JOE'S BARBQUE, INC.
4900 W MADISON ST · AUSTIN, CHICAGO
Failed 17 of 41 inspections. 25 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 132020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE OF THE FACILITY NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED UNUSED/OUT OF ORDER COOLER UNITS AND ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE BBQ PIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE.
MAR 242020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE OF THE FACILITY NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED UNUSED/OUT OF ORDER COOLER UNITS AND ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 202020FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
NOTED NO THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA SOILED WITH FOOD DERBIS AND SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE OF THE FACILITY NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED UNUSED/OUT OF ORDER COOLER UNITS AND ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #48 (OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED.)NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT DATED FOR 03/13/2020 . INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY ITEM DUE TO NON PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED
MAR 132020FAILED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND SINKS ON PREMISE.
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER THAWING SLAB OF RIBS IN OUT OF ORDER TWO DOOR COOLER. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS ( MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING OR THAW OUT FOOD IN A PROPERLY WORKING COOLER UNIT). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE 1-DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLER UNITS.
NOTED NO THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA SOILED WITH FOOD DERBIS AND SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.
OBSERVED FOOD SPLASH ON THE WALLS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALL ON PREMISE.
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE OF THE FACILITY NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED UNUSED/OUT OF ORDER COOLER UNITS AND ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
SEP 232019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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SEP 162019FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND DATE(FIFO) INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS.
OBSERVED OVER 40 LIVE FLIES SCATTERED THROUGH OUT PREMISES: REAR PREP AREA,OFFICE AND WAITING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FLIES AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP ALL WOOD ELEVATED TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AROUND THE PIT. ALSO FLOORS NEED CLEAN IN THE REAR PREP AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
SEE VIOLATION #60.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FOR REPORT #2223063 DATE 9-27-18. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
SEP 272018PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(N) - OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
2-501.11 - OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
4-601.11(B) OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUND FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS AND PREP TABLES TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR OF THE STORE COVERED WITH RAW WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILES AND REMOVE RAW WOOD ENTIRELY TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING.
JUN 292018FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2181892 ON 6/22/18 NOT CORRECTED: 18 - OBSERVED LIVE HOUSE FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE HOUSE FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED OVERHEAD SEWAGE LINES ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE THE SEWAGE PIPES TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
REPLACE THE HEAVILY STAINED CUTTING BOARD NEXT TO THE BBQ PIT. REPAINT THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE STORAGE AREA.
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP AND STORAGE SHELVES, STORAGE BIN ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE.
CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REGROUT THE TILE FLOORS WHERE NEEDED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE GROUND IN THE BASEMENT. MUST MAINTAIN THE BASEMENT FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES. REPAIR THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE PREP COOLERS AND PREP TABLE.
CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING AND VENTILATION DUCTS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE THE BBQ SMOKER AND THROUGHOUT THE RESTAURANT. CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR AND SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS AND SCRAPE AND REPAINT ANY AREAS OF CHIPPED PAINT. WALLS AND CEILINGS MUST BE REPAINTED IF THEY CANNOT BE CLEANED ADEQUATELY.
NO LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS PROVIDED FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOVE THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REPAIR THE VENTILATION FAN ABOVE THE BBQ PIT.
MUST PROPERLY STORE CLEAN AND SOILED LINENS HANGING ON A WIRE LINE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.
REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS (SNOW BLOWER) FROM THE STORAGE ROOM.
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
JUN 222018FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED PORK RIBS AT 47.8F INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF FOOD WORTH $55. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
IMPROPER PEST CONTROL AND LIVE HOUSE FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE HOUSE FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, OBSERVED OVER 10 FLY STRIPS HUNG FROM THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FLY STRIPS FROM THE FOOD PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED SAUSAGE STORED INSIDE OF A CARDBOARD BOX INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS IN PROPER FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP AND STORAGE SHELVES.
CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REGROUT THE TILE FLOORS WHERE NEEDED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE GROUND IN THE BASEMENT. MUST MAINTAIN THE BASEMENT FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES.
CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING AND VENTILATION DUCTS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE THE BBQ SMOKER. CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR AND SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS AND SCRAPE ANY AREAS OF CHIPPED PAINT.
NO LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS PROVIDED FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED AN ASHTRAY WITH CIGARETTE BUTTS ON A SHELF INSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT NEXT TO THE SIDE EXIT DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO SMOKING IS ALLOWED INSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT AND THAT NO ASHTRAYS CAN BE STORED INSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT. CHICAGO CLEAN AIR ORDINANCE 7-32-020.
DEC 52017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOTED DEEP SEEMS INTO THE FRONT CUTTING BOARD. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE.
MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
NOTED DEBRIS INSIDE THE OFFICE LIGHT SHIELDS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
AUG 22017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS STILL NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT. FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND ICE BUILD UP.
JUN 192017FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSREVED A FEW RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR OFFICE AND ON A BOTTOM SHELF OF A PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT. NOTED OVER 20 LIVE FLIES SCATTERED THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND FLIES AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. ADVICE MANAGER TO UPGRADE PEST CONTROL. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
FLOORS STILL NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT. FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND ICE BUILD UP.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
MAY 252017PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. Noted prepackaged foods cole slaw, spaghetti.
FLOORS STILL NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT. FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND ICE BUILD UP.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
MAY 182017FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED 50 RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE THE MOTER HOUSING OF A UNUSED 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, NOTED 15 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE SHEVLING BEHIND THE BULK CONTAINERS OF BAR B Q SAUCE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL FOR SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL LAST SERVICE DATE WAS 3-15-17. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. Noted prepackaged foods coles slaw, spaghetti.
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND. FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND ICE BUILD UP
NOV 212016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON THE WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING
MUST PROVIDE 3 DRAIN STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN PREP AREA
SEP 272016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON THE WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING
MUST PROVIDE 3 DRAIN STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN PREP AREA
SEP 202016FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IS NOT MAINTAING PROPER TEMPERATURE ,AIR TEMPERATURE IS READING 123.9F,WHICH HAS POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE UNIT,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF BEEF RIBS FOUND INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT WAS FOUND AT IMPROER TEMPERATURE OF 102.8F,TOTAL WEIGHT 2LBS,TOTAL COST $40.00,FOOD ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DESTROYED DURING INSPECTION,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS,20 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE AREA WHERE WOOD IS STORED ON A SHELF,20 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE MOTOR HOUSING OF A UNUSED REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES NEAR OFFICE,10 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND THE FURANCE IN REAR OF PREMISES,10 RAT DROPPINGS ON SHELVES IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSETS,AND 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS AND OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES IN A UNUSED 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE SERIOUS VIOLATION,7-38-020
MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO TEST THE SANITIZER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WASH,RINSE,AND SANITIZE,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE DEEP FRYERS OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON THE WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING
MUST PROVIDE 3 DRAIN STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN PREP AREA
MAR 162016FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND HAVE REPAIRED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP,OPEN GROOVES,WITH DARK SATINS AND DEEP OPEN GROOVES,MUSTB REPLACE
NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR WATER SUPPLY TO ICE MACHINE AND ALL HOSE CONNECTIONS. MUST PROVIDE
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYESS WHO DO NOT HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE
MAR 42016FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO HOT RUNNING WATER,ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION, THE HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS READING 69.0F INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. HOT RUNNING WATER RESTORED DURING INSPECTION.
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1632361 DATE -02-26-2016 OBSERVED OVER 60 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE TWO REAR STORAGE AREAS AND OFFICE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS CLEAN SANITIZE ALL AREAS HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE,ALSO FOUND RAT DROPPINGS IN OTHER AREA OF PREMISES,INCLUDING INSIDE FRYER CABINETS,AND INSIDE BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER COMPRESSOR WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND HAVE REPAIRED. CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP, OPEN GROOVES. MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN INSIDE ALL REACH-IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA AND IN REAR OF PREMISES.
MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREAS AND IN REAR OF PREMISES. CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT. REMOVE ALL LITTER, DROPPINGS, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.
MUST CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREAS AND IN REAR OF PREMISES NEAR EXIT DOOR AND REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT ON WALL NEAR EXIT DOOR.
MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELD COVERS AND END CAPS IN PREP AREAS AND ABOVE THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
MUST PROVIDE SPRING FOR EMPLYOEE RESTROOM DOOR FOR SELF CLOSING IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST BE SELF-CLOSING.
MUST REPAIR THE VENTILATION INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN THE REAR OF PREMISES. NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR WATER SUPPLY TO ICE MACHINE AND ALL HOSE CONNECTIONS. MUST PROVIDE.
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN REAR OF PREMISES.
OBSERVED 3 SMALL AND 2 LARGE PRO[PANE TANKS ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM BUILDING. ONE LARGE HEATER HAS A PROPANE HEATER ON IT. REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNUSED ITEMS FROM ALL STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENT. ELIMIATE AREAS OF PEST HARBORAGE. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OF FLOOR TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYESS WHO DO NOT HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.
FEB 262016FAILED13 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 60 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE TWO REAR SROTAGE AREAS AND OFFICE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN SANITIZE ALL AREAS. HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE.
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED /NOE MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN PORENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED RIBS 167.5*F, HOT HOLDING IN PIT, AND IN COOLER PORK 39.9*F,AND IN FREEZER FISH 0*F AT THIS TIME.
OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER COMPRESSOR WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND HAVE REPAIRED.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.
MUST CLEAN INSIDE ALL REACH-IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA AND IN REAR OF PREMISES.
MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND IN PREP AREA AND IN REAR OF PREMISES.
MUST CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA AND IN REAR OF PREMISES NEAR EXIT DOOR AND REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT ON WALL NEAR EXIT DOOR.
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN PREP AREA AND ABOVE THE REAR PREP TABLE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MUST PROVIDE SPRING FOR RESTROOM DOOR FOR SELF CLOSING IN REAR OF PREMISES.
MUST REPAIR THE VENTILATION INSIDE THE WASHROOM IN THE REAR OF PREMISES.
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN REAR OF PREMISES.
OBSERVED 3 SMALL AND 2 LARGE PRO[PANE TANKS ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM BUILDING. ONE LARGE HEATER HAS A PROPANE HEATER ON IT.
MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATED UPON NEXT INSPECTION.
FEB 52016PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS RIBS,CHICKEN AND FISH AND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED,SERIOUS VIOLTION 7-38-012
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE STORAGE ROOM
MUST CLEAN INSIDE ALL REACH-IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA AND IN REAR OF PREMISES
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA AND IN REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
MUST CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR OF PREMISES NEAR EXIT DOOR AND REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT ON WALL NEAR EXIT DOOR
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN PREP AREA AND ABOVE PREP TABLE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON THE WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING IN REAR OF PREMISES
MUST REPAIR THE VENTILATION INSIDE THE WASHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES
MUST PROVIE TERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REACH-IN COOLERS IN REAR OF PREMISES
MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES UPON NEXT INSPECTION
SEP 282015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AROUND THE BBQ PIT TO REMOVE RESIDUE FROM SMOKE AND GREASE.
MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AREAS.
JUN 292015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE OPENING AROUND THE PIPE LEADING TO THE UPSTAIRS VACANT BUILDING; PIPE IS IN THE STORAGE ROOM WHERE THE FURNACE IS LOCATED.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
APR 282015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE GASKETS ON THE COOLER DOOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WHERE THE CHICKEN AND FISH IS STORED IN POOR REPAIR AND THE COOLER IN THE REAR AREA BY THE THREE COMP SINK. MUST REPLACE GASKETS TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNTS.
MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS AND GRILL).
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE OPENING AROUND THE PIPE LEADING TO THE UPSTAIRS VACANT BUILDING; PIPE IS IN THE STORAGE ROOM WHERE THE FURNACE IS LOCATED. OBSERVED THE CEILING AND WALL IN THE FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE THE BBQ PIT STAINED AND GREASY; CLEAN CEILING AND WALL AROUND PIT. THE WINDOW VENT FAN IN FRONT OF THE PIT HAS DUST BUILD UP; CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST.
