SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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10536 S TORRENCE AVE · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 12, 2017 · passed with conditions

4 of 6 inspections passed, 2 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
4 passed · 2 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
24
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Aug 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 12
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROX 2- LBS OF COOKED SPANISH RICE AT 114.8F,3-LBS COOKED BEANS AT 121.0F ON THE STEAMTABLE. ALSO APPROX 4-LBS OF COOKED BEEF TRIPE IN COOLER AT 53.1F, 1-LB COOKED STEAK AT 46.1F,4-LBS OF COOKED BEANS IN REAR COOLER AT 49.0F,COOKED PORK SKINS WITH GRAVY IN COOLER AT 45.9F. MANAGER REMOVED AND DISCARDED ALL FOODS AT COST APPROX $120.00,CDI. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT FOODS AT 140.0F OR HIGHER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT PREP AREA HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED THAT HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE MUST BE CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA.MANAGER PROVIDE SOAP DURING INSPECTION-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED(,BEANS, RICE,STEAK TACOS),OR NO VALID PROOF OF PAYMENT OF ENROLLMENT FOR CLASS AVAILABLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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

FLOORS INSIDE HOT WATER ROOM NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

FEB 2
2017
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE PREP AREA

CRITICALPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

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

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA

APR 5
2016
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOTED PREPARED FOODS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE REACH IN FREEZER WITH NO LABELS. INSRUCTED MANAGER TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS AND PROPERLY LABEL WITH THE NAME OF PRODUCT AND DATE.

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

OBSERVER THE INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS

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

FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN THROUGH OUT KITCHEN/PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

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

NOTED WATER STAIN AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

PREMISES IS MISSING STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET FIXTURE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT HARBORAGE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.

DEC 2
2015
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR OF PREMISES

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND COO0KING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

CRITICALPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST ELEVATE STOCK"6" INCHES OFF FLOOR IN REAR OF PREMISES AND REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR OF PREMISES,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

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

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN THE PREP AREA

FEB 4
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED/CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED OR SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,TOUNGE, AND BEANS SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES OF MEAT SPILLS, AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

CRITICALPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE UNUSED DEEP FRYER NEAR THE WASHROOM AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK "6" INCHES OFF FLOOR IN THE REAR OF PREMISES

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION

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AUG 6
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED PREPARED AND COOKED FOOD HELD OVER 24HRS., NOT DATED AND LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DATE,TIME,AND TEMPERATURE.

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS, COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE COFFEE BASKET NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN FOOD DE BRIE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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