CALUMET FISHERIES INC.

Chicago Health Dept

3259 E 95TH ST · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2025), 2 critical violations noted.

21 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Apr 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 9

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FISH THAWING IN STANDING WATER INSIDE PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW FISH UNDER REFRIGERATION, COLD RUNNING WATER OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

JUN 6

2024

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT OUTSIDE ALONG EAST WALL OF BUILDING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

NOV 17

2023

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 6

2023

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF BASEMENT DOOR .MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLERS,ROLLING CARTS,FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS AND DRAIN LINES IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES .

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT & UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR & WALL BASES UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.CONCRETE FLOOR NEEDS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

Violation Codes: 8-404.1 PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2584371 10/31/23 NOT CORRECTED #38-STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.150 OR MORE MICE AND RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA- ON FLOOR BEHIND TALL FILE CABINET,IN BASEMENT WOOD/TOOL SHED - ON CONCRETE LEDGES,PALLETS,GROUND OF AND AMONGST MASSIVE CLUTTER IN WOOD/TOOL SHED . MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/6/23.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

OCT 31

2023

FAIL 15 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF BASEMENT DOOR AND SMOKER DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON REAR REACH IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.12 : MUST REPLACE WORN & DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN SPILLAGE IN FRONT DISPLAYCOOLER,ROLLING CARTS,FRYER CABINET,FRONT WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVER,FRYER FILTER,STORAGE CABINETS,WALL STORAGE SHELVES INCLUDING UNDERSIDES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS AND UNDERNEATH SAME.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 : OBSERVED NO LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST ADJUST SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR TO CLOSE TIGHTER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ,LOOSE WALL PANEL IN FRONT WALK IN COOLER & BEHIND 2- COMPARTMENT SINK,DAMAGED CEILING IN FRONT PREP COOK AREA,OPENINGS AND GAPS IN WALLS AND BASES THROUGHOUT,LOOSE WALL BASE IN TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DUST & DIRT BUILD UP & FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER FROM CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS,STORAGE/OFFICE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR & WALL BASES UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.CONCRETE FLOOR NEEDS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT & REAR STORAGE AREAS

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PLACE TABLE TOP STOVE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2583965 10/24/23 NOT CORRECTED #38-STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.400 OR MORE MICE AND RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK AREA , ON FLOOR BEHIND TOILET AND ALONG WALL AT METER,INSIDE OF ALL FRYER CABINETS,AT MOTORS OF ALL COOLERS,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN COOLER AND ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH BOTH STORAGE CABINET,ON FLOOR NEXT TO SMALL FILE CABINET,ON PREP TABLE UNDER TABLE TOP STOVE,REAR STORAGE AREA- ON FLOOR NEXT TO REACH IN FREEZER & PALLET,ON FLOOR NEXT TO DESK & BEHIND TALL FILE CABINET,IN BASEMENT WOOD/TOOL SHED ON CONCRETE LEDGES,PALLETS AND AMONGST MASSIVE CLUTTER WOOD/TOOL SHED .2- DEAD DECAYED MICE AT MOTORS OF FRONT DISPLAY COOLERS.ALSO APPX. 5-7 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & DEAD MICE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/31/23.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

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OCT 24

2023

FAIL 13 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.200 OR MORE MICE AND RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN FRONT WALK IN COOLER,HOT WATER TANK AREA AND SHELVING UNITS, TOILET ROOM,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINETS,AT MOTORS OF ALL COOLERS,INSIDE OF CABINETS,REAR STORAGE AREA,BASEMENT WOOD/TOOL SHED AND RIGHT SIDE OF SMOKER.ALSO APPX. 5-7 LIVE LARGE AND SMALL FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/24/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF SIDE DOORS,BASEMENT DOOR AND SMOKER DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON REAR REACH IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPLACE WORN & DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN SPILLAGE IN FRONT DISPLAYCOOLER,ROLLING CARTS,FRYER CABINET,FRONT WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVER,FRYER FILTER,STORAGE CABINETS,WALL STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND TRIM,LOOSE WALL PANEL IN FRONT WALK IN COOLER & UNDER 2- COMPARTMENT SINK,DAMAGED CEILING IN FRONT PREP COOK AREA,OPENINGS AND GAPS IN WALLS AND BASES THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP & FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER FROM CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT & REAR STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 7

2022

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED INTERIOR DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DISPLAY COOLERS AND SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES ESP. ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

