FAT JOHNNIES RED HOTS.
7242 S WESTERN AVE · WEST ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO
10 of 16 inspections passed, 2 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 10 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 92024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 282024FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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 262023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATOR DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED THE TOILET FIXTURE DIRTY IN THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND LITTER.
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 32023PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO CITY SANITATION CERTIFIED AS REQUIRED.
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
OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT AS REQUIRED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATOR DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE TOILET FIXTURE DIRTY IN THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
PREMISES NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND LITTER.
NOV 122020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
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 242020PASSED11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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.
MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP AT SIDE OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
ALUMINUM FOIL ON EXTERIOR OF STEAM TABLE. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF STEAM TABLES INCLUDING STEAM TABLE WATER AND BASINS OF SINKS NOT CLEAN, DBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
3-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING COVERED RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
FLOOR AND WALLS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, FOOD SPILLS, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
APR 162018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
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.
BASINS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF STEAMER, ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR, WITH WORN, UNEVEN SURFACES. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANBLE SURFACE.
CEILING IN POOR REPAIR, WORN AND UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
MAY 172016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP COUNTER, SHELVING, STEAM TABLE.
REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FLATS FROM THE FLOOR.
ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE BIN. MUST STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF THE ICE BIN.
DEC 152015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FRONT COUNTER NOT MAINTAINED(FOIL ON TOP/WORN), INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL AND REPAIR/REPLACE COUNTER.ALSO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR THRU-OUT.
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.
OBSERVED FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR THRU-OUT.
OBSERVED WALL AROUND FRONT PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLASHES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/OR REPAINT.
OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER IN REAR YARD, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE PROPANE/SYRUP TANKS, AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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 132013PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE COMPARTMENTS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF STEAM TABLES, HOTHOLDING UNITS, PRER TABLES,SINKS,COUNTER SHELVES. FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILD UP.
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN PREP AREA FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILD UP.
SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS.
REPAIR LEAKING FACUET ON EXPOSED SINK.
ALL FOOD HANDLSER MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING ICE.
SEP 262013PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE COMPARTMENTS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF STEAM TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SINKS, COUNTER, SHELVES (FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP).
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA (FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP).
SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS.
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON EXPOSED SINK.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING ICE.
JAN 232012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
EXTERIOR OF STEAM TABLE, STORAGE SHELVES, AND INTERIOR OF COOLER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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 252011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 182011FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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 82010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
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
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
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.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
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 282010PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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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