CAMPBELL'S CARIBBEAN CUISINE.

Chicago Health Dept

1225 E 87TH ST · CHATHAM, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2016.

14 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected May 2016.

Last inspected May 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

105

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 18

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, 29LBS OF OXTAILS AT 107.2F, 3 LBS OF MACARONI & CHEESE AT 97.3F, 7LBS OF CURRY CHICKEN AT 106.8F, 2LBS OF BROWN STEW AT 112.1F, 10LBS OF JERK CHICKEN AT 114.6F AND 4 LBS OF YAMS AT 96.4F ALL IN THE STEAM TABLE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 55LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $350. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT FOOD AT 140.0F OR HIGHER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, OX TAILS, YAMS, MACARONI & CHEESE, ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED/SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO OBSERVED BASEBOARDS LOOSE/HANGING/MISSING IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM CORNER STALL, KITCHEN UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND INSIDE OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND PROVIDE/MAINTAIN BASEBOARDS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET ARM LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS OR BETTER ORGANIZE THEM.

NOV 19

2015

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP AND DIRT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, DAMAGED WALL BASE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; HALLWAY LEADING TO THE KITCHEN, WOMEN'S TOLIET ROOM, AND NEAR CASH REGISTER. CLEAN ALL CEILING AND WALL VENTS OF DUST. PEELING PAINT ON CEILING. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. BEHIND CASH REGISTER, REAR STORAGE, CLOSET IN REAR STORAGE AREA, REAR GARAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.

NOV 12

2015

FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES BEING STORED ON THE PREP TABLE. 10 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN, 60.1F VALUED AT $30, .5 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES 55.5F, VALUED AT $1, AND 1 LBS OF FRIED CATFISH, 92.9F, VALUED AT $8. EMPLOYEE VOLUTARILLY DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOOD AT 40F AND BELOW, AND HOT AT 140F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES; IN REAR GARAGE STORAGE AREA, FURNANCE ROOM AND ADJACENT STORAGE CLOSET IN SAME AREA, IN CORNERS IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. ALSO DROPPINGS FOUND IN REAR STORAGE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. CLEAN, SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE, CABBAGE, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1385928, DATED 2/5/15 NOT CORRECTED, VIOLATION #33, MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,DISH RACKS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT,STOVE,OVEN,FRYER,PIT,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,DRAWER,ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. VIOLATION #34, MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD AND GREASE FROM FLOOR ALONG,UNDER,AROUND WALL BASES AND EQUIPMENT.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. VIOLATION #45, FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEE VIOLATION #29.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEE VIOLATION #29.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

FEB 6

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 13 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1385919 1/27/15 #18 NOT CORRECTED STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS IN SAME AREA AND FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED.MANAGER WENT TO STORE TO PURCHASE DOOR SWEEPS AND EMPLOYEE IS REMOVING DROPPINGS DURING INSPECTION.DOOR SWEEPS ARE BEING INSTALLED AT THIS TIME.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION #14.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE SOILED CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,DISH RACKS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT,STOVE,OVEN,FRYER,PIT,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,DRAWER,ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD AND GREASE FROM FLOOR ALONG,UNDER,AROUND WALL BASES AND EQUIPMENT.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER NEAR 3- COMP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES & TILES ,WALLS AND MISSING & STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,REAR STORAGE,DINING AREA

Minor Facility Condition

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM LAST STALL,LEAKY FAUCETS AT BOTH 3- COMP SINKS,LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND ARTICLES IN UNUSED WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE CLOSETS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES ITEMS PROPERLY AND NOT IN FOOD PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET .MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 29

2015

FAIL 14 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF NUMEROUS RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN REAR GARAGE STORAGE AREA IN BETWEEN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER,IN FURNANCE ROOM AND ADJACENT STORAGE CLOSET IN SAME AREA,FRONT CLOSET IN DINING AREA.ALSO FRONT ,REAR,OVER HEAD GARAGE DOORS ARE NOT RODENT PROOFED AND LOCK ON REAR DOOR MISSING AND A TOWEL IS STUFFED IN LOCK OPENING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS AND REPLACE LOCK,CLUTTER FROM AREAS AND MAINTAIN.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/27/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,RICE,CABBAGE,BEANS,ETC.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012).

