APR 17
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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JOHNNIES SNACK SHOP.
BEAT. 18/100
160 N HALSTED ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 17, 2023 · passed
Failed 5 of 21 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
21
11 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
89
includes 16 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Aug 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE FOR PESTS.
APR 72023FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 7
2023
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE FOR PEST.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2498053 CONDUCTED ON 4/12/21: - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS. MUST PROVIDE COMPLETED CERTIFICATES FOR ALL PERSONS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CFMs. #25 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU (ELECTRONIC AND PRINTED) FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON SAID MENUS, INCLUDING DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER(S) FOR ALL ANIMAL-DERIVED FOOD ITEMS (BEEF BURGERS AND EGGS ANY STYLE) THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. (REFER TO THE ISSUED CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
APR 122021PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 12
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU (ELECTRONIC AND PRINTED) FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON SAID MENUS INCLUDING DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER(S) FOR ALL ANIMAL-DERIVED FOOD ITEMS (BEEF BURGERS AND EGGS ANY STYLE) THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. (REFER TO ISSUED CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE AND SEE LINK BELOW) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13(B:4) NOTED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2366940 CONDUCTED ON 4/18/20: - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. MUST PROVIDE COMPLETED CERTIFICATES FOR ALL PERSONS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CFMs. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090.
APR 52021FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 5
2021
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. BASEMENT CEILING IS EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STORAGE OF ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES IN A DESIGNATED AREA/CONTAINER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION FROM THE FACILITY.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU (ELECTRONIC AND PRINTED) FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON SAID MENUS INCLUDING DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER(S) FOR ALL ANIMAL-DERIVED FOOD ITEMS (BEEF BURGERS AND EGGS ANY STYLE) THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. (REFER TO ISSUED CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. LOG BOOK PRESENTED REFLECTED MOST RECENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT DATED 2/17/2021. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C).
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN) FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
NOTED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2366940 CONDUCTED ON 4/18/20: - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. MUST PROVIDE COMPLETED CERTIFICATES FOR ALL PERSONS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CFMs. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090.
APR 82020PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 8
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SAUSAGE, EGGS, TOMATOES, DELI MEAT). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE OR NECCESARY ITESM OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIAARHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED FRONT DOOR WITH 1/2 INCH GAP BETWEEN GROUND AND DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CRATES USED FOR ELEVATING REFRIGERATION UNITS IN BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CRATES FROM PREMISE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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APR 92019PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 9
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES HANDLING RTE FOODS WITH BARE HANDS (BREAD AND COOKED BACON), INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD FOOD, WEAR GLOVES OR USE TONGS WHEN HANDLING RTE FOODS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATING FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MUST POST A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW EGGS AND UNDER-COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness; or (3) Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS TO ENSURE ACCURACY OF HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED SINGLE USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY IN A PAN IN THE PREP AREA, BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER ACROSS FORM THE DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, REPAIR THE BROKEN LID ON THE DEEP FREEZER LOCATED BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. ON THE INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM STOVE, GRILL, AND FRYER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR BROKEN FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK (REMOVE PLASTIC), INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE COURSE AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
FEB 122018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 12
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
Observed potentially hazardous food store at improper temperature, in the following areas: -At room temperature under hotline front counter shelving unit. 98.7f, 3lbs of cooked shredded potatoes, at a value of of $1.45 -2 door front prep reach in cooler: 49.6f to 56.6f, 4.5lbs raw eggs, at a value of $10.00 48.9f, 3.5lbs of liquid eggs, at a value of $5.00 Cooler internal air temperature at time of inspection was 38.9f. Manager stated total weight of 11lbs at approximate value of $16.45 Manager voluntarily discarded/denatured said food. Instructed to keep all cold food at 40f or below and hot food at 140f above. Critical violation #7-38-005(A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed no splash guard on left side of exposed hand sink at front back counter area, next to counter ice bin. Instructed manager to provide to prevent possible contamination. Observed missing door handle on right door of 2-door reach-in cooler at front prep/cook line. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed both cabinet doors under front counter exposed hand sink, broken and in poor repair. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Observed rust stains on exterior surface of ice chests in basement dry storage area. Also observed rust stains on prep table shelving unit, in rear prep area. Instructed manager to resurface and or replace. Maintain at all times. Observed interior shelving unit under front exposed hand sink with dirt and debris. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Observed excessive clutter and unused equipment in basement dry storage area, leather office chair, holiday decorations and boxes with miscellaneous items stored on floor. Instructed manager to remove any unnecessary items, ORGANIZE, elevate at least 6 inches off the floor and maintained at all times to prevent pest harborage.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Food handler requirements not met. Instructed of the idph requirements. Any food handler working in the city of Chicago, unless that person has a valid food service manager certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in the facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but feels in as a food handler when needed, they too must have the food handler training. Must maintain at all times.
