JUN 29
2023
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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COUNTY BBQ.
YOUR CALL. 56/100
1352 W TAYLOR ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 29, 2023 · passed
4 of 8 inspections passed, 3 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
24
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Jun 2020
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 222023FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 22
2023
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE FOR THE SANITIZER (CHLORINE) BEING USED FOR THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF A SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER. MUST REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED A PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 7/6/2022 REPORT #2560346 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #53 (6-202.14) OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM DOOR. MUST INSTALL. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 62022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 6
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM PIPE UNDER HAND SINK IN BASEMENT WHEN WATER IS RUNNING. MUST REPAIR.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WOMEN'S BATHROOM DOOR. MUST INSTALL.
OCT 52021PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 5
2021
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR AND SIDE DOOR OFF DINING AREA OPEN AND NOT INSECT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO USE A 16 MESH TO THE INCH SCREEN TO PROTECT AGAIN THE ENTRY OF INSECTS.
GLOVES USED PROPERLY
3-304.15(B-D) OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPPING AND HANDLING FOOD WITH IMPROPER GLOVE USEAGE WITH ONE GLOVE ON THE LEFT HAND AND THE RIGHT HAND BARE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO EDUCATE ON PROPER GLOVE WEARING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT (TWO RED SMOKER UNITS) AND SURROUNDING WALL IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
SEP 282021FAILED8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 28
2021
FAILED
8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPPING AND HANDLING BLACKENDED CAULIFLOWER WITH ONE GLOVE AND THE OTHER HAND WAS BARE. BLACKENDED CAULIFLOWER WAS ON METAL SHEET TRAY IN PREP AREA ON COOLING RACK PRIOR TO FOOD HANDLER TRANSFERRING PRODUCT INTO CLEAR PREP CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT FOOD HANDLER SHOULD PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHEN HANDLING FOOD. FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT PREP HANDSINKS (1ST AND BSMT PREP) AND BAR HANDSINK. A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (CORN MEAL, FLOUR, AND SUGAR ETC) STORED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR AND SIDE DOOR OFF DINING AREA OPEN AND NOT INSECT PROOF. ?INSTRUCTED TO USE A 16 MESH TO THE INCH SCREEN TO PROTECT AGAIN THE ENTRY OF INSECTS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 15 SMALL FLIES AND 20 LARGE FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL AND LARGE FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA NEAR SMOKER AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NEAR MOP SINK, 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
GLOVES USED PROPERLY
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPPING AND HANDLING FOOD WITH IMPROPER GLOVE USEAGE WITH ONE GLOVE ON THE LEFT HAND AND THE RIGHT HAND BARE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO EDUCATE OF PROPER GLOVE WEARING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT (TWO RED SMOKER UNITS) AND SURROUNDING WALL IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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JUN 162020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 16
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA DRAINING SLOWLY; MUST CORRECT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
JUN 112020FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 11
2020
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE IN THE PREP AREA IS NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY; MUST CORRECT. FOUND NO CHEMICAL READING WITH THE TEST STRIP AFTER TWO CYCLES. MACHINE MUST BE ABLE TO PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 100PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA DRAINING SLOWLY; MUST CORRECT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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