JAN 11
2024
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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JUST TURKEY.
BEAT. 46/100
4353 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE · BRONZEVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 11, 2024 · passed
Failed 6 of 20 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
20
8 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
117
includes 16 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Mar 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO TIGH FITTING TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE TABLE TOP,PREP STATIONS, STORAGE SHELVING AND DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR (CRACKS) AND HOLES AND OPENING INTO THE WALL AND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 102023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 10
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES. CLEAN INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS. CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRYER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND TILE IN KITCHEN AREA. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
AUG 112022FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 11
2022
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER. FOUND RAW TURKEY, AND COOKED TURKEY MEAT SAUCE RANGING FROM 45.1F-50.1F.MUST KEEP ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN REFRIGERATION. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS OF DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. MANAGER ESTIMATES VALUE AT $100. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 30 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, AROUND AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS, ON THE BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLE; AND APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE LARGE BLACK FLIES FLYING AROUND PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADVISED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
FOUND THE WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
FOUND COOKING POTS ON SHELF IN PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. MUST INVERT WHILE STORING.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR TESTING CHEMICAL SANITIZER SOLUTION. MUST OBTAIN CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO ACCURATELY MEASURE CONCENTRATION OF CHEMICAL SANITIZER USED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND FOIL LINED ON SHELF OF PREP TABLE, AND CARDBOARD UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ON FLOOR NEAR REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ALL SURFACE MUST BE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND A HOLE IN WALL UNDER 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED (LAYING IN MOP SINK). INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE FOR PROPER DRYING.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM FEBRUARY 9, 2022, (REPORT #2549655) AS REQUIRED: MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS: #47: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK SEEMS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. #49: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVING. #53: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM AS REQUIRED #55: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL VENT COVERS, FAN BLADES AND PIPES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. #55: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DIRT AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING AND WALL VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL VENT COVERS, FAN BLADES AND PIPES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. #56: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTS AND FILTERS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. #58: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
FEB 92022PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 9
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS TURKEY TIPS AND GROUND TURKEY FOR TACOS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE/DUTY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH PRODUCTS NAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK SEEMS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVING.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM AS REQUIRED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DIRT AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING AND WALL VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL VENT COVERS, FAN BLADES AND PIPES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTS AND FILTERS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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NOV 172021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 17
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES, ETC.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DIRT AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING AND WALL VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM MARCH 2020 AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
JUN 82021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 8
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES, ETC.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DIRT AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING AND WALL VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM MARCH 2020 AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
MAR 262020PASSED10 violationsDETAILS
MAR 26
2020
PASSED
10 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
FOUND THE WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
FOUND THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM WITH NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID TO THE TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE FOR PROPER DRYING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE TOILET ROOM TO BE STICKY. FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE SINKS, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES WITH FOOD, GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -WALLS AROUND THE SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. CEILING VENTS WITH THICK DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL WALLS AND VENTS THROUGH OUT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BROKEN/DAMAGED TILES THROUGH OUT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHTING TO THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS. MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE REACH IN COOLERS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
VENTILATION HOOD IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THICK GREASE, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS (CFM). INSTRUCTED ALL CFMS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE. PROVIDE PROOF.
