BUNNIES AMERICAN INC..

Chicago Health Dept

5148 W MADISON ST · AUSTIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2011.

5 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Oct 2011.

Last inspected Oct 2011. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
VIOLATIONS
24
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
OCT 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 24
2011
PASS 5 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT,COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS.

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

Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REMOVE PUDDLES OF WATER FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREAS & CLEAN THE SAME.

Minor Facility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.

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

Inspector Comments: 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DRAIN LINE PIPE AT ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND SINK AT PREP AREA. LEAKY FAN GUARD IN WALK IN COOLER AND ICE BUILD UP IN WALK IN FREEZER.

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

Inspector Comments: 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.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR AREA.

OCT 17
2011
FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
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. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OVERFLOWING GARBAGE OUTSIDE, LIDS WIDE OPEN AND DAMAGED. TALL WEEDS ALONG FENCE AT OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AREA. MUST REPAIR LIDS ON OUTSIDE DUMPSTER, KEEP CLOSED AND MAINTAINED AND CUT DOWN TALL WEEDS. SERIOUS 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
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 ALL EQUIPMENT,COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation
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 REMOVE PUDDLES OF WATER FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREAS & CLEAN THE SAME.

Minor Facility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & 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. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DRAIN LINE PIPE AT ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND SINK AT PREP AREA. LEAKY FAN GUARD IN WALK IN COOLER AND ICE BUILD UP IN WALK IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation
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.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR AREA.

SEP 2
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES WITH OUT SOAP & HAND DRYING DEVICES AT BOTH HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA & MEN'S TOILET ROOM,ANOTHER HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE HAD ROLLING CART IN FRONT OF & NOT OPERABLE AT THIS TIME WHILE READY TO EAT & COOKED FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED & SERVED SUCH AS SALMON CROQUETTES,EGGS,GRITS,CHICKEN,ETC.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PLACE SOAP & DRYING DEVICES AT ALL HAND SINKS AND TO REPAIR ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IN PREP AREA & TO USE OTHER HAND SINK IN PREP AREA AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.(CRITICAL 7-38-030).

Minor Sanitation
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 ALL EQUIPMENT,COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation
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 REMOVE PUDDLES OF WATER FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREAS & CLEAN THE SAME.

Minor Facility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation
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.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR AREA.

JUN 29
2011
PASS · 0 violations
JUN 14
2011
FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Other
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES.

Critical Pest Activity
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. MAKE REAR EXIT DOOR TIGHT FITTING PREVENTING RODENT ENTRANCE. MAKE ALL DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

Serious Documentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL COPIES OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

ALL EQUIPTMENT MUST BE OPERATIONAL AT THE NEXT HEALTH INSPECTION

Minor Sanitation
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. REPLACE ALL DAMAGED BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation
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. SEAL ALL HOLES, CRACKS, CREVICES ON WALLS THROUGHOUT. MAKE SURE ALL WALLS ARE CLEAN WITHOUT ANY FOOD STAINS ETC.

Minor Sanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE MISSING AND DETAIL CLEAN SAME.

Minor Plumbing & 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. NOTED LEAKY FAUCETS REPAIR SAME AND BACK FLOW.

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