DUKS RED HOTS.
636 N ASHLAND AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 10 of 37 inspections. 24 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 92022FAILED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON THE TOP OF THE FRONT DRINK STATION WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 55 RODENT DROPPINGS NOTED DURING INSPECTION. RAT DROPPINGS WAS NOTED UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEAR THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. 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.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING AT THE LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION OF THE SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF BOTH ONE DOOR FREEZERS IN THE REAR AND FRONT REFRIGERATOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE REAR DISH AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PROOF OF VACCINATION CARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
OBSERVED NO RECORD OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN OF FILE.
OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE OF PROOF OF VACCINATION CARDS WHILE DINING IN AT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES.
MAY 282020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
NO SANITIZER TEST STRIPS ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, GRAY FILM NOTED ON INTERIOR SURFACES.
HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED ON ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 192018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE UPRIGHT FREEZER.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
SEP 192018PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENROLL MORE EMPLOYEE'S IN CITY SANITATION CLASS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUE #7-38-012.
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-102.14(N).
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-501.11.
MUST CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE WASH ROOM TO REMOVE DUST AND WEDDS.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
NOTED CEILING AND LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGH OUT PREMISES DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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MAY 302017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED DUST DEBRIS HANGING FROM THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE CUSTOMER SEATING AND PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS-MAINTAIN.
MAY 232017FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
THE HOT WATER IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ONLY REACHED A TEMPERATURE OF 93F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS THE ONLY DISHWASHING EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES, FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE AN AUTOMATIC DISHMACHINE. MANUAL DISHWASHING FACILITIES MUST REACH A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 110F AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER WAS ABLE TO TURN UP THE HOT WATER HEATER BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION AND THE HOT WATER IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK REACHED A TEMPERATURE OF 110F-CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR: INSTRUCTED TO EITHER MOVE THE DOOR SWEEP DOWN TO PROPERLY COVER THE GAP OR REPLACE THE DOOR SWEEP TO RODENT PROOF THE FRONT DOOR AND PREVENT PEST INTRUSION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
MUST REMOVE PERSONAL ITEMS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER I.E. KIDS PLAY CAR, DECORATIONS, ETC WHERE FOOD IS STORED.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINERS USED TO STORE AND BULK FOOD ITEMS. MUST USE NON ABSORBENT MATERIALS FOR LINERS ONLY TO ALLOW ROUTINE CLEANING.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF UNDER THE STEAM TABLE, SIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER & COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST DEBRIS HANGING FROM THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE CUSTOMER SEATING AND PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS-MAINTAIN.
OCT 282016PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
LABEL FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLERS AND DRY FOOD
WASH BOWL INSIDE THE STAFF / COSTUMERS WASHROOM SLOWLY DRAINING,REPAIR CAUSE.STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
ENCRUSTED FOOD AND GRIMES ON METAL SHELVES IN STORAGE/DISH ROOM INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.COOKING EQUIPMENTS INCLUDED DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES SPECIALLY UNDER SHELVES,ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR /FLOOR TILES STANDING WATER AND GRIMES INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR / REPLACE SAID TILES.
FRONT WINDOW LEDGE WITH DEBRIS NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
LIGHT SHIELD WITH DEBRIS AND WATER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
AUG 42016PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
LABEL FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLERS AND DRY FOOD
WASH BOWL INSIDE THE STAFF / COSTUMERS WASHROOM SLOWLY DRAINING,REPAIR CAUSE.STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
ENCRUSTED FOOD AND GRIMES ON METAL SHELVES IN STORAGE/DISH ROOM INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.COOKING EQUIPMENTS INCLUDED DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES SPECIALLY UNDER SHELVES,ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR /FLOOR TILES STANDING WATER AND GRIMES INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR / REPLACE SAID TILES.
