MAR 24
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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JOE'S BREAKFAST AND GRILL.
YOUR CALL. 72/100
1156 1/2 W 51ST ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 24, 2015 · passed with conditions
5 of 8 inspections passed, 3 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
5 passed · 3 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
34
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Dec 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
OBSERVERED NO HAND SOAP AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA WHERE EMPLOYEE'S ARE PREPPING SOUPS AND WASHING DISHES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND THE COOLER AND FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN WALLS UNDERNEATH THE SERVICE COUNTER TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS. LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEEDS CLEANING AND THE HOOD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH SERVICE COUNTER TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
NOTED EMPLOYEE IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT ANY HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE AND WEAR AT ALL TIMES IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
NOV 62014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 6
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE REAR BULK CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE REAR MICROWAVE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE AREA FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER SODA/JUICE STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE CEILING VENTS ABOVE SEATING AREA NOT CLEAN (DUSTY), INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
FEB 142014PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 14
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON THE FOOD LINE HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD, THEN TOUCHING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SUCH AS; FOOD EQUIPMENT, PICKING UP RECEIPTS OFF COUNTER, AND WORKING THE REGISTER, THEN GOING BACK TO READY TO EAT FOODS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS (MAKING SANDWICHES, SLICING VEGETABLES, AND HANDLING MEAT). MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS BY UTILIZING GLOVES, TONGS, SPATULAS, ETC. OR DEVELOP AN EFFECTIVE HAND WASHING ROUTINE BETWEEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS AND OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS ON THE FOOD LINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE MEAT IN THE 1-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO STORE ANY FOOD ON PREMESIS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE SOILED AND NEED TO BE DETAILED CLEANED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES; REFRIGERATOR GASKETS IN THE 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP, HOOD VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP, THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, AND THE INNER LID OF THE ICE MACHINE NEAR THE FOOD LINE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALL BEHIND THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK IN REAR PREP. OBSERVED A CRACKED WALL ABOVE THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
JUN 182013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 18
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ALL WOOD PAINTED SHELVES IN NEED OF REPAINTING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: SIDE AND WHEELS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
COVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST REATTACH TO THE WALL. CLEAN AND FLOORS IN STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPILL. FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN, CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LOWER WALL AT COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT FAUCET ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 92012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 9
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
STORAGE SHELVES AT FRONT COUNTER STATION NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING AT FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DUST. CLEAN SAME.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
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OCT 62011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 6
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.INTERIOR CABINET OF DEEP FRYERS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN
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 NOT CLEAN UNDER DRY STORAGE PALLET AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA/DEBRIS,OLD FOOD.MUST CLEAN,MAINTAIN.
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. EXCESSIVE DUST ON VENT IN WASHROOM.MUST CLEAN.
APR 142011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 14
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN/DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN.
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. CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM.
DEC 152010PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 15
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND 2 1/2 FLATS OF EGGS SITTING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE (62.5 DEGREES) IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA- INSTRUCTED TO EITHER KEEP EGGS IN COOLER OR SUBMERGE THEM IN ICE IN A LARGE CONTAINER UNTIL READY TO USE - PRODUCT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED-CITATION ISSUED- CRITICAL
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC
OBSERVED CERTIFIED MGR HANDLING PAPER WITH PEN ON CUTTING BOARD OF REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE, PUT HIS HANDS IN HIS POCKET THEN STICK HIS HAND IN THE SHREDDED POTATOES, CUT ONIONS AND GREEN PEPPERS (MAKING AN OMLET ON THE GRILL) WITHOUT WASHING HANDS - HANDS MUST BE WASHED IN BETWEEN TASKS AND UTENSILS MUST BE USED WHEREVER POSSIBLE - CITATION ISSUED -CRITICAL
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: SHELVES UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, HOODS, , ANSEL SYSTEMS, LIGHTS & FILTERS IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS, PLATFORM(LOWER SHELF IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE JUICE IS STORED, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH & BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDING UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL DUSTY CEILING/WALL VENTS, LOWER SECTIONS OF WALLS, DOOR FRAMES AND WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS & END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND UNDERNEATH HOOD IN SAME AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREAS.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
MUST MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH FOODS AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE AND USE UTENSILS WHENEVER & WHEREVER POSSIBLE.
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