JUN 22017PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
JUN 2
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (eggs, sausage, chicken, etc.) being cooked and served. Instructed must have a City of Chicago certified food manager on site at all time when potentially hazardous foods are being prepped, cooked and/or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.
JUL 152016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 15
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FROST ACCUMULATION IN THE FRY CHEST FREEZER AND THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST THE UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON THE HOOD SURROUNDING THE FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD BETWEEN THE SOUP WELLS AND THE SALAD PREP TOP COOLER IS CRACKED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE SMOKING OUTSIDE THE BACK DOOR OF THE KITCHEN, LESS THAN 15 FEET AWAY FROM THE DOOR, WHILE THE DOOR WAS PROPPED OPEN. INSTRUCTED THAT SMOKING IS PROHIBITED WITHIN 15 FEET OF A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT ENTRANCES AND EXITS.
JUL 132016FAILED7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 13
2016
FAILED
7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED TWO COOLERS HOLDING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED THE SMALLER PEPSI COOLER HOLDING AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 52 DEGREES AND THE LEFT 2 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 50 DEGREES. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING STORED IN THESE COOLERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. THE UNITS WERE TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL THE CDPH HAS REMOVED THE TAG. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. IN THE SMALLER PEPSI COOLER, NOTED: CHEESE, 51 DEGREES, 30 LBS/$25; CUT MELON, 54-58 DEGREES, 5 LBS/$15; CUT TOMATOES, 48 DEGREES, 2 LBS/$10; EGGS, 50 DEGREES, 3 LBS/$5; CHORIZO, 49 DEGREES, 1 LB/$4. IN THE LEFT 2 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER: HAM, 49-50 DEGREES, 100 LBS/$90; HAMBURGER, 44 DEGREES, 10LBS/$60; ITALIAN BEEF, 49 DEGREES, 5 LBS/$20; CHICKEN, 48-52, 40 LBS/$65; CORNED BEEF, 47 DEGREES, 27 LBS/$40; HOT DOGS, 49 DEGREES, 4 LBS/$20; TURKEY, 49 DEGREES, 18 LBS/$29; PORK, 48 DEGREES, 5.5 LBS/$20; CHEESE, 48-53 DEGREES, 11. 5 LBS/$20. THESE PRODUCTS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE OPERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW DURING STORAGE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS: THE EMPLOYEE USED HIS BARE HANDS TO GUIDE COOKED SAUSAGES ONTO A PLATE. HE ALSO GRABBED CUT TOMATOES FROM THE PREP TOP COOLER WITH HIS BARE HANDS AND PUT THEM ON A PLATE. THE EMPLOYEE THEN PUT ON CLEAN GLOVES WITHOUT FIRST WASHING HIS HANDS. INSTRUCTED THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS PROHIBITED. THE EMPLOYEE DISCARDED THE FOOD, WASHED HIS HANDS AND PUT ON GLOVES. OBSERVED ANOTHER EMPLOYEE THAT DID NOT PROPERLY WASH HIS HANDS AFTER HANDLING RAW EGGS. NOTED THAT THE EMPLOYEE USED HIS BARE HANDS TO CRACK APPROX. 5 EGGS INTO A BOWL, USE MULTI USE UTENSILS TO ADD OMELET TOPPINGS, DISPENSED OIL FROM A SQUEEZE BOTTLE ONTO THE GRILL, THEN GRAB A CLEAN PLATE TO PLATE THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING RAW EGGS. ALSO NOTED BOTH COOK LINE EMPLOYEES USING WET WIPING CLOTHS TO WIPE OFF FINGERS IN BETWEEN TASKS AT THE COOK LINE (IE: PLATING SANDWICH, HANDLING GIRLL UTENSILS, GRABBING CONTAINERS OF FOOD FROM COOLER). INSTRUCTED THAT EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS PROPERLY IN THE HAND SINK WHEN NECESSARY. OBSERVED OPEN BEVERAGE CONTAINERS (FOR EMPLOYEE DRINKS) STORED ON SHELVING NEXT TO CLEAN SOUP BOWLS. INSTRUCTED THAT EMPLOYEES CANNOT HAVE DRINKS IN FOOD PREP AREAS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-010
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE MEN'S CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE RESTROOM HAND WASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR. THE HANDLE TO THE HOT WATER IS BROKEN/INOPERABLE AND HOT WATER CANNOT BE TURNED ON AT THE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SINK TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD WATER TO THE SINK AND TO WASH HANDS AT THE KITCHEN HAND SINK UNTIL THE MEN'S FAUCET IS REPAIRED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FROST ACCUMULATION IN THE FRY CHEST FREEZER AND THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST THE UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON THE HOOD SURROUNDING THE FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD BETWEEN THE SOUP WELLS AND THE SALAD PREP TOP COOLER IS CRACKED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
MAR 212016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 21
2016
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED GRILL IRONS, FRYING PANS AND COOKED BACON STORED ON TOP OF CARDBOARD EGG CARTONS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EGG CARTONS AND PROVIDE A STORAGE SURFACE THAT IS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED FROST BUILD UP IN THE ICE CREAM FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST THE FREEZER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND OIL BEHIND THE COOK LINE CHEST FREEZER, UNDER THE STEAM TABLE AND UNDER THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE SODA MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT IS LOCATED DIRECTLY UNDER EXPOSED WASTEWATER LINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A GUTTER SYSTEM UNDER THE EXPOSED LINES OR RELOCATE THE SODA MACHINE TO AN AREA NOT DIRECTLY UNDER THE EXPOSED LINES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS (JACKETS, SHIRTS, SHOES) BEING STORED ON DRY STORAGE FOOD SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS AWAY AND SEPARATE FROM FOOD SERVICE SUPPLIES.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP COUNTERS AND CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
