ERIK'S DELI.

Chicago Health Dept

333 S STATE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2014.

12 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2014.

Last inspected Mar 2014. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 21

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARDS THAT ARE WORN AND DISCOLORED IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN BATHROOM AND STORAGE CLOSET. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

ANY CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREA AND BATHROOM MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

DEC 20

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS AROUND 3-COMP. SINK AND GREASE TRAP.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A COVER TO THE VENT ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPLACE BROKEN HANDLE ON TOILET IN EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE STORAGE AREA ACROSS FROM EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM.

DEC 12

2013

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE GO IN BACK TO USE THE PHONE TO CALL FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER THEN CAME BACK TO FRONT PREP AREA AND STARTED MAKING A SANDWICH WITH THE SAME GLOVES ON. NO (PROPER) HANDWASHING. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS WHEN MULTI-TASKING, TOUCHING PHONE, BODY, BEFORE/AFTER GLOVE USE, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN LOG AND IT MUST BE MAINTAINED AND AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Serious Facility Condition

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

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR NO MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. SOUP, BEEF, CHICKEN, PORK, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING OF CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 MANAGER WAS CALLED ON SITE, ARRIVED AT 11:40AM AND GAVE HIS WALLET CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS AROUND 3-COMP. SINK AND GREASE TRAP.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A COVER TO THE VENT ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPLACE BROKEN HANDLE ON TOILET IN EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE STORAGE AREA ACROSS FROM EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM.

JUL 26

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE RIPPED RUBBER GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.

JUL 19

2013

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND 10 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE REAR BY THE WALK IN COOLER, 5 IN THE FRONT BY THE PEPPER SALAD BAR AND 1 LARGE FLY IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE RIPPED RUBBER GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST FIX LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.

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FEB 27

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CABINET UNDER BEVERAGE STATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP UNDER 1-COMP. SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN CEILING ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA-REMOVE DUST/DIRT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 1

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 0 violations

OCT 18

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, MOP SINK AND 1-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL PLUMBER IMMEDIATELY. SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. EMPLOYEES WASHROOM TOILET BOWL NOT FLUSHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR TOILET AND USE BUILDING WASHROOM ACROSS THE HALL, AND POST OUT OF ORDER SIGN ON EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. WASHROOM IS TAGGED BY CDPH AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO FAX A REQUEST FOR TAG REMOVAL AT (312)746-4240

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC BAGS AS STOPPERS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS(X3) AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE TRAPS.

Minor Sanitation

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. OBSERVED WATER ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE/KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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. 1-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

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. REAR STORAGE AREA CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

JAN 28

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLER DOOR GASKETS.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE FRONT SODA COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

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. SODA STORAGE ROOM CLUTTERED. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR IN ORDER TO PROPERLY CLEAN FLOOR.

JUL 15

2010

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

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. Found rear of premises not organized/personal items shoes,clothes etc.

FEB 4

2010

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 25

2010

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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. Found some food debris at rear kitchen areas.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. Found washcloths not properly stored.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. Observed foodhandler not wearing hair restraint.

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