NOV 82019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 8
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBLITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT ON PRINTED MENUS FOR ALL ANIMAL FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED. THE PERSON IN CHARGE STATES THAT NO BURGERS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED AT ALL. SERVES ALL TURKEY BASED PRODUCTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, GRILL, FRYER), BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE, ROLLING CARTS AND BOTTOM OF FRYER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREA TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. CLEAN CEILING FANS IN DINING AREA TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
NOV 12019FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 1
2019
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBLITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT ON PRINTED MENUS FOR ALL ANIMAL FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED. THE PERSON IN CHARGE STATES THAT NO BURGERS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED AT ALL. SERVES ALL TURKEY BASED PRODUCTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 70 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, AROUND AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS, ON THE BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLE AND IN CORNER AREA BY WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL INVOICE DATED 10/21/19 INDICATES ACTIVITY OBSERVED. MUST HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, GRILL, FRYER), BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE, ROLLING CARTS AND BOTTOM OF FRYER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREA TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. CLEAN CEILING FANS IN DINING AREA TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A HOLE AROUND THE PIPE OF THE THREE COMP SINK LEADING INTO THE WALL; SEAL HOLE AROUND PIPE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
TWO SETS OF LIGHTS IN THE KITCHEN AREA NOT SHIELDED AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE SHIELDS FOR LIGHTS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
JUN 192018FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 19
2018
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
Observed new violation noted at this time live mouse activity in food prep area near grease trap under three compartment sink and noted rodent droppings in food prep area as well. Informed person in charge to clean all affected area remove droppings and have pest control service performed for facility. Critical Violation 7-38-020
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
Outside waste grease storage area not clean and maintained. Accumulation of grease and food debris on top, bottom and around container; conditions for rodent harborage. Need more detailed cleaning cleaning. Serious Violation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
Observed previous minor violation not corrected from inspection 2069890 performed on 7-14-17. Violation #32 REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON DOORs OF 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. #33 CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SINKS, PREP TABLES, SLICER, FRYERS, SURFACES UNDER GRILL, ROLLING CARTS, METAL RACKS, DRY STORAGE BULK CONTAINERS HOLDING UNITS, BBQ PIT, ETC.#34 CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, BEHIND REACH-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS SODA FOUNTAIN AREA. #CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD, LIGHT SHIELDS AND ALL CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND MISSING CEILING TILES.#36 REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD BEHIND FRONT COUNTER NON FUNCTIONAL LIGHT UNDER HOOD. #38 REPAIR HAND SINK IN DISREPAIR HANGING FROM WALL AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ALL THREE BASINS. SERIOUS VIOLATION7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed prep tables, inside and outside microwave, under equipment, inside and outside of fryers, oven, flat top grill, floors under and behind ALL reach in coolers has accumulation of food debris and dust. Mustdetail clean and maintain.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Missing/ disrepair floor tiles in prep kitchen near back door: Coving in disrepair under three compartment sink in prep kitchen and behind reach in freezer. Must repair and maintain.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Repair all holes in wall through out facility (under soda dispenser, near pipe by three compartment sink).
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Vents throughout prep kitchen and cashier wait station areas has accumulation of dust, grease and food debris on them. Must clean and maintain.
JUN 152018FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 15
2018
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
Facility not meeting required cold holding temperatures during storage of 40 degrees F or below. 3 Door reach in cooler at 52.5F, 3 Door prep reach in cooler 48.2F, 2 Door prep reach in cooler 44.2F. Facility must repair all cooler units for proper cold holding of 40 degrees F or below. Tagged units. Critical Violation 7-38-005A
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
Observed potentially hazardous food not meeting temperature requirements during cold storage. Turkey lasagna 56.1F, cooked Greens 50.1, soft cheese 51.8 in 3 door reach in cooler in prep kitchen. Italian cooked turkey at 48.6F in three door prep reach in cooler. Person in charge voluntary discarded food items out of temperature.Approx. $436 38lbs. Critical Violation 7-38-005A
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED
Observed improper thawing of potentially hazardous food in facility. Raw turkey sitting in stagnant water in three compartment. Informed person in charge to utilized proper thawing technique under running potable water at 70F or below with sufficient velocity to agitate and float off. Serious Violation 7-38-005A
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
Outside waste grease storage area not clean and maintained. Accumulation of grease and food debris on top, bottom and around container; conditions for rodent harborage. Serious Violation 7-38-020
* 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 are being prepared and served. Informed person in charge that City of Chicago certified food manager must be onsite when potentially hazardous food are prepared and served. Serious Violation 7-38-012A
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
Observed previous minor violation not corrected from inspection 2069890 performed on 7-14-17. Violation #32 REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON DOORs OF 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. #33 CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SINKS, PREP TABLES, SLICER, FRYERS, SURFACES UNDER GRILL, ROLLING CARTS, HOLDING UNITS, BBQ PIT, ETC.#34 CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, BEHIND REACH-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. #CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD, LIGHT SHIELDS AND ALL CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND MISSING CEILING TILES.#36 REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD BEHIND FRONT COUNTER NON FUNCTIONAL LIGHT UNDER HOOD. #38 REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ALL THREE BASINS. SERIOUS VIOLATION7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed prep tables, inside and outside microwave, under equipment, inside and outside of fryers, oven, flat top grill, floors under and behind reach in coolers has accumulation of food debris. Must clean and maintain.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Cutting Boards are heavily scored and accumulation of food debris. Must replace and maintain.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Missing/ disrepair floor tiles in prep kitchen near back door. Must repair and maintain.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Vents throughout prep kitchen has accumulation of dust, grease and food debris on them. Must clean and maintain.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Facility refrigeration units missing thermometers provided inside and conspicuous. Must obtain and maintain
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Food handlers for facility missing required food handler training certificate. Must obtain and maintain training certification for all food handlers.
