KEVIN'S HAMBURGER HEAVEN.
554 W PERSHING RD · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
28 of 39 inspections passed, 5 failed, 6 passed with conditions. 20 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 232023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED TWO BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS AT REAR VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BULBS.
JAN 302023PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND WASH SINK NEAR COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
NOV 292022PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND APPROXIMATELY 1/4"-1/2" GAP ON LEFT SIDE OF REAR EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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SEP 292022FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2552986 DATED: 3/16/22 NOT CORRECTED; #47 OBSERVED SOME RUBBER GASKETS AT THE REFRIGERATION UNITS WORN; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS WHERE NEEDED TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNITS. #49 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYER AND GRILL. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. #55 OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ON SOME CEILING TILE AND LIGHT SHIELDS; CLEAN TO REMOVE. OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FANS IN THE WASHROOMS; CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE DUST. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR AND WALLS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. #56 OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM IN THE FRONT COOKING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS WHERE NEEDED. #58 TWO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS DID NOT HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS OUT OF COMPLIANCE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 252022PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SOME RUBBER GASKETS AT THE REFRIGERATION UNITS WORN; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS WHERE NEEDED TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNITS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYER AND GRILL. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ON SOME CEILING TILE AND LIGHT SHIELDS; CLEAN TO REMOVE. OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FANS IN THE WASHROOMS; CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE DUST. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR AND WALLS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM IN THE FRONT COOKING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS WHERE NEEDED.
TWO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS DID NOT HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES; MUST PROVIDE.
MAR 162022PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO HANDWASH SIGNS AT HANDSINKS IN WASHROOMS OR EXPOSED HANDSINKS; INSTRUCTED TO POST AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SOME RUBBER GASKETS AT THE REFRIGERATION UNITS WORN; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS WHERE NEEDED TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNITS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYER AND GRILL. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ON SOME CEILING TILE AND LIGHT SHIELDS; CLEAN TO REMOVE. OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FANS IN THE WASHROOMS; CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE DUST. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR AND WALLS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM IN THE FRONT COOKING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS WHERE NEEDED.
TWO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS DID NOT HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES; MUST PROVIDE.
NOV 82021FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2509753 5/14/21 NOT CORRECTED #53- MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS WITH LIDS IN BOTH UNISEX TOILET ROOMS.#55-MUST REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN PARKING LOT AGAINST BUILDING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
This Order requires that all individuals and businesses in the City of Chicago shall observe the following: (a) Any individual, regardless of vaccination status, who is age two or older and able to medically tolerate a mask (a paper, fabric or cloth filter that securely covers the nose and the mouth) shall be required to wear a mask when indoors an any public place, which for purposes of this Order includes any common or share space in: (i) a residential multi-unit building or (ii) any non-residential building, unless otherwise provided for in the Phase 5 Guidance issued by the Office of the Mayor. OBSERVED 2- FEMALE EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING FACE COVERINGS IN RESTAURANT.MUST WEAR FACE COVERING AT ALL TIMES.(COS)(7-28-060)
MAY 142021PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS BY EMPLOYEES. OBSERVED MALE COOK PUTTING SLICED TOMATO AND LETTUCE ON A SANDWICH THEN PLACED TOASTED BREAD ON TOP AND CUT SANDWICH WITH BARE HANDS.ALSO A FEMALE EMPLOYEE WAS HANDLING TOAST FROM TOASTER WITH BARE HANDS AND BUTTER THE TOAST AND PLACING IN PAPER BAGS.INSTRUCTED MANGER TO WEAR GLOVES,USE UTENSILS OT DELI PAPER TO HANDLE FOODS.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF NORTH AND SOUTH PARKING LOT DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA.
Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS WITH LIDS IN BOTH UNISEX TOILET ROOMS.
Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN PARKING LOT AGAINST BUILDING.
Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL VENTILATION VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT.
MAR 52021PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (EGGS,POTATOE,SOUP,GRITS,HAM,ETC.)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF NORTH AND SOUTH PARKING LOT DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
OBSERVED A LARGE PLASTIC BOTTLE HALF FILLED WITH ORANGE JUICE STORED/EMBEDDED INSIDE OF FRONT ICE BIN AT SODA MACHINE WHERE ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.PRODUCT AND ICE WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED.MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.APPX.32OZ.$2.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA.
MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS WITH LIDS IN BOTH UNISEX TOILET ROOMS.
MUST REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN PARKING LOT AGAINST BUILDING.
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL VENTILATION VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT.
