SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CHI-TOWN FRIED CHICKEN.

BEAT. 42/100

4152 W CHICAGO AVE · HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 16, 2020 · passed with conditions

Failed 2 of 16 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

10 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed

VIOLATIONS

includes 9 critical

RECORDS COVER

10 YEARS

since Feb 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 16

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

3 violations1 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WHERE ICE CREAM IS SCOOPED AND OPEN FOOD IS PLACED INTO TAKE OUT BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH HOT AND COLD WATER, HAND WASHING CLEANSER, AND DRYING PROVISIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

MINOROther

41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MINORFacility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT ENOUGH LIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

APR 15

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

6 violations

DETAILS

MINORChemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS IN DISPLAY CASE WITH THE NAME, ADDRESS, DATE AND INGREDIENTS OF PRODUCT.

MINORSanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING,INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS.

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED THE CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED THE FILTERS AND VENT COVERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

MINOROther

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60.

MINOROther

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2213540 DATE 8-27-18: PA100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-42-090.

AUG 29

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

5 violations2 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALDocumentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEATH POLICY ON SITE DURING THIS INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALSanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP SCHEDUAL ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP SCHDUAL PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSOther

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-306.11CONSUMER ADVISORY NOT ON MENU.INSTRCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENUOR POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN CORE

MINOROther

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION CORE

AUG 27

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

7 violations2 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALDocumentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEATH POLICY ON SITE DURING THIS INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP SCHEDUAL ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP SCHDUAL PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A)(1) OBSERVED FOOD IN SERVICE REFRIGERATOR AT TEMPERATURE OF 53FTHEY ARE CHICKEN AND ITALLIAN BEEF.FOOD VOLUNTARILY DISTROYED 55LBS AT $206.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

SERIOUSOther

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 CONSUMER ADVISORY NOT ON MENU.INSTRCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENUOR POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

4-301.11 OBSERVED SERVICE REFRIGERATOR NOT HOLDING COLD FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW,PRODUCTS SUCH AS CHICEN AND ITALLIAN BEEF AT 53F.TAGGED SERVICE COOLER. PRIORRITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN CORE

MINOROther

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION CORE

AUG 11

2017

PASSED

4 violations

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE ALL HAND SINK FIXTURES TO REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA ALSO SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR DUST.

MINORPest Activity

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE ORGANIC MATTER TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS.

MINORSanitation

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

NOTED LIGHT SHIELDS DIRTY AND CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR THROUGH OUT. MUST CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE.

MINORSanitation

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

NOTED A SLOW DRAIN AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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OCT 24

2016

PASSED

4 violations

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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

MUST CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS ACCUMLICATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

MINORSanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

MINORSanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE GRILL ,HAS ACCUMLICATION OF GREAS BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AND CLEAN THE FANS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

MINORSanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA

MAR 10

2016

PASSED

2 violations1 CRITICAL

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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

MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA NEAR STOVE

CRITICALPest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE SIDE STORAGE AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

MAR 1

2016

FAILED

3 violations1 CRITICAL

DETAILS

SERIOUSSanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 09-04-2015 INSPECTION REPORT#1575224 (45)INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE INFORMATION ON THE IDPH WEBSITE(32)FOUND THE RUBBER GASKET OF THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR,REPAIR/REPLACE RUBBER GASKET(33)OBSERVED SOME GREASE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER(35)OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINNING AREA AND PREP AREA,E TILES WHERE NEEDED,CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST WHERE NEEDED INCLUDING THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM ON THE CEILING,INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

MINORSanitation

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

MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA NEAR STOVE

CRITICALPest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE SIDE STORAGE AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

SEP 4

2015

PASSED

5 violations

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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

FOUND THE RUBBER GASKETS OF THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR/REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS.

MINORSanitation

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

OBSERVED SOME GREASE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS; CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS.

MINORSanitation

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

OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE DINING AREA AND PREP AREA; REPLACE TILES WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST WHERE NEEDED INCLUDING THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM ON THE CEILING.

MINOROther

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETER FOUND INSIDE OF THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA; PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR REACH IN COOLER.

MINORDocumentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

APR 11

2014

PASSED

3 violations

DETAILS

MINORChemical Safety

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

FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER AND COLD HOLD UNIT , NOT LABELED AND DATED. MUST LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

MINORSanitation

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

CEILING TILES ARE DAMAGE OR MISSING. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGE TILES.

MINORSanitation

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

ITEMS ON TOP OF CRATES, ON FLOOR . ALL ITEMS MUST BE SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

OCT 21

2013

PASSED

6 violations

DETAILS

MINORFood Storage & Handling

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

LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND THE FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE WALKIN COOLER.

