SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

A. P. DELI & GRILL VIII.

BEAT. 29/100

2415 W 79TH ST · ASHBURN, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 12, 2019 · passed with conditions

Failed 5 of 18 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
18
9 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
79
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Aug 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 12
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH PROCEDURE, ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TCS FOODS (TOMATOES, ITALIAN BEEF, ETC.) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT FOODS PREPARED ON PREMISES, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED A PUSH CART WITH NO WHEELS BEING USED TO HOLD A TUB OF HOT CORNED BEEF. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT (SLICER, DEEP FRYER) ENGULFED WITH GREASE DEPOSITS AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS TILE IN THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA AND FLOORS IN OFFICE/KITCHEN AREA CRACKING AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE IN ORDER FOR FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM AS WELL AS PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN BETWEEN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA AND KITCHEN/OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JAN 22
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. NOR MANAGER WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. CORN BEEF 145*F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED CAKES, PIES, AND COLD SUB SANDWICHES IN FRONT COOLER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING.

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

OBSERVED THE FRONT SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS.

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP/STORAGE, AND DISH AREA PAINT PEELING, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/TILE REAR FLOOR.

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

OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE HOT HOLDING UNIT PEELING/CHIPED PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT THE BASE OF THE NOZZLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.ALSO REPLACE MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

JUN 26
2017
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 19
2017
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ALONG WALLBASE IN REAR. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. SCREENS ON BOTH EXHAUST FANS ABOVE REAR EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, GAPS NOTED. IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON SITE, OBSERVED EXPOSED GREEN BAIT SCATTERED THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, RODENT PROOF DOORS, AND SCREENS SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. INSTD TO USE PROPER PEST CONTROL MEASURES (BAIT IN ENCLOSED CONTAINERS). VIOLATION SERIOUS 7-38-020.

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUDS FOODS (CORNED BEEF, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-012A SERIOUS.

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

CRACKED FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

HOLES NOTED IN WALLS AROUND PIPING IN VARIOUS IN REAR AND AROUND FURNACE UNIT. INSTD TO SEAL ALL HOLES. MULTIPLE OUTLET COVERS MISSING THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERS.

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

INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK IN COOLER AND MISSING LIGHTSHIELD. ALSO LIGHTSHIELD MISSING FOR LIGHT INSIDE HOOD. PROVIDE SAME.

MAR 14
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALL PANELING AND WALLBASE AT CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE BEVERAGE STATION IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE FROM WALL. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. INTERIOR OF ALL HOODS AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE/DUST. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT AND WORN SURFACE ON WALLS IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR AND PAINT SURFACE. WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH CRACKED/PEELING PAINT AND UNCLEAN SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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MAR 7
2017
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE BOTH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL 7-38-030.

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSDIE GREASE INTERCEPTOR WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ON EXTERIOR. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST SO AS SIRFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILT CLEANABLE SURFACE. CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL IS PROHIBITED FROM USING ON SURFACE.

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

WALL PANELING AND WALLBASE AT CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE BEVERAGE STATION IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE FROM WALL. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. INTERIOR OF ALL HOODS AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE/DUST. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT AND WORN SURFACE ON WALLS IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR AND PAINT SURFACE. WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH CRACKED/PEELING PAINT AND UNCLEAN SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 14
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WITH AN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CORNED BEEF) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WITH AN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

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

OBSERVED A LARGE POT ON THE PREMISES IN USE THAT CAN NOT BE SUBMERGED INTO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE LARGE POT FROM THE PREMISES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE MOP SINK WITH NO COLD WATER, THE MOP SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE FAUCET BASE IN THE BACK, THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT THE FAUCET BASE AND AT THE WASTE PIPE UNDER THE RIGHT BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD WATER TO THE MOP SINK AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER WITH NO THERMOMETER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

JUL 31
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE FRONT TABLE STORAGE SHELVES RUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/OR REPLACE.

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYER DOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED THE WALL GOING TO THE REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

NOV 20
2014
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WORN/RIPPED RUBBER GASKET ON THE RIGHT (WHEN FACING THE COOLER) DOOR OF THE FRONT PREP COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DOOR TO THE RIGHT ICE MACHINE (THE DOOR FALLS OFF WHEN YOU OPEN IT) IN THE REAR. MUST MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING/BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA UNDER AND ON THE SIDE OF THE COOLER AND BY THE REGISTER AREA. MUST MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO PLACE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE REAR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE COOKING POT IN REAR PREP AREA OR INSTALL A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO FULLY SUBMERGE THE POT IN FOR ADEQUATE WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING.

