JAN 28
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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L & B KITCHEN.
BEAT. 20/100
5451 W MADISON ST · AUSTIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 28, 2020 · passed with conditions
Failed 3 of 8 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
2 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
49
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Apr 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHELD ABOVE THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE PREP COOLER.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 212020FAILED12 violationsDETAILS
JAN 21
2020
FAILED
12 violationsDETAILS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE FRONT DISPLAY SLIDING COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS UNITS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK SUGAR, FLOUR, SALT STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED NEAR THE PIT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PACKAGED PEACH COBBLER AND RED VELVET PARFAITS IN THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER MISSING ALLERGEN INFORMATION ON THE LABELS. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER THAT ALL PACKAGED FOOD MUST BE LABELED AS REQUIRED TO INCLUDE FOOD ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE IN THE KITCHEN NEAR THE PIT SOILED WITH FOOD DERBIS AND SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH-IN COOLERS, REACH-IN FREEZER AND PREP COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHELD ABOVE THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE PREP COOLER.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
JUN 132019FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 13
2019
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
**PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
**PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR BEHIND REACH IN FREEZER AND POP COOLER AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER BEHIND THE RIC IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-020(A).
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED RAW WOOD USED AS STORAGE SHELVING UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, PREP TABLES AND COUNTER TOP TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED THE DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: NOTED WALLS AND CEILING NOT COMPLETE IN SPOTS. NOTED DRY WALL, OPENINGS INTO THE FLOORS AND CEILINGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENING AND HOLES AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CLUTTER (LARGE GRILL) FROM THE REAR EXTERIOR TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WILL THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
MAR 202019PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 20
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
**PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
**PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED RAW WOOD USED AS STORAGE SHELVING UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, PREP TABLES AND COUNTER TOP TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED THE DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
NOTED THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAIN, OVERLOADED WITH GARBAGE AND TRASH ALLOWING FOR POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP DUMPSTER LID CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-020(b).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED WALLS AND CEILING NOT COMPLETE IN SPOTS. NOTED DRY WALL, OPENINGS INTO THE FLOORS AND CEILINGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENING AND HOLES AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CLUTTER (LARGE GRILL) FROM THE REAR EXTERIOR TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVER VENTILATION SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY (PREMISES VERY SMOKEY). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WILL THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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MAR 222018PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 22
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
NO PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES AT THE HANDWASHING SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PAINT THE WOOD ON THE WALL BEHIND THE POTATO CUTTER. REPAIR THE SCREEN DOOR IN DISREPAIR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE BROKEN OR MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA. CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR THAT OPENS INTO THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.
APR 172017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 17
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS.
APR 112017FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 11
2017
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
PREMISES HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT ANY OF THE SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE FLOORS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. NOTED LOOSE WALL COVING IN THE REAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS.
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