SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

ABE'S AND TOMMIE'S CARRYOUT.

BEAT. 31/100

5107 W CHICAGO AVE · HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 14, 2014 · passed with conditions

Failed 5 of 14 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
6 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
71
includes 16 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jan 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 14
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

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)

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK IN REAR AREA

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP IN FRYERS,GRILL,INTERIOR BASIN OF 3- COMP SINK AND HAND SINKS

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

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 4
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

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)

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK IN REAR AREA

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP IN FRYERS,GRILL,INTERIOR BASIN OF 3- COMP SINK AND HAND SINKS

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

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 25
2014
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

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)

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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)

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

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).

SERIOUSFacility Condition
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

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)

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

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).

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

MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK IN REAR AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP IN FRYERS,GRILL,INTERIOR BASIN OF 3- COMP SINK AND HAND SINKS.

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

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.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDLE ON TOILET IN POOR REPAIR.

JAN 28
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO FOOD CERT MANAGER ON SITE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

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

NEED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER.

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

TOILET ROOM FLOOR NEED TO BE RETILED AND DRAINED.

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

VEENTS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER NEED TO BE DETALED CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

DRESSING ROOM OFFICE CLOSET NEED TO BE DETAIL CLEAN, ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

SEP 5
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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.

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

CLEAN ALL THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAD DUST BUILDUP ON THEM

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AUG 20
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THRIUGHOUT AND INCLUDE ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPTMENT THROUGHOUT.

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

CLEAN ALL THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAD DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.

MINORFacility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS TO THE TWO DOOR COOLER.

NOV 7
2012
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 17
2012
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 12
2012
FAILED
3 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

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.

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

Must seal floor covering behind reach-in cooler and install rubber coving and properly seal.

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

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 30
2012
FAILED
15 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

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).

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

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)

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

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)

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION #14.

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

VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED.SEE VIOLATION #14.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN & PAINT WALLS & DOORS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & MISSING WALL BASES,CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS OVER 3- COMP SINK & WHERE NEEDED

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.

CRITICALPest Activity
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR ALL COOLERS & PROBE FOR FOOD TEMPS

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE,REMOVE ALL ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN OFFICE CLOSET.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAIR NETS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS

AUG 14
2012
FAILED
16 violations7 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

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).

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

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).

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

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).

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

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).

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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).

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

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE & FOOD DEBRI ON LID OF CONTAINER.MUST REMOVE GREASE ,CLEAN & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).

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

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).

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

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.

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

MUST CLEAN MEAT SLICER,KNIFE CADDY,CAN OPENER,PERSONAL FANS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,PIPES,FAUCET HANDLES AT ALL SINKS,ALL VENTS,LIGHT SHIELDS.

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

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.

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

MUST CLEAN & PAINT WALLS & DOORS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.

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

MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS OVER 3- COMP SINK & WHERE NEEDED.

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

MUST REMOVE DRAINLINE FROM 3- COMP SINK TO A OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR ALL COOLERS & PROBE FOR FOOD TEMPS.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE,REMOVE ALL ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN OFFICE CLOSET.

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

MUST PROVIDE HAIR NETS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

MAY 19
2011
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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.

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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THRIUGHOUT AND INCLUDE ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPTMENT THROUGHOUT.

CRITICALPest Activity
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. 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.

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

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

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. NOTED LEAKY PIPES IN UTILITY SINK (REAR) AND PIPES OVER THE CEILING TILES NEAR THE FURNACE CORRECT ALL LEAKS.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

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 21
2010
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 11
2010
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
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. MUST CLEAN FLOOR OUTSIDE BACK AREA

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. 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

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST CLEAN OUTSIDE BACK DOOR AND REMOVE ALL CLUTTER

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