ABE'S AND TOMMIE'S CARRYOUT.
5107 W CHICAGO AVE · HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 14 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 142014PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE (TACOS,HAMBURGERS,POLISHES,ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE AND POST CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK IN REAR AREA
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP IN FRYERS,GRILL,INTERIOR BASIN OF 3- COMP SINK AND HAND SINKS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP FROM ALONG FLOOR.MUST REMOVE HEAVY ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
SEP 42014PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW AND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TACOS,HAMBURGERS,POLISHES ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE AND BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK IN REAR AREA
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP IN FRYERS,GRILL,INTERIOR BASIN OF 3- COMP SINK AND HAND SINKS
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP FROM ALONG FLOOR.MUST REMOVE HEAVY ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
AUG 252014FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK WITH NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK WHEN FAUCET HANDLE IS TURNED ON AND ALSO HANDLE IS SPINNING AROUND .ALSO NOTICED NO SOAP AND TOWELS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA HAND SINKS.HAND SINK FAUCET HAS BEEN REPAIRED AFTER INSPECTION AND SOAP AND TOWELS ARE PROVIDED AT SINKS.MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 25 SMALL FLIES AND MORE THAN 8 LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND IN REAR AREA AND TOILET ROOM AND AROUND PREMISES.NOTICED FRONT DOOR STANDING WIDE OPEN.ALSO RODENT POISON BAIT BLOCK ON FLOOR IN TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE POISON.KEEP DOOR CLOSED TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/25/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (ITALIAN BEEF,CHOP STEAK,GROUND BEEF).MUST PROVIDE AND POST.(SERIOUS 7-38-012).
OBSERVED DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINATINED.OBSERVED DRAINLINE IN POOR REPAIR NOT DRAINING DIRECTLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN AND OBSERVED A INDIRECT DRAIN (HOLE IN FLOOR TO DRAIN WATER WHEN OVERFLOW OCCURS).MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW.A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE GIVEN TO DISPLAY AND BE VISIBLE TO VIEW.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B).
MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK IN REAR AREA.
MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP IN FRYERS,GRILL,INTERIOR BASIN OF 3- COMP SINK AND HAND SINKS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP FROM ALONG FLOOR.MUST REMOVE HEAVY ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDLE ON TOILET IN POOR REPAIR.
JAN 282014PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
NO FOOD CERT MANAGER ON SITE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
NEED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER.
TOILET ROOM FLOOR NEED TO BE RETILED AND DRAINED.
VEENTS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER NEED TO BE DETALED CLEAN.
DRESSING ROOM OFFICE CLOSET NEED TO BE DETAIL CLEAN, ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
SEP 52013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOLERS(DOORS-GASKETS),DEEP FRYERS INSIDE/OUTSIDE, PREP TABLES UNDER PREP TABLES LEGS AND SHELVES, TOP OF GREASE TRAP, UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND STORAGE SHELVES AND UNDERNEATH THEM.
CLEAN ALL THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAD DUST BUILDUP ON THEM
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AUG 202013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOLERS(DOORS-GASKETS),DEEP FRYERS INSIDE/OUTSIDE, PREP TABLES UNDER PREP TABLES LEGS AND SHELVES, TOP OF GREASE TRAP, UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND STORAGE SHELVES AND UNDERNEATH THEM.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THRIUGHOUT AND INCLUDE ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPTMENT THROUGHOUT.
CLEAN ALL THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAD DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS TO THE TWO DOOR COOLER.
SEP 122012FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Must rodent proof rear garage area and front entry door. Must seal all gaps and openings around door frame and wall near right side overhead door.
Must seal floor covering behind reach-in cooler and install rubber coving and properly seal.
Three compartment not maintained or operating. Waste water overflowing from air gap floor drain and coming up middle of three compartment while draining from right side. Also, walk-in unit condensation lines draining to grease trap. Instructed to remove condensation line from grease trap and have the line going to floor drain and have licensed plumber proper repair three compartment sink and drainline to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water.