APR 22015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 2
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND COOLERS AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE AND UNDER SINKS. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE FRONT PREP LINE.
MAR 262015FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 26
2015
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP WASTE WATER FROM THE 1ST COMPARTMENT INTO THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT WHEN WATER DRAINED FROM THE SINK BASIN. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND COOLERS AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE AND UNDER SINKS. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE FRONT PREP LINE.
MAR 182015FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 18
2015
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
NO SANITIZING SOLUTION REGISTERING ON THE INTERIOR OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR FOR PROPER UTENSIL SANITATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP WASTE WATER FROM THE 1ST COMPARTMENT INTO THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT WHEN WATER DRAINED FROM THE SINK BASIN. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND COOLERS AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE AND UNDER SINKS. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE FRONT PREP LINE.
DEC 52014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
DEC 5
2014
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST ON THE LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AS NEEDED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD COVERS THROUGHOUT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE, UNDER PREP TABLES AND THROUGHOUT ALONG WALLS. REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILES ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MINIMIZE CLUTTER BEHIND THE REACH IN FREEZERS NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR.
FEB 32014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 3
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE WORN GASKETS AT THE PREP COOLER DOORS. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE LOWER SECTIONS OF PREP TABLES AS NEEDED. MUST ALSO REMOVE RUST FROM THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP. REPAINT WITH A NON TOXIC PAINT AS NEEDED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS,EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,PREP TABLES AND THE HOOD ABOVE THE MAIN COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALONG WALLS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER PREP TABLES,BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED.
APR 82013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 8
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN BASEMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND RAGS IN 3 COMP SINK TO STOP WATER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS FOR SINK.
APR 22012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
APR 2
2012
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPLACE OR REPAINT REFRIGERATOR RACKS.
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.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AT EXHAUST HOOD.
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.MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER MAIN KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND GREASE BUILD UP.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
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 SHATTER PROOF BULB OR LIGHT SHIELD AT MILK REFRIGERATOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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 LEAK AT FAUCET BASE OF 3COMP SINK NEXT TO DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP BOX.MUST PROVIDE 3 SINKS STOPPERS AT 3COMP SINK.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION ATB ALL TIMES.
JUN 142011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 14
2011
PASSED
4 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. THE ICE MACHINE HAS SOME RUST AROUND THE DOOR AREA, CLEAN OFF THE RUST. THE HOT LINE PREP COOLERS HAVE DAMAGED AND DIRTY GASKETS, CLEAN AND REPAIR THE COOLER GASKETS.
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. THE BASEBOARDS ARE DAMAGED BEHIND THE CHEST AND ICE CREAM FREEZER, RESEAL THE BASEBOARDS.
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. THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILL IS MISSING TILES, REPLACE THE TILES.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
Only employees must dispense ice for consumer use with scoops, tongs, or other ice dispensing utensils. THE ICE SCOOP HOLDER IS DIRTY, SANITIZE THE ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
AUG 102010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 10
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Rubber gaskets of 2-cooler doors (at front & rear of kitchen) are in poor repair-must fix/replace. Any cutting board with deep/dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced to make surfaces smooth/easily cleanable.
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. Must fix the cement around the threshold of rear door.
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. Dusty fan guards of coolers & grease build-up on attachments to interior of hood above cooking equipment must be kept clean.
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