SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MARY'S SNACK SHOP.

EAT. 87/100

606 S PULASKI RD · WEST GARFIELD PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 25, 2012 · passed

Passed all 4 inspections, but 2 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
3 passed · 1 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
20
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since May 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 25
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FRYERS.

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

CLEAN FLOOR IN CLOSET IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, CLEAN FLOOR IN FRONT STORAGE ROOM, CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND, UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.

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

CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN VENT FAN TO REMOVE DUST NOTED, REMOVE DUST FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN.

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

ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN REAR STORAGE AREA; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

SEP 19
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
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. CLEAN BOTTOMS OF DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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. CLEAN FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSET BEHIND HOT WATER TANK.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATORS AND MAINTAIN TEMP LOGS FOR ALL UNITS DAILY.

APR 13
2011
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES ETC. REPAIR WORN RUBBER GASKET ON REACH-IN COOLER DOOR TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR.

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. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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. MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

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

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 ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

MAY 5
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 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.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF PRE-COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE OF REACH IN COOLER SUCH AS CHOPPED STEAK 65.8 F,RIB TIPS 53.2-58.4 F,PIZZA PUFFS 56.7 F,ITALIAN SAUSAGE 70.8 F.PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DUMPED AND DENATURED.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW. APPX.20LBS.$50.

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.

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.MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM PREP TABLES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER,CUTTING BOARD.

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.CLEAN FRYERS, PREP TABLES.

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.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES IN PREP & TOILET ROOM,WALL OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM.MUST SEAL REAR STORAGE SHED ALONG ALL SIDES TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.PREP AREA.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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.

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