SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CULLEN'S BAR & GRILL.

YOUR CALL. 56/100

3741 N SOUTHPORT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 13, 2015 · passed with conditions

0 of 5 inspections passed, 5 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
0 passed · 5 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
20
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jun 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 13
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, TURKEY, ETC.) ARE HANDLED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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

FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL/DATE FOODS (FIRST IN, FIRST OUT).

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

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA, ON MEAT SLICER ALSO OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ALL FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS.

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

WATER DRIPPING FROM CEILING IN THE HACKETT ROOM BY MERCURY SALES AND SERVICE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING.

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

NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT BAR WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS NOT CERTIFIED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

MAY 6
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR MANAGER ONSITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, CHICKEN, PORK, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALK-IN COOLER FAN VENT COVER IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.

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

OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT/GRIME BUILDUP UNDER THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE ABOVE THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

FEB 22
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SUCH AS MEATLOAF, SOUPS, CHICKEN WINGS, GALWAY SHRIMP ETC.INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AND OPERATE WITH A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE FOR CUSTOMERS.MUST HAVE SUMMARY INSPECTION REPORT POSTED. SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN AND SANITIZE CONTAINER. WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE PROPERLY STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

JUL 27
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
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.KEEP FLOOR DRY BEHIND BAR AREA(P-BAR).

JUN 16
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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 TWO DISPLAY PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,50.5F TO 60F (AIR TEMP).BOTH DISPLAY PREP COOLER HAD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORE IN THEM(COOKED CHICKEN, TUNA, ROAST BEEF,SLICED AVOCADO,ETC) TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION"DO NOT USE UNIT.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNITS ARE FIXED(FAX #312-746-4240).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO58587-17

CRITICALFood 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. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED FROM ABOVE UNITS:COLESLAW AT TEMP OF 63F; TUNA AT TEMP 60F;COOKED BAR-B-QUE CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 52F TO 58.7F; SLICED AVOCADO AT TEMP OF 58.8F; COOKED PASTA AT TEMP OF 64.3F.FOUND IN WALK-IN COOLER COOKED CORNED BEEF AT TEMP OF 77.7F; COOKED TURKEY BREAST AT TEMP OF 78.8F; CHICKEN POT PIE AT 122F TO 125F AND COLESLAW AT TEMP OF 71.7F. NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDER NO COOLING PROCESS LOG PROVIDED. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED: POUNDS 40,VALUE 300.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO58587-17

CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.OBSERVED DISH MACHINE IN USE ,WITHOUT SANITIZING SOLUTION .(oPPM).MUST MAINTAIN 100 PPM.TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION".PERSONALLY SET UP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE,100PPM).FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS FIXED(FAX#312-746-4240).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO58588-18

SERIOUSDocumentation & 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 ONE ON SITE WITH SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES, WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS WERE COOKED AND SERVED.INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL TO SANITATION CLASS.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012 HOOOO58588-18

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.KEEP FLOOR DRY BEHIND BAR AREA(P-BAR).

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