Chitown Sandwich Club
Mixed record — 2 of 6 inspections passed
2021-09-17 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint 4 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR OF THE SMALL BOX FREEZER AT COOKS LINE ENTRANCE WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS SHELVING FOR DRY FOOD STORAGE. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK ON THE NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #2472671 ON 1-13-21 NOT CORRECTED. #55-: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A SEAL ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. THE OWNER REMOVED DUCT TAPE DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2021-01-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
BROKEN GLASS DOOR OF THE BOX FREEZER AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXTERIOR OF TOASTER OVENS AND ALL COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----- INTERIOR OF ALL FRONT PREP STORAGE CABINETS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SPLASH GUARDS...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A SEAL ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
2021-01-04 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 20 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF CURRENT ENROLLMENT FOR FOOD SAFETY SANITATION CLASS AND POST ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIO...
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO REQUIRED EQUIPMENT OR CLEAN UP KIT FOR THE WRITTEN VOMIT/DIARREAH CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES THAT WAS GIVEN TO BUSINESS BY C.D.P.H ON PREVIOUS INSPECTION FROM 6-17-19. MUST PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITA...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. CHICKEN SOUP IN A REACH-IN COOLER WITH A PREPARATION DATE ONLY OF DEC. 30TH, SLICED CHEESE WITH A DATE OF OCT. 30TH, PREPARED POTATO SA...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST NOT STORE BAGS OF BREAD IN THE OUTDOOR STAIRWELL OF THE BUILDING. MUST STORE BREAD IN A CLEAN INDOOR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
NOTED LONG HAIRED FOOD PREPARERS WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
IN USE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
KNIVES NOTED IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST NOT STORE SOILED LINENS HANGING ON THE HAND WASHING SINK SPLASH GUARD.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
BROKEN GLASS DOOR OF THE BOX FREEZER AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR OF ALL FRONT PREP STORAGE CABINETS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SPLASH GUARDS AND ALL GLASS DOORS OF THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS.--- MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR WALLS IN THE FOOD PR...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF TOASTER OVENS AND ALL COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
HOLE IN THE FLOOR AT THE DINING AREA NORTH WINDOW. MUST SEAL/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A SEAL ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON THE REAR OUTDOOR STAIRWELL MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING. ALL OTHER NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION #2293681 ON 6-17-19 NOT CORRECTED. #47- NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DISPLAY SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.#47- CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEA...
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
SUMMARY REPORT FROM 6-17-19 #2293681 NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2019-06-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 13 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING AND CHANGING GLOVES DID NOT WASHING HANDS AT ANYTIME, OPENED AND CLOSED DOORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, WENT TO THE BASEMENT AND BACK, SERVED CUSTOMERS FOOD WITH THE SAME GLOVES ON AT THE DINING AREA AND STARTED WASHING DIS...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE DISPLAY COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-LETTUCE 52.0F, TURKEY 49.8F, SALAMI 46.2F, HAM 47.1F, 46.2F, CHEESE 51.0F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 30 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $14...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO C...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF DISPLAY COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 45.6F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNIT STORED INSIDE TIN CANS AND SOME INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DISPLAY SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS AND ALSO A CRACK AT ONE OF THE CUTTING BOARDS AT THE PREP AREA. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES AND FLOORS AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SNEEZE GUARD IN FRONT OF SOUP HEATING UNIT SPLASHED WITH FOOD PARTICLES AND SPILLS,RAILS OF DISPLAY COOLER AND INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT,AND FOOD SPILLS .INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
2018-03-30 Pass License Re-Inspection 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
UNFINISHED WOOD PALLET UNDER 1 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. MUST REMOVE OR FINISH PALLET TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE. NO SPLASH-GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND COFFEE EQUIPMENT. MUST INSTALL WASHABLE SPLASH-GUARD.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
UNFINISHED WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT UTENSIL/SUPPLY STORAGE CLOSET. MUST FINISH WALLS AND CEILING TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, NONABSORBENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
EXHAUST FAN IN WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NO FAUCET, WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND BACK-FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK BASIN. MUST INSTALL.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
COOLERS MISSING CONSPICUOUSLY PLACES INTERNAL THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE IN WARMEST PART OF COOLERS, NEAR DOORS.
2018-03-26 Fail License CRITICAL 6 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. MUST REPAIR BOTTOM OF DOOR TO SEAL OPENING TO OUTSIDE. HOLES IN REAR SCREEN DOOR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SCREEN TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
NO SANITIZER TEST KITS FOR QUATERNARY AMMONIUM AND CHLORINE SANITIZERS. MUST PROVIDE TEST KITS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
UNFINISHED WOOD PALLET UNDER 1 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. MUST REMOVE OR FINISH PALLET TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE. NO SPLASH-GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND COFFEE EQUIPMENT. MUST INSTALL WASHABLE SPLASH-GUARD.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
UNFINISHED WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT UTENSIL/SUPPLY STORAGE CLOSET. MUST FINISH WALLS AND CEILING TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, NONABSORBENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
EXHAUST FAN IN WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NO FAUCET, WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND BACK-FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK BASIN. MUST INSTALL.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
COOLERS MISSING CONSPICUOUSLY PLACES INTERNAL THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE IN WARMEST PART OF COOLERS, NEAR DOORS.
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