SOME REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS, PROVIDE THERMOMETERS.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
APR 212015FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EIGHTY RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND THE GREASE RECEPTOR AT THE THREE COMP SINK, BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK, BEHIND THE FURNACE, ALONG THE WALL UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK, BEHIND THE COOLER IN THE PREP AREA, IN THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM AND IN THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO OBSERVED ON THE SHELF IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA BY THE FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
OBSERVED GARBAGE BAGS ON THE GROUND IN FRONT AND BACK OF THE DUMPSTER OUTSIDE; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BAGS FROM THE GROUND AND KEEP AREA CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM NOV. 20, 2014 AS DESCRIBED: #34 FLOOR NEED DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. #41 MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN THE REAR AREAS TO PREVENT FURTHER PEST PROBLEMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE GASKETS ON THE COOLER DOOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WHERE THE CHICKEN AND FISH IS STORED IN POOR REPAIR AND THE COOLER IN THE REAR AREA BY THE THREE COMP SINK. MUST REPLACE GASKETS TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNTS. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS. (UNIT STORING CHICKEN AND FISH HAS A FOUL ODOR).
MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS AND GRILL).
CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #18 AND UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS OTHER EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF STANDING WATER IN THE BASEMENT; REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR.
BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE OPENING AROUND THE PIPE LEADING TO THE UPSTAIRS VACANT BUILDING; PIPE IS IN THE STORAGE ROOM WHERE THE FURNACE IS LOCATED. OBSERVED THE CEILING AND WALL IN THE FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE THE BBQ PIT STAINED AND GREASY; CLEAN CEILING AND WALL AROUND PIT. THE WINDOW VENT FAN IN FRONT OF THE PIT HAS DUST BUILD UP; CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST.
SOME REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS; PROVIDE THERMOMETERS.
BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
DEC 32014PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR CITY CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVERED, SUCH AS RIB'S,FISH AND CHICKEN. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.
NOTED DEEP DARK GROVES INTO THE CUTTING BOARD. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR NEED DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN THE REAR AREAS TO PREVENT FUTHER PESTS PROBLEMS.
NOV 202014FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED 20 RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE THE MOTOR HOUSING OF THE COOLERS AND ON THE FLOOR IN THE SAME AREA. NOTED 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER IN THE PAPER GOODS STORAGE CLOSET. MUST REMOVE DROPPING AND ELIMINATE THE PEST PROBLEM. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR CITY CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVERED, SUCH AS RIB'S AND CHICKEN. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
NOTED DEEP DARK GROVES INTO THE CUTTING BOARD. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
FLOOR NEED DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
NOTED THE HAND SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM WITH A SLOW DRAIN AND A LEAKY PIPE AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN THE REAR AREAS TO PREVENT FUTHER PESTS PROBLEMS.
MAR 172014PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION POSTED OR FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-36-012.
MISSING AND DAMAGE FLOOR TILES THUR OUT PREMISES. MUST REPAIR FLOOR.
PEELING PAINT IN STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND RESURFACE.
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.
MUST REMOVE UNUSED, AND BROKEN EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES.
JUL 22013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS REACHIN COOLERS.
MUST CLEAN ALL COOLERS, PREP TABLES, FRYERS,HOOD,FILTERS ,BBQ PIT, SHELVING UNITS, GRILL TABLE, GRINDER SAW.
, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: GREASE BUILD UP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND UNDER EQUIPMENT,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
MAY 22013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS REACHIN COOLERS.
MUST CLEAN ALL COOLERS,PREP TABLES,FRYERS,HOOD,FILTERS,BBQ PIT,SHELVING UNITS,GRILL TABLE,GRINDER,SAW.
GREASE BUILD UP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND UNDER EQUIPMENT,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED,LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL BASES,REPAIR AND SEAL HOLES IN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT
APR 112013FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 30-35 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STOREROOMS SHELVES AND ON FLOORS,SHELVING UNITS NEXT TO REACH IN COOLERS, POP STORAGE, OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM, CHANGING ROOM,REAR AREA SHELVING UNITS. NO UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK LAST INSPECTION DATED 10/08/12.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN and SANITIZE AREAS, PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER SERIOUS APRIL 11/2013 OR BEFORE REINSPECTION.SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-020)
NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW,NO PROOF OF ENROLLMENT MUST HAVE HAD A VALID FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS RIBS,CHICKEN.SERIOUS 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASES TRAP,CONTACT PAPER ON LOWER SHELF OF PMUST REMOVE RUST FROM ALL SURFACES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS,SINK STOPPERS. REP TABLE,PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES IN DISH AREA.