JUL 142017PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violationsDETAILS
JUL 14
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY OR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED TURKEY 193.6F PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON MIDDLE DOOR OF 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SINKS, PREP TABLES, SLICER, FRYERS, SURFACES UNDER GRILL, ROLLING CARTS, HOLDING UNITS, BBQ PIT, ETC.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, BEHIND REACH-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD, LIGHT SHIELDS AND ALL CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
JUL 72017FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 7
2017
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
OBSERVED 4 GALLONS AND 10 QUARTS OF BOTTLED AND CAPPED OOOH WEE SWEET TEA NOT LABELED AND DISPLAYED FOR SALE IN CHEST FREEZER FROM UNAPPROVED SOURCE. TEA IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE SOLD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE, INSIDE LIDS OF BULK CONTAINERS ALONG EAST WALL IN PREP AREA, 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN NORTHEAST CORNER NEAR GREASE TRAP, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM OF SERVING TABLE BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM CORNERS OF FRONT DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
NO SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON MIDDLE DOOR OF 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SINKS, PREP TABLES, SLICER, FRYERS, SURFACES UNDER GRILL, ROLLING CARTS, HOLDING UNITS, BBQ PIT, ETC.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, BEHIND REACH-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD, LIGHT SHIELDS AND ALL CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING LIGHR SHIELD BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
JAN 122017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 12
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE UTILITY SINK UNCLEAN; CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE UTILITY SINK.
DEC 132016FAILED9 violationsDETAILS
DEC 13
2016
FAILED
9 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM MARCH 17, 2016 AS REQUIRED AND DESCRIBED: #32 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE ICE DISPENSER CHUTE AT THE SODA MACHINE IN THE DINING AREA. LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT SOME REFRIGERATION UNIT AND FREEZER DOORS, REPLACE GASKETS WHERE NEEDED. #33 MUST CLEAN AND MAINAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACE OF FRYERS AND GRILL, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES ETC. TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. #34 FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #35 MUST REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN AND WASHROOM, REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED AND DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA. #41 CLEAN INTERIOR OF MOP BUCKET AND INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS. #45 INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICES MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE UTILITY SINK UNCLEAN; CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE UTILITY SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
MAR 172016PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAR 17
2016
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE ICE DISPENSER CHUTE AT THE SODA MACHINE IN THE DINING AREA. LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT SOME REFRIGERATION UNIT AND FREEZER DOORS; REPLACE GASKETS WHERE NEEDED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR BOTTOM FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND GRILL, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES ETC. TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN AND WASHROOM, REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED AND DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLEAN INTERIOR OF MOP BUCKET AND INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
MAR 232015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 23
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
SPRAY BOTTLES NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO METAL STEM THERMOMERER IN FACILITY, INSRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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