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Chicago Health Dept

8940-8942 S STONY ISLAND AVE · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2015.

10 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Feb 2015.

Last inspected Feb 2015. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 25

2015

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AREA, AND BAR AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 STOPPERS FOR THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE A LONG STEM METAL THERMOMETER TO USE TO VERIFY PRODUCT TEMPERATURES IN COOLERR.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS

JAN 22

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 STOPPERS FOR THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE A LONG STEM METAL THERMOMETER TO USE TO VERIFY PRODUCT TEMPERATURES IN COOLERR.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS.

OCT 2

2014

FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

REACH-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 44.5F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND HAVE UNIT SERVICED. 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

CHICKEN TENDERS-47F, PERCH-46.1F, CATFISH FILETS-47.2F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. 7-38-005(A).

Serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOTED MARCH 19, 2014 ON REPORT# 1402113 NOT CORRECTED.-38- NO SPLASH GAURDS INSTALLED AT EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE. NON COMPLIANT SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTALL BARRIERS INSIDE ALL ICE BINS BEHIND ALL BARS SEPARATING ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION FROM THE ICE USED TO COOL THE POP LINES.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN DEBRIS AND DIRT FROM FLOORS UNDERNEATH STOCK IN STORAGE CLOSETS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS STORE ROOM, UNDERNEATH ALL BARS(INCLUDING WOODEN LEDGES). REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN NEAR REACH-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PROVIDE 3 STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

SEE VIOLATION #29

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE A LONG STEM METAL THERMOMETER TO USE TO VERIFY PRODUCT TEMPERATURES IN COOLERR.

MAR 27

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS AND OVEN, COOLERS(INCLUDING BEHIND ALL BARS), ICE MACHINE, 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE 2 SMALLER BARS, AND STORAGE SHELVES WHERE CLEAN GLASSES ARE STORED BEHIND SOUTH BAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ALL STOCK MUST BE STORED ON SHELVING THAT IS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR, SO THAT AREAS UNDERNEATH CAN BE CLEANED REGULARLY.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND/OR PAINT CEILING IN KITCHEN AREA. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND POP LINES IN KITCHEN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTALL SPLASH GAURDS ON BOTH SIDES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AREA(CASH REGISTER ON EAST SIDE AND PREP TABLE ON WEST SIDE OF SINK. INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS BEHIND ALL 3 BARS. REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA/KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

STORAGE ROOM WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED TOO CLUTERRED TO ALLOW ACCESS TO REAR OF MACHINE TO VERIFY IF A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE IS CONNECTED TO THE FRESH WATER LINE. IF NOT PRESENT MUST INSTALL.

MAR 19

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION, SINK BEING USED AS S STORAGE UNIT FOR CONDIMENT CUPS, AND PENS. HAND SINK MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND/OR PAINT CEILING IN KITCHEN AREA. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND POP LINES IN KITCHEN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Minor Sanitation

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

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MAR 10

2014

FAIL 8 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

EVIDENCE OF RODENTS OBSERVED ON PREMISES. 70 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: SCATTERED ALONG THE LOWER WOODEN LEDGES UNDERNEATH ALL 3 BARS, ON WOODEN LEDGE ON COUNTER BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN SOUTH BAR, ON FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOMS & AREAS, IN DJ BOOTH, AND ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS, CEILINGS AND FLOORS, REQUEST VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND ALSO REQUEST A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK THAT INCLUDES ALL OF THE STATE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. PROVIDE COVERS FOR ICE BINS BEHIND ALL BARS

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS AND CEILING IN KITCHEN AREA. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND POP LINES IN KITCHEN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTALL SPLASH GAURDS ON BOTH SIDES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AREA(CASH REGISTER ON EAST SIDE AND PREP TABLE ON WEST SIDE OF SINK. INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS BEHIND ALL 3 BARS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR A HAIR RETRAINT WHENEVER HANDLING OPEN FOODS.

MAY 24

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYER IN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BEHIND ALL BARS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

FOUND ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED AT BAR.MUST STORE UPRIGHT SO HANDLE NOT TOUCHING ICE.(CLEAN CONTAINER,ETC.

FEB 10

2012

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.VIOLATION CORRECTED.

Critical Pest Activity

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

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.VIOLATION CORRECTED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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 STILL REPAIR HOT WATER HANDLE AT 2ND 3- COMP SINK.

FEB 2

2012

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.FOOD NOT PROTECTED/ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE.(THICK PINK,BLACK SLIME MOLD)INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON UPPER PANEL DRIPPING ON ICE USED FOR DRINKS. CITATION ISSUED.MUST DISCARD ICE,CLEAN,SANITIZE MACHINE SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

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

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.INSIDE UPPER PANEL LOOSE ON ONE /RIGHT SIDE. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MAY 9

2011

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.CLEAN REACH IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS, MICROWAVE INTERIOR AND FRYER DOORS .

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.FLOOR BEHIND BOTH BARS NEED DETAILED CLEANING AND IN KITCHEN CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.ALSO DJ AREA. AND CLEAN CARPET THRU OUT.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PEELING PAINT/POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAIR WALL.EXPOSED INSTALLATION FROM CEILING PIPE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.LADIES ROOM 2ND SINK LEAKING HOT WATER INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. WIPING CLOTHES NOT PROPERLY STORED SITTING ON BAR INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN 100PPM CHLORING SANITIZER.

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