SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

HOOKS FISH & CHICKEN.

YOUR CALL. 56/100

4024 W ROOSEVELT RD · WEST GARFIELD PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 13, 2024 · passed

12 of 17 inspections passed, 5 failed. 5 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
17
12 passed · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
94
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Jul 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 13
2024
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 9
2024
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOODS @ IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION... APPROXIMATELY 60 LBS FISH AND CHICKEN PARTS RANGING BETWEEN 49-51F, AS WELL AS 4.5 LBS COLE SLAW @50F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL TCS FOODS @ 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNATRILY DISCARDED ITEMS AT THIS TIME.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

NOTED 3-DOOR COOLING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. NO TCS FOODS ARE STORED INSIDE AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS IN COOLING UNITS (INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER) THROUGHOUT PREMISE. INSTRUCTERD TO PROVIDE AND MNAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF UNUSED AND STORED EQUIPMENT, INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM, AND AROUND THE DRAIN AT THE MOP SINK. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 13 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPest Activity
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED FRONT WINDOWS NEAR REGISTERS WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD SPLATTER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST.

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR PREP WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED PLUMBING FIXTURES IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNNECEESARY ITEMS STORED IN REAR PREP AREA ON TOP OF COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PREMOVE UNNECEESARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN PREMISE.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTS IN CEILING ACCUMULATED WITH DUST AND DIRT THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 24
2022
PASSED
9 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED LARGE WHITE CONTAINERS WITHOUT COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROIVDE NAME FOR ALL CONTAINERS WITH WHATS INSIDE.

MINORPest Activity
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED BLACK SHELVING UNIT USED FOR STORING BBQ SAUCE AND HOT SAUCE WITH A BUILD UP OF FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING OF PEST AND INSECTS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS OPENING WHERE OIL IS FILTERED AND DRAINED WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNITS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED HEVAY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND SPILLAGE ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A NON WORKING DEEP FYER IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE TO HELP PREVENT HARBORING OF ANY PEST AND OR INSECTS.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE HOOD SYSTEM AND THE HOOD FILTERS WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THREE LIGHT BULBS OUT UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

MAY 14
2019
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EMPLOYEE'S IN THE PREP AREA MUST ALWAYS HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY USE AND MAINTAIN WIPING CLOTHES WHEN NOT IN USE, SUCH CHANGING THE SANITIZING SOLUTION OFTEN AND NOT LAYING THE WIPING CLOTHES AROUND ON THE PREP TABLES AND COUNTER TOPS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN REAR PREP TABLE AND ALL COUNTER TOPS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED A LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FIXTURES AND SINK IN THE WASH ROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

MAY 24
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR SHEVLING AND DOORS INSIDE REACH IN PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE RACKS(SHELVING)INSIDE COOLERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR RUST.

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

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND THE GREASE TRAP AND ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.

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

WALLS NEEDS CLEANING BEHIND THE PREP TABLES AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER. NOTED VENT COVER AND SOME CEILING TILES DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST.

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED LEAKS AT THE SPRAYER AT THE 3 COMP SINK AND NOTED THE GREASE TRAP VERY DIRTY. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR.

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OCT 27
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PAINT RUSTY SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE NEAR EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP IN REAR ISH WASHING AREA.

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

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS(WALK-IN'S AND REACH-INS), ROLLING CART, RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, AND EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT(INCLUDING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER) ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP).

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

FINISH CLEANING ALL WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS OF BUSINESS THAT ARE HEAVILY STAINED WITH DIRT AND GREASE. CLEAN ALL DUST AND DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. REMOVE MOLDY CEILING TILE IN WASHROOMREPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN WASHROOM.

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MASSIVE FOOD BUILD-UP FOUND INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA-MUST CLEAN. FAUCET AND ATTACHED SPRAYER ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA HEAVILY LEAKING IN THREE DIFFERENT AREAS- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

OCT 20
2016
FAILED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND CONTAINERS OF COLE SLAW SITTING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE(65F) INSIDE CARRYOUT CONTAINERS ON THE PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO FOUND PRE-COOKED CHICKEN WINGS SITTING OUT ON PREP TABLE AT 75.1F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW COLD OR AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE HOT. ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALSanitation
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED THE COOK/FOODSERVICE MGR. GO OUTSIDE TO EMPTY CONTAINER WITH PRE-COOKED CHICKEN WINGS INTO THE GARBAGE, THEN COME BACK INSIDE AND GO BACK TO THE FOOD PREP AREA AND START PREPARING CHICKEN WINGS WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE WASTE AND GREASE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. TRASH AND DEBRIS FOUND ON GROUND SURROUNDING THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS. FOUND GREASE ALL OVER THE WALL AROUND THE PIPE THAT FILTERS THE GREASE INTO THE OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE WHICH ALSO HAS MASSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE EXTERIOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR DISH WASHING AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOTED 4-25-15 ON REPORT# 1537305 NOT CORRECTED:-45-ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

PAINT RUSTY SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE NEAR EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP IN REAR ISH WASHING AREA.

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES UNDERNEATH, STORAGE RACKS, ALL SINKS, EXTERIORS OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,AND INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT(INCLUDING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER) ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP).

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

CLEAN ALL WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS OF BUSINESS THAT ARE HEAVILY STAINED WITH DIRT AND GREASE. CLEAN ALL DUST AND DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN GREASE BUILD-UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE MOLDY CEILING TILE IN WASHROOM. REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN WASHROOM.

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MASSIVE FOOD BUILD-UP FOUND INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA-MUST CLEAN. FAUCET AND ATTACHED SPRAYER ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA HEAVILY LEAKING IN THREE DIFFERENT AREAS- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #29.

