American Wildburger
Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record
2020-01-30 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2020-01-23 Fail Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED PINK AND BROWN SLIMY LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILT UP AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ...
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION FOR TESTING THE SANITIZING SOLUTION CONCENTRATION @ 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT (FLAT TOP GRILL) LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL OLD FOOD DEBRIS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PLEASE SEE VIOLATION #60.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2279220 ON MARCH 12, 2019.. THE VIOLATION IS AS FOLLOWS... 2-102.13 ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE ...
2019-03-12 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 10 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM, OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR KIT ON SITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR THE BROKEN THRESHOLD AT THE EXIT DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES FROM AROUND THE EXIT DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
2018-04-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
Observed food handler, handling dirty and clean dishes at three-compartment sink, then dried hands and returned to grill prep area, puts on single use gloves, then prepare foods, turkey cheeseburgers, etc., without washing hands between tasks. Also...
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Observed small plastic single service cup stored inside of salsa, in top loading cooler. Instructed manager to provide proper scooping utensils that does not fall inside storage container, to prevent possible contamination. Maintain at all times.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed plastic film on right wall of 2 door refrigerator in front counter area and left wall of 1 door refrigerator in rear prep area. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to remove and ensure ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Observed excessive grease build up on hood filters, above grill and fry station. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed missing floor drain cover, directly in front of 3 compartment sink, adjacent to grease trap. Instructed manager to install. Maintain at all times.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed missing light shield, directly above rear exit door. Instructed manager to install/repair. Must maintain at all times. Observed burned out light fixture, above flat top grill and above rear exit door. Instructed manager to repair and mainta...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observed small leak at three-compartment sink faucet, neck valve connection. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Food handler requirements not met. instructed of the IDPH requirements: any food handler working in the city of Chicago, unless that person has a valid food service sanitation manager certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirem...
2017-12-12 Pass License Re-Inspection 1 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed several missing ceiling tiles in front prep area. Must provide to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
2017-11-07 Fail License CRITICAL 3 ▾
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
Observed front room of facility without handsink. Front room contains prep tables, coolers for fresh produce storage, soda fountain and ice machine (ice used for consumption). Must install hand washing sink in front room. Critical violation 7-38-030.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed several missing ceiling tiles in front prep area. Must provide to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observed no utility sink inside facility. Must provide utility sink.
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