SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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5852 S WESTERN AVE · WEST ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 10, 2016 · passed

6 of 9 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
6 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
47
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Mar 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 10
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

JUL 28
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS AND REAR WHEELS NOT CLEAN, GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREP AREA WITH WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND REPAIR SAME.

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

3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. REPAIR SAME. DRAIN LINE FROM ICE MACHINE LEAKING ON FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

OCT 17
2014
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.

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

THE DOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR AND SO IS THE CONDENSER WITH ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE ON THE WALLS, CEILING, FLOORS AND BOTH FANS. MUST DEFROST TO REMOVE ALL ICE BUILD-UP,CLEAN AND REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FREEZER DOOR AND HAVE THE CONDENSER SERVICED, SO NO MORE ICE BUILDUP.

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

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN TOP SIDE FRONT & INSIDE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT CABINETS UNDER FRYER THICK WITH GREASE, HOODS FILTERS, STEAM TABLES, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, DEEP FRYERS, TABLE LEGS, DINING ROOM TABLES SEALS, CHAIRS, WINDOW SILLS, BBQS APRON, MICROWAVES, OVEN INSTD TO DETAIL ALL THE ABOVE

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

FLOOR THROUGHOUT IN PREP AREA WITH WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO RESURFACE SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA HAS SPLASH ON FOOD DEBRIS.

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

REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS AND MISSING LGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS THAT ARE MISSING IN THE COOLERS.

APR 24
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES WITH EMPLOYEE MOPPING FLOOR PICKING UP LID FROM FLOOR AND PLACING IT ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACE WHERE OTHER UTENSILS ARE IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE CONTAMINATED LID CLEAN AND SANITIZE CONTACT SURFACE. CRITICAL VIOLATION, 7-38-010(A)

CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING, WITH 3-COMP SINK NOT SET UP PROPERLY. MUST SET UP PROPERLY, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE AND AT PROPER TEMPERATURE AT SANITIZING COMPARTMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION, 7-38-030.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM DRAIN AT FLOOR WHEN WATER AT HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA IS TURNED ON. ALSO NOTED DIRTY, MURKY WATER BACKING UP INTO OTHER COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMP SINK UPON RELEASE. MUST REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION, 7-38-030.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

NOTED SINGLE SERVICE CUPS AT DRIVE- THRU WINDOW NOT PROTECTED. MUST PROTECT FROM THE ELEMENTS. CLEAN HEAVY BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF LARGE BAKING PANS. MUST CLEAN.

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

STEAM TABLE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT IN POOR REPAIR, LEAKING AT BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR. CLEAN AND SANITIZE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN. AND ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.DOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, WITH ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE. MUST REPAIR AND DEFROST TO REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP.

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN PREP AREA, PAINT AND RESEAL TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

WATER LINE TO ICE MACHINE HAS NO BACK FLOW DEVICE. MUST PROVIDE.

JUL 16
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 07/05/12 REPORT 1229983: 33-FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PRESSURE FRYERS, SIDES, PANELS, WHEELS, CABINETS, ETC, COOLERS, FREEZERS, POP MACHINE NOZZLES AND SPIGOTS. 34-FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER, UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS (FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILD-UP). INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 CRITICAL. MGR/EMPLOYEES BEGAN TO DETAIL CLEAN AND CONTINUED TO CLEAN/CORRECT VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION.

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

REPAIR WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR AND REMOVE ICE BUILDUP. LEAK AT BASE OF DRIVE THRU ICE BIN, WORN SEAL, CAUSING WATER TO ACCUMULATE UNDERNEATH. REPAIR SAME.

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

SIDES AND INBETWEEN OF HOT HOLDING UNIT/LINE, AROUND MOTORS, PIPING OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR HARDWARE OF OIL FILTER, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING DOORS AND RUBBER GASKETS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.

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

FLOOR THRU-OUT IN PREP AREA WITH WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO RESURFACE SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE

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

WALL TILES NEXT TO DRIVE THRU BEVERAGE STATION AND ALSO ABOVE HOT HOLDING LINE IN POOR REPAIR, MISSING, LOOSE. INSTD TO REPLACE TILES SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETERS MISSING IN COOLERS. PROVIDE SAME

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JUL 5
2012
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINERS OF COLESLAW AT IMPROPER STORAGE/HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 53.1F. PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 10LBS, $60 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3/18/11 REPORT 543275: 33-FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PRESSURE FRYERS, SIDES, PANELS, WHEELS, CABINETS, ETC, COOLERS, FREEZERS, POP MACHINE NOZZLES AND SPIGOTS. 34-FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER, UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS (FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILD-UP). INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

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

REPAIR WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR AND REMOVE ICE BUILDUP

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

SIDES AND INBETWEEN OF HOT HOLDING UNIT/LINE, AROUND MOTORS, PIPING OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR HARDWARE OF OIL FILTER, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING DOORS AND RUBBER GASKETS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.

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

FLOOR THRU-OUT IN PREP AREA WITH WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO RESURFACE SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

WALL TILES NEXT TO DRIVE THRU BEVERAGE STATION AND ALSO ABOVE HOT HOLDING LINE IN POOR REPAIR, MISSING, LOOSE. INSTD TO REPLACE TILES SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETERS MISSING IN COOLERS. PROVIDE SAME.

NOV 23
2011
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE ALL PACKAGED COLESLAW IN COOLERS.

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. REPAIR WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR AND REMOVE ICE BUILDUP.

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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PRESSURE FRYERS, SIDES, PANELS, WHEELS, CABINETS, ETC, COOLERS, FREEZERS, POP MACHINE NOZZLES AND SPIGOTS.

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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS (FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP). ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE 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. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR STORAGE, NEAR DOOR, WALK-IN FREEZER, ETC.

MINORFacility Condition
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. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP AREA.

JUL 7
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE ALL PACKAGED COLESLAW IN COOLERS.

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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PRESSURE FRYERS, SIDES, PANELS, WHEELS, CABINETS, ETC, COOLERS, FREEZERS, POP MACHINE NOZZLES AND SPIGOTS

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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS (FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP). ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

MINORFacility Condition
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. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP AREA.

MAR 18
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE ALL PACKAGED COLESLAW IN COOLERS.

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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PRESSURE FRYERS, SIDES, PANELS, WHEELS, CABINETS, ETC, COOLERS, FREEZERS, POP MACHINE NOZZLES AND SPIGOTS

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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS (FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP). ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

MINORFacility Condition
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. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER.

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