SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

JOHN'S GAR HOT DOGS, INC..

YOUR CALL. 76/100

2658 W 47TH ST · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 2, 2015 · passed

6 of 7 inspections passed, 1 failed.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
6 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
28
none critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Sep 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 2
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

DOOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN POOR , NOT TIGHT FITTING, USING TAPE. INSTD TO REPAIR OR REMOVE. ALSOINTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION. REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 19
2015
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 12/15/14 REPORT 1531060: 32 OBSERVED RUST ON INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE REFRIGERATORS TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. 32 OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM SHELF ON PREP TABLE NEXT TO FRYER. RESTORE SHELF TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANBALE SURFACE ANS MAINTAIN. 32 OBSERVED BROKEN INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR. REPLACE BROKEN BOTTOM SHELF AND MAINTAIN. 32 OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED ON EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FRONT AREA. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. 33 THE FOLLOWING AREAS ARE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING: BOTH REACH IN REFRIGERATORS, MICROWAVE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR, BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, ALL GASKETS FOR REACH IN REFRIGERATORS. DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. 35 OBSERVED WALLS UNCLEAN NEAR FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE VISIBLE ON WALL AND AROUND WINDOW. CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALL AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITIARY CONDITION. 35 OBSERVED FRONT DOOR IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR. 35 OBSERVED ALL LIGHT SHEILDS UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL LIGHT SHEILDS. 41 MUST REMOVE OR REPAIR THE FOLLOWING UNUSABLE EQUIPMENT FROM COOKING AREA: FOUNTAIN SODA MACHINE, FRYER, AND ICE CREAM MACHINE. ALL ITEMS MUST BE REPAIRED AND FULLY FUNCTIONING OR REMOVED FROM PREMISES. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

DOOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN POOR , NOT TIGHT FITTING, USING TAPE. INSTD TO REPAIR OR REMOVE. ALSOINTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION. REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.

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

CEILING UNCLEAN WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE IN REAR. REMOVE UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE AND REPAIR SAME.

DEC 15
2014
PASSED
11 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUST ON INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE REFRIGERATORS TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM SHELF ON PREP TABLE NEXT TO FRYER. RESTORE SHELF TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANBALE SURFACE ANS MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BROKEN INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR. REPLACE BROKEN BOTTOM SHELF AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED ON EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FRONT AREA. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

THE FOLLOWING AREAS ARE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING: BOTH REACH IN REFRIGERATORS, MICROWAVE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR, BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, ALL GASKETS FOR REACH IN REFRIGERATORS. DEATIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED WALLS UNCLEAN NEAR FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE VISIBLE ON WALL AND AROUND WINDOW. CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALL AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITIARY CONDITION.

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

OBSERVED FRONT DOOR IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR.

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

OBSERVED ALL LIGHT SHEILDS UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL LIGHT SHEILDS.

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

OBSERVED CONDENSATE FROM STEAM TABLE COLLECTING ON CEILING AND WALLS. MUST PROPERLY VENT AREA SO THAT CONDENSATE DOES NOT BUILD UP ON WALLS AND CEILING.

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

OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN RESTROOM. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION IN RESTROOM.

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

MUST REMOVE OR REPAIR THE FOLLOWING UNUSABLE EQUIPMENT FROM COOKING AREA: FOUNTAIN SODA MACHINE, FRYER, AND ICE CREAM MACHINE. ALL ITEMS MUST BE REPAIRED AND FULLY FUNCTIONING OR REMOVED FROM PREMISES.

SEP 24
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS INCLUDING SIDES AND DOOR HANDLES. WINDOW SILLS, AND ALL SINKS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

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

PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN TOILET ROOM. REMOVE PEELING PAINT. ALL DOORS AND OUTLET COVERS THRU-OUT NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING.

MAY 29
2012
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE COUNTERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL THE REACHIN COOLERS,COKE MACHINE, STEAM TABLE,COOKING EQUIPMENT,HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE ,FRYERS AND CABINETS UNDERNEATH NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL OF THEM. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN FREEZER HAS SOME ICE BUILDUP INSIDE IT.

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

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

THE CEILINGS HAVE BLACK MOLD ON IT IN VERIOUS PLACES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE MOLD AND PAINT THE CEILING. CLEAN ALL THE WALLS THROUGHOUT AND PAINT THEM,

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

SOME OF THE LIGHT FIXTURES ARE RUSTY AND SOME NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE ONES THAT ARE NOT WORKING. CLEAN ALL THE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

CLEAN ALL VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

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SEP 27
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

SHELF LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES. REMOVE SAME SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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

CEILING THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND PAINT THRU-OUT. INTERIOR OF HOOD NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE/DUST. CLEAN SAME.

SEP 15
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
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.MUST CLEAN HAND SINK & TOILET IN TOILET ROOM.

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 GROUT FLOOR IN LOBBY.MUST REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR TILE UNDER DEEP FRYER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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 OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.FREEZERS.

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