DEC 19
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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HOT DOG EXPRESS.
YOUR CALL. 63/100
4300 N MILWAUKEE AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 19, 2019 · passed with conditions
7 of 10 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
7 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
30
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Jun 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL ITEMS LISTED ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE SHELVES WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, MICROWAVE, INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR FREEZER, AND 3 DOOR PREP COOLER.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE PROVIDED FOR THE WASHROOM DOOR. MUST INSTALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE CEILING TILES AND CEILING OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THIS TRAINING.
NOV 162017FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 16
2017
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 170113 DATED 4/4/17.#33- CLEAN IN DETAIL, REMOVE DUST BUILT UP ON THE FAN GUARD OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. CLEAN IN DETAIL, REMOVE GREASE ACCUMULATED ON THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYER AND GRILL AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN. #32-RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK AND AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA (CAULK WORN OUT) AND MAINTAIN. #35-SEAL GAP/HOLE AROUND PIPE THRU-OUT THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN OR REPAINT THE WALLS BESIDE THE EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLE AND CHOPPING BOARDS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
APR 42017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 4
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK AND AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA (CAULK WORN OUT) AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE /REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FOODS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN IN DETAIL, REMOVE DUST BUILT UP ON THE FAN GUARD OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. CLEAN IN DETAIL, REMOVE GREASE ACCUMULATED ON THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYER AND GRILL AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALONG THE WALL BASE OF THE GRILL,DEEP FRYER AND COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP/COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL GAP/HOLE AROUND PIPE THRU-OUT THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 52016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 5
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found marinating raw chicken without label. Instructed my label and date prepped foods that will be held over 24 hours. Must maintain.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Must install a backflow prevention device on the utility sink faucet. Must maintain.
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NOV 132015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 13
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
PREPARED, READY TO EAT GYRO SAUCE MUST BE BE LABELED AND DATED.
APR 172015PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 17
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER FOUND AT 47.2F WITH FOODS SUCH AS COOKED SAUSAGE ALSO FOUND AT 47.2F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 5LBS COOKED SAUSAGE AT 47.2F, 10 LBS CHEESE SAUCE AT 44.4F, COOKED GREEN PEPPERS AT 45.9F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $100.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST PROVIDE PROPER ICE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES AND STORE PROPERLY IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT INSIDE THE ICE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND TABLE TOP CAN OPENER DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
EXTREMELY SLOW DRAIN AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
OCT 162014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 16
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA.-------NOTED GAP/OPENING IN FRONT COUNTER BY ICE CREAM FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DIPPER WELL FOR ICE CREAM FREEZER.
JUN 172014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 17
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AROUND 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE METAL SHELVES WITH GREASE BUILD-UP IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA, INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE AND MICROWAVE OVENS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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