APR 9
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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YOUR CALL. 54/100
400 E 63RD ST · WOODLAWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 9, 2014 · passed
4 of 8 inspections passed, 3 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
47
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Aug 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CRACKED INNER LID FOR THE SIDE BOX FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. ALSO OBSERVED CRACKED DOOR ON MICROWAVE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE IN THE TWO BOX FREEZER'S, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.ALSO OBSERVED INSIDE THE FRYER DOORS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WALLS, AND CEILINGS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THROUGH THE PREP AREA FRONT AND REAR.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED ONE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD OVER FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE HANDSINK LEAKING AT P-TRAP IN RESTROOM, INSWTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
OCT 252013PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 25
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES USING POOR HYIGENIC PRACTICES DURING INSPECTION.ONE FOOD HANDLER HANDING MONEY AT CASH REGISTER,PUTTING GLOVES ON TO COOK CHICHEN WITH OUT WASHING HANDS.THE OTHER FOOD HANDLER CUTTING UP CHICKEN CHANGE GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS FIRST.INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES TO WASH HAND BETWEEN TASK -CDI.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
NO PAPER TOWELS/HAND DRYING DEVICE ACCESSBLE AT ANY HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS OR WASHROOM HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE-CDI.CRITICAL CITATIONISSUED
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED INTERIOR /AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS NOT CLEAN.ALSO EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT,STORAGE TABLES,DEEP FRYERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NOTED FLOORS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR DISH WASHING AREA
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FAN ABOVE COOKIE OVEN NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING APRONS. MUST WEAR CLEAN APRON AND HAIR RESTRAINTS.
SEP 62013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 6
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF UNUSED COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN OR REMOVE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN PREP TABLES AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NOTED FLOORS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
JUL 312012FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 31
2012
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF PREP COOLER 49.1F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF GROUND BEEF 49.3F, POLISH 49.8F, SOUR CREAM 50.2F, HAM 52.3F, CORNED BEEF 52.4F, TURKEY 54.1F, ROAST BEEF 57.6F STORED IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 30LBS AND $100 OF FOOD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F DURING STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 9 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN SOUTHEAST CORNER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN ITALIAN BEEF 138F AND COOKED TO ORDER FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE CIGARETTE BURNS ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, VENTILATION HOOD.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. PROVIDE ACCESS TO BASEMENT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT UNDER STAIRS IN REAR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SEPARATE CLEANING EQUIPMENT (DEGREASER) FROM CONDIMENTS (BBQ SAUCE) ON SHELVING UNIT NEAR FRONT COUNTER. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE WASHCLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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AUG 82011FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 8
2011
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG REMAINS ON REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES. NACHO UNIT AT 105.2F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT 140F AND ABOVE. INSTRUCTED TO TURN ON STEAM TABLE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 140F AND ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A). BUSINESS NOT OPEN OR OPERATING AT THIS TIME.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
REAR EXIT DOOR AND SIDES WITH 1/4INCH GAP. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN AND MAKE RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ALSO, FOUND 25 MOUSE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREAS,STAIRCASE, AND FURNACE/HOT WATER TANK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 NOT OPEN AND OPERATING AT THIS TIME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL GREASY UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT REAR STORAGE AREA AND OUTSIDE REAR DOOR.
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. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUHGOUT PREMISES, ESPECIALLY REAR STORAGE AREA, REAR EXIT DOOR ALONG WALL BASE UNDER STORAGE RACKS, AND STAIRCASE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULB IN DRY STORAGE ROOM, REPLACE SOILED/CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT FAUCET AT UTILITY SINK. ATTACH SECURELY METAL DRAINBOARD ATTACHED TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN DRAIN BOARD AND UTILTY SINK.
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. REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS/EQUIPMENT IE TAYLOR MACHINE, LARGE GREASY EQUIPMENT, METAL PIPES ON FLOOR AT REAR STORAGE AREA, AND AT OUTSIDE REAR DOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
AUG 22011FAILED11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 2
2011
FAILED
11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND RESIDENTIAL REFRIGERATOR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SAID UNIT AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT AND STEAM TABLE NOT TURNED ON, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HOT TEMPERATURE AT 140F AND ABOVE ALL TIMES. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) NOT OPEN AND OPERATING AT THIS TIME.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN ABOVE SAID REFRIGERATOR: 2LBS OF POLISH SAUSAGE AT 45.0F AND 3LBS OF COLE SLAW AT 45.1F. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS AT THIS TIME. APPROXIMATE VALUE$ 60.00. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) NOT OPEN OR OPERATING AT THIS TIME.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, 1/2 INCH GAP AT TOP, SIDES, AND BOTTOM OF DOOR. ALSO, LARGE OPENINGS ON DOOR, NO SCREEN PROVIDED. REAR EXIT DOOR AND SIDE WITH 1/4INCH GAP. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN, PROVIDE SCREEN, AND MAKE RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ALSO, FOUND 20 SMALL FLIES AND OVER 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FRONT, REAR, STORAGE AREA, TOILET ROOM, AND FURNACE/HOT WATER TANK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. FOUND FLY STRIPS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAME. SERIOUS 7-38-020 NOT OPEN AND OPERATING AT THIS TIME.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OPEN WASTE GREASE BUCKETS WITH GREASE STORED OUTSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS 7-38-020 NOT OPEN AND OPERATING AT THIS TIME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER, REMOVE DUCT TAPE FROM INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION/.FREEZER UNITS. DEFROST CHEST FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF STOVE/GRILL, VENTILATION HOOD, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF UNUSED STORAGE UNIT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS, OVERHEAD FAN, GREASY UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT REAR.
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. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUHGOUT PREMISES, REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT STORAGE AREA, REAR PREP AREA, AND WALK-IN COOLER.
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. CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS TO REMOVE STAINS/SPILLS, REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS, SEAL CEILING INSIDE HOT WATER TANK ROOM, SEAL AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS AT FRONT AND REAR, SEAL RAW WOOD WALL BASE IN STORAGE AREA, PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE PANEL AT FRONT PREP AREA, REPLACE WALL TILE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULB IN DRY STORAGE ROOM, PROVIDE LIGHTING IN DRY STORAGE ROOM, AND HOT WATER TANK ROOM. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHTOUT PREMISES AND REPLACE SOILED/CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS, PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULB/LIGHT SHIELDS FOR PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT REAR PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT FAUCET AT UTILITY SINK. PROVIDE METAL DRAINBOARD ATTACHED TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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. REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS/EQUIPMENT INSIDE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER IE TAYLOR MACHINE, NACHO UNIT, ETC. AND AT REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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