AUG 25
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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AUNTIE ANNIE'S PRETZELS.
YOUR CALL. 66/100
500 W MADISON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 25, 2017 · passed
5 of 9 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
5 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
23
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jul 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observe dirt build up on baseboard along back wall of front prep area. Must clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Must provide proof of food handler training for all employees. Must maintain same.
NOV 302016FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 30
2016
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. NOTED APPROX. 25 DROPPINGS ALONG THE BASEBOARD OF THE WALL TO THE RIGHT OF THE COOLER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED BROWNISH LIQUID POOLING IN THE CABINET UNDER THE SODA FOUNTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CABINET AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS.
MAR 172015PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 17
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
UNABLE TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS ON SITE. THE MAIN WASHROOMS ON THE FIRST FLOOR ARE UNDER CONSTRUCTION AND ARE UNAVAILABLE FOR USE AT THIS TIME. UPON INSPECTION, THE ESTABLISHMENT DID NOT HAVE KEYS TO ACCESS THE ALTERNATIVE EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE ACCESS TO EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FACILITIES AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER AT THE FRONT ICE BIN PROPERLY TO STORE ICE SCOOPS.
SEP 222014PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 22
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. PEPPERONI AT 73.7F, CHEESE AT 73.2F AND HOT DOGS AT 59.1F ALL IN STORAGE CONTAINERS ON TOP OF THE COUNTER IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED HOT DOGS AT 130.1F AND HOT DOG BITES AT 126.8F FOUND INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. ALL DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED TOTAL POUNDS TO BE 17 AND TOTAL COST $100.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE THE ABOVE MENTIONED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING/TORN CAULKING AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MISSING/DAMAGED WALL BASE BOARD AT BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
DIRTY NOZZLE ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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OCT 302013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 30
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN UNDER COUNTERS IN FRONT SERVING AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE DUST FROM CEILIG VENTS WHERE NEEDED.
MAR 72012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 7
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST REPAIR/REPLACE GASKET AT COOLER IN REAR. MUCT CLEAN DOUGH MIXER
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT FRONT SERVICE AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND AT REAR PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REMOVE EXCESS DUST FROM HOOD EXHAUST VENTS AT FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR PREP AREA.
JUL 132010PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 13
2010
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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. Observed a hole inside the microwave floor, must fix.
JUL 62010FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 6
2010
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
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. Found over 35-mice droppings in basement storage room, (at corner behind the right door & at the southwest corner of this room). Also noted the big gap between the 2-doors of this room, with at least 1/2 inch gap. Instructed to seal outer openings or existing holes, clean/sanitize the area & contact P.C.O.
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. Observed a hole inside the microwave floor, must fix.
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 under shelves in storage room must be kept clean & uncluttred.
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. Leaky pipe under 3-comp (middle comp), must be fixed.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Any clutter/ unused equipment in basement storage room must be removed or better organized to prevent pest harborage.
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