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1387612 8/18/14 NOT CORRECTED #36-MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN REAR PREP AREA.#38-THE COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST REPAIR AND MUST PROVIDE 3 STOPPERS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.#41-MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE SOILED CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,DISH RACKS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT,STOVE,OVEN,FRYER,PIT,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,DRAWER,ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD AND GREASE FROM FLOOR ALONG,UNDER,AROUND WALL BASES AND EQUIPMENT.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER NEAR 3- COMP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES & TILES ,WALLS AND MISSING & STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,REAR STORAGE,DINING AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM LAST STALL,LEAKY FAUCETS AT BOTH 3- COMP SINKS,LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND ARTICLES IN UNUSED WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE CLOSETS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

Inspector Comments: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES ITEMS PROPERLY AND NOT IN FOOD PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET .MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

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JAN 27

2015

FAIL 14 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Facility Condition

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

OBSERVED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK WHEN WATER FAUCET HANDLE IS TURNED ON AND DRAIN PIPE IS LEAKING HEAVILY ON TO FLOOR WHEN COLD WATER IS TURNED ON.MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AND REPAIR PIPE AND MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-38-030).

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF NUMEROUS RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN REAR GARAGE STORAGE AREA IN BETWEEN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER,IN FURNANCE ROOM AND ADJACENT STORAGE CLOSET IN SAME AREA,FRONT CLOSET IN DINING AREA.ALSO FRONT ,REAR,OVER HEAD GARAGE DOORS ARE NOT RODENT PROOFED AND LOCK ON REAR DOOR MISSING AND A TOWEL IS STUFFED IN LOCK OPENING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS AND REPLACE LOCK,CLUTTER FROM AREAS AND MAINTAIN.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/27/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1387612 8/18/14 NOT CORRECTED #36-MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN REAR PREP AREA.#38-THE COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST REPAIR AND MUST PROVIDE 3 STOPPERS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.#41-MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE SOILED CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,DISH RACKS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT,STOVE,OVEN,FRYER,PIT,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,DRAWER,ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD AND GREASE FROM FLOOR ALONG,UNDER,AROUND WALL BASES AND EQUIPMENT.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER NEAR 3- COMP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES & TILES ,WALLS AND MISSING & STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,REAR STORAGE,DINING AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM LAST STALL,LEAKY FAUCETS AT BOTH 3- COMP SINKS.MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND ARTICLES IN UNUSED WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE CLOSETS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

MUST STORE EMPLOYEES ITEMS PROPERLY AND NOT IN FOOD PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET .MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 18

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Facility Condition

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED (#18) REAR EXIT DOOR AND REAR OVERHEAD DOOR NOT CORRECTED FROM 07-14-2014 REPORT#1387556,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THE COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK MUST REPAIR AND MUST PROVIDE 3 STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA

Critical Pest Activity

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

REMOVE SOME CLUTTER FROM THE REAR STORAGE AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

JUL 14

2014

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA,HAS BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WHERE THE ICE IS BEING MADE,THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY REMOVED ICE FROM MACHINE AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED UNIT,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

THE REAR EXIT DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOF,HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, AND THE REAR GARAGE/STORAGE ROOM OVERHEAD DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOF HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THE COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK MUST REPAIR AND MUST PROVIDE 3 STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA

Critical Pest Activity

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

REMOVE SOME CLUTTER FROM THE REAR STORAGE AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

FEB 15

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CONTINUE TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT EVERY ROOM ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDING DISCONNECTED WALK-IN COOLER USED FOR STORAGE IN GARAGE STORAGE AREA).

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE ALL SMOKE STAINED CEILING TILES AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AFFECTED BY THE FIRE.

Minor Sanitation

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

CEILING/HEAT VENTS,WALLS AND CEILINGS OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN AREA CLEANER. EXIT DOORS REPAIRED.

FEB 7

2013

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND 100LB OF PRE-PREPPED(7-6-13) SEASONED CHICKEN IN REACH-IN FREEZER WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48.1F - 52.8F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED AND HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW /- 2 DEGREES. PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-39-005(A).