MAR 26
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

EXHAUST VENTILATION IN BOTH RESTROOMS NOT WORKING. PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE OF EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS. NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER SUPPLY TO ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

MAR 24
2014
FAILED
19 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

FOUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP WITH WASTE WATER IN ALL COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE REAR (ONLY TOILET ROOM USED) EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PER CITY CODE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

PREVIOUS NON-COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DATED MARCH 12, 2013 NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING OF CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS CONSPICOUSLY POST PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY IN PLAIN VIEWING OF CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)

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PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1151167 DATED MARCH 12, 2013 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: #32-BOX FREEZER LID IN POOR REPAIR NEED TO REPLACE. NEED TO REMOVE RUST FROM REAR PREP TABLE. #35-CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENT ABOVE FRONT SLICER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

MINOREmployee Hygiene
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A PARTITIONER TO SEPARATE THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK FROM THE MOP SINK.

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

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

BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINER WITH HOLES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THE CHEST REACH IN FREEZERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAIN AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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

MUST SEAL GAP IN THE FLOOR TO THE LEFT OF THE RIGHT BACK DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS IN REAR PREP IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPED PAINT THROUGH OUT. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

MUST PAINT THE UNFINISHED CEILING IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

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

MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN HOLE IN THE LOWER (RIGHT)WALL AT THE ENTRANCE OF DRY STORAGE AND HOLE IN THE DOOR OF DRY STORAGE.

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DUSTY CEILING VENTS IN REAR PREP AND AT FRONT PREP VENTILATION HOOD.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN REAR PREP AREA AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT OF DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGHTING TO THE TOILET ROOM INSIDE THE STORAGE AREA.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING LEAKS: AT THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM (IN THE REAR PREP AREA) AND AT THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM (IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA.) UNDER THE MOP SINK.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST FIT UNDER THE REAR VENTILATION HOOD.

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A METAL DRAINBOARD ATTACHED, LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE THE BIGGEST UTENSIL.

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

PLUMBING PIPES IN BETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOLES AND NEED TO BE CAPPED. MUST SEAL HOLES AND CAP PIPES.

MAR 12
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN PREMISES IS PREPARING/SERVING HOT CORN BEEF SANWICHES (CORNBEEF 159.8*F) TO THEIR CUSTOMERS. NO PROOF OF ENROLLMENT/ OR APPLIED RECEIPT FOR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. NEED TO PROVIDE.

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

BOX FREEZER LID IN POOR REPAIR NEED TO REPLACE. NEED TO REMOVE RUST FROM REAR PREP TABLE.

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

NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR #10 CAN OPENER. NEED TO CLEAN REAR STORAGE RACK GREASY. CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT MICROWAVE.

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

CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND REAR BOX FREEZER.

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

CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENT ABOVE FRONT SLICER.

MAY 24
2012
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED RUSTY WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES NEED TO REMOVE RUST.OBSERVED FRONT REACH IN COOLER RUBBER SEALS AROUND THE DOOR IN POOR REPAIR NEED TO REPLACE.

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FRONT AND REAR SLICERS. ALSO CLEAN REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT, DEFROST REAR BOX FREEZER (EXCESSIVE ICE).

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.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRONT PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE.

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.CEILING IN REAR BEEN REPAIRED NOW IT NEEDS TO BE PAINTED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.NEED TO REPAIR COLD WATER HANDLE LOOSE, AND NEED SINK STOPPERS.

SEP 8
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN OUTSIDE OF REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING, REPAIRING AND OR REMOVING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JAN 24
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

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. FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP OF FOOD AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. DRAIN LINE FROM ICE MACHINE TO OPEN DRAIN SITE MUST HAVE A PROPER AIR GAP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 10
2010
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 30
2010
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CONDENSOR LEAKING IN PREP COOLER. REPAIR SAME. ALSO RUST ON INTERIOR BOTTOM OF COOLER AND L0OSE GASKET. REMOVE RUST AND REPAIR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

RE-ATTACH METAL DRAINBOARD AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

AUG 10
2010
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

DEEP FREEZER GASKET IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE. REPAIR/REPLACE SAME. CONDENSOR LEAKING IN PREP COOLER. REPAIR SAME. ALSO RUST ON INTERIOR BOTTOM OF COOLER AND L0OSE GASKET. REMOVE RUST AND REPAIR. CLEAN AND PAINT BEVERAGE STATION CABINET.

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

WALLS IN VARIOUS AREAS NOT CLEAN AND WORN PAINT. CLEAN AND PAINT. WALL BASE BY REAR DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN CLEAN SURFACE.

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