JAN 26
2011
FAILED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ARMY & LOU'S.
BEAT. 42/100
420 E 75TH ST · CHATHAM, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 26, 2011 · failed
Failed 3 of 8 inspections. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
3 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
11
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 MONTHS
since Feb 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 302010PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 30
2010
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 92010PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 9
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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
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.
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.
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 132010PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 13
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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 12010FAILED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 1
2010
FAILED
1 violationDETAILS
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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