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 1/24/12 NOT CORRECTED:-33-CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF THE FOLLOWING: PREP TABLES & SHELVES THROUGHOUT , ALL CABINETS & DISCONNECTED COOLERS USED FOR STORAGE, EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE, ALL SINKS,AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.-34-DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT EVERY ROOM ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDING DISCONNECTED WALK-IN COOLER USED FOR STORAGE IN GARAGE STORAGE AREA).-35- SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT. SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVES(BASEBOARDS) THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING/HEAT VENTS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN LL WALLS & CEILINGS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED(OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN AREA). REPAIR BOTTOMS OF EXIT DOORS IN KITCHEN, IN SIDE STORAGE AREA(BY OFFICE),AND GARAGE DOOR(LEFT SIDE AS WELL AS RIGHT BOTTOM).-37-REPAIR EXHAUST FAN IN MEN'S WASHROOM-38-INSTALL MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BAR B Q PIT. CITATION ISSUED FOR NON COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATIONS 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEE #29

Minor Sanitation

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

SEE #29

Minor Sanitation

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

SEE #29

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE ALL SMOKE STAINED CEILING TILES AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AFFECTED BY THE FIRE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

SEE #29

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

SEE #29

JAN 24

2012

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR/REPLACE DOORS ON 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF THE FOLLOWING: ALL COOKING STOVES, ALL COOLERS,BAR B Q PITT, PREP TABLES &SHELVES THROUGHOUT , ALL CABINET & DISCONNECTED COOLERS USED FOR STORAGE, BOTH HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT & PIT, EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE, ALL SINKS,AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT EVERY ROOM ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDING DISCONNECTED WALK-IN COOLER USED FOR STORAGE IN GARAGE STORAGE AREA).

Minor Sanitation

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

SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT. SEAL BALL LOOSE WALL COVES(BASEBOARDS) THROUGHOUT. PAINT OR REPLACE ALL SMOKE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA. CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING/HEAT VENTS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN LL WALLS & CEILINGS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. REPAIR BOTTOMS OF EXIT DOORS IN KITCHEN, IN SIDE STORAGE AREA(BY OFFICE),AND GARAGE DOOR(LEFT SIDE AS WELL AS RIGHT BOTTOM).

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISHWASHING AREA.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

REPAIR EXHAUST FAN IN MEN'S WASHROOM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTALL MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BAR B Q PIT.

MAY 17

2011

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR AND SEAL SMALL OPENING ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,PREP TABLES,COOLERS,COOKING EQUIPMENT,SINKS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FRONT WINDOW SEAL IN DINING AREA AND CABINET UNDER WASHBOWLS IN WOMENS WASHROOM AND REMOVE DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN CARPET IN THE DINING AREA. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,SINKS,PREP TABLES AND BEHIND BARBEQUE PIT. MUST REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER UNDER DISH MACHINE,ICE MACHINE,SINKS AND THROUHOUT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER DISH MACHINE,3 COMP SINK AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING PANELS OVER PREP AREA.

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM ATTACHED STORAGE GARAGE AND REAR OFFICE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST BETTER ORGANIZE AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. ALSO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND DEBRIS FROM OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA.

MAR 10

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 15LBS OF COOKED BROWN STEW CHICKEN AT 77 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AD BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

FOUND HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. FOUND EXPOSED HAND BOWL WITH NO COLD RUNNING WATER. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER AT SINK. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, NO VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AND NO VALID PROOF OF ENROLLMENT IN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER RE-CERTIFICATION CLASS. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR AND SEAL SMALL OPENING ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.

Minor Pest Activity

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER DISH MACHINE,3 COMP SINK AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING PANELS OVER PREP AREA.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ATTTACHED STORAGE GARAGE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK.

Critical Pest Activity

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

MAY 18

2010

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.ALL REACH IN COOLERS UNDER THE COUNTER COOLERS, AND PREP TABLES NEED CLEANING.

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.FLOORS THOUGHOUT NEED CLEANING

Minor Sanitation

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.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS THOUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA.

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