AMERICAN WILDBURGER.
500 W MADISON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Failed 2 of 6 inspections. 4 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 232020FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
PLEASE SEE VIOLATION #60.
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 THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 122019PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REPAIR THE BROKEN THRESHOLD AT THE EXIT DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES FROM AROUND THE EXIT DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
APR 42018PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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, noted food handler enter rear prep area, after handling credit card/cash transaction at front register area, then put on single use gloves and began preparing raw beef patties, in rear prep area without properly washing hands. Informed manager that food handlers must wash hands properly between tasks. Managing corrected violation during inspection. Critical violation #7-38-010 (A)
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.
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 surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times.
Observed excessive grease build up on hood filters, above grill and fry station. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
Observed missing floor drain cover, directly in front of 3 compartment sink, adjacent to grease trap. Instructed manager to install. Maintain at all times.
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 maintain at all times.
Observed small leak at three-compartment sink faucet, neck valve connection. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
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 requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
DEC 122017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Observed several missing ceiling tiles in front prep area. Must provide to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
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NOV 72017FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
Observed several missing ceiling tiles in front prep area. Must provide to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
Observed no utility sink inside facility. Must provide utility sink.
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