CHURCH'S CHICKEN #291.

Chicago Health Dept

2626 E 79TH ST · SOUTH SHORE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2011.

9 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Oct 2011.

Last inspected Oct 2011. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 27

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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 BOX FREEZER REAR EXCESSIVE ICE.

Minor Sanitation

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.NEED TO CLEAN GREASE OFF FLOOR UNDER FRYER.

Minor Sanitation

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. OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES ON CABINET INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN 100 PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER.

JUN 16

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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. TRAY GUARD COVER NEEDS REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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. WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR DRAIN COVER MISSING MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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. OBSERVED TWO CEILING TILES DAMAGED FRONT DINING AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FROM REPORT 537212 DATED 2/7/11.

FEB 7

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO CERTIFIED SANITATION MANAGER WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL MANAGERS WITH CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATES/ OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT FOR SANITATION CLASS PAID RECEIPT MUST BE ON PREMISES CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TWO CEILING TILES WATER DAMAGED FRONT DINNING AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

JAN 24

2011

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest 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 THE REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/2" GAP UNDER REAR DOOR AND THE DOOR STRIP IS TORN OFF. ALSO THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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 BOX FREEZER NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN THE FRONT PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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.FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT ALSO IN THE FREEZER AND REAR STORAGE AREA.ALSO OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS MISSING MUST REPLACE THREE OPEN DRAINS WITH PROPER COVERS FOR THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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.OBSERVED TWO CEILING TILES IN REAR IN POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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.CLUTTER IN REAR STOIRAGE AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

DEC 1

2010

PASS · 0 violations

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NOV 16

2010

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 9

2010

FAIL 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND WALK IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. TEMPERATURE WAS 68.7F, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT FIXED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS THE PROPER TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION #64221-17

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND 60LBS. OF RAW CHICKEN AT 45.5F BEING STORED INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. ITEM WAS DENATURED AND DISCARDED A VALUE OF $70.00. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS KEEP POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. FOUND SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE PREMISES, TOO MANY TO COUNT IN REAR AND FRONT OF STORE AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES AND HAVE THE PREMISES SERVICED BY A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION #64222-18 ISSUED.

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, MASHED POTATOES, ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION #64222-18 ISSUED

Serious Plumbing & Waste

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

FOUND WASH BOWL IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR, SINK LEAKS PROFUSELY FROM THE PIPE UNDER THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK REPAIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION #64223-10 ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

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 RECAULK AROUND THE WASH BOWL IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. MUST REPLACE THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE REACH IN FREEZER IN FRONT OF PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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 DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, DEEP FRYERS, ALL PREP TABLES, RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER AND ALL COUNTER/SHELVES THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation

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 REGROUT ALL FLOOR TILES, REPLACE ALL BROKEN AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGH OUT. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AND INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS. THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation

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 DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN FRONT UNDER THE COUNTER, IN COOKING AREA, INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND IN REAR. MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS/CREVICES AND PIPES/CONDUITS THROUGHOUT, REPLACE ALL MISSING/DAMAGED WALL TILES AND REATTACH ALL LOOSE WALL PANELS THROUGH OUT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST FIX LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

JUN 23

2010

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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 FLOORS IN REAR BY HOT WATER TANK. CLEAN FLOOR IN FREEZER. REPLACE ALL BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES INSIDE WALK-I COOLER AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WOMENS WASHROOM. FAN NOT WORKING.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

JAN 21

2010

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WOMENS WASHROOM. FAN NOT WORKING.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

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