SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

IHOP.

BEAT. 37/100

7601 S CICERO AVE · ASHBURN, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 1, 2018 · failed

Failed 3 of 15 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
10 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
65
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Jan 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 1
2018
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED THE CEILING LEAKING IN REAR PREP AREA BETWEEN UPRIGHT COOLER, AND CONDIMENT COOLER, TOASTER AND BREAD STORAGE AREA, FOOD NOT PROTECTED, INSTRUCTED TO MOVE TOASTER, AND BREAD, AND MOVE THE CONDIMENT COOLER OVER AWAY FROM THE LEAK.LEAK MUST BE REPAIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER,FRYERS/DOORS. EXTERIOR OF FRYERS STORAGE TABLES/2 TIER CART.

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA, ICE MACHINE, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO IN THE DISH ROOM REMOVE RAIN WATER ON FLOOR.

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

OBSERVED CEILING LEAKING IN DISH ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.ALSO CLEAN WALLS THRU OUT DISH ROOM, REAR PREP AREA, AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA WATER STAIN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD. AND REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN FRONT DINING AREA.

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

OBSERVED THE BACK FLOW DEVICE LEAKING AT FRONT UTILITY MOP SINK AREA BETWEEN RESTROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.ALSO OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM SHUT OFF VALVES IN DISH ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SHUT OFF VALVES.

MAY 30
2017
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 22
2017
FAILED
7 violations2 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

OVER 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN DINING AREA, AT WAIT STATION, AND IN DISHMAHINE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANTIIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

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

OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATED ON TOP OF CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING GROUND. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS

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

WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED ON WALL AND BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. EXTERIOR TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH RUST. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

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

STORAGE SHELVES UNDER COOKING LINE, INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS, AND WHEELS OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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

FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND SHELVING UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS.

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

WALL TRIM NEAR DISHMACHINE AREA IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE PANELING. INSTD TO REPAIR. WALL NEAR UTILTIY SINK IN POOR REPAIR, HOLE NOTED. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. WALL IN POOR REPAIR ALONG WALLBASE IN HALLWAY BEHIND DISHMACHINE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

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

BROOMS AND MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.

FEB 24
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER ALL SHELVING AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO OBSERVED GROUT MISSING BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REGROUT AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

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

OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE WALL AROUND THE VACUUM BREAKER AND PLUMBING AT THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED BLOWN AND MISSING BULBS IN THE BACK FENCED IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

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

OBSERVED THE VACUUM BREAKER AT THE MOP SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

JUL 28
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUST AT DISHMACHINE HOOD, AND SIDE WALL,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED THE NOZZLE LEAKING AT THE 3 COMP. SINK IN DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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OCT 14
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE PREP AREA NEEDS CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DEEP FRYERS.

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

THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE EQUIPMENT IN THE DISHWASHING, REAR STORAGE AND PREP AREAS NEED CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS.

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

THE FLOORS IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM AND ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE DISH WASHING ROOM LEADING TO THE REAR STORAGE NEED TO BE REGROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND THE WALLS AND CEILING AROUND THE DISH MACHINE, MOP SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS.

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

MUST HANG ALL MOPS UP WHEN NOT IN USE.

OCT 3
2014
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

FOUND 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO, FOUND 7 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE SHELF IN THE REAR CAGE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL ACTIVITY AND CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE PREP AREA NEEDS CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DEEP FRYERS.

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

THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE EQUIPMENT IN THE DISHWASHING, REAR STORAGE AND PREP AREAS NEED CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS.

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

THE FLOORS IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM AND ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE DISH WASHING ROOM LEADING TO THE REAR STORAGE NEED TO BE REGROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND THE WALLS AND CEILING AROUND THE DISH MACHINE, MOP SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS.

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

MUST HANG ALL MOPS UP WHEN NOT IN USE.

JAN 10
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS/ICE MACHINE, NOZZLES ON THE SODA MACHINE AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAIN, FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE SERVICE LINE AND PREP AREA.

JAN 9
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS/ICE MACHINE, NOZZLES ON THE SODA MACHINE AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAIN, FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE SERVICE LINE AND PREP AREA.

JAN 6
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND WALK IN COOLER NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. COOLER HAD AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 51.2F PER MY THERMOMETER AND 52.0 PER THE ESTABLISHMENTS' EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO AS TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. ONCE FIXED MUST FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL US AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG REQUESTING A REINSPECTION OF THE UNIT. COOLER WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 46.0F TO 51.6F AND INCLUDED RAW CHICKEN, BEEF, SAUSAGE, HAM, TURKEY, LIQUID EGGS, EGGS, CHEESE, POT ROAST, WHIPPED CREAM, PAN CAKE BATTER, WHIPPED BUTTER, SOUP, STEAKS, YOGURT, CHOCOLATE MILK, SOUR CREAM, TARTAR SAUCE AND CREAM CHEESE. ALL ITEMS WERE DISCARDED OF A COMBINED WEIGHT OF 400LBS VALUED AT $1,300. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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

MUST RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS/ICE MACHINE, NOZZLES ON THE SODA MACHINE AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAIN, FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE SERVICE LINE AND PREP AREA.

JUL 12
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

LAST UPRIGHT COOLER IN COOK PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE WITH MANAGER THERMOMETER COOLER READING 60*F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE COOLER, NOW AT 3:00PM COOLER IS AT 37.5*F NOW YOU CAN USE COOLER.

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES,11 LBS.OF FOOD WAS DISPOSED OF BY MANAGER TEMPERATURES 53*F-47*F PREPARED 7/11/13. PRE COOKED SAUSAGE 53*F, COUNTRY GRAVEY 52*F,POTATO SOUP 52*F,MASH POTATOS 49*F, HOLANDAISE SAUCE 52*F,BROWN GRAVEY 48*F,EGG WHITE 51*F,EGG BEATERS 52*F, LIQUID EGG 52*F, TURKEY SAUSAGE 47*F, TURKEY BACON 51*F

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

CLEAN FLOOR IN DISH AREA, REMOVE STANDING WATER.

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

NEED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR COOK AREA.

FEB 5
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER GRILLS, COOLERS IN GRILL AREA.

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

CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOLER IN GRILL AREA. REPAIR WALL BY UTENSIL STORAGE.

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

REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD OVER FRYER.

FEB 2
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
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. LADIES RESTROOM TOILET SEAT MISSING IN LAST STALL,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOLER SIDE COOKING AREA,CLEAN INTERIOR OF MILK COOLER,CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR MICROWAVE/ AND SLICER. ALSO REAR UNDER COUNTER CABINET.

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. REMOVE STANDING WATER IN REAR HALLWAY.

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.NEED TO CLEAN AND RE-SEAL WALL BEHIND DISHMACHINE 1 COMP.SINK.

JAN 13
2011
PASSED
5 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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: THE LARGE CAN OPENER, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND PREP COUNTERS TO REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS.

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. FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. VARIOUS AREAS IN NEED OF REGROUTING. MUST CLEAN, CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AND CEILING THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN NEED OF SCRAPING. MUST CLEAN, CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. ALL CLUTTER IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF ORGANIZING, MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JAN 15
2010
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

CLEAN EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE AND STORE PROPERLY.

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

LOOSE GASKET AT UPRIGHT COOLER. REPAIR SAME

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

WALLS SURROUNDING HANDSINK IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. DETAIL CLEAN LIGHTSHIELDS AND VENTS THRU-OUT.

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

REPLACE CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD IN PREP AREA.

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

3-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR SAME.

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