SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

FAT JOHNNIES RED HOTS.

YOUR CALL. 54/100

7242 S WESTERN AVE · WEST ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 9, 2024 · passed

10 of 16 inspections passed, 2 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 10 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
10 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
82
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Jan 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 9
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR CAVITY OF SMALL REACH-IN COOLER TO HAVE SEVERAL CRACKS AND GAPS BETWEEN WALL PANELS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SMALL REACH-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CEILING PANELS IMPROPERLY REPAIRED NEAR THE EXTERIOR DOOR, LARGE GAPS BETWEEN PANELS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING PANELS NEAR EXTERIOR DOOR AND MAINTAIN ALL PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN GOOD REPAIR.

AUG 28
2024
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON-SITE, NOT UP-TO-DATE (NO SERVICE REPORTS FROM 2023 OR 2024). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UPDATED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AS SPECIFIED BY LAW AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED INTERIOR CAVITY OF SMALL REACH-IN COOLER TO HAVE SEVERAL CRACKS AND GAPS BETWEEN WALL PANELS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SMALL REACH-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING PANELS IMPROPERLY REPAIRED NEAR THE EXTERIOR DOOR, LARGE GAPS BETWEEN PANELS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING PANELS NEAR EXTERIOR DOOR AND MAINTAIN ALL PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN GOOD REPAIR.

JUN 26
2023
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATOR DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE TOILET FIXTURE DIRTY IN THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

PREMISES NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND LITTER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR, WALL, AND CEILING IN POOR REPAIR. MUST SEAL ALL OPENING AND HOLES. ALSO WALLS, AND CEILINGS NEEDS TO BE EVEN, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MAY 3
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO CITY SANITATION CERTIFIED AS REQUIRED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

PREMISES HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY NOR A VALID SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AS RQUIRED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHILI AND HOT DOGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR MORE CITATIONS WILL BE ISSUED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT AS REQUIRED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATOR DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE TOILET FIXTURE DIRTY IN THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR, WALL, AND CEILING IN POOR REPAIR. MUST SEAL ALL OPENING AND HOLES. ALSO WALLS, AND CEILINGS NEEDS TO BE EVEN, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

PREMISES NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND LITTER.

NOV 12
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR, UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR AND REPAIR. . HOLES IN WALLS AND CEILING NEED TO BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED. ALL FLOOR, WALLS, AND CEILINGS NEEDS TO BE EVEN, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RAW WOOD SURFACES NOTED THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES.

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FEB 24
2020
PASSED
11 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITNG AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP AT SIDE OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

ALUMINUM FOIL ON EXTERIOR OF STEAM TABLE. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF STEAM TABLES INCLUDING STEAM TABLE WATER AND BASINS OF SINKS NOT CLEAN, DBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

3-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MISSING COVERED RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR, UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR AND REPAIR. . HOLES IN WALLS AND CEILING NEED TO BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED. ALL FLOOR, WALLS, AND CEILINGS NEEDS TO BE EVEN, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RAW WOOD SURFACES NOTED THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR AND WALLS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, FOOD SPILLS, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

APR 16
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HOT DOGS). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-012 A SERIOUS.

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

BASINS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF STEAMER, ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR, WITH WORN, UNEVEN SURFACES. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANBLE SURFACE.

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

CEILING IN POOR REPAIR, WORN AND UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MAY 17
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP COUNTER, SHELVING, STEAM TABLE.

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

REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FLATS FROM THE FLOOR.

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

ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE BIN. MUST STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF THE ICE BIN.

DEC 15
2015
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FRONT COUNTER NOT MAINTAINED(FOIL ON TOP/WORN), INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL AND REPAIR/REPLACE COUNTER.ALSO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR THRU-OUT.

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

OBSERVED FRONT PREP COUNTER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. TEA DRIP TRAY FULL,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE HOT DOG STEAMERS.

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

OBSERVED FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR THRU-OUT.

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

OBSERVED WALL AROUND FRONT PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLASHES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/OR REPAINT.

