SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

63RD AND DREXEL MOBIL.

YOUR CALL. 71/100

850 E 63RD ST · WOODLAWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 16, 2024 · passed

6 of 9 inspections passed, 3 failed. 6 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
6 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
39
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Apr 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 16
2024
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED TOILETS AND SINKS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN THE WASHROOMS; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED REAR AREA WHERE COOKING USED TO TAKE PLACE A LITTLE CLUTTERED AND THE STORAGE AREA ON THE SIDE WHERE THE CAR WASH IS LOCATED AS WELL; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT ON SELLING FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. HEAVY ICE BUILD UP ON WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN BOTH WASHROOMS AND IN BOTH STORAGE ROOMS.

NOV 3
2020
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN SALES AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 26
2019
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 19
2019
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND WASHING FACILITIES IN COFFEE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING FACILITIES THAT ARE READILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE COFFEE PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT SLIMY GREYISH DISCOLORATION ON INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPLACE WATER DAMAGED/MISSING CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

FEB 17
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES, CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING. THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER HAVE LIGHT DUST ON THEM; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

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DEC 13
2013
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

MUST PROVIDE A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI USE ITEMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO HAND WASHING FACILITIES IN COFFEE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING FACILITIES THAT ARE READILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE COFFEE PREP AREA.

JUL 13
2011
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE AND TABLE STORAGE.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND REMOVE STANDING WATER SECTIONS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN WALL BEHIND STEAMER, FLAT GRILL, WALLS AROUND PREP COOLERS, CEILING VENT IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM, AND REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM.

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

CLEAN LIGHTS SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CLUTTER IN REAR AND FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

APR 22
2011
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND RUSTY RACKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND SEAL WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE AND TABLE STORAGE.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND REMOVE STANDING WATER SECTIONS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN WALL BEHIND STEAMER, FLAT GRILL, CEILING VENT IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM, AND REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM.

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

CLEAN LIGHTS SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CLUTTER IN REAR AND FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

APR 15
2011
FAILED
13 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD TEMPERATURE AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SAID UNIT. FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN UNIT MAINTAINS COLD TEMPERATURE AT 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE ABOVE SAID COOLER: 5LBS OF CORN BEEF AT 48.3F, 3LBS OF HAM AT 50.9F, 1 LB OF TURKEY AT 52.3F, AND 5LBS OF POLISH SAUSAGE AT 45.6F. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS, APPROXIMATE VALUE $25.00. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A)ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

FOUND EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING DUE TO FOOD TRAY INSIDE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK. ALSO, NOTED HAND WASH SINK LEAKING AT P-TRAP WHEN WATER TURNED ON AT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD TRAY AND REPAIR LEAKING AT HAND WASH SINK. HAND WASH SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE NOR MAINTAINED. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA NOR PAPER TOWELS AT WASHBOWLS IN MENS/WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AND PAPER TOWELS AT WASHBOWLS IN TOILET ROOMS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED OPEN BUCKETS OF PICKLES STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, TRAYS OF RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE RAW ONIONS, READY TO EAT APPLES, AND TZATZIKI SAUCE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL, STORE RAW FOODS SEPARATE, AND AWAY FROM READY TO EAT FOODS/VEGETABLES. MANAGER REMOVED SAID FOOD ITEMS AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS 7-38-005 (A) ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS NOT RODENT NOR INSECT PROOFED. FOUND 1/4TH INCH GAP AT BOTTOM AND UPPER MIDDLE CORNERS AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN AND TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NOR VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING HANDLED IE. GYROS, CHICKEN, AND BEEF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING HANDLED AND PREPARED AND POST VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS 7-38-012 ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND RUSTY RACKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND SEAL WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE AND TABLE STORAGE.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND REMOVE STANDING WATER SECTIONS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN WALL BEHIND STEAMER, FLAT GRILL, CEILING VENT IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM, AND REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM.

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

CLEAN LIGHTS SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CLUTTER IN REAR AND FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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