JUN 13
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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JOEY'S SHRIMP HOUSE.
BEAT. 38/100
1432 N WESTERN AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 13, 2017 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 9 inspections. 4 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
6 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
29
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Nov 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#2059658 ON JUNE 6, 2017: (19) OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED: OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE DRIPPING OFF THE SIDES AND POOLING ON THE LID. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN GREASE INSIDE OF THE RECEPTACLE AT ALL TIMES AND TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE RECEPTACLE. 3 EMPLOYEES WERE CLEANING THE GREASE RECEPTACLE AFTER IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE RECEPTACLE WAS NOT CLEANED AND SANITIZED PRIOR TO INPSECTION. THE GREASE RECEPTACLE WAD DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED ANTERIOR TO END OF INSPECTION- CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION- CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
THE ONLY VISIBLE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARTY POSTED ON SITE WAS FROM NOVEMBER 18, 2016; FACILITY WAS INSPECTED ON JUNE 6, 2017. THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THE WALL NEAR THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT OUTSIDE OF THE PREP AREA HAS HOLES IN THE WALL AND IS MISSING A BASEBOARD/TRIM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE HOLES IN THE WALL AND INSTALL A BASEBOARD/TRIM FOR THE WALLS NEAR THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING LATCHES FOR THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS ON PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE HANDSINK LOCATED IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO ALLOW PROPER DRAINAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MEN'S BATHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 62017FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 6
2017
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED: OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE DRIPPING OFF THE SIDES AND POOLING ON THE LID. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN GREASE INSIDE OF THE RECEPTACLE AT ALL TIMES AND TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE RECEPTACLE. SERIOU VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKS IN THE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EMPLOYEE DRINKS OUTSIDE OF THE PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THE WALL NEAR THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT OUTSIDE OF THE PREP AREA HAS HOLES IN THE WALL AND IS MISSING A BASEBOARD/TRIM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE HOLES IN THE WALL AND INSTALL A BASEBOARD/TRIM FOR THE WALLS NEAR THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING LATCHES FOR THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS ON PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE HANDSINK LOCATED IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO ALLOW PROPER DRAINAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MEN'S BATHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 182016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 18
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
NOV 162016FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 16
2016
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. EXPOSED HAND SINK IS INSTALLED BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ICE MACHINE IS INSTALLED IN FRONT OF THE UNIT.FOUND NO SOAP PROVIDED AT SAID SINK AND INSIDE EXPOSED SINK A COLANDER FULL OF SHRIMPS DEFROSTING UNDER RUNNING WATER.INSTRUCTED TO PREP FOOD AT FIRST FLOOR UNTIL EXPOSED HAND SINK IS ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED . SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TIED WITH FOOD GLOVE DUE TO LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REPAIR
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
NOV 232015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 23
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEANING NEEDED AT CHAR BROILER TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
ALL FOOD SUPPLIES MUST BE UP OFF THE FLOOR 6 INCHES. ELVATE ALL STOCK AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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NOV 212013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 21
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Exterior of cooking equipment, exhaust hood and filters not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize food contact surfaces.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris daily.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Unnecessary articles stored under stairs and in basement corners. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies or higher and away from wall.
JUN 132012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 13
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR DRAIN COVER IS MISSING IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLEANING EQUIPMENTS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" OFF FLOOR,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.
DEC 62011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 6
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST PROVIDE LOCKER SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS
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. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER UNDER FRONT STAIRWELL AND IN BASEMENT AREA
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