SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

HUMBLE EATS.

BEAT. 18/100

7550 S HALSTED ST · AUBURN GRESHAM, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 21, 2024 · failed

Failed 3 of 5 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
0 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
61
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Sep 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 21
2024
FAILED
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ,SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND SHAKERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WHEEL BASES OF STEAM TABLE,STOVE,FRYER CABINETS,PREP COOLERS,UNDERSIDE OF UPPER PLATE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON FLOOR. ALSO APPX. 30 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/21/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,STEAM TABLE, GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLE, PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF ALL EQUIPMENT.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA.DUST FROM WALL VENTS AND DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOPSINK AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,SERVICE COUNTER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SEAL ALL GAPS, CRACKS AND CREVICES AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, AROUND DOOR FRAME , TRIMS,WALLS & BASES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT, FLOOR TILE IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WARPED PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA AND PREP AREA MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND DEAD ROACHES FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

APR 13
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS EGGS, HAM AND SOUPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-012.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE NOR ITEMS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA EVENT AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES/STORAGE TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS. ALSO CLEAN SHELVES IN THE STORAGE ROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA AND STORAGE ROOM ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND/OR DEBRIS.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2564166 DATE 9/22/22. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-42-090

OCT 6
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP ON FRYERS,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL ALL OPENING AROUND WALLS AND WINDOWS,AROUND BASE OF TOILET.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR HALLWAY AND DINING AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOPSINK CLOSET.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED COATING PEELING OFF OF LIGHT BULB OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPLACE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 27
2022
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 8 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING AROUND DOOR HINGE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER,WHEEL BASES OF PREP TABLE & COOLERS,CRAWLING ON FLOOR AND WALL BASE UNDER STEAM TABLE.ALSO APPX. 20 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.RECOMMENED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/27/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

MINOROther
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION

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

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP ON GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,FRYERS,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO LIDS FOR GARBAGE CANS IN TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL ALL OPENING AROUND WALLS AND WINDOWS,AROUND BASE OF TOILET.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR HALLWAY AND DINING AREA

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOPSINK CLOSET.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED COATING PEELING OFF OF LIGHT BULB OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPLACE

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

SEP 22
2022
FAILED
19 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC LEFT PREMISES DURING INSPECTION MUST REMAIN ON SITE FOR INSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOOD MANAGER LEFT PREMISES DURING INSPECTION MUST REMAIN ON SITE FOR INSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO REMINDER ON MENU MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TEMPERATURE TAKING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING AROUND DOOR GASKET OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER,WHEEL BASES OF PREP TABLE,LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE ,ON BOX OF FOIL PANS,ALONG WALL BASES IN DINING AREA.RECOMMENED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/22/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

MINOROther
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

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

OBSERVED WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S MUST PROVIDE AN DMAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP ON GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,FRYERS,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LIDS FOR GARBAGE CANS IN TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR CLOSURE ON REAR TOILET ROOM DOOR LEADING INTO PREP AREA.

MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER ON SITE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SEAL ALL OPENING AROUND WALLS AND WINDOWS,AROUND BASE OF TOILET.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR HALLWAY AND DINING AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOPSINK CLOSET.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED COATING PEELING OFF OF LIGHT BULB OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPLACE

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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