SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BEMO'S ORIGINAL DRIVE-IN.

EAT. 96/100

5000 W FULLERTON AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 14, 2014 · passed

Clean record across 4 inspections. No failures, no critical violations.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
4 passed
VIOLATIONS
15
none critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Jan 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 14
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some food items not properly dated in cooler, and reach in freezer, must properly date food items in cooler, and reach in freezer.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, cooler not clean need detailed cleaning. exhaust canopy not clean, needs detailed cleaning.

MAY 9
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR SHELVES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE SAME SINK

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE STORAGE/OFFICE AREA, MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER

AUG 9
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date foods not in original containers.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Deep fryer cabinets and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean sanitize.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floor under cooking equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris daily.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Cooler not working in prep area. Instructed to remove or repair cooler.

JAN 26
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER IN STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA.

MINORSanitation
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELVES/RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
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. NOTED GRAFFITI SIGNS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.

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