MAR 27
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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AMSTAR FUEL & MINI MART.
BEAT. 18/100
8903 S SOUTH CHICAGO AVE · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 27, 2020 · passed with conditions
Failed 3 of 7 inspections. 17 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
1 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
51
includes 17 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Dec 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
MAR 202020FAILED15 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 20
2020
FAILED
15 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH PROOF OF FOOD MANAGER TRAINING.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NOTED FOOD HANDLER PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRESENTED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE VALID FROM 7/14/17-7/14/20. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE SELF-SERVICE COFFEE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE GRAB & GO DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: PACKAGED DELI SALAD RANGING BETWEEN 44F- 55F. FOOD HANDLER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 8 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $30.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES AND SHREDDED LETTUCE) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NOTED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR AND MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP, REAR STORAGE AREA AND BACK OFFICE. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE COFFEE MACHINES IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED BOTH WASHROOMS IN NEEDED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
MAR 12019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 1
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY THE COFFFE STATION LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND BY THE COFFEE STATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-301.13 OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE COFFEE MACHINES IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
FEB 222019FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 22
2019
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY THE COFFFE STATION LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND BY THE COFFEE STATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER THE CRATES IN THE REAR AND ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE ROOM BY THE HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-301.13 OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE COFFEE MACHINES IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
FEB 82019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 8
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY THE COFFFE STATION LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND BY THE COFFEE STATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-301.13 OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE COFFEE MACHINES IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
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FEB 12019FAILED18 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 1
2019
FAILED
18 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.12 OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY THE COFFFE STATION LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND BY THE COFFEE STATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT AN IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; COOKED GROUND BEEF AT AN IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 103.5F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOOD DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MAYO) AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE DURING THE INSPECTION; 1/2 LB OF MAYO AT 71F. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #21.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17 OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES, DELI MEAT) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN THE PREP COOLER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS OR IN THE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THEMOMETER ON SITE FOR TAKING TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH TCS FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES, DELI MEAT) INSIDE, WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-601.11 OBSERVED NO INGREDIENT LABELS ON THE PREPACKAGED SANDWICHES LOCATED IN THE GRAB AND GO COOLERS IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 80 RODENT DROPPINGS THRU OUT THE FACILITY; OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR LOCATED UNDER AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED BY THE HOT WATER HEATER IN THE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020(A).
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-301.13 OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE COFFEE MACHINES IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED TOILET COVER MISSING ON THE TOILET LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED DIRTY MOP HEADS BEING STORED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE
7-32-015 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF SMOKING CIGARETTES ON SITE. OBSERVED CASH REGISTER AREA SMELLED OF CIGARETTE SMOKE WHEN INSPECTOR ARRIVED ON SITE AND A HALF LITE CIGARETTE IN THE REAR ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED SMOKING INSIDE OF A FACILITY IS PROHIBITED. CITATION ISSUED 7-32-015.
DEC 152015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 15
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASEV TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,ESPECIALLY IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE CEILING TILE IN THE REAR OF PREMISES,LEADING TO STORAGE ROOM
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLERS AT FRONT SELLING AREA
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