ARMY & LOU'S.

Chicago Health Dept

420 E 75TH ST · CHATHAM, CHICAGO

Failed most recent inspection (Jan 2011).

8 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jan 2011.

Last inspected Jan 2011. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
VIOLATIONS
11
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JAN 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 26
2011
FAIL 0 violations
NOV 24
2010
PASS · 0 violations
NOV 22
2010
FAIL 0 violations
SEP 30
2010
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE COOLER OF THE BLACK DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AREAS OF COOLER, ALSO CLEAN INSIDE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT.

AUG 9
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 4 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND PREMISES WALK-IN COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPETURE OF 50F. MUST NOT USE UNIT UNTIL REPAIRED. MUST USE ALTERNATE COOLERS,FREEZERS ON PREMISES FOR MAINTAINING POTENIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS UNTIL REPAIRED AND UNIT ISMAINTAINING 40F OR BELOW. COOLER WILL BE TAGED HELD FOR INSPECTION, MUST CONTACT CDPH BEFORE USING . FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 TO HAVE TAG REMOVED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A-CRITICAL.

Critical Food Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND SEVERAL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE OF WALK-COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPETURES.GREENS LARGE BUCKET-49F,CORNISH HENS-51F,CHICKEN/GRAVY-59F,WHOLE TURKEY-51F,TURKEY BREAST-54F,ROAST BEEF-50F,MAC&CHEESE 2 PANS-54F,WHOLE COOKED DELI HAM 51F HAM HOCKS.TOTAL POUNDS APPROX-100,POUNDS WAS DISPOSED OF BY CHEF/OWNER. COST-$300.00.CITATION ISSUED

Critical Plumbing & Waste
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. OBSERVED RAW SEWERAGE/WASTE WATER ON BASEMENT FLOORS COMING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN,STANDING. HOWEVER ABLE SEWER CO WORKING TO OPEN DRAIN LINE. WASTE WATER CORRECTD DURING INSPECTION,SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED-OVERFLOWING OPEN DUMPSTERS.MUST MAINTAIN AREA. VIOLATION CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.-CDI. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
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. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE COOLER OF BLACK DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AREAS OF COOLER. ALSO CLEAN INSIDE PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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MAY 17
2010
PASS · 0 violations
MAY 13
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Plumbing & Waste
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago.MASSIVE WASTE WATER ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR RAW SEWAGE WASTE WATER CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION OFFICE NOTIFIED.CITATION ISSUED HOOOO56117 COURT DATE 7/1/2010, 400 W SUPERIOR, RM 107 , 9AM. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.

Minor Sanitation
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.FLOORS NEED REPAIR BEHIND DEEP FAT DRYER.

Minor Sanitation
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.WALLS NEED CLEANING BEHIND DEEP FAT FRYER AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK.

FEB 1
2010
FAIL 1 violation
Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL UTILITY SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.

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