JUN 16
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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AMERICA'S DOG.
EAT. 88/100
700 E GRAND AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 16, 2017 · passed
9 of 10 inspections passed, with 2 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
9 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
36
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jun 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND SLIGHT BUILD-UP AT THE INNER PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND EXCESSIVE THICK GREASE BUILD-UP AT THE EXHAUST HOOD CANOPY AND THE EXHAUST HOOD VENT COVERS ABOVE THE GRILLING STATION. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF THICK SMOKE ON PREMISES AT THE GRILLING STATION. MUST REPAIR SO AS TO HAVE LESS SMOKE ON PREMISES.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD NEW FOOD PREP STAFF ON PREMISES WITHOUT THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES.MUST PROVIDE NEW HIRES WITH THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
APR 182016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 18
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
HOODVENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE SERVICED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND CARDBOARD LINERS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST USE NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS AS LINERS TO ALLOW REGULAR CLEANING.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
HEAVY DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. THE BASEBOARD BEHIND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS PEELING AWAY FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO RE-ATTACH THE BASEBOARD AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA FROM A PIPE BEHIND THE WALL THAT IS LEAKING UNDER THE TRIM AND INTO THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A REPAIR MAN TO SEAL THE PIPE AND PREVENT WATER FROM LEAKING INTO THE PREP AREA.
MAR 32015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 3
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
KNIVES STORED BETWWEEN HOODS OF COLD HOLDING UNITS. MUST REMOVE CLEAN/SANITIZE AND PROPERLY STORE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WHEELS OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BBUILD-UP AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS OF SAME.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS OF WALK-IN FREZERS UNDER STORAGE RACKS OF FOOD SPILLS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
CONDENSATION WATER DRIPPING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT DRIP PAN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DISPOSAL OF CONDENSATION WATER. ALSO REPLACE MISSING VENT COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER.
APR 282014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
APR 28
2014
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED SODA NOZZLES WITH ACCUMULATED SYRUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA NOZZLES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER PREP COOLERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED HOOD VENTS IN THE PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD VENTS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CEILING TILES DISPLACED IN THE REAR PREP AREA OVER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE CEILING TILES CORRECTLY AND MAINTAIN THEM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE NOT LONG ENOUGH TO EXTEND TO ALL COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FAUCET BASE LONG ENOUGH TO EXTEND TO ALL COMPARTMENTS AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED A WET MOP SITTING IN THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP HANGING OR INVERTED WHEN WET.
JUN 42013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 4
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A CRACK ON THE SIDE OF THE ICE BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE INTERIOR SURFACE THAT IS CRACKED.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
A LIGHT SHIELD IS MISSING FROM THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
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MAY 282013FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 28
2013
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 45.7F. COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS HOT DOGS, HAMBURGERS AND CHICKEN. THE COOLER WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED HAMBURGERS AT 46.9F, HOT DOGS AT 44.2F, CHICKEN AT 46.9F, ITALIAN BEEF AT 43.8F, TURKEY BACON AT 44.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 212# OF FOOD WORTH APPROXIMATELY $500. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1138368 ON 6/28/12 NOT CORRECTED: 33/01 - INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER SURFACES NOT CLEAN, GRAY FILM BUILD-UP NOTED, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 38/01 - CONDENSATION WATER DRIPPING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT DRIP PAN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DISPOSAL OF CONDENSATION WATER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A CRACK ON THE SIDE OF THE ICE BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE INTERIOR SURFACE THAT IS CRACKED.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
A LIGHT SHIELD IS MISSING FROM THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
JUN 282012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 28
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER SURFACES NOT CLEAN, GRAY FILM BUILD-UP NOTED, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND ICE MAKER, STANDING WASTE WATER AND ORGANIC MATTER NOTED, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
CONDENSATION WATER DRIPPING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT DRIP PAN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DISPOSAL OF CONDENSATION WATER.
DEC 152011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 15
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ICE BUILD-UP ON THE FREEZER CONDENSER PIPE-MUST ADDRESS & MAINTAIN. THE CAULKING AROUND THE BASE OF THE SODA DISPENSER/ICE BIN COUNTER MUST BE REPAIRED (MISSING/RIPPED). All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES UNDER SINK, STORAGE RACKS & ICE MACHINE NEED CLEANING, DUE TO DEBRIS/DUST/DIRT. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
WATER LEAKING UNDER THE FAUCET LINE OF HANDSINK & AT THE FAUCET BASE OF SAME SINK-MUST FIX. 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.
FEB 92011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 9
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE COOLER DOOR GASKETS AT FRONT (IN POOR REPAIR); PROVIDE MISSING CONDENSER FAN COVER IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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. GREASE STAINED WALL BEHIND GRILL & DUSTY VENT COVERS BY ICE MACHINE & 3-COMP SINK MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
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. OBSERVED A LEAK IN A CABINET UNDER SODA DISPENSER, MUST FIX & MAINTAIN.
JUN 152010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 15
2010
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN UNDER STEAM TABLE TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS.
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. FLOOR IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST REMOVE/REPLACE CARDBOARD.
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