A V ANTHONY'S.
4720 W 63RD ST · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO
Failed 2 of 20 inspections. 18 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 32026PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVE GASKETS ON PREP COOLER TO BE DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BUILG UP OF DUST ON VENTS IN RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 52025PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, SOILED. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN PREP COOLER: CHICKEN 56.5F, HAMBURGERS 54.1F, STEAK 55.4F, HOT DOGS 56.2.F. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME, APPROX 10LBS $100 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57.2F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. COOLER MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN COLDS AT 41F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN
SLOW DRAINING HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP/WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
APR 292024FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDWASHING SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, BUCKET IN BASIN INSTD TO MAINTAIN BASIN CLEAR AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). BUCKET REMOVED DURING INSPECTION
INTERIOR PANEL AND CHUTE OF ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE PINK, BROWN SUBSTANCE. INSTD TO DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA HEAVILY STAINED. INSTD TO CLEAN/SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN
CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A CUTTING BOARD AT PIZZA PREP LINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 232023PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MULTIPLE MALE FOOD HANDLERS ASSEMBLING READY TO EAT HAMBURGERS, BEEF SANDWICHES, HOTDOGS WITH BARE HANDS. BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IS PROHIBITED. INSTD TO USE GLOVES, UTENSILS, ETC. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010 PRIORITY. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE IN MENS AND WOMENS RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOORMATS AT THE TRHEE COMNPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND INSTALL FLOORMATS THAT ARE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR/WALLS/CEILING OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR AND LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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NOV 282022PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MULTIPLE MALE FOOD HANDLERS ASSEMBLING READY TO EAT HAMBURGERS, BEEF SANDWICHES, HOTDOGS WITH BARE HANDS. BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EATS FOODS IS PROHIBITED. INSTD TO USE GLOVES, UTENSILS, ETC. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010 PRIORITY.
HANDWASHING SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, BUCKET IN BASIN AND TRAYS ON TOP OF SINK. INSTD TO MAINTAIN BASIN CLEAN AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
CLEAN MULTI USE TRAYS IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO STORE ELEVATED AT ALL TIMES.
USING LARGE 30 GALLON RUBBER GARBAGE CANS TO STORE TZATZIKI SAUCE IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND THAT ARE ABLE TO BE PROPERLY, WASH, RINSED AND SANITIZED. CARDBOARD BEING USING AS A CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO USE PROPER CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN
MISSING COVER FOR TRASH RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
SEP 302021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN AND DISCOLORED. LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL TABLE LEGS, WHEELS AND SHELVES IN REAR AREA IN NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS AND WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
SEP 232021FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED RAW HAMBURGER PATTIES MIXED WITH READY TO EAT TOPPINGS AT REACH IN COOLER AND AT SALAD STATION FOUND RAW CHICKEN WITH SALAD TOPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE RAW FROM READY TO EAT. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED 50-60 FRUIT FLIES IN REAR DISH AREA AND 10-15 IN REAR AREA WHERE RESTROOMS ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN AND DISCOLORED. LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL TABLE LEGS, WHEELS AND SHELVES IN REAR AREA IN NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS AND WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
SEP 42020PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
USING LARGE 30 GALLON RUBBER GARBAGE CANS TO STORE BBQ SAUCE AND OTHER ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND THAT ARE ABLE TO BE PROPERLY, WASH, RINSED AND SANITIZED
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DOOR WITH SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
INSTD TO RELOCATE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER BY HANDWASH SINK, CURRENTLY LOCATED NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
OBSERVED 1 MALE EMPLOYEE WEARING MASK IMPROPLEY MASK IS ON CHIN WITH NOSE AND MOUTH FULLY EXPOSED. INSTD TO WEAR MASK PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION ISSUED 7-28-060 CITATION ISSUED
MAR 112020PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE NOR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITNG AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
BOTH HANDWASH SINKS IN PREP AREAS NOT ACCESSIBLE, DIRTY MULTI USE UTENSILS IN BASINS OF SINK. INSTD TO KEEP BASIN CLEAR AND MAINTAIN FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
BLACK MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 6/17/19 REPORT 2293711 NOT CORRECTED. 58- FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE (4) WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION 60- MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
JUN 172019PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKING FROM AN OPEN CUP IN PREP AREA. EMPLOYEES MAY ONLY DRINK FROM CLOSED BEVERAGE CONTAINERS IF CONTAINER IS HANDLED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EMPLOYEES HANDS, EXPOSED FOOD, AND CLEAN UTENSILS.
OBSERVED TIMED FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR IN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER, SOUR CREAM 61.3F, TZATZIKI SAUCE 54.2F, RIBS 54.1F, DICED TOMATOES 53.6F, SLICED TOMATOES 53.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD 30 LBS AND $50 OF FOOD. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
OBSERVED PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 51.3F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
OBSERVED 1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE, SECOND FLOOR STORAGE, AND WALK-IN FREEZER AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED LEFT HANDLE MISSING ON FAUCET ABOVE SOFT SERVE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ONLY TWO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
MAY 82017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
OBSERVED THE REAR SLICER AND CHICKEN OVEN NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SLICER AND CHICKEN RODS FOR OVEN. ALSO CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE RACKS.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
MAY 52016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CUTTING BOARDS WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF GROUT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
LEAK AT FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 122015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED REAR SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO., INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JUN 122014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT IT.
BOTH HOODS AND FILTERS NOT CLEAN THEY HAVE SOME GREASE ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THEM.
MAY 202013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AREA NEED DETAILED CLEANING. LOOSE THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR. REPAIR SAME.
LIGHT OUT AT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. REPLACE SAME.
JUN 222012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS UNBDER CHICKEN OVEN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
DEC 82011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED IN PREP AREA, WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 42011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR IN REAR AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OCT 142010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. THE LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE MEDIUM FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA NOT LABELED BBQ SAUCE, FLOUR, RICE ECT. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAME.
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. SOME COOLERS DO NOT HAVE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THEM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAME.
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