SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CHICK-FIL-A.

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25 E PEARSON ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 25, 2016 · passed

9 of 10 inspections passed, with 1 critical violation on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
10
9 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
32
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since May 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 25
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE OR RESURFACE THE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REFRIGERATION UNITS BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER.

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

DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SODA NOZZLES ON THE SODA FOUNTAIN, 2-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS BY THE FILET TABLES, AND THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNIT UNDER THE FILET TABLE.

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

DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS ON THE FOOD LINE TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND SLIP HAZARDS.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND AND UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMVOE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN.

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

REPAIR THE LEAKING WATER LINE UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE TRAP NEXT TO THE WATER LINE TO REMOVE BLACK BUILDUP.

FEB 6
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THAW CABINETS OF POULTRY JUICES AND DEBRIS.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AROUND DEEP FRYERS IN KITCHEN AREA. CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-N FREEZER UNDER STORAGE RACKS.

NOV 10
2014
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE PREP COOLERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS.

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES IN DISREPAIR IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR TILES.

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR GROUT IN BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES MISSING AND/OR WARN AROUND THE GREASE TRAPS AND THE PREP COOLERS NEARS THE GREASE TRAPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR GROUT.

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

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

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

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER IN THE PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND ALWAYS WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

MAY 19
2014
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED INSIDE DOOR OF FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE DOORS OF FRYERS.

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

OBSERVED SHELVING INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS IN THE PREP AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVING INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS.

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

OBSERVED FLOOR BEHIND FRYERS WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

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

OBSERVED PLUMBING DISCONNECTED UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.

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

OBSERVED THE RIGHT FAUCET BASE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

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

OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT FAUCE WITHOUT COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COLD WATER AT ALL FAUCETS.

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

OBSERVED WET MOPS AND WET MOP HEADS IN THE MOP BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO HANG OR INVERT WET MOPS.

JAN 29
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK SUGAR CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED. COOKED CHICKEN IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

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

FLOORS UNDER REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE WITH DEBRIS AND ALL STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.

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JUL 8
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT.(EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS).

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

SPLASHGUARD MUST BE INSTALLED BETWEEN CLEAN DISHES AND HAND SINK OR CLEAN DISH RACK MUST BE RELOCATED.(4 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA)

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

FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT PROPERLY STORED.

JUN 11
2012
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

ICE MAKER INTERIOR UPPER PANEL NOT CLEAN, DARK FILM BUILD-UP NOTED, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 15
2011
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS THRU-OUT DISHROOM & HALLWAY TO REAR DOOR MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES. FLOOR DRAINS/COVERS MUST BE MAINTAINED REGLARLY. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

SEP 8
2011
FAILED
5 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

(7-38-020) EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. NOTED 18-SMALL/FRUIT ON WALLS ABOVE THE GREASE TRAP AREA IN DISHROOM;11-ON BOXES STORED ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR; 5-ON WALLS OF A SMALL OFFICE SPACE (ACROSS ICE MACHINES). INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. 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.

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

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

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

FLOORS THRU-OUT THE DISHROOM AREA & HALLWAY TO THE REAR DOOR MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES; FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT, ESPECIALLY UNDER SODA MACHINE MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INTERNAL THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN MOST COOLERS-MUST PROVIDE. 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.

MAY 27
2011
PASSED
0 violations

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