SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

HOOK FISH & CHICKEN ON MADISON, INC..

BEAT. 42/100

3952 W MONROE ST · WEST GARFIELD PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 9, 2010 · passed with conditions

Failed 2 of 4 inspections. 4 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
1 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
21
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 MONTHS
since Jan 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 9
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#277030 # 18 NOT CORRECTED STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF LIVE FRUIT FLIES MORE THAN 50 ON WALLS,CEILINGS,PRODUCT ON SHELVING UNITS.IN MY PRESENT THE OWNER CONTACTED 2 PEST CONTROL COMPANYS STATES THEY ARE NOT ABLE TO SERVICE PREMISES AT THIS TIME ,THEY CAN COME ON MONDAY.DURING INSPECTION MANAGER STARTED KILLING FRUIT FLIES.HAVE BEEN MINIMIZED AT THIS TIME.

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

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.VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED.STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF LIVE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY.

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL SURFACES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOPS AND SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYING, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILT-UP

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR SURFACES THROUGH-OUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALL AND CEILING THROUGH-OUT PREMISES, REPLACES STAINED CEILING TILE, WHERE NEEDED.REPAIR WALL UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPLACE MISSING WALLBASES.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: 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 THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER

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

Inspector Comments: 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. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNUSED ITEMS VARIOUS AREAS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES

JUL 1
2010
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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 APPROX. 20 FRUIT FLIES FLYING AROUND IN FOOD PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL SERVICE UPON NEXT VISIT SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
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 DETAIL CLEAN ALL SURFACES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOPS AND SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYING, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILT-UP

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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR SURFACES THROUGH-OUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT

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. MUST CLEAN WALL AND CEILING THROUGH-OUT PREMISES, REPLACES STAINED CEILING TILE, WHERE NEEDED

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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER

MINORSanitation
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. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNUSED ITEMS VARIOUS AREAS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES

JAN 14
2010
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 6
2010
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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.Found evidence of appx 25 or more live fruit flies on premises.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 1/6/10.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.Must store:Multiuse utensils properly.

MINORSanitation
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 replace:worn cutting board.

MINORSanitation
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:ventilation vents,unused equipment,deep fryers,reach in freezer,pipes,window sills,door jams on coolers,entire toilet room.

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.Must clean:Floors along wallbases throughout.

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.Must clean:Walls throughout.Must replace:Damaged rear door sweep,missing wall tiles in lobby,stained ceiling tiles throughout,missing door lock on front door,damaged walls where needed.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.Must provide:dipping well for hand dipped ice cream.

MINORFood Temperature
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:thermometers for all cold holding units.

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