Lexington Betty Smokehouse
Troubled record — failed 4 of 10 inspections for employee hygiene, documentation & training
2025-04-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 6 ▾
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE COCA-COLA COOLER IN MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF HOLDING UNITS AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS, MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON WALLS, CEILING TILES AND VENTS, FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
2025-04-01 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 11 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS IN POOR REPAIR AND NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING, HAND WASHING SINK MISSING HOT WATER HANDLE IN REAR PREP AREA, DRAINPIPE NOT CONNECTED UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA IN MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER...
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED HOT DOGS IMPROPERLY THAWING IN STANDING WATER INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW FOOD UNDER REFRIGERATION, COLD RUNNING WATER OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE COCA-COLA COOLER IN MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZINS SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FONDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF HOLDING UNITS AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS, MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON WALLS, CEILING TILES AND VENTS, FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2594717 ON 5-16024: 51- FOUND DRAIN PIPE NOT DIRECTLY OVER OPEN DRAIN SITE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PIPE TO ELIMINATE WATER ON FLOOR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. 55- WALLS IN FRONT DISH PREP AREA IN NEED OF...
2024-05-16 Pass Canvass 7 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ALL PREP TABLES WITH RUST AND DISCOLORATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND DRAIN PIPE NOT DIRECTLY OVER OPEN DRAIN SITE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PIPE TO ELIMINATE WATER ON FLOOR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FOUND IN MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR ORGANIZE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN FRONT PREP SERVICE AREA BEHIND HOT BOX, REAR 3 COMP SINK AREA, CLEAN UNDER 3 COMP SINK IN MIDDLE PREP AREA, FLOORS IN MOP SINK ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING, FLOOR IN REAR MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING BY WALK IN COOLER....
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALLS IN FRONT DISH PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR TO REMOVE CHIPPING WALLS AND PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
ALL AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MANAGER ON SITE IN NEED OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
2023-09-29 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCETS ON BOTH 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAKS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND THE WASH BOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RECAULK AROUND SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND THE FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THEY MET THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS. ALSO, THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES THAT ARE ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS MEET THE REQUIREMENTS, PROVIDE PROOF AND MAINTAIN CURREN...
2023-09-22 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 10 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FOUND MOD WITH NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER (CFM) CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE SERVING/PREPARING TCS FOODS (I.E. PORK, BEEF, CHICKEN, ETC.). HER CERTIFIATE EXPIRED 8/18/2022. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIC...
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WEARING GLOVES AND MULTI TASKING (CLEANING, THEN HANDLING COOKED FOODS. PUTTING ON HAIR NETS, ETC.) AND NOT WASHING THEIR HANDS AND CHANGING THEIR GLOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WASH THEIR HANDS WHEN CHANGIN...
GLOVES USED PROPERLY
FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WEARING GLOVES AND MULTI TASKING (I.E CLEANING THEN HANDLING FOOD, PUTTING ON HAIR RESTRAINTS) AND NOT CHANGING GLOVES (MUST WASH HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON NEW GLOVES). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS CHANGE GLOVES (WASH HA...
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
FOUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK USING QUATENARY AMMONIA AS A SANITIZING AGENT BUT CHLORINE TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE CORRECT TEST STRIPS FOR PROPER TESTING OF THE SANITIZER USED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCETS ON BOTH 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAKS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND THE WASH BOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RECAULK AROUND SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOPS HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE FOR PROPER DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND THE FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THEY MET THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS. ALSO, THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES THAT ARE ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS MEET THE REQUIREMENTS, PROVIDE PROOF AND MAINTAIN CURREN...
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL CERTIFEID FOOD MANAGERS TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF. MAINTAIN SAME.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
FOUND THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2568871 DATED 12/21/2022 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: #37-OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL...
2022-12-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 9 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE USE UTENSILS TO PROTECT LIP CONTACT SURFACES FROM CONTAMINATION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED DRAINLINE OF REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT COMPLETLEY DRAINING TO FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY EXTEND WASTE LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED WOMEN WASHROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR AND NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP, WASHROOM AND UTILITY AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARDS AND PEELING PAINT ALONG WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2022-12-14 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 12 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE USE UTENSILS TO PROTECT LIP CONTACT SURFACES FROM CONTAMINATION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED DRAINLINE OF REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT COMPLETLEY DRAINING TO FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY EXTEND WASTE LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED WOMEN WASHROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR AND NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT COVERED AND OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT COVERED AND ACCUMULATED GREASE SPILLS ON TOP OF GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COVER ALL DUMPSTERS WITH TIGHT-FITTING L...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARDS AND PEELING PAINT ALONG WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP, WASHROOM AND UTILITY AREAS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINT...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
2021-05-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO PERSON IN CHARGE
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION FOOD CERTIFICATE POSTED . TCS FOODS BEING MAINTAINED AND HANDLED, CHICKEN 161.0F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION ABOVE THE 2 LARGE TABLE TOP FRYER OR INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FRYER.
2020-03-13 Pass License Re-Inspection 1 ▾
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION ABOVE THE 2 LARGE TABLE TOP FRYER.
2020-03-11 Fail License CRITICAL 2 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
**OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING/PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION ABOVE THE 2 LARGE TABLE TOP FRYER.
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