APR 24
2015
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE THE DOOR GASKET FOR THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER SO THAT THE DOOR CAN CLOSE PROPERLY. REPLACE THE PLASTIC TUB WITH A HOLE IN THE BOTTOM.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK, INTERIOR OF THE BEVERAGE COOLER AND 3 DOOR PREP COOLER, ROLLING CARTS, BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS AND PLASTIC STORAGE CABINET IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS AND ALONG THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

NO LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST INSTALL.

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

REINSTALL THE VENTILATION FAN AT THE CEILING IN THE WASHROOM.

MINORSanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED DIRTY APRONS AND CLOTHING STORED ON HOOKS IN THE OFFICE. MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

SEP 30
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED THE RUBBER GASKETS AROUND THE MIDDLE DOOR OF THE FRONT PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN INSIDE CADINET AND BETWEEN THE DEEP FRYERS AND FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTTO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST.

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN TOILET ROOM, WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

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

NOTED WATER STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT PREMISES. MUST REPLACE/PAINT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK IN FREEZER AND UNDERNEATH THE HOOD ABOVE THE FRYERS. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 6
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND RUSTY RACKS IN THE WALKIN COOLER AND WALKIN FREEZER AND RUSTY GREESE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT RUSTY RACKS WITH NON TOXIC PAINT AND PAINT GREESE TRAP TOO.

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, CLEAN VENTS AND HOOD ABOVE FRYERS. REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLER DOOR IN PREP AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS, LOBBY AND WALK IN COOLER HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM. MUST SEAL FLOOR IN TOILET ROOM

FEB 26
2013
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND RUSTY RACKS IN THE WALKIN COOLER AND WALKIN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THE REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, CLEAN VENTS AND HOOD ABOVE FRYERS. REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLER DOOR IN PREP AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS, LOBBY AND WALK IN COOLER HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM. MUST SEAL FLOOR IN TOILET ROOM.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPAIR OR REPLACE THE LIGHT IN THE WALKIN FREEZER IT IS IN POOR REPAIR.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAT, CAP OR HAIR RESTRAINTS WNEN HANDLING THE FOOD.

SEP 17
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED AREA ABOVE FRYERS, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES. REPAIR/REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLER DOOR IN PREP AREA.

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

CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN REAR KITCHEN AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN IN CORNER AREAS.

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

CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN WALLS OF WALK-IN COOLER, CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST AND REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA WHERE NEEDED.

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

RECOMMENDED INSTALLING A MOP RACK FOR STORAGE OF WET MOPS IN REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF MOP BUCKET TO REMOVE DIRT BUILD-UP.

SEP 7
2012
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

AT THIS TIME I OBSERVED FIFTEEN FRUIT FLIES IN REAR KITCHEN ON WALL AND OVER THREE COMP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR FRUIT FLIES PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK.

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

OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP IN ONE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK UPON RELEASE OF WATER FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. ALSO A FOUL ODOR WAS NOTED FROM GREASE RECEPTOR OR FLOOR DRAIN AT THREE COMP SINK. MANAGER ON DUTY STATES THAT THE GREASE RECEPTOR WAS CLEANED RECENTLY; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A LICENSED PLUMBER SERVICE SINK.

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED AREA ABOVE FRYERS, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES. REPAIR/REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLER DOOR IN PREP AREA.

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

CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN REAR KITCHEN AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN IN CORNER AREAS.

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

CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN WALLS OF WALK-IN COOLER, CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST AND REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA WHERE NEEDED.

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

RECOMMENDED INSTALLING A MOP RACK FOR STORAGE OF WET MOPS IN REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF MOP BUCKET TO REMOVE DIRT BUILD-UP.

DEC 21
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MINOROther
34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MINOROther
35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
AUG 29
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
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. PREVIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED. MUST CLEAN HOODS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST NOTED. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF AND INTERIOR CABINETS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES WHERE NEEDED.

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. PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS CORRECTED. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER SINK AND ALONG WALLBASE UNDER PREP TABLE ETC WHERE NEEDED.

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

PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS CORRECTED. REPLACE ANY WATER STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED IN DINING AREA.

JUL 19
2010
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: 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 SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT PREP COOLER,WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED STORAGE RACK IN WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON FRONT PREP COOLER.RECAULK 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

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 POP COOLERS,PREP COOLERS,ROLLING CART,HOOD,WINDOW SILLS,DEEP FRYERS,GARBAGE CANS,LIGHT SHIELDS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,OVER HEAD STORAGE SHELVES.

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 FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,LOBBY,WALK IN COOLER.MUST SEAL FLOOR IN TOILET ROOM.

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 SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPLACE STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS & WINDOW SILLS IN LOBBY.MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS & WALLBASES THROUGHOUT.MUST REPLACE WORN DOOR SWEEP IN CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS.

JUL 13
2010
FAILED
9 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
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 LABLE DESSERTS WITH NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREDIENTS.

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 PLASTIC 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 REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT PREP COOLER,WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED STORAGE RACK IN WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON FRONT PREP COOLER.RECAULK 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

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 POP COOLERS,PREP COOLERS,ROLLING CART,HOOD,WINDOW SILLS,DEEP FRYERS,GARBAGE CANS,LIGHT SHIELDS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,OVER HEAD STORAGE SHELVES.

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 DEATAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,LOBBY,WALK IN COOLER.MUST SEAL FLOOR IN TOILET ROOM.

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 SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPLACE STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS & WINDOW SILLS IN LOBBY.MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS & WALLBASES THROUGHOUT.MUST REPLACE WORN DOOR SWEEP IN CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS.

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCETS AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK.

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 STORE AND ORGANIZE PERSONAL BELONGINGS PROPERLY IN REAR PREP AREA.

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