE CANS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
DEC 132011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE CLEARLY LABELED.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED INVERTED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.CLEAN AND OR PAINT STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER.CLEAN AND OR PAINT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DOORS TO WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN REAR.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR AND THE INTERIOR OF UNUSED REACH IN UNIT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.PROVIDE THEROMEMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
NOV 102011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE CLEARLY LABELED.
ALL SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED INVERTED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
CLEAN AND/OR PAINT STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF DOORS TO WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN REAR.
CLEAN THE EXTERIORS OF ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR, AND THE INTERIOR OF UNUSED REACH-IN UNIT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER). ALL ITEMS, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER AND THROUGHOUT, MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
JUN 32011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF BULK CONTAINERS, COOLERS, FREEZER, SINK, PREP TABLES
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING TILES/BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK, ETC.
Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
DEC 132010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF BULK CONTAINERS, COOLERS, FREEZER, SINK, PREP TABLES
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING TILES/BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK, ETC.
NOV 102010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF BULK CONTAINERS, COOLERS, FREEZER, SINK, PREP TABLES
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING TILES/BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK, ETC.
Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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