FRONT WINDOW LEDGE WITH DEBRIS NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
LIGHT SHIELD WITH DEBRIS AND WATER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
AUG 32016FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND REACH IN COOLER WITH AIR TEMPERATURE OF 56.4F, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE( FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 51.4F),ALSO WALK-IN COOLER AT AIR TEMP OF55.7F TO 58.6F. OTHER UNIT ON PREMISES MAINTAINING AIR TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION". DO NOT USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: TWO DOZEN OF EGGS STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 51.4F AND 4 PIECES OF PIZZA PUFFS AT TEMP OF 55.7F.BEEF AT TEMP OF 51.6F, BEEF JUICE AT TEMP OF 50,8F.THREE CASES OF HOT DOG AT TEMP OF 54.6F TO 55.8F;ONE CASE OF POLISH AT TEMP OF 57.6F; ONE CASE OF FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 55.4F;HALF CASE AT TEMP OF 53.6F; TWO CASES OF 1oz OF HALF AND HALF CREAMER AT TEMP OF 55.1F TO 56.7F.HALF TWO GALLONS OF DRESSING AT TEMP OF 55.6 TO 57F. CHEESE AT TEMP OF 57.8F.ALL PRODUCTS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 55 ,VALUE 300. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH GREASE ON TOP AND DRIPPING FROM THE EDGE OF THE CONTAINER ON GROUND.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WASTE OIL CONTAINER AND GROUND. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
LABEL FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLERS AND DRY FOOD
WASH BOWL INSIDE THE STAFF / COSTUMERS WASHROOM SLOWLY DRAINING,REPAIR CAUSE.STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
ENCRUSTED FOOD AND GRIMES ON METAL SHELVES IN STORAGE/DISH ROOM INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.COOKING EQUIPMENTS INCLUDED DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES SPECIALLY UNDER SHELVES,ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR /FLOOR TILES STANDING WATER AND GRIMES INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR / REPLACE SAID TILES.
FRONT WINDOW LEDGE WITH DEBRIS NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
LIGHT SHIELD WITH DEBRIS AND WATER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACE.OBSERVED 13 CIGARETTE BUTTS(OF DIFFERENT KIND BRAND) ON FLOOR BETWEEN THE 3 VIDEO MACHINES AND ALONG THE BASEBOARD OF THE DESK. NO "NO SMOKING" SIGN POSTED ON NORTH WALL OF THE ROOM. MANAGER STATED THAT IS A STORAGE ROOM HOWEVER NO INDICATION OF STORAGE,OTHER THAN VIDEO MACHINE.REMOVE CIGARETTE BUTTS NO SMOKING IS ALLOWED INSIDE THE PREMISES. CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANACE: 7-32-015 FIRST OFFENSE FOR 2016
OCT 72015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE STORAGE RACK IN THE REAR AREA AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
AUG 312015PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE COMBO REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52F. THE REFRIGERATOR WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS AND CHEESES. ALSO, THE 2 DRAWER COOLER HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND IS NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLERS BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED ITALIAN BEEF AT 54.4F, HOT DOGS AT 50.3F, POLISH DOGS AT 48.2F, RAW BACON AT 49.4F, SHELL EGGS AT 52.7F, AND SLICED CHEESE AT 64.4F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
REPAIR THE WINDOW SCREENS ON THE FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS.
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE STORAGE RACK IN THE REAR AREA AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
SEP 102014PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING BREAD FOR ITALIAN BEEF AND HAMBURGER BUNS WITH BARE HANDS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE GLOVES, TONGS, ETC. THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A CITATION ISSUED
CLEAN VENT OVER STEAM TABLE.
PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
APR 182014PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
FOUND ICE MACHINE NOT BEING USED. FACILITY IS WAITING FOR PARTS TO REPAIR AND THEN TO CLEAN ENTIRE MACHINE. MACHINE TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CDPH AFTER MACHINE IS REPAIRED AND CLEANED.
FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CUSTOMER ENTER FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ONLY AUTHORIZED FOOD HANDLERS CAN ENTER FOOD PREP AREA.
