A. P. DELI & GRILL VIII.
2415 W 79TH ST · ASHBURN, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 18 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 122019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010
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
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
OBSERVED A PUSH CART WITH NO WHEELS BEING USED TO HOLD A TUB OF HOT CORNED BEEF. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT (SLICER, DEEP FRYER) ENGULFED WITH GREASE DEPOSITS AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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 222018PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED CAKES, PIES, AND COLD SUB SANDWICHES IN FRONT COOLER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING.
OBSERVED THE FRONT SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP/STORAGE, AND DISH AREA PAINT PEELING, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/TILE REAR FLOOR.
OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE HOT HOLDING UNIT PEELING/CHIPED PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL.
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 192017FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
CRACKED FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK IN COOLER AND MISSING LIGHTSHIELD. ALSO LIGHTSHIELD MISSING FOR LIGHT INSIDE HOOD. PROVIDE SAME.
MAR 142017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
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 72017FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
OUTSDIE GREASE INTERCEPTOR WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ON EXTERIOR. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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.
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 142016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
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
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.
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.
OBSERVED THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER WITH NO THERMOMETER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
JUL 312015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FRONT TABLE STORAGE SHELVES RUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYER DOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED THE WALL GOING TO THE REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
NOV 202014PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WORN/RIPPED RUBBER GASKET ON THE RIGHT (WHEN FACING THE COOLER) DOOR OF THE FRONT PREP COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DOOR TO THE RIGHT ICE MACHINE (THE DOOR FALLS OFF WHEN YOU OPEN IT) IN THE REAR. MUST MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO PLACE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE REAR AND MAINTAIN.
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 262014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
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 242014FAILED19 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP WITH WASTE WATER IN ALL COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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
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)
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
MUST PROVIDE A PARTITIONER TO SEPARATE THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK FROM THE MOP SINK.
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINER WITH HOLES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAIN AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
MUST SEAL GAP IN THE FLOOR TO THE LEFT OF THE RIGHT BACK DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS IN REAR PREP IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPED PAINT THROUGH OUT. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST PAINT THE UNFINISHED CEILING IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN HOLE IN THE LOWER (RIGHT)WALL AT THE ENTRANCE OF DRY STORAGE AND HOLE IN THE DOOR OF DRY STORAGE.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DUSTY CEILING VENTS IN REAR PREP AND AT FRONT PREP VENTILATION HOOD.
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.
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.
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST FIT UNDER THE REAR VENTILATION HOOD.
MUST INSTALL A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A METAL DRAINBOARD ATTACHED, LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE THE BIGGEST UTENSIL.
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 122013PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
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.
BOX FREEZER LID IN POOR REPAIR NEED TO REPLACE. NEED TO REMOVE RUST FROM REAR PREP TABLE.
NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR #10 CAN OPENER. NEED TO CLEAN REAR STORAGE RACK GREASY. CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT MICROWAVE.
CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND REAR BOX FREEZER.
CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENT ABOVE FRONT SLICER.
MAY 242012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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).
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.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CEILING IN REAR BEEN REPAIRED NOW IT NEEDS TO BE PAINTED.
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 82011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 242011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
AUG 302010FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
CONDENSOR LEAKING IN PREP COOLER. REPAIR SAME. ALSO RUST ON INTERIOR BOTTOM OF COOLER AND L0OSE GASKET. REMOVE RUST AND REPAIR.
RE-ATTACH METAL DRAINBOARD AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
AUG 102010FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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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