75 STEAK AND HOAGIES INC.
7158 S WESTERN AVE · WEST ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 6 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 52024PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
2-101.11 PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED, SUCH AS (SLICED TOMATO, SLICED DELI MEATS, COOKED STEAK, ETC.)MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND SHAKERS)
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG TOP OF REAR SCREEN DOOR WHILE DOOR WAS OPENED MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
4-101.19 :MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW PLYWOOD ON SHELVING UNIT IN REAR STORAGE AREA
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LID ON STEAM TABLE IN POOR REPAIR.
5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER AND PROVIDE AN EXTENTION FROM DRAIN LINE HOSE TO OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN IN FURNACE ROOM.
5-501.17 : MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL, HOLES IN WALL AND DAMAGED LOWER WALL BASES IN REAR STORAGE & TOILET ROOM AREA AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REMOVE MOLD FROM WALL BEHIND UNUSED RIC IN REAR AREA.
OCT 292024FAILED21 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (SLICED TOMATO,SLICING DELI MEATS, COOKED STEAK ,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WASH HER HANDS WITH RUNNING WATER AT 3- THE COMPARTMENT SINK TWICE DURING INSPECTION AND INSTRUCTED HER TO WASH HER HANDS AT THE DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINK WITH SOAP. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 10LBS. COOKED STEAK AT 121.6F,128.3F,129.2F ON GRILL TOP PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 10LBS. $60.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY-TO-EAT FOODS SUCH AS .5LBS. SHREEDED LETTUCE AT 47.1F IN PREP COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. .5LBS. $1.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(COS)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND SHAKERS)
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS AT MOTOR HOUSING OF BOTH UNUSED REACH IN COOLERS AND ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH SAME, ON PAPER GOODS STORAGE SHELF, REAR STORAGE AREA IN BETWEEN CLUTTER ON FLOOR, FURNACE ROOM ALONG WALL BASES AND CLUTTER.AS WELL AS APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES IN A BAG OF ONIONS ON THE LOWER PREP TABLE. ALSO A DEAD MOUSE ON FLOOR BEHIND FURNANCE MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & DEAD MOUSE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/29/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG TOP OF REAR SCREEN DOOR WHILE DOOR WAS OPENED MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
MUST REMOVE FOIL AND CARDBOARD LINED ON SHELVING UNITS AT CHIP DISPLAY,INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER, DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW PLYWOOD ON SHELVING UNIT IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LID ON STEAM TABLE IN POOR REPAIR.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES, REACH IN COOLERS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER AND PROVIDE AN EXTENTION FROM DRAIN LINE HOSE TO OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN IN FURNACE ROOM.
MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL, HOLES IN WALL AND DAMAGED LOWER WALL BASES IN REAR STORAGE & TOILET ROOM AREA AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REMOVE MOLD FROM WALL BEHIND UNUSED RIC IN REAR AREA.
MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN SIDE STORAGE AND FURNACE ROOM.
MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
JUL 202022PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FLY STRIPS HANGING IN CEILING OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.
BSERVED RAW WOOD SHELF IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTEROIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED LEAK UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
JUL 202022PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: SLICED TOMATOES 54F, SLICED DELI MEAT 54.6F, SLICED TURKEY 60.2F, SLICED BEEF 52.9F, HOAGIES 60.8F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 50LBS AND $100 OF PRODUCT. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED COOLERS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE: PREP COOLER 56.3F AND REACH-IN COOLER .1. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLERS AT 41F OR BELOW. BOTH COOLERS ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED FLY STRIPS HANGING IN CEILING OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAI
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELF IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTEROIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED LEAK UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
JUL 152022FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FLY STRIPS HANGING IN CEILING OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELF IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTEROIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED LEAK UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2560111 ON 6-29-22:36-OBSERVED NO META STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090
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JUN 292022FAILED16 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNED ASKNOWLEDGEMENT OF EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THEMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED FLY STRIPS HANGING IN CEILING OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELF IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTEROIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAK UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND MISSING FLOOR TILES AND CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR ALL WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILINGS.
OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
OBSERVED WATER ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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