MUST CLEAN ALL COOLERS,PREP TABLES,FRYERS,HOOD,FILTERS,BBQ PIT,SHELVING UNITS,GRILL TABLE,GRINDER,SAW
GREASE BUILD UP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND UNDER EQUIPMENT,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED,LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL BASES,REPAIR AND SEAL HOLES IN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.
MUST REPAIR LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
SEP 162011PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violationsDETAILS
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW,NO PROOF OF ENROLLMENT ON 9/1/11 REPORT # 547642.MUST HAVE HAD A VALID FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED & SERVED SUCH AS RIBS,CHICKEN,ETC.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)CITATION ISSUED.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL COOKED FOODS & FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
Inspector Comments: 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 ALL SURFACES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS,SINK STOPPERS.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN ALL COOLERS,PREP TABLES,FRYERS,HOOD,FILTERS,BBQ PIT,SHELVING UNITS,GRILL TABLE,GRINDER,SAW.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES & GROUT FLOOR,FLOOR TRIM IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN DISH WASHING AREA,DAMAGED CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED,LOOSE & DAMAGED WALL BASES & WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON WALLS & CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 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 LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 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 ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT
SEP 12011PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL COOKED FOODS & FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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 ALL SURFACES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS,SINK STOPPERS.
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN ALL COOLERS,PREP TABLES,FRYERS,HOOD,FILTERS,BBQ PIT,SHELVING UNITS,GRILL TABLE,GRINDER,SAW.
Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES & GROUT FLOOR,FLOOR TRIM IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN DISH WASHING AREA,DAMAGED CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED,LOOSE & DAMAGED WALL BASES & WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON WALLS & CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.
Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
Inspector Comments: 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 LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
Inspector Comments: 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 ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
AUG 192011FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 100 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES ON FLOORS,SHELVING UNITS NEXT TO REACH IN COOLERS,IN BETWEEN INSIDE GREASE CONTAINERS,UNDER SAFE,,POP STORAGE,OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM,FOOD & PAPER STORAGE,CHANGING ROOM,REAR AREA SHELVING UNITS,BASEMENTOFFICE..ALSO MORE THAN 15 LIVE HOUSE FLIES & 50 OR MORE LIVE FRUIT FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT PREMISES.FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED & TORN SCREENS ON SCREEN DOORS.NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE TO VIEW.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS.PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/19/11.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL COOKED FOODS & FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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 ALL SURFACES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS,SINK STOPPERS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN ALL COOLERS,PREP TABLES,FRYERS,HOOD,FILTERS,BBQ PIT,SHELVING UNITS,GRILL TABLE,GRINDER,SAW.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES & GROUT FLOOR,FLOOR TRIM IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN DISH WASHING AREA,DAMAGED CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED,LOOSE & DAMAGED WALL BASES & WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON WALLS & CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
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 LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
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 ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
APR 152011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NOTED LEAKS ON PIPES IN WALK IN FREEZER, CONDENSER, REPAIR SAME.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT. NOTED ICE ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. NOTED WATER DAMAGE ON CEILING MUST REPAIR SAME.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN WALK-IN/REACH IN COOLERS.
FEB 112010FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MOUSE & RAT DROPPINGS APPX.100 OR MORE AND DEAD MOUSE ON SITE.FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF ALONG BOTTOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS ,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREA,RODENT PROOF DOOR.
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.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASES TRAP,CONTACT PAPER ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE,PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES IN DISH AREA.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.FIRE PIT.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND UNDER EQUIPMENT,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER,CEILING IN DISH AREA,WALL IN POOR REPAIR IN DISH AREA,SEAL ALL OPENINGS THROUGHOUT.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.ALSO END CAPS
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.LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
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.
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