SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BROTHER TIM'S VEGETARIAN FAST FOOD.

EAT. 86/100

1711 E 87TH ST · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 15, 2013 · passed

5 of 7 inspections passed, with 2 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
5 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
23
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Aug 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 15
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

TOWEL DEVICE IN CUSTOMERS WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPLACE.

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

STORAGE ALL SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN SHELVES OR /PAINT.

SEP 19
2012
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 27
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND PREP COOLER AND COLD HOLDING UNIT-56.4F IN PREP AREA AT-60F/MAINTAINING IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES. MUST NOT USE COOLERS.UNITS WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLERS ON PREMISES MAINTAINING 40F OR BELOW.CONTACT REFGERATION SERVICE.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPERS TEMPERAURES INSIDE COOLER.CHOPPED TOMATOES-1LB/57.3F,SOY PATTIES-1-LB/62.F,SOY CHICKEN-1/3LB/60F.MUST MAINTAIN FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.APPROX 2 1/ LBS,COST $40.00 WAS DISCARDED BY OWNER.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.

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

DBRIS ON FLOORS AROUND EQUIPMENT,MOP ROOM.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

JAN 12
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.OBSERVED CAKE,PIES WIYHOUT LABELS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS NAME ADDRESS PHONE ETC.

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.CLEAN FRONT STORAGE SHELVES,EXTERIOR OF STOVE,INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS.CLEAN/SANITIZE SLICER,CHOPPER.

MINORSanitation
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.OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.NEED THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

DEC 20
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.OBSERVED CAKE, AND PIES WITH OUT LABELS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE#,ETC.

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN FRONT STORAGE SHELVES, CLEAN EXTERIOR STOVE, FRYERS, AND THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE SLICER, AND CHOPPER

MINORSanitation
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.FLOOR IN REAR PREP ARREA NEEDS REPAIR UNDER 3 DOOR COOLER, AND OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.NEED THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

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AUG 26
2010
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOW ABATED.

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

NOW ABATED.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NOW ABATED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

NOW ABATED.

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

NOW ABATED

AUG 18
2010
FAILED
5 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. MUST SEAL/PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SHELVES IN THE PREP AND BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER.

MINORSanitation
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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE STORAGE CLOSETS.

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. MUST PROVIDE WALL BASE TO THE LOWER PART OF THE WALLS IN THE OFFICE/STORAGE AREA, ON OUTER COUNTER BY EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED. MUST ALSO, SEAL AROUND WALL BASES IN DINING, PREP AREA, AROUND ALL ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AND FIXTURES TO MAKE TIGHT FITTED. MUST FIX ALL DAMAGED WALLS, COVER ALL OPENINGS AND PAINT UNFINISHED WALLS IN TOILET ROOM, PREP, CLOSETS AND STORAGE AREAS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE TO BOTH TOILET ROOMS.

MINORSanitation
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. MUST PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST COVER/ENCLOSE WATER PIPES ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A 3-COMP. SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE THE LARGEST UTENSIL OR SUBSTITUTE LARGER UTENSILS WITH UTENSILS THAT CAN BE SUBMERGED INTO SINK ON THE PREMISES.

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