FEB 25

2020

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 18

2020

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. NOTED 10 BAGS OF FROZEN SHRIMP THAWING IN ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK SITTING IN STAGNANT WATER. INFORMED FACILITY OF PROPER THAWING METHODS (MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH 25 RODENT DROPPINGS NOTED DURING INSPECTION. RODENT DROPPINGS (10) WERE NOTED IN BETWEEN THE REFRIGERATORS IN THE REAR OFFICE, 10 DROPPING IN THE RESTROOM ALONG THE SIDE OF THE TOILET BOWL AND ON THE SHELVING UNIT IN THE OFFICE (5). INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOOSE FAUCET EXTENDER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AND TIGHTEN FAUCET EXTENDER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXPOSED FOAM-LIKE CAULK ON THE WALLS AND AROUND PIPES IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AREA TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILDUP OF DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER AND ON ALL SHELVING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FEB 14

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (POTATO SALAD, MACARONI SALAD) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH PRODUCT DATES FOR ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-601.11 OBSERVED NO INGREDIENT LABELS ON ALL THE PREPACKAGED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (POTATO SALAD, MACARONI SALAD ETC) FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH INGREDIENTS FOR ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN LABEL FOR THE PREPACKAGED FOODS THAT CONTAIN ALLERGENS (EGGS FROM MAYO). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.13 OBSERVED A DRAINBOARD IS NEEDED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FEB 5

2019

FAIL 11 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POSSIBLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO INGREDIENT LABELS ON ALL THE PREPACKAGED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (POTATO SALAD, MACARONI SALAD ETC) FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH INGREDIENTS FOR ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN LABEL FOR THE PREPACKAGED FOODS THAT CONTAIN ALLERGENS (EGGS FROM MAYO). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN BETWEEN THE REFRIGERATORS IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.13 OBSERVED A DRAINBOARD IS NEEDED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW CERTIFICATE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

MAY 10

2018

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNERS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.

FEB 1

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR SURFACES AND BOTTOM INTERIORS OF THE FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN FRYERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE FRYERS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED; CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYERS.

JAN 30

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS HAS SOME GREASE BUILD-UP,INSIDE COMPARTMENTS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELS COVERS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA,HAS DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

MAY 10

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DISPLAY COOLERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

JUL 7

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DEFROST THE REACH-IN FREEAER IJN PREP AREA,HAS HEAVY ACCUMLICATION OF ICE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND NMAINTAIN EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILKD-UP

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON THE WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING IN REAR OF PREMISES

JAN 8

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP IS STARTING TO RUST LOCATED UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT IT.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN CABINET INTERIORS UNDERNEATH ALL OF THE THREE DEEP FRYERS AND DEFROST AND CLEAN THE TWO REACH-IN FREEZERS HAS ICE BUILDUP INSIDE THEM

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER AND AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

TWO EMPLOYEES STILL NEED THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIED THIS TRAINING WITHIN 90 DAYS.

AUG 14

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR.

AUG 1

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

POP/PREPARED SALADS DISPLAY CASE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 51.6F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTATO SALAD-47.7F, COLE SLAW-47.1F, BEAN SALAD-47.6F, ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED AND HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. ALL PRODUCT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES REMOVED FROM SALE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL COOKED/PREPARED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED WHEN HELD OVER 24 HOURS. ALL PACKAGED PREPARED SALADS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS MUST STORED WITH HANDLES OUT OR UP(INVERTED).

Minor Sanitation

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

PAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD, NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE(DEEP GROOVES IN SURFACE).

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN CABINET INTERIORS UNDERNEATH ALL DEEP FRYERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR HOLE IN FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN DOORS, WALLS, CEILINGS, LIGHT SHIELDS, AND CABINET EXTERIORS WHERE NEEDED(DIRT, DEBRIS).

MAY 23

2013

PASS 7 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND PACKAGED SALADS IN DISPLAY COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL CLEAN POTS, PANS, CUTTING BOARDS, ETC.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALLS AND BETWEEN FREEZERS IN REAR STORAGE. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEAL OPENINGS ALONG WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA. REPLACE STRIP ON SIDE DOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PROVIDE ACCESS TO WINDOW IN WASHROOM FOR PROPER VENTILATION.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THEMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. SEPARATE SALT FROM CLEANING SUPPLIES.

MAR 14

2011

PASS 2 violations

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.OBSERVED THE 1ST REAR FREEZER NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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.OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE POT STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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