AUG 302012FAILED15 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED A PREVIOUSLY TAGGED WALK IN COOLER FROM 8/14/12 BEING USED AT THIS TIME.OBSERVED FOOD STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER THAT'S AT 46.4F AT THIS TIME.HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG WILL REMAIN ON COOLER UNTIL REPAIRED.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A).
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF READY TO EAT & RAW FOODS STORED INSIDE OF TAGGED WALK IN COOLER FROM 8/14/12.SUCH AS FULLY COOKED READY TO EAT CORNED BEEF 46.2F-56.6F,ITALIAN BEEF 45.5-46.1F,RAW CHICKEN WINGS 54.0F,RAW FISH 48.9F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED.APPX50 LBS.$ 258 (CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS, FFROM INSPECTION REPORT #1170401, DATED 8/14/12, NOT CORRECTED: #29- PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #505384 5/19/11 #33-DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOLERS(DOOR-GASKETS),DEEP FRYERS INSIDE/OUT,PREP TABLE LEGS AND SHELVES,TOP OF GREASE TRAP,UNDER FRONT COUNTER.#34- DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND INCLUDING ALL CORNERS,UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.#35- SEAL ALL HOLES,CRACKS,OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS,ETC.MAKING ALL WALLS TIGHT FITTING PREVENTING AND RODENT/INSECTS ENTRANCE AND HARBORAGE.DETAIL CLEAN WALLS WALLS AND ATTACHMENT WHERE NEEDED.REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.#36-REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK IN COOLER.#41-ORGANIZE REAR AREA,REMOVING/REPAIRING ALL UNUSED ARTICLES.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.#18-PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1170401 8/14/12 STILL NOT CORRECTED STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF 6-8 LIVE HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.MISSING LOCK ON REAR DOOR & SCREEN TORN ON SAME DOOR THAT IS WIDE OPEN,FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG ALL SIDES MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS,LOCK & SCREEN TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)
VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION #14.
VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED.SEE VIOLATION #14.
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES,GREASE TRAP,STEAM TABLE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK,SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK & 3- COMP SINK & FRONT HAND SINK.MUST REPLACE MISSING FANGUARD COVER IN WALK IN COOLER,WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS & WHERE NEEDED.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRIS ON MEAT SLICER,KNIFE CADDY,CAN OPENER,PERSONAL FANS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,FAUCET HANDLES AT ALL SINKS,ALL VENTS,LIGHT SHIELDS,SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT,RACKS,DESK IN OFFICE.
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CARPET/RUGS FROM PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES & STAINLESS STEELE SHEET METAL FLOOR THROUGHOUT.MUST PAINT FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.MUST CLEAN FLOOR MATS.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN & PAINT WALLS & DOORS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & MISSING WALL BASES,CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS OVER 3- COMP SINK & WHERE NEEDED
MUST REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE DRAINLINE FROM 3- COMP SINK TO A OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW WATER PRESSURE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK & HAND SINK IN REAR AREA,SLOW DRAIN AT FRONT HAND SINK.MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM AND OR WINDOW SCREEN IN TOILET ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECT ENTRY.
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR ALL COOLERS & PROBE FOR FOOD TEMPS
Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE,REMOVE ALL ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN OFFICE CLOSET.
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAIR NETS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS
AUG 142012FAILED16 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 63.8F AND WALK IN FREEZER AT 35.5F.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNITS.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.ADDITIONAL COOLERS ON SITE TO STORE FOOD IN AT THIS TIME.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A).
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF FOOD STORED INSIDE OF ABOVE MENTIONED WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS PREPACKAGED READY TO EAT LUNCHEON MEAT CORNED BEEF 51.8F-62.2F & ITALIAN BEEF 60.1-62.1F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW. APPX.25LBS.$170.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A).
