CAPTAIN HOOKS FISH & CHICKEN.

Chicago Health Dept

8550 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE · CHATHAM, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2017.

21 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Feb 2017.

Last inspected Feb 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

114

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 16

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

GASKET TO ONE DOOR OF THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES ETC.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT, CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, CLEAN IN WASHROOM ETC.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND REPLACE STAINED OR DAMAGED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETERS MUST BE VISIBLE INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS; PROVIDE WHERE NEEDED.

JAN 30

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

GASKET TO ONE DOOR OF THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT, CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, CLEAN IN WASHROOM ETC.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND REPLACE STAINED OR DAMAGED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETERS MUST BE VISIBLE INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS; PROVIDE WHERE NEEDED.

JUL 28

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER PRESENT TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF FOOD.

APR 11

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE GASKETS OF THE FRONT PREP COOLERS TORN AND WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO OBSERVED THE DOOR FRAME GOING FROM THE FRONT PREP AREA TO THE REAR PREP AREA WITH RAW WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE THE GASKETS AS WELL AS PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CEILING TILES WITH ACCUMULATED DUST IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING TILES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT FAUCET BASE AND THE SPRAYER HEAD LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

DEC 1

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 2 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 CART AND IN A PREP COOLER. 7 LBS OF CHICKEN WINGS AT 52F VALUED AT $50, AND 5 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 47F VALUED AT $12. MANAGER VOLUNTARILLY DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD. MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD FOOD AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED NO LABELS ON FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD HAS BEING REMOVED FROM ORGINAL PACKAGING, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA, ALSO REPAIR BROKEN TILE AROUND MOP SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM, DISCONTINUE USE OF CARDBOARD THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, WHEEL CASTERS, INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER HAS ICE BUILD UP, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, AND AROUND GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; IN REAR AND FRONT PREP, UNDER 3-COMP SINK, BEHIND FRYERS AND GRILL, AND IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA, BEHIND FRYERS AND GRILL, FILTERS AND HOODS NEED CLEANING, WALL BEHIND 3 COMP SINK. STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AND CUSTOMER SEATING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHEILDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK, AND SLOW DRAIN IN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE LINENS IN SANITIZER WHILE NOT IN USE, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR FREEZER, COOLER AND IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, AND MAINTAIN.

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JUL 16

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PREP COOLERS .

JUL 9

2015

FAIL 9 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1386040 3/24/15 NOT CORRECTED #30-MUST LABEL SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL SALADS AND CUT FRUITS CONTAINERS FOR SALE WITH WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.#31-MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.#32-MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3-COMP SINK.#33-MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS,MEAT SLICER,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,FOOD STORAGE BINS,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,GRILL TABLES,FRYERS,PREP ATBLES,ROLLING CARTS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT.#34-MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND IN WALK IN COOLER.#35-MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS AND DOORS,HOOD,FILTERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR.#37-MUST REPLACE MISSING SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILETROOM DOOR.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

Minor Chemical Safety

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

VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PREP COOLERS AND EXTERIOR DOORS OF WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED

MAR 24

2015

PASS 11 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.MUST LABEL SALADS AND CUT FRUIT CONTAINERS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

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 RUST FROM PREP TABLES,WALK IN SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR HINGE IN POOR REPAIR ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER,WALK IN COOLER DOOR GASKET.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 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 ALL COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS,MEAT SLICER,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS AND FOOD STORAGE BINS,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,GRILL TABLE,FRYERS,PREP TABLES,ROLLING CARTS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND IN WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS AND DOORS,HOOD ,FILTERS .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD ON REAR DOOR.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP AND HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM AND MISSING VENTILATION COVER IN TOILETROOM

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE AND REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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

MAR 17

2015

FAIL 15 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TABLE TOP REACH IN COOLER AT 46.4F WITH READY TO EAT FOOD STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF FOODS SUCH AS 4LBS.COLE SLAW AT 44.9F-45.2 IN TABLE TOP COOLER,9 1/2 LBS.ITALIAN BEEF 44.5F-53.1F,1/2 COOKED GREEN PEPPERS 78.1F,1/2 LBS.COOKED ONIONS 119.0F,2 1/2 LBS.COOKED BEEF SAUSAGE 44.6F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR ABOVE,140.0F OR ABOVE HOT.APPX.17LBS.$53.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICIES BY FOOD HANDLERS.OBSERVED 1 FOOD HANDLER ON HIS CELL PHONE WHILE COOKING FOOD ON THE GRILL AND PUTTING LETTUCE AND TOMATOES ON A BUN WITH BARE HANDS AND THE OTHER FOOD HANDLER WAS RUBBING HIS ARM AND THEN PUT ON GLOVES AND HANDLED FOOD.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID MISSING MAKING THE DUMPSTER NOT TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LID TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.MUST LABEL SALADS AND CUT FRUIT CONTAINERS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

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 RUST FROM PREP TABLES,WALK IN SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR HINGE IN POOR REPAIR ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER,WALK IN COOLER DOOR GASKET.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS,MEAT SLICER,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS AND FOOD STORAGE BINS,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,GRILL TABLE,FRYERS,PREP TABLES,ROLLING CARTS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND IN WALK INCOOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS AND DOORS,HOOD ,FILTERS .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD ON REAR DOOR.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP AND HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM AND MISSING VENTILATION COVER IN TOILETROOM

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE PROBE AND REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL.

