ANN SATHER RESTAURANT.
5207 N CLARK ST · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
2 of 4 inspections passed, 1 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 32013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED TIN FOIL TO COVER SHELF IN PREP AREA (BY 2-COMPARTMENT SINK). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TIN FOIL, SHELF SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/STANDING WATER INSIDE STAND UP REACH IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, DUST BUILD UP ON FAN COVER INSIDE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAITNAIN EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED DUST/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHT BULB END CAPS MISSING ABOVE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO OBSERVED LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING AT BASEMENT PREP ABOVE OVEN. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS AND WORKING LIGHT BULBS AT SAID LOCATIONS.
MAR 92012FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AND AT BASEMENT ALONG WALLS/CORNERS BY CHEMICALS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (03/16/12).
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL SHELVES/FRONT COUNTER AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, DISHWASH AREA, FRONT SERVICE LINE AND BASEMENT.
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. 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR SINK.
DEC 102010PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND A WHITE PLASTIC CONTAINER FILLED WITH TURKEY JUICE AND SMALL PIECES OF TURKEY IN IT, AT TEMP OF 45.6F TO 46.7F.LABEL WITH PRODUCT SHOWED 12-9-10.FOOD WAS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED:POUNDS 5, VALUE 35. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO70721-10
Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA(1ST FLOOR) NOT MAINTAINED.HOT WATER VALVE SHUT OFF FROM UNDER THE SINK,NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT EXPOSED SINK. OBSERVED THE COOK WASHING HANDS IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ANOTHER MANAGER FIX THE PROBLEM,A WASHER WAS REPLACED AT HOT WATER HANDLE.EXPOSED HAND SINK IS REPAIRED.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HAND IN EXPOSED HAND SINK,AND KEEP SINK IN WORK CONDITION AT ALL TIMES, FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIALOTION:7-38-030 HOOOO70721-10
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABELED AND DATED ALL PREP FOOD(COLD & HOT).
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN WIRE RACKS IN BASEMENT AREA(FOOD DEBRIS),ALSO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL USED FOR LINER ON SHELVES,IN MAIN PREP AREA. CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE,AT SECOND FLOOR,ENCRUSTED FOOD.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL HOLES ON WALLS IN REAR STAIRCASE,CORNER OF NORTH-WEST AND CORNER OF SOUTH-EAST
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS AT LIGHT IN 1ST AND BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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