AUG 27
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CARLS RED HOTS.
YOUR CALL. 56/100
1957 E 83RD ST · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 27, 2019 · passed with conditions
8 of 12 inspections passed, 3 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
8 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
42
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Feb 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT A LABEL CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER UNIT LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-601.11 OBSERVED NO INGREDIENT LABELS ON THE PREPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN WARNING LABELS ON THE PREPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED THE URINAL IN THE TOILET ROOM NOT PROPERLY FLUSHING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13 OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS LOCATED BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
APR 52017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 5
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE DEEP FRYERS OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA AND IN REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
NOV 142016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 14
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND DEFROST INSIDE OF THE UPRIGHT FREEZER AND JUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE CREAM RIF TO REMOVE SPILLS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE FLOOR GREASE TRAP AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
JUL 122016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 12
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS AND COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
SEP 182015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 18
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS HAS HEAVY GREAS BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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SEP 152015FAILED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 15
2015
FAILED
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
THE AIR TEMPERATURE OF PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA IS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 55.9F,WHICH HAS POTEMTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE COOLER,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,HOT DOGS,50.9F,TOTAL WEIGHT 11.03OZ ,TOTAL COST $4.00 ,POLISH 52.37F ,TOTAL WEIGHT 1.85LBS,TOTAL COST $7.00,HAMBURGER 52.9F,TOTAL WEIGHT 1.72LBS,TOTAL COST $5.00,CHICKEN,55.7F,TOTAL WEIGHT,5.41LBS,TOTAL COST,$8.00,ITALIAN BEEF,40.2F,TOTAL WEIGHT,2.08LBS,TOTAL COST$3.00,PIZZA PUFFS,53.0F,TOTAL WEIGHT,1.21LBS,TOTAL COST$3.00,CHEESE 51.4F,TOTAL WEIGHT6.03 OZ,TOTAL COST41.50,TOTAL POUNDS FOR FOOD PRODUCTS WERE14.80LBS,TOTAL COST FOR FOOD PRODUCTS WERE $31.50,FOOD ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DESTROYED DURING IMNSPECTION,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT WASHBOWL IN EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS HAS HEAVY GREAS BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
NOV 122013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 12
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SODA POP MACHINES,AND NOZZELS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MACHINES
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NOT CLEAN INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AND MOP ROOM.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INTERIOR WALLS,AND CEILING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN OF BLACK DEBRIS DUST BUILD UP.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
NOV 42013FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 4
2013
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
OBSERVED INADEQUATE DISH WASHING FACILITIES,IE FAUCET NECK AT 3-COMP SINK NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED,(TOO SHORT) TO REACH LAST COMPARTMENT OF 3- COMP SINK TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE FOOD PANS,UTENSILS,ETC.MUST REPLACE FAUCET.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SODA POP MACHINES,AND NOZZELS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MACHINES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NOT CLEAN INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AND MOP ROOM.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INTERIOR WALLS,AND CESILING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN OF BLACK DEBRIS DUST BUILD UP.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
SEP 272012FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 27
2012
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
REAR DOOR AT BOTTOM AND FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4 INCH.MUST REPAIR DOORS.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR /EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS AND INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM NOT WORKING.ALSO LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK,MOP SINK.MUST REPAIR.
JUL 182011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 18
2011
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.OBSERVED SYRUP PUMPS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
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.DEFROST REAR BOX FREEZER
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.CLEAN FLOOR REAR UNDER AND AROUND REAR COOLERS
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 cleanedCLEAN REAR CEILING VENT
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS REAR
FEB 92011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 9
2011
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED THE SYRUP PUMPS, MIXER NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. CLEAN INTERIOR OF MILK COOLER.
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.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE SODA SHELF, AND REAR BOX FREEZERS.
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.OBSERVED THE CILING VENT NOT CLEAN DUSTY INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST
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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
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