FOUND ASHTRAY WITH CIGARETTE BUTTS IN BACK ROOM OF FACILITY. INFORMED THAT ASHTRAYS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON SITE. OPERATOR REMOVED. VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).
JAN 142014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA.
REPAIR WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM (SLOW DRAINING).
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
FEB 192013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Light and ventilation covers through-out prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Exhaust not working properly in toilet room. Instructed to repair exhaust fan.
JAN 302013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Light and ventilation covers through-out prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Exhaust not working properly in toilet room. Instructed to repair exhaust fan.
JAN 222013FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
Dish washing facilities not maintained. Plumbers puddy inside right(last) compartment of three compartment sink and seam is broken in same compartment-running water seeping from middle to right side of sink. Instructed to weld seams of three compartment sink and remove plumbers puddy. Serious citation issued. Serious citation issued 7-38-030
Eshaust hood, filter and soda nozzles not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Light and ventilation covers through-out prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Exhaust not working properly in toilet room. Instructed to repair exhaust fan. Cold water not provided at utility sink. Instructed to provide cold running water.
OCT 252012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE INSPECTION #1206266
VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE INSPECTION #1206266
VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE INSPECTION #1206266
VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE INSPECTION #1206266
VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE INSPECTION #1206266
VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE INSPECTION #1206266
AUG 72012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Found floor dirty beneath the ice machine,detail clean floors,maintain in detail throughout the premises.
Found interior of light shield over the chest freezer dirty,detail clean,maintain at all times.
The hood and filters above cooking equipments,ventilation covers in the toilet room require detail cleaning also repair water leak beneath the ice machine.
Found no internal thermometer for the stand -up refrigerator in prep area.
Found unnecessary articles in the rear dry storage area on shelvings,outside areas remove due to potential pest harborage.
The ice dispensing utensil must be properly stored in a clean container at all times.
MAR 222012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN FREEZER IN THE REAR AREA HAS ICE BUILDUP. ALSO CLEAN THE OTHER TWO REACHIN FREEZERS HAS FOOD DEBRIS IN THEM.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. EAST WALL IN THE REAE AREA HAS SOME PEELING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE PEELING PAINT AND PAINT IT SO IT WILL BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
OCT 252011FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. OBSERVED OVER 100 RODENT DROPPING IN PREP/KITCHEN AREA, BEHIND COKE MACHINE, CLOSET BY KITCHEN AREA, OUTSIDE WATER HEATER AREA, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER STORED OUTSIDE, UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, FRONT AND REAR DOORS, AND DOOR TO OUTSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE ALL OUTER OPENING, AND CLEAN ALL AREAS, OBSERVED LIVE ANTS ON CUSTOMER COUNTER AREA 5-10 APPX. NEED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL COMPANY, NEEDS TO HAVE A MAP WITH LOCATION OF RODENT BOXS AND ANY OTHER INFROMATION REGARDING EXTERMINATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE AREA NOT CLEAN AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN, GREASE CONTAINER NOT CLEAN AND STANDING WATER ON GROUND, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAINT CHIPPING WOOD SHELVING REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, AND MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN TOILET COMMODE
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN SHELF AREA BY FRONT WINDOW SEAL, BOTTOM COUNTER TABLE AREA, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ALSO IN WALK IN UNIT. IN STRORAGE AREA NEED TO CLEAN ALL CORNERS AND BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE, UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ECT.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY BY COOKING EQUIPMENT, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILT-UP BATHROOM AREA,STORAGE AREA, BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNDER FOOD COUNTER AREA, BEHIND THE REFRIGERATION UNITS,WALK IN UNIT LOCATED OUTSIDE OF ESTABLISHMENT. ON EAST END BY GAMING AREA, THUR OUT THE PREMISES.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALL AND CEILING TILE ABOVE KITCHEN AREA, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILT-UP REMOVE ALL DIRT DUST ECT.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA, WALK IN UNIT STORAGE AREA,GAMING AREA,THUR OUT THE PREMISES.
Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas. OBSERVED CIGARETTE BUTTS ON FLOOR IN REAR ROOM BY GAMING MACHINE, PLEASE NOTE A SIGN IS POST "NO SMOKING" BUT WE ALSO NOTICE A HEATER UNIT TO KEEP ROOM WARM, AND UPON ENTERING BACK ROOM THE SMELL OF CIGARETTE IN THE ROOM. INFORM TO EMPLOYEE THEY CAN'T SMOKE IN REAR AREA OF FOOD ESTABLISHMENT PER CITY ORDINANCE, SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACE CITATION ISSUED: 7-32-015
SEP 212011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAINT CHIPPING WOOD SHELVING REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN SHELF AREA BY FRONT WINDOW SEAL, BOTTOM COUNTER TABLE AREA, AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY BY COOKING EQUIPMENT, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILT-UP
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN/REPAIR/REPAINT WALLS VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, CLEAN ESPECIALLY BY COOKING EQUIPMENT, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD-UP, AND FOOD SPLASHES
DEC 132010FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON OUTSIDE WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THEM AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST INSTALL A BARRIER ALONG FROZEN DESSERT MACHINE AT FRONT BY EXIT DOOR SAID AREA MUST BE PROTECTED AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES AND PROVIDE MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMP SINK ALSO WOODEN DRY STORAGE SHELVES HAVE PEELING PAINT MUST SEAL USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING,THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR MUST BE ELEVATED.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL LARGE OPENING ON WALL BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE,DETAIL CLEAN,REMOVE PEELING PAINT,GREASE BUILD-UP ON WALLS CEILINGS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREAS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Observed airbone grease on ceiling vents in front area and on menu signs on ventilation hood area. Also accumulated sod on heating unit surfaces in front area by ATM machine. Must clean said area.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST DETAIL CLEAN LEFT 2 SINK DRAINS ON INTERIOR OF 3 COMP SINK TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS INTERIOR/EXTERIOR,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE,ALL ITEMS STORED MUST BE 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.
OCT 292010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING,THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR MUST BE ELEVATED.
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.MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS INTERIOR/EXTERIOR,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE,ALL ITEMS STORED MUST BE 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.
AUG 122010PASSED1 violationDETAILS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.ALL ITEMS STORED IN STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO REFRIGERATOR MUST BE PROPERLY STORED, 6"OFF FLOOR.
AUG 42010FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 4 LIVE HOUSE FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF KITCHEN,INSIDE TOILET ROOM ALSO FOUND FRONT WINDOW WIDE OPEN,NO SCREEN,FRONT MAIN SCREEN DOOR IS RIPPED MODE OF ENTRY FOR SAID FLIES.MUST REMOVE FLIES/CLEAN,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED,REPAIR SAID DOOR.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.ALL ITEMS STORED IN STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO REFRIGERATOR MUST BE PROPERLY STORED, 6"OFF FLOOR.
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.MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE REAR OF PREMISES,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER.
JUN 112010FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.CONTINUED TO OBSERVE EVIDENCE OF RODENTS THROUGH DROPPINGS APPROXIMATELY 5 RAT DROPPINGS IN LOWER WEST INTERIOR PANEL,APPROXIMATELY 4 MICE DROPPINGS ON INTERIOR OF STAND-UP HEATER,APPROXIMATELY 15 MICE DROPPINGS IN CLOSET,APPROXIMATELY 10 RAT DROPPINGS IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM,INFESTATION OF FRUIT FLIES/HOUSE FLIES IN ADJACENT ROOMS,NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WEST LOWER WALL IN REAR OFFICE ROOM.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE IS NEEDED,SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS TO PREMISES IN DETAIL, AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDER HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS/CEILINGS THROUGHOUT FOOD/STORAGE AREAS NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SEAL ANY NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS IN CLOSET,BOILER ROOM,REAR OFFICE ROOM.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.HOOD ABOVE GRILL NOT WORKING DURING THIS INSPECTION.
