SEP 10
2012
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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FIREHOUSE STEAK & LEMONADE.
YOUR CALL. 64/100
5646 W ROOSEVELT RD · AUSTIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 10, 2012 · passed
2 of 3 inspections passed, 1 failed. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
3
2 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
27
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 MONTHS
since Jan 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER,PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLES.MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES & LEGS,GRILL TABLES,MICROWAVE,PREP COOLER,MEAT SLICER,SHELVING UNITS,LIGHT SHIELDS,DIPPING WELL,FILTERS,HOOD,VENTS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN LOBBY AREA
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST WEAR HAIR NETS AT ALL TIMES
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE GREASE FILTERING UNIT FROM TOILET ROOM.MUST ORGANIZE ARTICLES ON SHELVING UNITS IN TOILET ROOM.
AUG 212012FAILED12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 21
2012
FAILED
12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF DESSERT DISPLAY UNIT AT 46.4F WITH READY TO EAT DESSERTS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A).
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF READY TO EAT DESSERTS PREPACKAGED CHEESE CAKES RANGING FROM 55.8F-56.9F.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED.APPX 2.5LBS.$10.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A).
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 10-15 LIVE HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.ALSO FRONT & REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/21/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE & FOOD DEBRI ON LID & DRIPPING FROM UNDERSIDE.MUST REMOVE GREASE FROM LID & UNDERSIDE,CLEAN & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER,PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLES.MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES & LEGS,GRILL TABLES,MICROWAVE,PREP COOLER,MEAT SLICER,SHELVING UNITS,LIGHT SHIELDS,DIPPING WELL,FILTERS,HOOD,VENTS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN LOBBY AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST WEAR HAIR NETS AT ALL TIMES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE GREASE FILTERING UNIT FROM TOILET ROOM.MUST ORGANIZE ARTICLES ON SHELVING UNITS IN TOILET ROOM.
JAN 52012PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
JAN 5
2012
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES & WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REACH IN FREEZER.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS .
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.MUST CLEAN FILTERS,HOOD,PREP TABLE,PREP COOLERS,REACH IN FREEZER,LIGHT SHIELDS,GRILL TABLE,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,VENTILATION VENTS.
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.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES & WALK IN COOLER.
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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES.
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 FOR COLD HOLDING UNIT.
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.MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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