MARVIN RESTAURANT.
901 S CICERO AVE · AUSTIN, CHICAGO
Failed 8 of 20 inspections. 18 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 222018FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN THE WATER IS RUNNING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT THE FLOOR DRAIN DOES NOT BACK UP. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION #29 FROM REPORT #2135368 ON 1/12/18 NOT CORRECTED: 29 - PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2043367 ON 4/24/17 NOT CORRECTED: 34 - FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. 35- NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN AIR VENTS IN THE SAME AREA. 38 - NOTED PIPES LEAKING UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING DISPLAY. OBSERVED A STEAM TABLE WITH UNCOVERED CONTAINERS WITH FOOD IN IT NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION FROM THE PUBLIC. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MOVE THE STEAM TABLE OR PROVIDE A SNEEZEGUARD OR BARRIER SO THAT THE FOOD IS PROTECTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE DOORS OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER. MUST REPAIR.
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON TOP AND SIDES OF THE STOVES. DETAIL CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES, TOP OF CHEST FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND EXTERIOR OF REFRIEGERATOR. REMOVE THE DEAD INSECT FROM THE INSIDE OF THE CABINET DOOR UNDERNEATH THE GRILL.
REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA. CLEAN THE DUST AND GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTER. REPAIR THE WALL ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM THE CEILING IN THE DINING ROOM. MUST REPAIR THE SOURCE OF ALL LEAKS.
CLEAN THE VENTILATION COVERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY ROUTE THE DRAIN FROM THE ICE MACHINE INTO A FLOOR DRAIN SO THAT THE WATER DOES NOT LEAK ONTO THE FLOOR.
MUST ORGANIZE AND REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ROOM NEXT TO THE OFFICE.
JAN 122018FAILED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE REFRIGERATOR WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 53F. THE REFRIGERATOR WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS BACON AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE REFRIGERATOR BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED HAM AT 52F, RAW BACON AT 43.9F, SAUSAGE AT 63.5F, AND CHEESE AT 45F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20# OF FOOD WORTH $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED A CIGARETTE BUTT ON TOP OF A FOOD STORAGE SHELF NEXT TO THE GRILL AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (FISH AND CHICKEN) BEING IMPROPERLY THAWED ON TOP OF A PREP TABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW FOOD IN THE COOLER OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER BELOW 70F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. THERE IS A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2042267 ON 4/24/17 NOT CORRECTED: 34 - FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. 35 - NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN AIR VENTS IN THE SAME AREA. 38 - NOTED PIPES LEAKING UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON TOP AND SIDES OF THE STOVES. DETAIL CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES, TOP OF CHEST FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA.
MUST ORGANIZE AND REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO THE FOOD PREP AREA.
APR 242017PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT THE STEAM TABLE AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES SUCH AS: 20LBS OF BAKED CHICKEN AT 119.8F, 2LBS OF MAC&CHEESE AT 130.1F, 2LBS OF DRESSING AT 123.1F AND 1LBS OF MIX VEGGIES AT 121.3F. ALL FOOD ITEMS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED, TOTAL COST WAS $250 AND WEIGHT WAS 25LBS. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED,PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,TURKEY,DRESSING, GREENS, MEATLOAF AND CABBAGE. ALSO NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. SERIOUS CITATION #7-38-012.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN AIR VENTS IN THE SAME AREA.
NOTED PIPES LEAKING UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 202016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED SEVERAL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SITTING OUT ON A TABLE IN PREP AREA,FOOD ITEMS WERE COOKED CHOP STEAK FOUND AT 62.9F,TOTAL WEIGHT 1LB,TOTAL COST $10.00,COOKED MEAT LOAF FOUND AT 60.OF ,TOTAL WEIGHT 2 1/2 LB , ,TOTAL COST $8.00,COOKED GRAVY FOUND AT 59.9F,TOTAL WEIGHT 3LBS,TOTAL COST $7.00,FOOD ITEMS WERE DENATURE AND DESTROYED DURING INSPECTION,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS PORK CHOPS,EGGS AND BACON,SERIOIUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
MUST CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA.ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS NEAR THE STOVE AND WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
MAR 42016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPOERT#1632041 DATE 02-22-2016(35) WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND STOVE PREP TABLES REFRIGERATOR UNITS IN KITCHEN,CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND DINNING AREA TO REMOVE DUST,REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINNING AREA,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1632051 DATE 02-22-2016 (45)INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MUST OBTAIN THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS
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FEB 222016FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF,HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THR RIGHTHAND CORNER OF DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1562127 DATE 08-12-2015(35)CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND STOVE,PREP TABLE,REFRIGERATOR UNITS IN KITCHEN,CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND DINNING AREA TO REMOVE DUST,REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINNING AREA,(45)INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MUST OBTAIN THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE,INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS
AUG 122015PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SOME BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS; LABEL CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE. OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR STORAGE IN FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE GRILL, STOVE, PREP TABLES AND THE INTERIORS OF THE REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS.
CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN.
CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND STOVE, PREP TABLES AND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREA TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDSINK DRAINING SLOWLY; MUST CORRECT SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.
MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE ROOM; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MUST OBTAIN THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
MAY 182015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SOME BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS; LABEL CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE. OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR STORAGE IN FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
OBSERVED BOTH GASKETS ON THE DOORS OF THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR IN THE PREP AREA; REPAIR GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR COOLER.
CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN.
CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND STOVE, PREP TABLES AND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREA TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MUST OBTAIN THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
NOV 212014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE FANS INSIDE COOLERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 182014PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING UNITS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF AT BREAD STORAGE ON FRONT SERVING LINE.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI AND GREASE FROM LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLES,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,ALL REACH IN COOLERS,USED AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS IN DINING AREA.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILE AT SERVICE COUNTER IN POOR REPAIR
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL IN OFFICE,STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HEAVY LEAKY PIPES UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND FAUCET REMOVE BUCKETS FILLED WITH WATER.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN FOOD STORAGE AREA/OFFICE,HOT WATER TANK ROOM
AUG 72014FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL.OBSERVED WASTE WATER AND FOOD DEBRI WITH A STRONG FOUL ODOR SMELL BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR PREP AREA WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND WATER POOLING ALL OVER FLOOR AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR IN PREP AREA.(CRITICAL 7-38-030).
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 15 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM,BEHIND DOOR OF HOT WATER TANK ROOM,NEXT TO FOOD STORAGE CART IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER AT RODENT BAIT BOX.ALSO MORE THAN 10 LIVE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES IN DINING AREA,PREP AREA AND HOT WATER ROOM.ALSO FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/7/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED.OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP IN ALL COMPARTMENTS OF SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINKS.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING UNITS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF AT BREAD STORAGE ON FRONT SERVING LINE.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI AND GREASE FROM LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLES,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,ALL REACH IN COOLERS,USED AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS IN DINING AREA.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILE AT SERVICE COUNTER IN POOR REPAIR.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL IN OFFICE,STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HEAVY LEAKY PIPES UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND FAUCET REMOVE BUCKETS FILLED WITH WATER.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN FOOD STORAGE AREA/OFFICE,HOT WATER TANK ROOM
JUN 252014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING UNITS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI AND GREASE FROM LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLES,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,ALL REACH IN COOLERS,USED AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL IN OFFICE,STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN FOOD STORAGE AREA/OFFICE,HOT WATER TANK ROOM
JUN 202014FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 75 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS ALONG WALLBASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,ON FLOOR IN FOOD STORAGE AREA,UNDER AND NEXT TO MOPSINK,BEHIND CHEST FREEZER,BEHIND DOOR OF HOT WATER TANK ROOM,ALONG WALLBASES AND IN BETWEEN CLUTTER IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM,AT SERVICE COUNTER LOWER CABINET,ON FLOOR UNDER BOTH PLANT TABLES IN DINING AREA.ALSO FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/18/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3- COMP SINK WELL LEAKING HEAVILY INTO BUCKET UNDER SINK. A EXTENSION HOSE FROM A VACUUM CLEANER PROPPED UNDERNEATH TO HOLD IT UP AND SINK STOPPER HANDLES IN POOR REPAIR MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING UNITS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI AND GREASE FROM LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLES,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,ALL REACH IN COOLERS,USED AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL IN OFFICE,STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT
Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN FOOD STORAGE AREA/OFFICE,HOT WATER TANK ROOM.
JUN 182014FAILED11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR COOLER AT 52.2F AND ANOTHER 2- DOOR COOLER AT 57.7F WITH COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW. PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT .ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-8040 WHEN READY.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A).
