ERIK'S DELI.
333 S STATE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
8 of 12 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 212014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CUTTING BOARDS THAT ARE WORN AND DISCOLORED IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN BATHROOM AND STORAGE CLOSET. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ANY CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREA AND BATHROOM MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
DEC 202013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS AROUND 3-COMP. SINK AND GREASE TRAP.
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A COVER TO THE VENT ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA.
MUST REPLACE BROKEN HANDLE ON TOILET IN EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE STORAGE AREA ACROSS FROM EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM.
DEC 122013FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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
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.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS AROUND 3-COMP. SINK AND GREASE TRAP.
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A COVER TO THE VENT ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA.
MUST REPLACE BROKEN HANDLE ON TOILET IN EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE STORAGE AREA ACROSS FROM EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM.
JUL 262013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST REPLACE RIPPED RUBBER GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
JUL 192013FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
MUST REPLACE RIPPED RUBBER GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
MUST FIX LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.
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FEB 272012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CABINET UNDER BEVERAGE STATION.
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP UNDER 1-COMP. SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
MUST CLEAN CEILING ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA-REMOVE DUST/DIRT.
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 182011PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 282011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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 152010PASSED1 violationDETAILS
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.
JAN 252010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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.
Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. Found washcloths not properly stored.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. Observed foodhandler not wearing hair restraint.
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