MAR 13
2024
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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FLAMMIN COMPANY.
YOUR CALL. 55/100
641 E 75TH ST · CHATHAM, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 13, 2024 · passed
6 of 9 inspections passed, 3 failed. 8 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
6 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
61
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Sep 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A GAP UNDERNEATH THE FRONT DOOR AND IS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE FRONT DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A FLY STRIP HANGING IN THE REAR BY THE HOT HOLDING FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DO NOT HANG IN THE PREP AREAS.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN PREPARING/SERVING FOODS OR WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED A WIPING CLOTH NOT PROPERLY STORED, WIPING CLOTH FOUND ON THE STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM OF THE SANITIZER USED) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD ON THE PREP COOLER IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH STAINS AND DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO MAKE THEM SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN SAME.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE LOWER SURFACE IN THE INTERIOR AND THE RUBBER GASKETS OF THE PREP COOLER WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE CEILING TILE OUTSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM WITH A WATER STAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, GREASE TRAP AND SINKS WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTERS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD.
AUG 242023PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 24
2023
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.13 OBSERVED TWO STICKY FLY TRAPS ON THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SAID STICKY TRAPS FROM FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-301.12 OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING ONE SINK STOPPER FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENTSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-203.13 OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE HOT WATER TANK STORAGE AREA A MOP SINK HAS BEEN REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ATLEAST 1 SERVICE SINK OR CURBED CLEANING FACILITY EQUIPPED WITH FLOOR DRAIN SHALL BE PROVIDED AND CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR CLEANING OF MOPS OR SIMILAR WET FLOOR CLEANING TOOLS AND FOR DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER OR SIMILAR LIQUID WASTE AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-502.12 OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH SLIGHT GREASE BUILD UP AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 162023FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 16
2023
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE ABOVE THE ICE. THE ICE MACHINE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED TWO STICKY FLY TRAPS ON THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SAID STICKY TRAPS FROM FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN STORAGE CONTAINERS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOODS ON THE FLOOR AND ATLEAST 6 INCHES OFF OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING ONE SINK STOPPER FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENTSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE HOT WATER TANK STORAGE AREA A MOP SINK HAS BEEN REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ATLEAST 1 SERVICE SINK OR CURBED CLEANING FACILITY EQUIPPED WITH FLOOR DRAIN SHALL BE PROVIDED AND CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR CLEANING OF MOPS OR SIMILAR WET FLOOR CLEANING TOOLS AND FOR DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER OR SIMILAR LIQUID WASTE AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH SLIGHT GREASE BUILD UP AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STANDING GREASE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION SYSTEM. ALSO, OBSERVED STANDING WATER BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING GREASE AND WATER AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2522271, DATE:07/02/2021, NOT CORRECTED. #49 OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVING OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. #51 STILL UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE BACK ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. #55 OBSERVED DAMAGED AND BROKEN PARTS OF THE FLOOR IN FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO MAKE ALL SURFACES EASY TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. #56 OBSERVED NO WORKING LIGHT WITHOUT PROTECTIVE COVERING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 22021PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
JUL 2
2021
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD AROUND DOOR EXIT OF THE FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN TO MAKE WOOD EASY TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND RESISTANT AGAINST ABSORBTION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVING OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE BACK ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA, OBSERVED MISSING CEILING SECTIONS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED AND BROKEN PARTS OF THE FLOOR IN FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO MAKE ALL SURFACES EASY TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE HANDLE AND GASKET SEAL OF THE PEPSI REFRIGERATOR DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO WORKING LIGHT WITHOUT PROTECTIVE COVERING IN WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED NO PROTECTIVE COVERING ON LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSEVED A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE ON THE HOOD UNIT OVER THE LARGE SMOKER GRILL AND THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON THE FLOORS, SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE FRYER OIL DRAIN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 222021FAILED15 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 22
2021
FAILED
15 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL SITUATIONS THAT MAY HAPPEN. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE AND RUST ALONG THE LIP OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO THE ICE USED FOR CUSTOMER COSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO STOP USING, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING CONTAMINATION OF THE ICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT OR MARKINGS ON RELATED ITEMS ON MENU ON WALL OF FACILITY OR ON THE MENUS INSIDE THE FACILITY. INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE IN ORDER TO BE IN CITY OF CHICAGO COMPLIANCE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FLOUR, SUGAR AND OTHER ITEMS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN WHEN ITEMS ARE REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY, APPRX 10 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND LARGE SMOKER GRILL AND ANOTHER 10-15 IN HOT WATER UNIT ROOM ON FLOOR BY HOT WATER UNIT AND HEATER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE SERVICE BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE OF 6/29/2021 CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B)
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD AROUND DOOR EXIT OF THE FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN TO MAKE WOOD EASY TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND RESISTANT AGAINST ABSORBTION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVING OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE BACK ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA, OBSERVED MISSING CEILING SECTIONS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE HANDLE AND GASKET SEAL OF THE PEPSI REFRIGERATOR DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED AND BROKEN PARTS OF THE FLOOR IN FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO MAKE ALL SURFACES EASY TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSEVED A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE ON THE HOOD UNIT OVER THE LARGE SMOKER GRILL AND THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON THE FLOORS, SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE FRYER OIL DRAIN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO WORKING LIGHT WITHOUT PROTECTIVE COVERING IN WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED NO PROTECTIVE COVERING ON LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
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APR 22018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 2
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAIR CEILING IN PREP AREA. SEAL/PAINT BRICK WALL NEAR CHEST FREEZER IN REAR.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
NOV 32017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 3
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AROUND SHELVES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED SOME DUST ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE PIT IN THE KITCHEN; CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE DUST.
SEP 212017FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 21
2017
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED AT ALL SINKS; MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND THIRTY MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN BEHIND SOME EQUIPMENT; CLEAN AREAS TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS INSIDE FOR REVIEW; PROVIDE A LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE AT THE PREP TABLE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN VENTS ABOVE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE PREP TABLE OR STEAM TABLE IN THE KITCHEN; PROVIDE SHIELDS FOR THESE LIGHTS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE FOUND ON THE WATER LINE OF THE MOP SINK; MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE REFRIGERATION THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS WITHOUT THEM. PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE TEMPS OF FOODS AS NEEDED.
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