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.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.
JUN 12010FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.WALK-IN- COOLER AMBIENT AIR MEASURED 54F-EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP SURROUNDING CONDENSOR CAUSING WATER LEAKAGE.THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE REPAIRED,CAPABLE OF COLD HOLDING FOOD PRODUCTS TO 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.ASSORTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN THE WALK-IN-COOLER AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPEATURES EGGS 53.7F,60#HOT DOGS 49.4F,40#BEEF 47F,15#COOKED CHILI 50.5F,50# BAGGED DICED ONIONS 49.8F,10#AMERICAN CHEESE 53.4F,45# BACON 52.8F,APPROX 45 GALLONS OF VANILLA SHAKE ICE CREAM LIQUID 50F.THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS NOW DISCARDED,DENATURED.ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED IN COLD HOLDING UNITS 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$850.00.
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.CONTINUED TO OBSERVE EVIDENCE OF RODENTS THROUGH DROPPINGS APPROXIMATELY 13 RAT DROPPINGS ON GREASY FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,APPROXIMATELY 5 RAT DROPPINGS IN ADJACENT HOT WATER TANK ROOM,APPROXIMATELY 15 MICE DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERED CLOSET DIRECTLY BEHIND COOKING LINE ALSO 1 DECAYED MOUSE INTERIOR LOWER PANEL HEATER IN THE REAR,FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT-PROOFED.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL,PEST CONTROL SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED,RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDER HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS/CEILINGS THROUGHOUT FOOD/STORAGE AREAS NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SEAL ANY NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS IN CLOSET,BOILER ROOM. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.HOOD/FILTERS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING,CONDENSOR WATER DRIPPING IN WALK-IN COOLER.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.THERMOMETER IS NEEDED FOR WALK-IN-COOLER.
Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. 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.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.
MAY 212010FAILED14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.OBSERVED MOLD BUILD-UP DRIPPING INTO ICE.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION,MUST NOT USE UNTIL THE CDPH IS NOTIFIED VIA FAX 312-746-4240 ONCE CLEAN,SANITIZED FOR TAG REMOVAL.
All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER MULTI-TASKING,HANDLING MONEY,PREPARING FOODS NOT WASHING HANDS PER CITY CODE.MUST PROPERLY WASH HANDS FREQUENTLY,AFTER EACH POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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.FOUND FAUCET WITH NO HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE TAYLOR ICE CREAM MACHINE-TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION MUST NOT USE.FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL.
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.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,APPROXIMATELY 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERED CLOSET BEHIND FOOD PREP LINE,4 LIVE FLIES,FRONT REAR DOORS NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED,SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS THROUGHOUT -MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL,INSECT/RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS,PEST CONTROL SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.
All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.FOUND 3 COMP SINK NOT MAINTAINED THAT IS WASTE WATER NOT PROPERLY DRAINING OUT,NO SINK STOPPERS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE A REMOVABLE KNIFE RACK FOR EASIER CLEANING,WOODEN SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE,IN WALK-IN-COOLER REPAINT USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDER HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS/CEILINGS THROUGHOUT FOOD/STORAGE AREAS NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SEAL ANY NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS IN CLOSET,BOILER ROOM.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.LIGHT BULB ABOVE 3 COMP SINK NOT SHIELDED.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.HOOD/FILTERS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING,CONDENSOR WATER DRIPPING IN WALK-IN COOLER.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.THERMOMETER IS NEEDED FOR WALK-IN-COOLER.
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.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.FOUND FOOD HANDLER NO HAIR RESTRAINT.
Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas.OBSERVED PERSON SMOKING CIGARETTE ON FRONT DOOR WAY OF PREMISES THEN WENT INTO TOILET ROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGER NO SMOKING INDOORS OR WITHIN 15 FEET AWAY.
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