JUL 9

2014

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,GRILLS,STOVES DEEP FRYERS,VENTILATION ABOVE STOVE AND FILTERS,HAS HEAVY AMOUNTS OF GREASE BUILD UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORE THROUGHOUT PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO PREP TABLES AND WALL BASES ALSO REPLACE (1) CEILING TILE ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREAAND REPLACE CEILING TILE IN WASHROOM

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 IN THE REAR OF PREMISES

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS

JUL 1

2014

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA,TO HAVE A BLACK SLIMY SUBSATANCE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE,THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY REMOVE ICE FROM UNIT AND CLEAN AND SANITIZED MACHINE DURING INSPECTION,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER MISSING (1) LID COVER,MUST PROVIDE COVER SO THAT DUMPSTER IS RODENT PROOF,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORE THROUGHOUT PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO PREP TABLES AND WALL BASES ALSO REPLACE (1) CEILING TILE ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREAAND REPLACE CEILING TILE IN WASHROOM

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 IN THE REAR OF PREMISES

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS

JAN 2

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS & EXTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, UNUSED STORAGE CONTAINERS, ROLLING CARTS, AND WHEELS AND LEGS OF ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN ALL WALLS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN CEILING TILES IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND FINISH REPLACING ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA AND IN REAR(HAVE TILES ON PREMISES).

SEP 18

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE ALL GASKETS ON DOORS TO COOLERS AND FREEZERS THAT ARE IN POOR REPAIR. REMOVE ALL GREASY BOXES FROM STORAGE SHELVES & PREP TABLES. PAINT RUSTY SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS & CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. REPAIR LARGE HOLE IN WALL UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

CORRECTED.

SEP 10

2012

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

NOTED PINK, BROWN AND BLACK RESDUE DRIPPING FROM WHITE INTERIOR PANEL INTO THE ICE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY OUT ALL OF THE ICE AND CLEAN & SANITIZE INTERIOR OF MACHINE. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 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 6-8 GNATS FLYING AROUND AND ON WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL UNCLEAN SURFACES & DRAINS AND TO REQUEST VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN CONTAINERS IN A MANNER WHERE ONLY THE HANDLES ARE TOUCHED WHEN DISPENSED TO CUSTOMERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE ALL GASKETS ON DOORS TO COOLERS AND FREEZERS THAT ARE IN POOR REPAIR. REMOVE ALL GREASY BOXES FROM STORAGE SHELVES & PREP TABLES. PAINT RUSTY SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL HOODS & FILTERS, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, PALLETS, STORAGE RACKS, EXTERIORS OF STORAGE CONTAINERS, FAN GUARDS AND COMPRESSOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, ALL PREP TABLES, SINKS, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT, AND REMOVE EXCCESIVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM INSIDE OF WALK-IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS & CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. REPAIR LARGE HOLE IN WALL UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN OUT ALL FLOOR DRAINS. REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

DEC 8

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN REACH IN FREEZER DOOR AND REMOVE ICE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER COOKLINE,ALONG WALLS AND THROUGHOUT AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM REAR HALLWAY.

SEP 22

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN REACH IN FREEZER DOOR AND REMOVE ICE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER COOKLINE,ALONG WALLS AND THROUGHOUT AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM REAR HALLWAY.

SEP 15

2011

FAIL 8 violations 2 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

FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ALONG WALL BASE IN REAR PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE ANTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO REAR INNER AND OUTER DOORS NOT INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. FOUND 1/4 INCH GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOMS OF BOTH REAR EXIT DOORS. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. FOUND EXCESSIVE GARBAGE OVERFLOWING FROM GARBAGE RECEPTACLE AND FOUND BROKEN RECEPTACLE LIDS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GARBAGE,REPLACE BROKEN RECEPTACLE LID AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN REACH IN FREEZER DOOR AND REMOVE ICE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND REMOVE EXTREME GREASE,ASHES AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOLERS AND PREP TABLES. MUST INCLUDE ALL ATTACHED LEGS,WHEELS,HANDLES,CORDS AND PIPING.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER COOKLINE,ALONG WALLS AND THROUGHOUT AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INSTALL A DIPPER WELL FOR ITALIAN ICE. MUST REPAIR HEAVILY LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO REPAIR BROKEN STOPPER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM WASHROOM.

AUG 3

2011

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE INSIDE UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,ALONG WALLS,UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

JUN 23

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 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 10LBS OF CATFISH AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 49-53 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE INSIDE UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE DOOR.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED COOK WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.

AUG 12

2010

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. must clean/sanitize inside upper panel,doorof ice machine.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVED COOK WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.

MAY 6

2010

PASS · 0 violations

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