G & N SNACK SHOP.
5100 W NORTH AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Failed 7 of 25 inspections. 27 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 62025PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER HANDWASHING PROCEDURE.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH GLOVES ON WASHING HANDS AND CONSTANTLY WIPING HANDS WITH GLOVES ON APRON TO DRY.INSTRUCTED TO PROPER WASH BARE HANDS AND DRY HANDS ON AN APPROPRIATE HAND DRYING PROVISION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED IMPROPER DISHWASHING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA DISHWASHING BEING WASHED AND NO SANITIZER BASIN SET UP FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF BAKED POTATOES STORED ON TOP OF THE RIM OF A GARBAGE CAN AND ON THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WHILE IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS ON GARBAGE CANS AND ON THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WHILE IN USE.
OBSERVED A PILE OF TRASH ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR SEATING AREA NEAR THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM 04/16/2024, REPORT #2592867. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B), CITATION ISSUED
APR 162024PASS W/ CONDITIONS16 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM 11:55AM TO 12:30PM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS WERE PREPARED AND SERVED. AT 12:30PM CERTIFIED MANAGER IOANNHS KAPRALES ARRIVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY WIPING CLOTHES AND BRUSHES BEING PLACED INSIDE IT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA 2 DOZEN OF EGGS AT 52.1F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL AT $50. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS COOKED POTATOES AND COOKED SHRUDDED POTATOES IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELING. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
STORE ALL TO GO CONTAINERS INVERTED. ALL TO GO CONTAINERS NEED TO BE PROTECTED FROM DIRT AND DUST
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD OFF THE FLOOR.
OBSERVED GREASE SLATTERED ON THE BACKSPLASH AT THE GRILL IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND IN THE STORAGE AREA TO THE LEFT OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, CLEAN, ORGANIZE, STORE ALL ITEMS 6" OR MORE OFF THE FLOOR ON NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SHELVING THAT PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
AUG 32023FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED DISCLOSURE STATEMENT MISSING FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. EGGS ARE COOKED TO ORDER. MUST ADD DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, "THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW/UNDERCOOKED." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
OBSERVED OVER 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. OBSERVED LIVE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND IN BASEMENT. MUST ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a).
OBSERVED EXPOSED WASTE WATER LINE IN BASEMENT OVER STORAGE SHELVES. MUST PROVIDE SUITABLE CONTAMINATION FOR PROTECTION.
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MAY 272022FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED OVER 60 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE UPSTAIRS DRY STORAGE SHELVES, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE THE OVEN AND FRYERS, ON PREP TABLES, AND IN THE BASEMENT UNDERNEATH SHELVING RACKS AND ON BOXES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
NOTED A BROKEN GASKET ON THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER ON THE COOKS LINE. INTSRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
NOTED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE FLAT TOP GRILLS IN THE COOKS LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED UNNECESSARY ITEMS (SCRAP METAL, CO2 TANKS, ETC.) INSIDE THE DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ENCLOSURES USED FOR REFUSE OR RECYCLABLES MUST BE MAINTAINED FREE OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.
SEP 142021PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP AND DIRT BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR PREPARATION AREAS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 32021FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP AND DIRT BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR PREPARATION AREAS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION IN THE EMPLOYEE UNUSEX WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION#2373674 ON 06/12/2020 #56. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS/END CAPS FOR LIGHT FIXTURE OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS LOCATED AT REAR FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 06/12/2020 INSPECTION#2373674 NOT POSTED AT PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT CUSTOMERS. GIVEN TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND MANAGER WAS INSTRUCTED TO POSTED AT PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
JUN 122020PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT RIGHT SIDE OF THE HAND SINK NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO DRAIN BOARD AT DISH WASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS/END CAPS FOR LIGHT FIXTURE OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS LOCATED AT REAR FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
SEP 252019FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE, NOT STORED ON PREP TABLES OR COUNTER TOP.
SEE VIOLATION #60.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION (51) NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2185178 DATE 7-27-18. Violation Codes: 5-203.13(A) Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL MOP SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER, AND A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
AUG 32018PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST PROVIDE A HANDWASH SINK ADJACENT TO THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED
MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIDGERATED TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
REPLACE OR RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS.
MUST INSTALL MOP SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER, AND A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: PA 100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED
JUL 272018FAILED18 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
MUST PROVIDE A HANDWASH SINK ADJACENT TO THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS (TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY) HELD IN THE FRONT PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 2# ROAST BEEF (62.2F), 3# HAM (53.9F), 7# CHEESE(52.6F), 1# EGGS(49.7F), .25# CUT TOMATOES(52.7F), .5# CUT LEAFY GREENS (62.7F), .25# TAZIKI SAUCE (55.6F); WITH A TOTAL REPORTED VALUE OF $50. PIC CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY DISCARDING THE FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION#: 7-38-005
MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIDGERATED TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS (CHOPPED ONIONS AND PEPPERS, SUGAR) WITHOUT LABELING. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED APROX 25 DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT THE SELF, AND IN THE FAR RIGHT CORNER. OBSERVED APROX 25 DROPPINGS BY THE DEEP FREEZER ON THE MAIN FLOOR. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION#: 7-38-020 (A)
OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN THE PREP COUNTERS BY THE GYRO CARVING MACHINE. MUST STORE ALL FOOD UTENSILS IN A CLEAN, SANITIZED AREA.
MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS, IN THE REAR PREP BY THE 3 COMP SINK.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AND BOXES AS STORAGE SHELVES. MUST PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP PRODUCE COOLS CONDENSER UNIT AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN THE THE GRILL TABLE.
MUST INSTALL MOP SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER, AND A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
OBSERVED RAW WOOD ON THE WALL BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION COVERS FOR THE TOILET ROOM AND THE AIR DUCTS THROUGHOUT.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN UNDERNEATH THE STOVE IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND IN THE STORAGE AREA TO THE LEFT OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, CLEAN, ORGANIZE, STORE ALL ITEMS 6" OR MORE OFF THE FLOOR ON NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SHELVING THAT PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: PA 100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED
DEC 72017PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED 2 MALE FOOD HANDLERS WASHING HANDS AT FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AS WELL AS 1 FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOOD, SLICED CHEESE WITH BARE HAND CONTACT, AT FRONT COOK LINE. INFORMED MANAGER THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IS NOT ALLOWED/APPROVED. MUST USE BARRIERS SUCH AS SINGLE USE GLOVES, TONGS, ETC. TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT. ALSO INFORMED MANAGER THAT PROPER HAND WASHING IS REQUIRED AT DESIGNATED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION # 7-38-010 (A)
OBSERVED 1 DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA WITH GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. ALSO OBSERVED RUST STAINS AND CHIPPED PAINT ON RIGHT WALL OF SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESEAL TO ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED DOOR ON FREEZER CHEST # 1, IN BASEMENT STORAGE, IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SMALL LEAK, AT CONDENSER, IN WALK IN COOLER, LOCATED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. LEAK WAS NOT OVER FOOD PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED GREASE LEAK IN MIDDLE OF CEILING IN BASEMENT AREA. SOURCE APPEARED TO COME FROM COOK LINE DIRECTLY ABOVE SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND ELIMINATE GREASE ACTIVITY.
OCT 232017PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: LOCATED IN REAR PREP COOLER- -58.7F, COOKED HAM-5LBS, AT $7.00 -48.5F, RAW STEAK-4LBS $7.00 LOCATED AT FRONT COOK LINE- -117F, COOKED ONIONS-3LBS, $1.00 -60.7F, RAW EGGS-1/2 LBS, AT $2.00 MANAGER STATED TOTAL WEIGHT OF 13.5 LBS AT APPROXIMATELY VALUE OF $17.00 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD FOOD AT 40 F OR BELOW AND HOT FOOD AT 140 OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED 1 DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA WITH GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. ALSO OBSERVED RUST STAINS AND CHIPPED PAINT ON RIGHT WALL OF SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESEAL TO ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED DOOR ON FREEZER CHEST # 1 AND 2, IN BASEMENT STORAGE, IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SMALL LEAK, AT CONDENSER, IN WALK IN COOLER, LOCATED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. LEAK WAS NOT OVER FOOD PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAY 152017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET.
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM FLOOR UNDER FRONT GRILL.
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELDS AT LIGHTS IN WALK IN COOLER
Inspector Comments: MUST PLACE STOVE COMPLETELY UNDER HOOD..MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM
Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
MAY 82017FAILED15 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 52.9F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL (7-38-005A)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF ABOVE MENTIONED PREP COOLER SUCH AS 5LBS. COOKED CHOPPED HAM 44.6F-45.1F,2LBS. SLICED HAM 53.3F,5LBS. STEAK 49.3F,2LBS. SLICED TOMATOES46.6F,2LBS. CUT LETTUCE 48.6F,10.5 DOZEN SHELLED EGGS 44.0F-47.9F.ALSO ON TOP OF GRILL 2 DOZEN SHELLED EGGS 49.2F,5LBS. COOKED ONIONS 120.0F,1LB. COOKED SAUSAGE 91.0F..PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 140.0F OR ABOVE.APPX. 34.5 LBS. $69. (CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED.OBSERVED A BAR STOOL IN FRONT OF HAND SINK,NO PAPER TOWELS AND A CUP INSIDE OF SINK BASIN.CUP AND BAR STOOL WAS REMOVED FROM INSIDE OF SINK AND IN FRONT AND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDE AT SINK AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.MUST MAINTAIN,PROVIDE AND KEEP HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.30 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO ICE MACHINE,NEXT TO GLASS REACH IN COOLER,UNDER COUNTER HEIGHT COOLER,UNDER BASEMENT STAIR CASE.ALSO,FRONT DOOR HAS A APPX."3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM .MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/8/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED BOTH GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS IN POOR REPAIR AND FRAME BENT LEAVING A APPX."1-2" GAP ON LARGE CAN AND ROD BROKEN ON REAR OF SMALLER CAN,TRASH ABOVE RIM OF DUMPSTER AND HANGING OUT OF AND TRASH AND FOOD DEBRI ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER.EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.REMOVE TRASH AND DEBRI FROM GROUNDS AND GREASE FROM CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (EGGS,HAM,CUTLETTUCE,SLICED TOMATOE,GRILLED ONIONS,ETC)MUST PROVIDE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANGERS CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM GRILL TABLE ,CARD BOARD BOXES USED FOR TRASH CANS AND PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLES,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM FLOOR UNDER FRONT GRILL.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEAR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN CEILING NEAR ICE MACHINE.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD.
MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELDS AT LIGHTS OVER REAR 3- COMP SINK AND IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS OVER REAR 3- COMP SINK.
MUST PLACE STOVE COMPLETELY UNDER HOOD..MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 102016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED THE REAR COOLER STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN , INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN REAR STORAGE SHELF.
MAY 112016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE JET SPRAY, UNUSED COOLER, AND REAR STORAGE SHELF NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER REAR EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED THE FRONT DINING CEILING VENTS, LIGHT SHIELDS, AND FANS DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
AUG 142015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT PREPARATION AREAS. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK EASILY ACESSIBLE TO FRONT MAIN PREPARATION AREAS.
FOUND FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
MAY 62014PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE KNIFE FROM IN BETWEEN WALL & PIPES AND STORE PROPERLY
Inspector Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELF UNDER POP COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE SCREWS ON INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE
Inspector Comments: MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER & CHEST FREEZER.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLES,DEEP FRYERS,POTATO GRINDER,MEAT SLICER,REACH IN COOLER
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & DAMAGED WALLBASES,STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES .MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OVER 3- COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT FRONT 3- COMP SINK
nspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS & PROBE FOR FOOD TEMPS
Inspector Comments: MUST STORE ICE SCOOP PROPERLY
APR 282014FAILED13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED TABLE TOP PREP COOLER AT 61.6F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE (RAW EGGS).IN FRONT PREP AREA.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40 OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS IN PANS ON LOWER SHELVES OF SERVICE COUNTER.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.COOKED SAUSAGES 86.1F-101.3F,COOKED ONIONS 74.4F-75.3F,COOKED HASHBROWNS 77.6F-120.4F,COOKED HAM 75.1F.RAW SHELLED EGGS AT 61.6F IN TABLE TOP PREP COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED BY OWNER.APPX.48LBS. $125.(CRITICAL 7-38-0005A).
OBSERVED TOILET & HANDWASHING FACILITIES NOT ACCESSIBLE & MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME.OBSERVED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT ANY RUNNING WATER AND TOILETROOM HANDSINK THE SAME.WATER VALVES HAD BEEN SHUT OFF FROM UNDERNEATH.MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEES TO TURN WATER BACK ON.NO RUNNING WATER AT SINKS WHILE FOOD WAS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED & SERVED.MUST PROVIDE HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER AT SINKS AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE & ON GROUND INSIDE OF GARBAGE AREA CORRAL.MUST REMOVE GREASE,CLEAN & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
MUST REMOVE KNIFE FROM IN BETWEEN WALL & PIPES AND STORE PROPERLY.
MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELF UNDER POP COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE SCREWS ON INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.
MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER & CHEST FREEZER.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLES,DEEP FRYERS,POTATO GRINDER,MEAT SLICER,REACH IN COOLER.
MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & DAMAGED WALLBASES,STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES .MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS.
MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OVER 3- COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT FRONT 3- COMP SINK.
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS & PROBE FOR FOOD TEMPS.
MUST STORE ICE SCOOP PROPERLY.
MAY 212013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL COOKED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS
MUST PROVIDE KNOBS TO CHESTER FREEZER DOORS AND REPLACE RUSTY WIRE SHELVES INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR DOOR OF ICE MACHINE, AND INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS, IN REAR KITCHEN AREA
MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT PREMISES
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS REAR AREA ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
JAN 312012PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
Foods inside walk-in cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
Multi and single use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert containers to prevent contamination before use.
Interior deep fryer, interior ice machine panel, storage shelves, cooking equipment and coolers not cleaned. Intructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor along wallbase and under cooking equipment not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris and replace missing floor tile.
Light covers through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Exposed hand sink in rear prep area not maintained. Instructed to repair sink slow drain.
Thermometer not provided inside front prep coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside thermometer.
JAN 62011PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH BUILD-UP.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND ABOVE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB.
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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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