SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MARCO'S DRIVE INN.

EAT. 84/100

6008 W FULLERTON AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 8, 2026 · passed

Passed all 18 inspections, but 6 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
18
12 passed · 6 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
64
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Aug 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 8
2026
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA IN AND NEAR WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

JAN 10
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN CONTAINERS BY THE WOK STATION WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.

SEP 11
2024
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND IN PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED TO LINE SHELVES INSIDE DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE. ALL SURFACES MUST BE NON-POROUS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF UNISEX TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JUN 23
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED 2 OUT OF 4 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WHO ARE MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

FEB 10
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED SHREDDED BEEF, COOKED RICE, AND SLICED TURKEY) LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FOUND MILK CRATES BEING USED FOR STORAGE THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.

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DEC 1
2020
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED TO LINE SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE. ALL SURFACES MUST BE NON-POROUS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION ON CEILING OF WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

JAN 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY WAS PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PREPACKAGED ITALIAN ICE WITHOUT A LABEL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED PLASTIC CUPS USED AS SCOOPS FOR SAUCES AND COLESLAW. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS WITH A HANDLE AND STORE IT PROPERLY.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

AUG 24
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2-8 LBS.OF WHOLE COOKED BEEF DATED 8/22/17 AT 50.4F-55.8F INSIDE A PLASTIC LARGE BUSS PAN ON A DOLLIE CART IN REAR PREP AREA.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.16 LBS. $48.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

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

MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF IN MIDDLE PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING KNOBS ON LIDS OF STEAM TABLE .

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLE,STEAM TABLE,FRYER CABINETS.

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR SODA MACHINE.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREAS AND DINING AREA,LOOSE & MISSING WALL BASES IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTS IN DINING AREA.

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

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN DINING AREA.

NOV 1
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD BROKEN IN REAR WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

APR 11
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE FREEZER COMPRESSOR NOT MAINTAINED. EXCESSIVE ICE ON THE BACK OF THE COMPRESSOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED THE REAR SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

OBSERVED THE FRONT VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

SEP 17
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

OBSERVED RAW BURGER PATTIES OVERFLOWING IN A CONTAINER ON COOKS LINE COOLER STORED INBETWEEN AND TOUCHING ON BOTH SIDES RAW READY TO EAT LETTUCE AND TOMATOES. LETTUCE AND TOMATOES DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE RAW BEEF AWAY FROM READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE COOLERS OR ON STORAGE SHELVES.

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

WOODEN FLOOR PALLETS ON COOKS LINE AND CHICKEN PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE AND ENCRUSTED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER ORDER AREA AND THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WHERE RAW AND READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED AND PREPARED OR CONVERT EXISTING ONE COMPARTMENT SINK TO A HAND WASHING SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS TO BE USED FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. POWER ROUTER AND POWER WASHER MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

AUG 28
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND DOOR.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

APR 8
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS STORED IN A PAN ON LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE AND ON SIDE LEDGE OF SAME SUCH AS COOKED ONIONS 101.1F, COOKED ITALIAN SAUSAGE 88.0F,COOKED BACON 84.5F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED BY OWNER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING AT 140.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 4LBS. $25.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A).

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS SUCH AS FOOD HANDLER NOT WASHING HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION HAD JUST MADE A PIZZA FROM SCRATCH ,WIPED HIS HANDS ON SOILED APRON THEN WENT OVER TO THE PREP TABLE WHERE CUT LETTUCE WAS AND GRABBED A HEAD OF LETTUCE AND STARTED CUTTING IT WITHOUT WASHING HANDS, OBSERVED ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER WAS TAKING SEVERAL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS TO WALK IN COOLER TOUCHING DOOR HANDLES ALSO CAME BACK OUT AND GRABBED A HANDFULL OF MUSHROOMS AND START CUTTING THEM TO PUT ON PIZZA.ALSO ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER FROM THE FRONTLINE WENT TO THE TOILETROOM,HANDLED THE DOORKNOB WENT BACK UP FRONT TO PREP AREA,I FOLLOWED BEHIND HIM AND HE GRABBED A KNIFE TO CUT A SANDWICH,HE DIDN'T STOP AT HANDSINK OUTSIDE OF TOILETROOM TO WASH HANDS.INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER TO BE AWARE OF FOOD HANDLERS HYGIENIC PRACTICES ON A DAILY BASIS & IMPORTANCE OF HAND WASHING.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLERS & BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

MUST STORE SINGLE SERVING PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY WITH HANDLES UP.

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING HANDLES ON STEAMTABLE LIDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLE & SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PIZZA PREP COOLER.

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

MUST CLEAN VENTILATION UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER,FILTERS AT HOOD,SODA MACHINE,INTERIOR OF FRYERS,WOOD PLATFORMS IN PREP AREAS,NEON SIGN.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN ALL PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR CONCRETE FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & LOOSE WALLBASES AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,THRESHOLD AT REAR EXIT DOOR,DAMAGED CAULKING AT SOME WINDOWS IN DINING AREA,STAINED & MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREAS & DINING AREA.

OCT 30
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE HANDLES/KNOB TO HOT HOLDING LIDS AT STEAM TABLE AND RESEAL/REPLACE RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER,

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, KITCHEN AREA,

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

MUST REPAIR FLOOR BY STORAGE AREA, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,

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

MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR KITCHEN AREA,

MAR 13
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL COOKED BEEF INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER

MINORFood Temperature
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE HANDLES/KNOB TO HOT HOLDING LIDS AT STEAM TABLE, AND RESTRICT USING CARDBOARD BOXES FOR FOOD STORAGE

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD PRODUCT

MAR 19
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Two compartment sink not maintained. Instructed to remove plumbers puddy and weld sink.

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

Storage shelves under prep tables, cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily. Floor inside walk-in cooler rusted. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant.

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

Coils inside walk-in freezer has ice build-up. Instructed to defrost and remove ice.

MAY 17
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE IN PREP COOLER. NOTED HAMBURGER AT 48.9F, CUCUMBER SAUCE AT 48.4F, MAYONNAISE AT 47.4F STORED INSIDE (TOP) PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 32.2F INFRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ALSO FOUND SAUSAGE FOR PIZZA AT 58.2F STORED INSIDE (TOP) PIZZA PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 38.4F IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 7.00. TOTAL WEIGHT 3 LBS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A).

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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WORN OUT CAULKING, CLEAN AND RECAULK BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR (PIZZA) AREA.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

AUG 16
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
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. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOP OR LADLE FOR SAUCE AT PREP COOLER. NOTED SMALL CUP USED FOR SCOOPING.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND ALSO INTERIOR SURFACE (BEHIND UPPER PANEL) OF ICE MACHINE.-----MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF OF GREASE DUMPSTER, NOTED SOME GREASE BUILD-UP AROUND OPENING.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND FREEZER.

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