NOV 16
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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JOE'S CHICKEN.
BEAT. 29/100
8211 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE · CHATHAM, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 16, 2015 · passed
Failed 4 of 9 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
53
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Jun 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED WORN CUTTING BOARDS, INSTRUCTED REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING LIGHTS THROUGHOUT, PROVIDE LIGHTING IN REACH IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 92015FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 9
2015
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND IN REACH IN COOLER. OXTAILS, 117F, 5LBS VALUED AT $25,RAW CATFISH, 49.5F, 15 LBS VALUED AT $50. MANAGER VOLUNTARILLY DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOOD AT 40F AND BELOW AND HOT FOODS AT 140 AND ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA; CORNERS OF THE FURNACE ROOMS, AND CORNERS OF BOTH REAR STORAGE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. CLEAN, SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED WORN CUTTING BOARDS, INSTRUCTED REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER, INTERIOR OF ALL MICROWAVES, AND INTERIOR OF MOP SINK. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, PROVIDE HOLDER FOR ICE SCOOP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DIRTY CORNERS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES; PREP, AND REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS IN THE PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE ROOMS, AND REAR TOILET ROOM WALLS. CLEAN ALL CEILING AND WALL VENTS. STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR, ALSO FILTERS AND HOODS NEED CLEANING. MAINTAIN SAME.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING LIGHTS THROUGHOUT, PROVIDE LIGHTING IN REACH IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN REACH IN COOLERS. ALSO NEED PROBE THERMOMETERS TO TAKE FOOD TEMPURATURES. MAINTAIN SAME.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 222015PASS W/ CONDITIONS16 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 22
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
16 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS ON TABLE TOP AND ON HOT HOLDING UNIT SUCH AS COOKED FISH 71.9F-77.0F,PLAINTAINS 72.3F,COOKED CHICKEN 71.2F-75.7F,RICE AND BEANS 132.7F,CABBAGE 104.5F.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.30LBS.$70.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A SPOON,PLATE AND SCRUBBER INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN NOT ABLE TO WASH HANDS WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED.ARTICLES REMOVED FROM SINK.MUST HAVE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLER.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM STOVE,PREP TABLES,REACH IN FREEZER,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS AND IN PREP AREA
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA AND IN REAR NEAR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR OF PREMISES IN STORAGE AREA AND NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR ARE MISSING,MUST REPLACE TILES AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT REAR OF PREMISES ALSO REPAIR HOLE IN WALL AT THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN REAR AREA,MISSING OUTLET COVERS NEAR CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN TOILET ROOM AND FURNANCE ROOM.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Inspector Comments: PROVIDE SPRING ON THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING IN THE REAR OF
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: THE HANDLE IS OFF THE TOILET BOWL IN WASHROOM NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR,MUST REPAIR,MANAGER STATES THE WASHROOM IS NOT IN USE ,MUST REPAIR
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 1- COMP SINK NOT WORKING.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM 1- COMP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND PROVIDE DOCUMENTS.
DEC 302014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
DEC 30
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS AND IN PREP AREA
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA AND IN REAR NEAR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR OF PREMISES IN STORAGE AREA AND NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR ARE MISSING,MUST REPLACE TILES AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT REAR OF PREMISES ALSO REPAIR HOLE IN WALL AT THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
PROVIDE SPRING ON THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING IN THE REAR OF
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE HANDLE IS OFF THE TOILET BOWL IN WASHROOM NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR,MUST REPAIR,MANAGER STATES THE WASHROOM IS NOT IN USE ,MUST REPAIR
DEC 222014FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
DEC 22
2014
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
THE FAUCET NECK ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT IS IN POOR REPAIR,THE NECK IS LOOSE AND HANGING OFF PIPE AND A TOWEL IS HOLDING THE FAUCET NECK TOGETHER AND THE WATER PRESSURE FOR HOT WATER IS LOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS AND IN PREP AREA
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA AND IN REAR NEAR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR OF PREMISES IN STORAGE AREA AND NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR ARE MISSING,MUST REPLACE TILES AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT REAR OF PREMISES ALSO REPAIR HOLE IN WALL AT THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
PROVIDE SPRING ON THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING IN THE REAR OF PREMISES
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE HANDLE IS OFF THE TOILET BOWL IN WASHROOM NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR,MUST REPAIR,MANAGER STATES THE WASHROOM IS NOT IN USE ,MUST REPAIR
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MAR 252014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 25
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL ALL COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE KITCHEN AREA,HAS OPEN SEAMS THROUGHOUT EQUIPMENT
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN AREA
AUG 282013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 28
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE AREAS AND ROOMS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVES THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
WATER OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT, MUST FIND OUT SOURCE OF LEAK(S), REPAIR AND KEEP AREAS DRY.
AUG 262013FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 26
2013
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
INADEQUATE REFRIGERATION, ONLY ONE 1-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE ANOTHER REFRIGERATION UNIT LARGE ENOUGH TO MEET NEEDS OF ESTABLISHMNET. NO CITATION ISSUED
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE AREAS AND ROOMS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVES THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
WATER OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT, MUST FIND OUT SOURCE OF LEAK(S), REPAIR AND KEEP AREAS DRY.
JUN 262013FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 26
2013
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
NO COOLERS OR FREEZERS ON PREMISES, ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE ON PREMISES, CONNECTED AND CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING AIR TEMPS OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AND O DEGREES OR BELOW. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE AREAS AND ROOMS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING LEAKY IN CUSTOMER WAITING AREA - MUST REPAIR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
1-2 INCHES OF WATER OBSERVED IN THE BASEMENT WHICH APPEARS TO FROM A CLOOGED DRAIN - MUST REPAIR.
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