SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

FLINTSTONE SMOKEPIT BBQ.

YOUR CALL. 52/100

6636-6638 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE · WOODLAWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 16, 2011 · passed

1 of 3 inspections passed, 2 failed. 4 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
1 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
20
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 MONTHS
since Aug 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 16
2011
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 14
2011
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

PREP COOLER UNPLUGGED, INSTRUCTED TO TURN ON AND MAINTAIN AT 40F AND BELOW. TEMPERATURE AT 74.3F. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).

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

FOUND 15 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN CLOSET AT REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. OPEN BAIT FOUND UNDER TABLE AT REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY ENCLOSE BAIT AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS 7-38-020.

SERIOUSOther
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

FAUCET REMOVED FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REINSTALL. SERIOUS 7-38-030.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND ATTACHEMENTS OF ICE MACHINE, INSIDE CABINETS AT DINING AREA, FAN BLADES AT FRONT PREP AREA.

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. REGROUT FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA, CLEAN FLOORS AROUND DISH MACHINE, AND CLOSET AT REAR STORAGE 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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS/CREVICES THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE, AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS, AT WALLS/CEILING IN BANQUET HALL/SEATING AREA, PREP AREAS, STORAGE AREAS, TOILET ROOMS, CLOSETS. PROVIDE TRIM AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

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

REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT/ITEMS IN BANQUET/DINING AREA ANDSTORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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

REPLACE CRACKED ICE SCOOP.

AUG 8
2011
FAILED
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. REFRIGERATIORS AT 43.7F. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD UNIT AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PROVIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT IE STEAM TABLE TO HOLD HOT FOODS AT 140F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A). NOT OPEN OR OPERATING.

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

NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW. ALSO, FOUND 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS INSIDE TV STAND IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020. NOT OPEN OR OPERATING AT THIS TIME.

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

PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES AROUND DISH MACHINE. RELOCATE PREP COOLER FROM DINING AREA INTO FOOD PREP AREA.

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT/FREEZERS, STORAGE CABINETS, TOILETS, UNDER, AROUND SEATING BOOTHS, DINING AREA, OVERHEAD FANS, BLINDS, FAN GUARD INSIDE REFRIGERATOR, ATTACHMENTS AT VENTILATION HOOD, AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND BASEMENT. REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT SEATING AREA AS NEEDED, PROVIDE FLOOR TILES FOR MISSING SECTIONS IN MEN AND WOMEN TOILET ROOMS.

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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS/CREVICES THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE, WINDOW SILLS, AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS, AT WALLS/CEILING IN BANQUET HALL/SEATING AREA, PREP AREAS, STORAGE AREAS, TOILET ROOMS, CLOSETS. REPAIR WALL COVING IN DINING AREA. PROVIDE TRIM AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANEL AT REAR SEATING AREA. REPAIR LEAKS AT PIPING AT CEILING IN BASEMENT. PAINT WALLS AND CEILING IN FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE STAINS.

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. PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT STAFF TOILET ROOM.

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

INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR LEAKS AT HANDLES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, PROVIDE COLD AND HOT WATER HANDLES TO CORRESPOND TO HOT AND COLD WATER AT WASHBOWLS IN TOILET ROOMS. REPAIR LEAK AT PIPING UNDER WASHBOWL IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER LINE AT ICE MACHINE AND AT FAUCET AT UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT.

MINOROther
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. PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL FREEZER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS.

MINORPest Activity
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 LARGE WEEDS AROUND PERIMETER OF OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA AND AROUND WASTE GREASE RECEPTACLE, REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT/ITEMS IN BANQUET/DINING AREA, PREP AREAS, STORAGE AREAS, AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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

REPLACE CRACKED ICE SCOOP.

MINOROther
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

REMOVE ALL ASHTRAYS FROM PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-32-020 (C) NOT OPEN OR OPERATING AT THIS TIME.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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