SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

JOHNNY O'S.

BEAT. 18/100

3465 S MORGAN ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 17, 2019 · passed with conditions

Failed 2 of 8 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
4 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
49
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Feb 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 17
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES/NOR POSTED AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

OCT 10
2019
FAILED
8 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION,NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VAILD CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES/NOR POSTED AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS NEEDED AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL /NOR LOG BOOK ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C), CITATION ISSUED.

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS WITH MANY CRACKED, LOOSE TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT. REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN RESTAURANT AND UNUSED STORE AREA.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SEP 16
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS )BEEF, PORK, SLICED TOMATOES) IN THE REFRIGERATORS AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT THE PROPER LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED ACCUULATED DUST ON THE VENT LOCATED IN THE WASHROOM. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WHERE PREPPING IS BEING DONE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK OR REMOVE PREP TABLE AND PREP ONLY IN AN AREA WITH AN EXPOSED HAND SINK.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 9
2016
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 10 LARGE FLIES FLYING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED NO SCREEN ON SERVING WINDOW. MANAGER PROVIDED SCREEN AT THE END OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL LARGE FLIES AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1561393 DATED ON JULY 20, 2015; 33 - CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF GRILL, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS(EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS). 34 - CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS )BEEF, PORK, SLICED TOMATOES) IN THE REFRIGERATORS AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT THE PROPER LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED ACCUULATED DUST ON THE VENT LOCATED IN THE WASHROOM. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WHERE PREPPING IS BEING DONE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK OR REMOVE PREP TABLE AND PREP ONLY IN AN AREA WITH AN EXPOSED HAND SINK.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED CLUTTER BETWEEN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NEW EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE AND MAINTAIN WITH ALL NEW EMPLOYEES.

JUL 20
2015
PASSED
10 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES ON UTENSIL STORAGE SHELVES IN DISH WASHING AREA.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF GRILL, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS(EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS).

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG CEILING IN PREP AREA AND WEST STORAGE AREA. REPLACE ALL STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA. CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR VENTILATION IN WASHROOM IN SALES AREA.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ORGANIZE ALL COOLERS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

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SEP 18
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FOLLOWING COOKING EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE, DUST BUILD-UP: FLAT TOP GRILL, COUNTERTOP UNDERNEATH, SIDES, INTERIOR, LEGS, WHEELS OF FRYERS, AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR UNDER COOKING LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE BY FRYER.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND PAINT IF NEEDED AFTER CLEANING. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES THRU-OUT.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHTSHIELDS AND ENDCAPS MISSING IN PREP AREA. PROVIDE SAME.

JUN 28
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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 EXCESSIVE DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THRUOUT BASEMENT AND ELEVATE ALL STORAGE OFF FLOORS ON PALLET OR STORAGE SHELVING.

MINORSanitation
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.INSTALL MISSING CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM IN STORE AND PREP AREA DISH AREA.. ALSO SEAL OPENINGS IN WALL AREAS. IN RESTAURANT.

FEB 9
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND COUNTER IN GROCERY AREA OF PREMISES

MINORSanitation
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. CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR CABINETS & EXTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA, ALL SHELVES & DRAWERS IN FOOD PREP AREA, INTERIORS & EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS WHERE NEEDED,AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT. MUST EITHER REMOVE OR KEEP CLEAN ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON PREMISES.

MINORSanitation
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. REPAIR FLOOR AREA BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH & BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT (LOT'S OF DEBRIS NOTED - THIS INCLUDES THE BASEMENT, UNUSED BAR, & UNSUSED SEATING AREA).

MINORSanitation
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. CLEAN ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. SEAL OPEN CRACKS IN WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREA & WHEREVER NEEDED. REPAIR FRONT DOOR, MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING AT BOTTOM.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.

MINORSanitation
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. ELIMINATE ALL CLUTTERY AREAS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT & UNUSED AREAS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS (i.e. TONGS FOR PICKLES) MUST BE STORED IN A WAY THAT PROTECTS THEM FROM CONTAMINATION.

MINORFacility Condition
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places. 4 ASHTRAYS FOUND ON PREMISES (2 ON SALES FLOOR , 1 ON SHELF BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER & 1 IN UNUSED BAR AREA WHICH HAD 5 BUTTS IN IT). ALSO FOUND 6 BUTTS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT, & BEHIND COOLER ON SALES FLOOR - CITATION ISSUED- SERIOUS 7-32-020

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