OBSERVED 2 FOOD HANDLERS PRACTICING POOR HYGIENIC PRACTIICES.OBSERVED A MAN PLACED HIS HANDS IN A LARGE BUCKET OF SOILED DIRTY WATER AND WASHED HIS HANDS AND STARTED TO HANDLE FOOD AND A WOMAN RINSE HER HANDS AT THE HAND SINK AND HANDLE HAMBURGER BUNS WITHOUT PROPERLY WASHING THERE HANDS.INSTRUCTED & DEMONSTRATED PROPER HAND WASHING TO EMPLOYEES.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A).
OBSERVED NO SOAP & NO PAPER TOWELS AT BOTH HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED & SERVED AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE SOAP & TOWELS AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030).
OBSERVED OPEN POISON IN TRAYS ALONG WALLBASES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,MISSING DOOR LOCK ON REAR DOOR & SCREEN TORN ON SAME DOOR THAT IS WIDE OPEN AT THIS TIME.ALSO FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG ALL SIDES.ALSO 5-8 LIVE HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS & SCREEN DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.REMOVE POISON.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/14/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE & FOOD DEBRI ON LID OF CONTAINER.MUST REMOVE GREASE ,CLEAN & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #505384 5/19/11 #33-DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOLERS(DOOR-GASKETS),DEEP FRYERS INSIDE/OUT,PREP TABLE LEGS AND SHELVES,TOP OF GREASE TRAP,UNDER FRONT COUNTER.#34- DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND INCLUDING ALL CORNERS,UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.#35- SEAL ALL HOLES,CRACKS,OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS,ETC.MAKING ALL WALLS TIGHT FITTING PREVENTING AND RODENT/INSECTS ENTRANCE AND HARBORAGE.DETAIL CLEAN WALLS WALLS AND ATTACHMENT WHERE NEEDED.REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.#36-REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK IN COOLER.#41-ORGANIZE REAR AREA,REMOVING/REPAIRING ALL UNUSED ARTICLES.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090).
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES,GREASE TRAP,STEAM TABLE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK,SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK & 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPLACE MISSING FANGUARD COVER IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS & WHERE NEEDED.
MUST CLEAN MEAT SLICER,KNIFE CADDY,CAN OPENER,PERSONAL FANS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,PIPES,FAUCET HANDLES AT ALL SINKS,ALL VENTS,LIGHT SHIELDS.
MUST REMOVE CARPET/RUGS FROM PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.MUST PAINT FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.MUST CLEAN FLOOR MATS.
MUST CLEAN & PAINT WALLS & DOORS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.
MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS OVER 3- COMP SINK & WHERE NEEDED.
MUST REMOVE DRAINLINE FROM 3- COMP SINK TO A OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR ALL COOLERS & PROBE FOR FOOD TEMPS.
MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE,REMOVE ALL ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN OFFICE CLOSET.
MUST PROVIDE HAIR NETS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
MAY 192011PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOLERS(DOORS-GASKETS),DEEP FRYERS INSIDE/OUTSIDE, PREP TABLE LEGS AND SHELVES, TOP OF GREASE TRAP, UNDER FRONT COUNTER.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THRIUGHOUT AND INCLUDE ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPTMENT THROUGHOUT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL HOLES, CRACKS, OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS ETC. MAKING ALL WALLS TIGHT FITTING PREVENTING AND RODENT/INSECT ENTRANCE AND HARBORAGE. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND ATTACHMENTS WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE ALL WATER STAINE CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER
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. NOTED LEAKY PIPES IN UTILITY SINK (REAR) AND PIPES OVER THE CEILING TILES NEAR THE FURNACE CORRECT ALL LEAKS.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ORGANIZE REAR, REMOVING/REPAIRING ALL UNUSED ARTICLES
JAN 112010FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOOR OUTSIDE BACK AREA
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. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL SINKS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST ALSO INSTALL MOP SINK ON SITE AND REPAIR EXPOSED HANDBOWL FRONT PREP AREA, SINK SLOW DRAINING
MUST CLEAN OUTSIDE BACK DOOR AND REMOVE ALL CLUTTER
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