SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

AMERICAN WILDBURGER.

BEAT. 48/100

500 W MADISON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 30, 2020 · passed

Failed 2 of 6 inspections. 4 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
2 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
27
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Nov 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 30
2020
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 23
2020
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PLEASE SEE VIOLATION #60.

MINORDocumentation & Training
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 THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 12
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
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.

CRITICALSanitation
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.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR THE BROKEN THRESHOLD AT THE EXIT DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES FROM AROUND THE EXIT DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
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.

APR 4
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
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, 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)

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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 surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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 maintain at all times.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
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 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 12
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
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.

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NOV 7
2017
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
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.

MINORPest Activity
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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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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