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

OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER IN REAR YARD, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE PROPANE/SYRUP TANKS, AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.

DEC 13
2013
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.

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

REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE COMPARTMENTS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF STEAM TABLES, HOTHOLDING UNITS, PRER TABLES,SINKS,COUNTER SHELVES. FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILD UP.

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

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN PREP AREA FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILD UP.

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

SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS.

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

REPAIR LEAKING FACUET ON EXPOSED SINK.

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

ALL FOOD HANDLSER MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

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

PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING ICE.

SEP 26
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT DOGS 58.4F STORED UNDER COUNTER AND DICED TOMATOES 62.7F STORED ON TOP OF COUNTER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.

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

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES, OBSERVED MANAGER TOUCHING OPEN ICE WITH BARE HANDS AND NOT WASHING HANDS AFTER RETURNING FROM OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH HANDS BETWEEN TASKS AND MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER HAND DRYING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

IMPROPER FOOD PROTECTION-OBSERVED THREE LIVE DOGS RUNNING NEAR BOXES OF TOMATOES USED FOR RESTAURANT STORED IN ADJACENT PROPERTY VISIBLE THROUGH CHUTE OF SAME. FOOD MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION AND THE ELEMENTS WHILE BEING STORED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.

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

REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE COMPARTMENTS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF STEAM TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SINKS, COUNTER, SHELVES (FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP).

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA (FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP).

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

SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS.

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

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON EXPOSED SINK.

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

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

PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING ICE.

JAN 23
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

EXTERIOR OF STEAM TABLE, STORAGE SHELVES, AND INTERIOR OF COOLER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

MINORSanitation
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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER HOLDING UNITS, STEAM TABLES, SINKS, COUNTERS, ETC ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

JUL 25
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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 DEFROST INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER (ICE BUILDUP). REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE 3-COMP SINK.

MINORSanitation
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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER HOLDING UNITS, STEAM TABLES, SINKS, COUNTERS, ETC ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

JUL 18
2011
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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. OBSERVED 70-80 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE UNDER 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS, HOLES, ETC ON EXTERIOR OF BUILDING. KEEP DOORS/WINDOWS CLOSED OR PROVIDE 16 MESH SCREEN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H74007 COURT DATE 8-25-11 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107.

MINORSanitation
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 DEFROST INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER (ICE BUILDUP). REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE 3-COMP SINK.

MINORSanitation
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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF EXPOSED SINK, 3-COMP SINK, COUNTERS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, STEAM TABLES, FOOD CONTAINERS (FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP)

MINORSanitation
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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER HOLDING UNITS, STEAM TABLES, SINKS, COUNTERS, ETC ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
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. REMOVE EXCESS CLUTTER, LITTER, ETC OUTSIDE PREMISES.

JUL 8
2010
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF HOLDING UNITS, STEAM TABLES, PREP TABLES, SINKS, COUNTER

MINORSanitation
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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA

MINORSanitation
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. CEILING NEED CLEANING ABOVE PREP AREA (DUST BUILDUP). SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, WHERE WALLS AND CEILINGS MEET IN ALL AREAS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.

MINORSanitation
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. REMOVE LITTER, CARDBOARD BOXES, ETC OUTSIDE.

JAN 28
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood 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. OBSERVED 12 PACKS OF ROLLS STORED OUTSIDE UNPROTECTED AND PEELED CUCUMBERS STORED IN SOILED CARDBOARD BOX UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL FOOD IN SANITARY CONTAINERS INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION AND THE ELEMENTS.

MINORSanitation
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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF HOLDING UNITS, STEAM TABLES, PREP TABLES, SINKS, COUNTER

MINORSanitation
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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA

MINORSanitation
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. CEILING NEED CLEANING ABOVE PREP AREA (DUST BUILDUP). SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, WHERE WALLS AND CEILINGS MEET IN ALL AREAS.

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
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. REMOVE LITTER, CARDBOARD BOXES, ETC OUTSIDE.

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NEARBY IN WEST ENGLEWOOD