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE OF BOTH COLD HOLDING UNITS AND ON HOT HOLDING UNITS SUCH AS SWEET POTATOES 47.4F,GRAVY 49.4F-51.1F,PEACH COBBLER 52.1F,GREENS 62.1F-71.1F,TURKEY LEGS 47.8F,BEANS 46.4F,MILK 44.9F-50.6F,EGGS 58.3F-56.7F,RICE 66.7F-70.2,PRECOOKED SAUSAGES 56.7F-60.8F,RICE 117.2F,MASHED POTATOES 120.6F. PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW,HOT HOLDING AT 140.0F OR ABOVE. APPX 70LBS. $140.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A).
OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN BACKING UP WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK ALSO NOTICE FOOD DEBRI AND FOUL ODOR.LICENSE PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR IN PREP AREA.MUST MAINTAIN SINK AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 75 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS ALONG WALLBASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,ON FLOOR IN FOOD STORAGE AREA,UNDER AND NEXT TO MOPSINK,BEHIND CHEST FREEZER,BEHIND DOOR OF HOT WATER TANK ROOM,ALONG WALLBASES AND IN BETWEEN CLUTTER IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM,AT SERVICE COUNTER LOWER CABINET,ON FLOOR UNDER BOTH PLANT TABLES IN DINING AREA.ALSO FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/18/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
OBSERVED MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3- COMP SINK WELL LEAKING HEAVILY INTO BUCKET UNDER SINK. A EXTENSION HOSE FROM A VACUUM CLEANER PROPPED UNDERNEATH TO HOLD IT UP AND SINK STOPPER HANDLES IN POOR REPAIR MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING UNITS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI AND GREASE FROM LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLES,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,ALL REACH IN COOLERS,USED AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT.
MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL IN OFFICE,STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN FOOD STORAGE AREA/OFFICE,HOT WATER TANK ROOM.
JAN 132014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL,DATE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAG FOR STORING COOLER AND FREEZER FOODS.
STORAGE ROOM SHELVING HAVE BUILD UP OF GRIM AND PEELING PAINT.NSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SEAL.
WALL IN OFFICE NEED TO BE REPAIRED. INSTRUCTED SEAL ALL HOLES, GAPS,CRACKS AND CREVICES.
EXHAUST VENT IN TOILET ROOMS NEED TO BE DETAIL CLEAN.
JUL 22013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND CLEAN AND REPAINT STAINED WALLS AND CEILING WHERE NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
JUN 252013FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FRONT DOOR IS NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT PROOFED. TO SHUT THE DOOR YOU HAVE TO PULL IT SHUT OR IT STAYS OPEN AND THE REAR DOOR HAS A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. MUST MAKE THE DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOF THEM. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020.
MUST LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTER THICK WITH DIRT AND GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM. ALSO CLEAN THE TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPTMENT STOVE, AND GASKETS OF COOLERS AND DETAIL CLEAN ALL SHELVING HEAVY WITH DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
MUST CLEAN FLOOR SURFACES THROUGHOUT PREMISES UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.
MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE AND CLEAN AND REPAINT STAINED WALLS AND CEILINGS WHERE NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REPAIR THE WALL BEHIND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. REMOVE THE PEELING PAINT HANGING DOWN IN THE KITCHEN AND PAINT THE CEILING AND WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN ARE BROKEN AND IN NEED OF BEING REPLACED. MUST REPLACE THEM.
CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM.
APR 82011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF ALL COOLING EQUIPTMENT i.e. STOVE, AND GASKETS OF COOLERS. DETAIL CLEAN ALL SHELVING HEAVY WITH DUST.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT, BEHIND AND UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPTMENT AND IN ALL CORNERS.
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. SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK REPAIR SAME.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
AUG 112010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REMOVE TAPE TO CHEST FREEZER AND REPAIR. MUST REPAIR/REPAINT CHIPPING SURFACES AT FRONT COUNTER SHELVES VIOLATION STILL PENDING
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE AND CLEAN OR REPAINT STAINED WALLS AND CEILINGS WHERE NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES VIOLATION STILL PENDING
AUG 42010FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED ABOUT 35 MICE DROPPING IN BOTH STORAGE AREAS, IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALL AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SEAL ALL OUTER OPENING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REMOVE TAPE TO CHEST FREEZER AND REPAIR. MUST REPAIR/REPAINT CHIPPING SURFACES AT FRONT COUNTER SHELVES
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND EXHAUST SYSTEM HOODED AREA.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOOR SURFACES THRU-OUT PREMISES UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE AND CLEAN OR REPAINT STAINED WALLS AND CEILINGS WHERE NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNUSED ITEMS FROM PREMISES, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL AREAS
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