SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CAPT CURT'S BBQ SHAZZAM.

BEAT. 37/100

8206 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE · CHATHAM, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 10, 2014 · passed

Failed 9 of 20 inspections. 18 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
20
9 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 9 failed
VIOLATIONS
107
includes 18 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jun 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 10
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE STOVE,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

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

CLEAN FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO HOT HOLDING UNIT,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALL UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,HAS DIRT BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

JUL 31
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF TURKEY LINKS AND BEEF LINKS INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT WAS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 126.9F, INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DESTROY FOOD PRODUCTS,TOTAL COST $20.00 TOTAL WEIGHT 5LBS,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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

MUST LABEL COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES

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

CLEAN THE FANS INSIDE THE WALK-COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES,HAS DUST BUILD-UP

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR OF KNIFE RACK IN REAR PREP AREA

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER

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

REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

JUN 13
2014
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR OF KNIFE RACK IN RAER PREP AREA

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

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

PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER FOR BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER NEED AT THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER

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

REMOVE CLUTTER FRO REAR STORAGE AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

JUN 27
2013
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE MISSING SCREW FOR PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE. REPLACE GASKET AROUND BOTTOM DOOR TO HOT HOLDING UNIT BY BBQ PITT(OLD ONE IN POOR REPAIR

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN EVERY ROOM ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DEBRIS OBSERVED).

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

REPAIR BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.

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

CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS DAILY OR AS NEEDED

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

ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN REAR SECTIONS OF BUSINESS

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

MAY 16
2013
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

: REPLACE MISSING SCREW FOR PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE. REPLACE GASKET AROUND BOTTOM DOOR TO HOT HOLDING UNIT BY BBQ PITT(OLD ONE IN POOR REPAIR.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN EVERY ROOM ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DEBRIS OBSERVED).

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

REPAIR BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.

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

CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS DAILY OR AS NEEDED.

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

ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN REAR SECTIONS OF BUSINESS.

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

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MAY 9
2013
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FOUND IN HOT HOLDING UNIT ON FRONT COUNTER AND IN REACH-IN HOT HOLDING UNIT BY BBQ PIT:PRE-COOKED CHICKEN WINGS-105-107 DEGREES, PRE-COOKED RIB TIPS-108F, 122F- ALL COOKED FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140 DEGREES AND PRE-COOKED FOODS MUST BE REHEATED TO 165 DEGREES AND HELD AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 35LB VALUED AT $80.00 DISCARDED.

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

35-40 GNATS OBSERVED ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN SMALL ROOM WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED, IN HALLWAY WHERE WASHROOMS ARE LOCATED, IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND REQUEST ADDITIONAL SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS.

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

REPLACE MISSING SCREW FOR PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE. REPLACE GASKET AROUND BOTTOM DOOR TO HOT HOLDING UNIT BY BBQ PITT(OLD ONE IN POOR REPAIR.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN EVERY ROOM ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DEBRIS OBSERVED).

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

REPAIR BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.

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

ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN REAR SECTIONS OF BUSINESS.

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

DEC 21
2012
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 19
2012
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

CONTINUED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED 8 LIVE ROACHES IN CRACKS AND CREVICES UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER,ON WALLS IN PREP AREA,BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30-35 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN ATTACHED SIDE STORAGE ROOM ALONG WALLS,ON PALLETS,IN CONCRETE BLOCKS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ALSO NOTED 1/4 INCH GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOM AND BETWEEN THE TWO FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS,PREP TABLES,COOLERS,SINKS,STORAGE SHELVES AND ALL DIRTY SURFACES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER PREP TABLES,ALONG WALLS,UNDER COOK LINE,UNDER SINKS,IN ALL STORAGE AREAS,IN CLOSETS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND CLUTTER.

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

MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT,UNDER PREP TABLES,BEHIND COOK LINE AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE MOP SINK.

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

MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM ALL STORAGE AREAS AND BETTER ORGANIZE AREAS. REMOVE FOUL ODORS IN PREP AREA UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

DEC 18
2012
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

CONTINUED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS,IN CLOSETS,UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER PREP TABLES AND IN HALLWAYS. ALSO NOTED 15 LIVE ROACHES IN CRACKS AND CREVICES UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER,ON WALL IN PREP AREA,IN OFFICE/STORAGE ROOM AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30-35 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN ATTACHED SIDE STORAGE ROOM ALONG WALLS,ON PALLETS,IN CONCRETE BLOCKS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ALSO NOTED 1/4 INCH GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOM AND BETWEEN THE TWO FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF.

