JUN 6
2013
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CATHERINE'S PLACE.
BEAT. 32/100
4203 W CERMAK RD · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 6, 2013 · failed
Failed 3 of 5 inspections. 2 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
5
2 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
23
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Jan 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NO PROOF OF ANY PEST CONTROL SERVICE LOGBOOK ON PREMISES, OBTAIN AN UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HOT BEEF FOR SANDWICHES IS BEING HELD HOT AND FISH IS BEING DEFROSTED. OBTAIN PROOF OF A CERTIFIED MANAGER WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS WERE DOCUMENTED ON 11/22/11 ON REPORT # 547835: (32) MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT 3- COMP SINK. (33) MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM REACH IN COOLER(USED & UNUSED),STORAGE CABINETS,PREP TABLES,WHEEL BASES,DEEP FRYER,STEAM TABLES,FILTERS,POTATO PEELER,GRILL TABLE,MICROWAVE.MUST DEFROST FREEZER. (34) MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED. (38) MUST PLACE STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER VENTILATION HOOD OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE 3-DOOR COOLER IS NOT WORKING, REPAIR OR REMOVE THE UNIT.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
THE REAR KITCHEN IS CLUTTERED AND UNSANITARY, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE KITCHEN.
NOV 292011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
NOV 29
2011
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT 3- COMP SINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM REACH IN COOLER(USED & UNUSED),STORAGE CABINETS,PREP TABLES,WHEEL BASES,DEEP FRYER,STEAM TABLES,FILTERS,POTATO PEELER,GRILL TABLE,MICROWAVE.MUST DEFROST FREEZER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN TOILET ROOMS,DINING AREA,PREP AREAS,PIT VENTILATION STACK.MUST SEAL HOLE IN CEILING OVER B.B.Q. PIT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUNG PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED CEILING TILES NEAR VENTILATION HOOD.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST PLACE STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER VENTILATION HOOD OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Inspector Comments: 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 ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN DINING AREA & PREP AREAS.
NOV 222011FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 22
2011
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 75 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER HAND SINK,ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND COOLER,FURNANCE ROOM,ALONG WALLBASES IN DINING AREA.ALSO DEAD RODENT IN FURNANCE ROOM.FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,RODENT, & RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/22/11.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT 3- COMP SINK.
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 GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM REACH IN COOLER(USED & UNUSED),STORAGE CABINETS,PREP TABLES,WHEEL BASES,DEEP FRYER,STEAM TABLES,FILTERS,POTATO PEELER,GRILL TABLE,MICROWAVE.MUST DEFROST 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.MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.
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 CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN TOILET ROOMS,DINING AREA,PREP AREAS,PIT VENTILATION STACK.MUST SEAL HOLE IN CEILING OVER B.B.Q. PIT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST PLACE STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER VENTILATION HOOD OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.
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 ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN DINING AREA & PREP AREAS.
JAN 262010FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 26
2010
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. MUST PROPERLY INSTALL BOTH 3PART SINKS, WITH GREASE TRAPS AND DRAIN BOARDS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, COUNTERS, SINKS, ETC...
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. MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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 SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILING, PAINT WALLS WHERE NEEDED AND CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS.
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