DA HIT BBQ & JERK.

Chicago Health Dept

633 N CICERO AVE · AUSTIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2022.

5 inspections on record since 2021 · Last inspected Jul 2022.

Last inspected Jul 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 28

2022

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE REFRIGERATOR OF THE THREE DOOR REACH IN GASKET SEALS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SIDES AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE CURVE OF THE DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALLS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

JUN 29

2022

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE REFRIGERATOR OF THE THREE DOOR REACH IN GASKET SEALS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE CURVE OF THE DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALLS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

JAN 19

2022

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RAW EXSPOSED SHELVING UNIT IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE COLD HOLD UNITS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE DUCKBOARDS COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS AND UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 31

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP KIT OR SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GLOVE, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE APRONS, DISPOSABLE MOP, AND DISINFECTANT TO KILL NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN ZIPLOC BAGS INSIDE DEEP FREEZERS WITHOUT LABELS. ALL FOOD STORED OUTSIDE OF ORIGINAL PACKAGING MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSEVERVED POTS, PANS AND CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED FOR AIR DRYING. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE INVERTED TO APPROPRIATELY DRY.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED TOOLS, GRILLS, CHAIRS, ETC STORED IN ROOM NEAR EXIT DOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

TWO BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS UNDERNEATH LARGE HOOD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE ACCREDITED BY ANSI.

AUG 26

2021

FAIL 12 violations 6 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT PREP/DISH HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN ZIPLOC BAGS INSIDE DEEP FREEZERS WITHOUT LABELS. ALL FOOD STORED OUTSIDE OF ORIGINAL PACKAGING MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR CASH REGISTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED SCREEN DOOR NEAR PREP AREA NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TOP AND BOTTOM OPENINGS OF DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED MULTIPLE CONTAINERS OF COOKING OIL ON FLOOR INSIDE STORAGE ROOM NEAR REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSEVERVED POTS, PANS AND CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED FOR AIR DRYING. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE INVERTED TO APPROPRIATELY DRY.

Critical Other

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM RUNNING FROM FAUCET. NO WATER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT MAINTENANCE TO REPAIR. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED TOOLS, GRILLS, CHAIRS, ETC STORED IN ROOM NEAR EXIT DOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

TWO BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS UNDERNEATH LARGE HOOD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE ACCREDITED BY ANSI.

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