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

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS IN FRONT DISPLAY CASE.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS,PREP TABLES,COOLERS,SINKS,STORAGE SHELVES AND ALL DIRTY SURFACES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER PREP TABLES,ALONG WALLS,UNDER COOK LINE,UNDER SINKS,IN ALL STORAGE AREAS,IN CLOSETS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND CLUTTER. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE SMALL REACH IN COOLER UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER.

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

MUST REPAIR OPENING AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLET ACROSS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT,UNDER PREP TABLES,BEHIND COOK LINE AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE MOP SINK.

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

MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM ALL STORAGE AREAS AND BETTER ORGANIZE AREAS. REMOVE FOUL ODORS IN PREP AREA UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

DEC 13
2012
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #1319258 ON 12-5-1012. CONTINUED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE DRAIN FLIES RESTING ON WALLS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS,IN CLOSETS,UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER PREP TABLES AND IN HALLWAYS. ALSO NOTED 8 LIVE ROACHES IN CRACKS AND CREVICES UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER,ON WALL IN PREP AREA,IN OFFICE/STORAGE ROOM AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 45-50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN ATTACHED SIDE STORAGE ROOM ALONG WALLS,ON PALLETS,IN CONCRETE BLOCKS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ALSO NOTED 1/4 INCH GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOM AND BETWEEN THE TWO FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. MUST CORRECT ALL SERIOUS VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

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

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS IN FRONT DISPLAY CASE.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS,PREP TABLES,COOLERS,SINKS,STORAGE SHELVES AND ALL DIRTY SURFACES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER PREP TABLES,ALONG WALLS,UNDER COOK LINE,UNDER SINKS,IN ALL STORAGE AREAS,IN CLOSETS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND CLUTTER. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE SMALL REACH IN COOLER UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER.

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

MUST REPAIR OPENING AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLET ACROSS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT,UNDER PREP TABLES,BEHIND COOK LINE AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE MOP SINK.

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

MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM ALL STORAGE AREAS AND BETTER ORGANIZE AREAS.

DEC 5
2012
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED 6 LIVE ROACHES ON INTERIOR OF CARDBOARD BOX IN REAR STORAGE AREA,IN REAR HALLWAY,ON WALL IN DINING AREA AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10-15 LIVE DRAIN FLIES RESTING ON WALLS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS,IN CLOSETS,UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN HALLWAYS. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN ATTACHED SIDE STORAGE ROOM ALONG WALLS,ON PALLETS,IN CONCRETE BLOCKS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ALSO NOTED 1/4 INCH GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOM AND BETWEEN THE TWO FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

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

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS IN FRONT DISPLAY CASE.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS,PREP TABLES,COOLERS,SINKS,STORAGE SHELVES AND ALL DIRTY SURFACES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER PREP TABLES,ALONG WALLS,UNDER COOK LINE,UNDER SINKS,IN ALL STORAGE AREAS,IN CLOSETS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

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

MUST REPAIR OPENING AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLET ACROSS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT,UNDER PREP TABLES,BEHIND COOK LINE AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE MOP SINK.

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

MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM ALL STORAGE AREAS AND BETTER ORGANIZE AREAS.

JAN 26
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR COOKED FOODS(RIBS, HOT LINKS, AND CHICKEN WINGS) WAS TURNED OFF AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION AND WAS FILLED WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS-INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURE UNIT IS TURNED ON AND HAS AN INTERNAL AIR TEMP OF 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE PRIOR TO PLACING COOKED FOODS INSIDE-CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005(A)

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

HOT LINKS-48.9F, RIB TIPS-91.3F, RIBS-97.1F, HOT LINKS-120.0F,CHICKEN WINGS-133.0F- ALL PRE-COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED WITH TIME PLACED IN REFRIGERATION AND MUST BE COOLED WITHIN 6 HOURS(140F-70F IN 2 HOURS AND FROM 70F-40F IN 4 HOURS)-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A)

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

NO CERTIFIED MGR. ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-012

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

ALL PRE-PACKAGED ITEMS IN REFRIGERATED DISPLAY CASE MUST BE LABELED.

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: STORAGE RACKS, SHELVES AND PALLETS WHERE NEEDED.

