OCT 24
2019
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BUBBA GUMP SHRIMP CO RESTAURANT.
YOUR CALL. 75/100
700 E GRAND AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 24, 2019 · passed
13 of 16 inspections passed, 3 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
13 passed · 3 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
40
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Jun 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED 2 LOOSE FAUCETS ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED NEXT TO DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING FAUCETS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 142019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 14
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE A HANDWASH SINK FOR THE REAR PREP AREA LOCATED BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM/CENTER OF THE OUTSIDE PATIO ENTRY DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT SITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE BUILDUP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER CABINETS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE LOCATION OF THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE MOP SINK, FOR VISIBLE INSPECTION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EXHAUST VENTILATION ABOVE THE BAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 102018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 10
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOOD SERVERS STACKING PLASTIC CUPS WITH SODA/WATER INSIDE SAID CUPS ALSO OBSERVED SOME PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED ALONG COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS ALSO INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCUSS WITH SERVERS THAT LOWER FILLED CUP DRINKS CANNOT TOUCH THE BOTTOM OF CUPS STACKED ON TOP TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED SLIGHT DUST BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 22017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 2
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSULATION COVERING IN THE MAIN WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKERS NOT CLEAN, PINK COLORED LINE NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FLY TRAPS TOO CLOSE TO PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
JUL 122017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 12
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND SLIGHT GRIME BUILD-UP AT THE INTERIOR PANEL OF BOTH LARGE ICE MACHINES LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA(ONE ACROSS FROM THE THERMALIZING UNIT AND THE OTHER NEXT TO THE 4-DR REFRIGERATOR. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOOR TILES WITHOUT GROUT UNDER AND TO THE RIGHT OF THE LOW TEMP GLASS MACHINE AT THE BAR AREA. MUST REGROUT FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND LOOSE AND DETTACHED CORNER WALL TRIM AND WALL PVC UNDER THE HAND SINK NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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AUG 42016PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 4
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
FOUND FOOD HANDLERS IN THE KITCHEN PREPARING READY TO EAT FOODS ON WITH BARE HAND CONTACT AND NO: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE TOPPING A SEAFOOD DISH WITH CHEESE AND LEMONS USING BARE HANDS AND OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE FILLING A FRY BASKET WITH COOKED FRIES USING THEIR BARE HANDS. INFORMED ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN THE KITCHEN THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A
JUN 282016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 28
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON THE PULL OUT REFRIGERATORS ACROSS FROM THE GRILL AND MAITAIN..
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DETAIL CLEAN DUST ON THE CEILING AND FAN VENT COVER OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
APR 162015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 16
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SEAFOOD COOLER DRAWERS IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, OFF TRACK AND LOOSE GASKETS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS IN KITCHEN AREA OF GREASE BUILD-UP.
MAR 272014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 27
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CONDENSATION NOTED ON WALK-IN COOLER LINES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT SMALL SALAD COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
MAY 132013PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 13
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED VARIOUS SALAD DRESSINGS STORED AT 45.8-46.8F, AND CHEESES STORED AT 46.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 30# OF FOOD WORTH $200. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE THE DOOR GASKETS AND ADJUST THE DOOR HINGES FOR THE SALAD COOLER SO THAT THE DOORS CLOSE PROPERLY.
MAR 202012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 20
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND POTS ON SHELVING UNITS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN.
JUN 62011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 6
2011
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
A SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED TO THE RIGHT OF HANDSINK, BETWEEN 3-COMP SINK & SANITIZED SIDE DRAINBOARD OF DISHMACHINE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR FLOORS OF BAR COOLERS & FAN GUARDS OF SAME COOLERS, MUST BE DRY & CLEAN. 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.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CRACKED FLOOR TILES AROUND A DRAIN, RIGHT BY THE GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMP SINK MUST BE FIXED, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
EMPLOYEE BATHROOM VENT MUST BE FIXED (MISSING COVER & FAN IS BROKEN)- MUST MAINTAIN. 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.
JUN 32010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 3
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN, STAINED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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 IN REAR PREP AREA MUST BE KEPT DRY. ELIMINATE ANY AND ALL STANDING WATER.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHEILD MISSING AT REAR AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. SHEILDS OR TUBES WITH END CAPS.
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