SEP 7
2017
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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KENNEDY SUB.
BEAT. 29/100
6252 S ASHLAND AVE · WEST ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 7, 2017 · passed
Failed 5 of 10 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
5 passed · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
42
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since May 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 282017FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 28
2017
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION ON REPORT #2078716 DATED 08-21-2017 NOT CORRECTED. OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS IN FOOD PREP AREA, ON SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE STORAGE SHELVES IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ON PERIMETER OF STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT IN DISH WASHING ROOM, ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT, ON FOOD STORAGE SHELF IN BASEMENT, AND INSIDE THE REST ROOM. OBSERVED OVER 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN DISH WASHING ROOM, IN THE REST ROOM AND IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE DROPPINGS AND SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. ALSO, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
UPRIGHT FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN. CUTTING BOARDS WORN AND DISCOLORED. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS: EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS OF DOORS, STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES, LEGS, WHEELS AND ATTACHED PIPING OF ALL EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE, UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS AND IN REAR BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKNOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALLS OF TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR, HOLE AND UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE IN SAME AREA.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
AUG 212017FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 21
2017
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OVER 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES NOTED IN REAR BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. 3 LIVE HOUSE FLIES NOTED ON SITE. OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTEERED ON FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZER AND IN REAR. INSTD TO ELIMINATE FLIES, DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-012A SERIOUS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
UPRIGHT FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS: EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS OF DOORS, STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES, LEGS, WHEELS AND ATTACHED PIPING OF ALL EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE, UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS AND IN REAR BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKNOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALLS OF TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR, HOLE AND UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE IN SAME AREA.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
OCT 212016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 21
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE DOOR TO THE LARGE CHEST FREEZER IS NOT MAINTAINED. THERE IS DUCT TAPE HOLDING THE DOOR TOGETHER AND EXPOSED INSULATION INSIDE OF THE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. REPAIR THE CEILING DRYWALL ABOVE THE CHEST FREEZERS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS FOR ALL LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.
OCT 142016FAILED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 14
2016
FAILED
10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE SANDWICH PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.5F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MEAT AND CHEESES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE SANDWICH PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 49.5F, POLISH DOGS AT 49.5F, PIZZA PUFFS AT 44.9F, COLD CUTS AT 48.7F, CHEESE AT 49.5F, RANCH DRESSING AT 49.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 50# OF FOOD WORTH $120. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WASHROOM. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA IS NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED AND THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER IS NOT RODENT PROOF. OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GARBAGE ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GARBAGE AREA AT ALL TIMES. ALSO, THE GARBAGE CONTAINER IS NOT RODENT PROOF. THERE IS A HOLE IN THE BOTTOM CORNER OF THE GARBAGE CONTAINER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE GARBAGE CONTAINER WITH A RODENT PROOF CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE DOOR TO THE LARGE CHEST FREEZER IS NOT MAINTAINED. THERE IS DUCT TAPE HOLDING THE DOOR TOGETHER AND EXPOSED INSULATION INSIDE OF THE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE COOLER. THE 1 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER HAS AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE ON THE INSIDE OF IT. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN THE FREEZER. OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MEAT IN PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. OBSERVED FROZEN MOZZARELLA STICKS AND OTHER ITEMS STORED IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH CARDBOARD BOXES. MUST STORE IN PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AND VENTILATION HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE DRIPPING GREASE. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF BOTH PREP COOLERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE FLOOR THORUHGOUT THE PREMISES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. REPAIR THE CEILING DRYWALL ABOVE THE CHEST FREEZERS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS FOR ALL LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES AND THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL PREP COOLERS.
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JUL 32014FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 3
2014
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREP AND SERVED. BEEF 154.3 CHICKEN 38.2 VIOLATION SERIOUS 7-38-012
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3/7/14 INSPECTION (REPORT #1307340) NOT CORRECTED: #33: ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP, INCLUDING SIDES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, FLAT TOP GRILL, COUNTERTOP UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS AROUND DOORS AND GASKETS, MEAT SLICER, KNIVES, AND STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #35: SEAL HOLES IN THE WALL THROUGHOUT PREMISES. THEY SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED.
MAR 72014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 7
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP, INCLUDING SIDES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, FLAT TOP GRILL, COUNTERTOP UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS AROUND DOORS AND GASKETS, MEAT SLICER, KNIVES, AND STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL HOLES IN THE WALL THROUGHOUT PREMISES. THE SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
MAY 162012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 16
2012
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SHELF LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. DOOR GASKETS OF PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
MAY 112012FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 11
2012
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
PREP COOLER AT INADEQUATE HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 45.0F. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SHELF LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. DOOR GASKETS OF PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP, INCLUDING SIDES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, FLAT TOP GRILL, COUNTERTOP UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS AROUND DOORS AND GASKETS, MEAT SLICER, KNIVES, AND STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL GAPS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES (FREEZER).
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