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

MUST REPAIR FLOOR IN SOUTH ATTACHED STORAGE ROOM AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. (SEE COMMENTS). DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT EVERY ROOM/AREA ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDENEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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

MUST REPAIR LARGE HOLES IN CEILING ABOVE SOUTH FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. (SEE COMMENTS). CLEAN ALL WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT. REPAIR LEAK IN CEILING IN FRONT OF SERVICE COUNTER. MUST REPAIR HOLE AT BOTTOM CENTER OF ENTRY/EXIT DOORS.

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER.

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

REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

OCT 28
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REPAIR FLOOR IN SOUTH ATTACHED STORAGE ROOM AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. (SEE COMMENTS)

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

MUST REPAIR LARGE HOLES IN CEILING ABOVE SOUTH FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. (SEE COMMENTS)

OCT 26
2011
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS STILL REMAIN(18)FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE AND OBSERVED IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 3-4 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE PREP AREA. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON PALLETS AND ALONG WALLS IN SOUTH ATTACHED STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED OPEN BAIT ON FLOOR IN SOUTH ATTACHED STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY PROPERLY APPLY BAIT. (29) CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE. THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS WERE PREVIOUSLY NOTED AS MINOR AND THEN SERIOUS. NOW VIOLATION HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO A CRITICAL DUE TO CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE(34)MUST REPAIR FLOOR IN SOUTH ATTACHED STORAGE ROOM AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.(35)MUST REPAIR LARGE HOLES IN CEILING ABOVE SOUTH FOOD STORAGE ROOM. (41)MUST REMOVE EXTREME CLUTTER IN SOUTH ATTACHED STORAGE ROOM AND ALL OTHER STORAGE AREAS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS. ALSO BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS SUCH AS OLD EQUIPMENT,CONCRETE BLOCKS,CLEANING AND CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS,ETC. MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS.

OCT 20
2011
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 545554 ON 10-6-2011 NOT CORRECTED. (18)FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE AND OBSERVED IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. FOUND APPROXIMATLEY 2 LIVE ROACHES IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 14 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE PREP AREA,HALLWAY,STORAGE AREAS AND IN DINING AREA. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON PALLETS AND ALONG WALLS IN SOUTH ATTACHED STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED OPEN BAIT ON FLOOR IN SOUTH ATTACHED STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY PROPERLY APPLY BAIT. (29) CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE. THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS WERE PREVIOUSLY NOTED AS MINOR AND THEN SERIOUS. NOW VIOLATION HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO A CRITICAL DUE TO CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE (30)MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL SIDE FOOD ITEMS PREPARED AND PACKAGED ON SITE. (34)MUST REPAIR FLOOR IN SOUTH ATTACHED STORAGE ROOM AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER PALLETS,UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT. (35)DETAIL CLEAN UPPER AND LOWER WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND HALLWAYS. MUST REPAIR LARGE HOLES IN CEILING ABOVE SOUTH FOOD STORAGE ROOM. (36)MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN FREEZER WHERE MISSING. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT. (41)MUST REMOVE EXTREME CLUTTER IN SOUTH ATTACHED STORAGE ROOM AND ALL OTHER STORAGE AREAS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS. ALSO BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS SUCH AS OLD EQUIPMENT,CONCRETE BLOCKS,CLEANING AND CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS,ETC. MUST CORRECT ALL SERIOUS VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED. ALSO NO VALID PROOF OF ENROLLMENT PROVIDED AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

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

MUST REMOVE GREASE FROM FLOORS AROUND GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMP SINK. (SERVES AS A FOOD SOURCE FOR INSECTS AND RODENTS)

OCT 6
2011
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 14 LBS OF RIB TIPS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 107-127 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS HOT FOODS AT 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. (NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED) CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

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

FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE AND OBSERVED IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. FOUND APPROXIMATLEY 25-30 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALLS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER CARD BOARD IN THE PREP AREA,IN HALLWAY AND ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE CLOSET UNDER CLUTTER. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25-30 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE PREP AREA,HALLWAY,STORAGE AREAS AND IN WASHROOMS. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON PALLETS AND ALONG WALLS IN SOUTH ATTACHED STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED OPEN BAIT ON FLOOR IN SOUTH ATTACHED STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY PROPERLY APPLY BAIT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 6-29-2011 NOT CORRECTED. (30)MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL SIDE FOOD ITEMS PREPARED AND PACKAGED ON SITE. (34)MUST REPAIR FLOOR IN SOUTH ATTACHED STORAGE ROOM AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER PALLETS,UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT. (35)MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,DETAIL CLEAN UPPER AND LOWER WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND HALLWAYS. MUST REPAIR LARGE HOLES IN CEILING ABOVE SOUTH FOOD STORAGE ROOM. (36)MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN FREEZER WHERE MISSING. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT. (41)MUST REMOVE EXTREME CLUTTER IN SOUTH ATTACHED STORAGE ROOM AND ALL OTHER STORAGE AREAS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS. ALSO BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS SUCH AS OLD EQUIPMENT,CONCRETE BLOCKS,CLEANING AND CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS,ETC. MUST CORRECT ALL MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT.