MINORSanitation

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

REPLACE THE GASKET AROUND THE LEFT DOOR AT THE TWO DOOR REACHIN COOLER AND THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZER. THE DOOR GASKETS ARE RIPPED AND TORN. REPLACE THE REACHIN FREEZER TOP IT IS BROKEN AND WILL NOT COVER FREEZER PROPERLY.

MINORSanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD STORAGE BINS AND DEEP FRYERS. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE TWO REACHIN CHEST FREEZERS THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP.

MINORSanitation

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

MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILE THRU-OUT PREMISES

MINORSanitation

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

MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. ALSO CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.

MINORSanitation

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

CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM. THE LEFT SIDE HOT WATER HANDLE IS IN POOR REPAIR AT THE TWO FAUCET 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE HANDLE.

MAY 8

2013

PASSED

4 violations

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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

REPLACE THE GASKET AROUND THE LEFT DOOR AT THE TWO DOOR REACHIN COOLER AND THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZER. THE DOOR GASKETS ARE RIPPED AND TORN.

MINORSanitation

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

DEFROST AND CLEAN THE TWO DOOR REACHIN FREEZER THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP.

MINORSanitation

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

REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE DINING ROOM.

MINORSanitation

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

CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM.

FEB 27

2012

PASSED

8 violations

DETAILS

MINORFood Storage & Handling

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

Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

MINORFood Temperature

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 REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,CARD BOARD FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM SHELVING UNITS UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED SNEEZE GUARD AT HOT HOLDING UNIT,DOOR OF PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.

MINORSanitation

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 FOOD STORAGE BINS,DEEP FRYERS.

MINORSanitation

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 REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED & MISSING CEILING TILES,MISSING & DAMAGED WALL TILES & TRIM THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.

MINORFacility Condition

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

Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste

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 DRAINLINE FROM ICE MACHINE TO A OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.

MINORFood Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT.

MINORSanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Inspector Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.MUST REMOVE ICE SCOOPS FROM ICE BINS & MACHINE & STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER.

FEB 15

2012

FAILED

10 violations2 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALChemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption.OBSERVED PREPACKAGED 17- STRAWBERRY CAKES DESSERT & 29-BUTTER COOKIES FROM A UNAPPROVED SOURCE REVIEWED RECEIPT BUT INFORMATION ON PREPACKAGED ITEMS DON'T MATCH.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE A APPROVED RECEIPT & PRODUCT WITH REQUIRED INFO AT ALL TIMES.APPX.20LBS. $57.(CRITICAL 7-38-005(B).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

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 60 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER PAPER GOODS SHELVING UNITS,NEXT TO PERSONAL FAN IN TOILET ROOM & ON SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER.ALSO NO STATE LICENSE,MAP IN LOG BOOK.FRONT & REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS,PROVIDE A COMPLETE LOG BOOK.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/15/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

MINORFood Temperature

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 REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,CARD BOARD FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM SHELVING UNITS UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED SNEEZE GUARD AT HOT HOLDING UNIT,DOOR OF PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.

MINORSanitation

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 FOOD STORAGE BINS,DEEP FRYERS.

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 OR REPLACE STAINED & MISSING CEILING TILES,MISSING & DAMAGED WALL TILES & TRIM THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.

MINORFacility Condition

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.MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste

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 DRAINLINE FROM ICE MACHINE TO A OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.

MINORFood Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT.

MINORSanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.MUST REMOVE ICE SCOOPS FROM ICE BINS & MACHINE & STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER.

APR 22

2011

PASSED

4 violations

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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. NOTED RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER & SHELVES NEEDING TO BE REPAINTED. REMOVE/SEAL RUST AND REPAINT WOODEN SHELVES.

MINORSanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, HEAVY WITH GREASE.

MINORSanitation

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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,i.e.FLOOR NEXT TO LARGE FLOOR MIXMASTER, FLOOR BEHIND CABINETS, HEAVY WITH FLOUR.

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. REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOIUT. NOTED SOME WET CEILING TILES (ACTIVE LEAK).

FEB 16

2010

PASSED

4 violations

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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 VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT

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 REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILE THRU-OUT PREMISES

MINORPlumbing & Waste

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 REPLACE OR ADJUST HOT WATER AT BATHROOM FAUCET. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION AT EXHAUST HOOD IN KITCHEN AREA, PREMISE SMOKEY

MINORSanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST DISCARD ALL DIRTY DISH TOWELS IN KITCHEN AREA, REPLACE WITH NEW ONES

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CAPTAIN HOOKS FISH & CHICKEN

EAT 96

BIG JJ FISH CHICKEN & MORE