JAN 132021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOUND FROZEN BEEF THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST THAW FOOD UNDER RUNNING WATER, IN COOLER, BY MICROWAVE OR DURING THE COOKING PROCESS.
JAN 62021FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS(VARIETY OF SAUCES, SOUP, AND COOKED RICE) HELD FOR 24 HOURS WITHOUT A DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED STEAK, BURGERS, EGGS ETC. ON MENU, SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. FACILITY PROVIDES FOOTNOTE AND DISCLOSURE BUT NO REMINDER BY ASTERISK WAS NOTED ON MENU. INSTRUCTED TO ASTERISK ALL FOOD ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND FROZEN BEEF THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST THAW FOOD UNDER RUNNING WATER, IN COOLER, BY MICROWAVE OR DURING THE COOKING PROCESS.
OCT 212020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE GRILL AND UNDERNEATH THE GRILL.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND AND UNDER GRILL TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER GRILL IN FRONT PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST. ALSO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS IN THE PUBLIC WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST. THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.
MAY 272020PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED OVER 36 RAW EGGS AT PREP COUNTER IN BASIN AT INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 82F DEGREES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOOD ITEMS AT 41F OR LOWER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY DENATURED AND DISCARDED EGGS APPROX 3LBS AT $6.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
MUST PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS OF MEAT JUICES AND FOOD DEBRIS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM WHICH IS USED BY WOMEN.
OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 62019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
FOUND SUGAR AND RICE IN WHITE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED A 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA BROKEN AND NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION 58 All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs), AND VIOLATION. CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED IN THE TIME FRAME SPECIFIED ON THE INSPECTION REPORT ARE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
NOV 292019FAILED13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER SHALL BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL 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
OBSERVED EGGS OUT OF TEMPERATURE(53.5F-57.3F) IN THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10LBS VALUED AT $14. TCS FOODS SHALL BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDER COOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS AND STEAKS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
FOUND SUGAR AND RICE IN WHITE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED SUGAR AND RICE IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT BEING COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED LARGE BAGS OF POTATOES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6 INCHES R MORE OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED A 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA BROKEN AND NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION 58 All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs), AND VIOLATION. CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED IN THE TIME FRAME SPECIFIED ON THE INSPECTION REPORT ARE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
FEB 62019PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL 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
OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK. HAND WASH SINK SIGNAGE GIVEN TO THE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING/REAR PREP AREA COMPLETELY CLOGGED AND GREY WATER ON THE FLOOR UNDER NEATH THE HAND WASH SINK. A HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE MAINTAINED SO THAT IT IS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEE USE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED
VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (SAUCES, HAM, CHICKEN, ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE REAR 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND FRONT PREP COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS AND STEAKS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY SUCH AS BOXES, PERSONAL ITEMS, MAINTENANCE TOOLS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN, AND ,MAINTAIN
OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE
All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).
SEP 122017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET HANDLE ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTALL UTILITY SINK FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL.
MAR 212017FAILED13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
REACH-IN COOLERS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 61F, 60.8F, 57.2F, 50.1F INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE COOLERS. ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLERS ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-05A
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED IN COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE HAMBURGER PATTIES 58F, STEAK 48.1F, RICE 47.9F, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ALL FOOD IN INOPERABLE COOLERS APPROXIMATELY 800LBS AND $6400 OF PRODUCT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
NO HOT WATER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED WATER LEAKING FROM DRAINPIPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
GREASE TRAP ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED AND LEAKING ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND REPAIR GREASE TRAP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
INVERT ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
ALL SHELVES AND LEDGES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE DAMAGED TILES ALONG BASEBOARDS IN DINING AREA.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD EQUIPMENT AND CONTACT SURFACES. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, GRILL, FRYERS, STOVE, HOLDING UNITS, CUTTING BOARDS, TOASTERS, COFFEE MACHINE, MICROWAVE, PREP TABLES, CABINETS, SHELVING UNITS, CUP HOLDERS, COUNTER, SINKS, DRAWERS, ETC.
REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER OFF FLOOR IN ALL AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WASHROOM AREAS. REPAIR FLOOR NEAR FRONT DOOR(BROKEN TILE).
REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN ALL STAINED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN ALL WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WASHROOMS.
REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN STAFF WASHROOM.
REMOVE ALL INOPERABLE/UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
NOV 222016PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
NOTED POTS AND PANS NOT INVERTED AFTER SANITIZING.
COUNTER SEATS TORN WITH PADDING STICKING OUT. COUNTER SEATS NEED REPAIR.
INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILT UP ICE.
INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE RANGE GREASY NEEDS CLEANING AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED MANAGMENT ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE A ICE SCOOP.
MAR 182016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS OF FOOD DEBRIS.
CLEAN AROUND AND IN BETWEEN HEAVY EQUIPMENT AT REAR OF DEBRIS.
REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING TILE AT REAR PREP AREA.
FEB 92015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
NOTED WATER STAIN CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE OR PAINT. ALSO MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT DINING AREA AND THE INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM TO REMOVE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTER IN THE REAR PREP AREA ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
NOTED A FEW LIGHT BURNT OUT IN THE DINING AND PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT.
NOTED A FEW COOKS WITHOUT THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY.
SEP 262014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED WATER ON THE RESTROOM , AND REAR PREP BEHIND THE STOVE FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP DRY.
OBSERVED RESTROOM SINK NOZZLE LEAKING AT BASE ON TO THE FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
JUL 92014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED REAR UPRIGHT FREEZER AND BOX FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.
MAY 22014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE REAR SLICER,GRINDER, AND SYRUP PUMPS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR REAR COOLERS FANGUARD COVERS. OBSERVED STORAGE SHELF UNDER ICE CREAM SYRUP PUMPS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO WALLS,PIPES ALONG WALLS IN REAR PREP THRU-OUT,DUSTY.MUST CLEAN.
RIGHT FAUCET AT 3-COMP BEHIND FRONT COUNTER LEAKY.MUST REPAIR.
APR 72014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE REAR SLICER,GRINDER, AND SYRUP PUMPS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR REAR COOLERS FANGUARD COVERS. OBSERVED STORAGE SHELF UNDER ICE CREAM SYRUP PUMPS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
JUL 22013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FEB 282013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED, WORN WITH DEEP CUTS AND DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. FRONT GRILL IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS.
FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
BATHROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING.
NOV 152012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NEED TO RESEAL RUSTY COOLER STORAGE SHELVE IN REAR. REMOVE RUST.
NEED TO CLEAN FRONT COUNTER, AND REAR DRY STORAGE SHELVES (DUSTY).
CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS.
AUG 172012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR SLICER, GRINDER FRONT SHAKE MACHINE. CLEAN EXTERIOT OF HOT HOLDING UNIT,PANCAKE STATION.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED SEVERAL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES NEED TO REPLACE.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.NEED TO PROVIDE HAIR NETS OR BASEBALL CAPS.
APR 132012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INTERIOR OF COOLERS, STORAGE DRAWERS AND SHELVES NEED DETAILED CLEANING.
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION
JAN 272012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INTERIOR OF COOLERS, STORAGE DRAWERS AND SHELVES NEED DETAILED CLEANING.
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
DEC 292011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT WIPED DOWN AT REAR OF PREMISES.
FOUND HOLE IN WALL BY ICE MACHINE THAT MUST BE SEALED.
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICEMACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE.(CHECK VALVES AT WATER LINES)
SEP 22011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPLACE TOWEL DEVICE IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM.INSTALL TOWEL DEVICE FOR PAPER TOWELS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM,AND TISSUE DEVICE.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET CONNECTION AT 3-COMP IN REAR PREP.
JAN 202011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTALL TOWEL DEVICE AT HAND SINK BEHIND COUNTER.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 2- COMP SINK IN REAR.
AUG 122010PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE(AIR TEMP WAS 48.8 DEGREES)- UNIT NEEDS SERVICING, REPAIRMAN ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL
SAUSAGE-48.1 DEGREES, COOKED RICE-51.2 DEGREES, STEAK-50.1 DEGREES, TACO MEAT-48.1 DEGREES, CHOPPED STEAK-48.8 DEGREES, MILK-46.1 DEGREES, CHOPPED HAM-50.4 DEGREES-ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL
ALL FOODS PREPPED AND REFRIGERATED MUST BE PROPERLY LABELLED & DATED(RAW & COOKED PRODUCTS).
ALL SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN CONTAINERS INVERTED.
FOUND LOWER 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE(NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN IT AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION), HAD ICY BUILD-UP INSIDE -MUST DISCONNECT & DEFROST UNIT FIRST AND REPAIR IT IF NECESSARY.
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: GRILLS IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS, INTERIORS OF COOLERS & FREEZERS, HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES WHERE NEEDED.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
CLEAN WALLS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA, REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN SAME AREA. CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING AREA.
REPLACE CHIPPED LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTS N SAME AREA.
PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR BOTH 2 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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