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

MUST REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM FLOORS AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE.

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

MUST REMOVE GREASE FROM FLOORS AROUND GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMP SINK. (SERVES AS A FOOD SOURCE FOR INSECTS AND RODENTS)

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

MUST REMOVE POP CRATES AND OTHER CLUTTER FROM OUTSIDE STORAGE AND GARBAGE AREAS.

JUL 6
2011
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL SIDE FOOD ITEMS PREPARED AND PACKAGED ON SITE.

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

MUST REPLACE BROKEN OUTLET COVER AT OUTLET BY REAR EXIT DOOR.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,PREP TABLES, SHELVING RACKS,INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,ROLLING FOOD RACKS AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

MUST REPAIR FLOOR IN SOUTH ATTACHED STORAGE ROOM AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER PALLETS,UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.

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

MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES,DETAIL CLEAN UPPER AND LOWER WALLS IN PREP AREAS,HALLWAYS,AND IN WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR LARGE HOLES IN CEILING ABOVE SOUTH FOOD STORAGE ROOM.

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OVER REAR FOOD PREP AND IN WALK IN FREEZER WHERE MISSING. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT.

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

MUST REMOVE EXTREME CLUTTER IN SOUTH ATTACHED STORAGE ROOM AND ALL OTHER STORAGE AREAS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS. ALSO BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS SUCH AS OLD EQUIPMENT,CONCRETE BLOCKS,CLEANING AND CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS,ETC.

JUN 29
2011
FAILED
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSPest Activity
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. FOUND FLY TRAP STRIPS LOCATED DIRECTLY ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE SMOKER AND ROLLING FOOD TRAYS. MUST REMOVE AND RELOCATE TO A NON FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED WASTE WATER LEAKING FROM AIR CONDITIONING UNIT AT CEILING ONTO DRY GOODS IN FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR LEAK AND REMOVE FOOD ITEMS FROM AREA. MUST PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD ITEMS AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

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

FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40 SMALL FLIES AND 10 LARGE FLIES SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREP,STORAGE AND OFFICE AREAS,IN HALLWAYS,DINING AREA,WASHROOMS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. FOUND FLIES RESTING ON WALLS AND FLYING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 45-50 MICE DROPPINGS IN SOUTH ATTACHED STORAGE ROOM SCATTERED ON PALLETS,ALONG WALLS AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE DROPPNGS AND INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME AND NO VALID PROOF OF ENROLLMENT AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

HANDWASHING FACILITIES IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT 2ND WASHBOWL FROM THE ENTRANCE DOOR AND A BROKEN HANDLE AT THE 1ST WASHBOWL FROM THE ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST REPAIR SINK HANDLE AND PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

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

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL SIDE FOOD ITEMS PREPARED AND PACKAGED ON SITE.

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

MUST REPLACE BROKEN OUTLET COVER AT OUTLET BY REAR EXIT DOOR.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,PREP TABLES, SHELVING RACKS,INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,ROLLING FOOD RACKS AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

MUST REPAIR FLOOR IN SOUTH ATTACHED STORAGE ROOM AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER PALLETS,UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.

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

MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES,DETAIL CLEAN UPPER AND LOWER WALLS IN PREP AREAS,HALLWAYS,AND IN WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR LARGE HOLES IN CEILING ABOVE SOUTH FOOD STORAGE ROOM.

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OVER REAR FOOD PREP AND IN WALK IN FREEZER WHERE MISSING. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT.

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

MUST REMOVE EXTREME CLUTTER IN SOUTH ATTACHED STORAGE ROOM AND ALL OTHER STORAGE AREAS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS. ALSO BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS.

JUN 23
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
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 REPAIR THE WALLS IN THE REAR SOUTHWEST.

MINORSanitation
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 REMOVE SOME CLUTTER IN REAR DRY FOOD HOLDING ROOM.

JUN 9
2010
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS IN THE CHARCOAL ROOM NEED SOME CLEANING.

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