Chicago
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BEAT

Maxwell'S

7600 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60620 · Auburn Gresham · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Mixed record — 8 of 15 inspections passed

Inspections
15
8 passed
Last Inspected
2020-03-18
Pass Rate
53%
5 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Failed 5 inspections (2020, 2019, 2018...)
Sanitation issues found across 54 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 7 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 54×
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Other minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Plumbing & Waste serious
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Pest Activity critical
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Facility Condition serious
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Food Storage & Handling critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Food Temperature critical
2020-03-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 8
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)

minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE LID ON REAR CHEST FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN STORAGE AREAS,SOME STORAGE RACKS,PREP TABLES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY WATER LINE AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.

critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED BROWN FOUL SMELLING WASTE WATER BACKING UP OUT OF FLOOR DRAIN AND POOLING WATER OVER FLOOR AND HALLWAYS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND REAR HALLWAY UNDER PREP TABLE IN REAR FOOD AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE POOLING WATER.CLEAN ...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES NEAR MOP SINK,LOOSE WALL BASES NEAR REAR DOOR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES IN BOTH STORAGE AREAS AND REAR HALLWAY.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2020-03-11 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 15
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)

critical Food Storage & Handling

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (HAMBURGERS,ITALIAN SAUSAGE,ITALIAN BEEF ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER ARRIVED ON PREMISES AT 2:10 P.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDAT...

critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR BEIGE REFRIGERATOR.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR AND FRONT ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 120 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO AND BEHIND BOTH CHEST FREEZER,IN BETWEEN CLUTTER ON REAR STORAGE SHELVES,ON LOOSE WALL BASE NEAR REAR DOOR,ALONG WALL IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM,ALONG WALLS IN REAR UNUSED PREP AREA,I...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE LID ON REAR CHEST FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN STORAGE AREAS,SOME STORAGE RACKS,PREP TABLES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY WATER LINE AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES NEAR MOP SINK,LOOSE WALL BASES NEAR REAR DOOR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES IN BOTH STORAGE AREAS AND REAR HALLWAY.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2019-07-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (WHEN NOT IN USE).

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM NEEDS A LID/COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, FOOD, GREASE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT. -WALLS WITH STAINS, SPILLS, FOOD, DIRT AND DUST IN THE REAR AND FRONT PR...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

COVING IN THE REAR AND IN VARIOUS AREAS IS MISSING AND/OR DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/REPLACE ALL COVING.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS HANGING UP FOR PROPER DRYING WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

2019-07-02 Fail Canvass
8
minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (WHEN NOT IN USE).

minor Sanitation

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

SEE VIOLATION #60.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM NEEDS A LID/COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, FOOD, GREASE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT. -WALLS WITH STAINS, SPILLS, FOOD, DIRT AND DUST IN THE REAR AND FRONT PR...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

RUBBER COVING IN THE REAR AND IN VARIOUS AREAS IS MISSING AND/OR DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/REPLACE ALL RUBBER COVING.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS HANGING UP FOR PROPER DRYING WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2243782 DATED 12/21/2018 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: #47- 4-101.19 OBSERVED PREP TABLE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH RUST AND CHIPPED PAINT ON BOTTOM SHELF.OBSERVED GREASE TRAP IN ...

2018-12-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 OBSERVED PREP TABLE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH RUST AND CHIPPED PAINT ON BOTTOM SHELF.OBSERVED GREASE TRAP IN REAR WITH ACCUMULATED RUST AND GREASE BUILDUP.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

2018-12-14 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS IN ORDER TO MINIMIZE THE SPREAD OF CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

critical Food Storage & Handling

FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

OBSERVED ABOUT 20 JARS OF PICKLES FOR SALE IN THE FACILITY FROM AN UNKNOWN UNAPPROVED SOURCE IN DRY STORAGE AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. ALL OF THE JARS OF PICKLES WERE LABELED WITH A CONTACT NUMBER AND WITHOUT A BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS OF AN APPROVED...

serious Facility Condition

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT DATE MARKINGS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY DATE ALL TCS FOODS THAT ARE HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION V...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NON FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS HOLDING DRY STORAGE FOOD ITEMS (SUGAR, FLOUR ETC) .INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THRUOUT THE FACILITY.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED ABOUT 40 MICE DROPPINGS IN BOILER ROOM NEAR HOT WATER HEATER AND ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROFESSIONAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISS...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PREP TABLE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH RUST AND CHIPPED PAINT ON BOTTOM SHELF.OBSERVED GREASE TRAP IN REAR WITH ACCUMULATED RUST AND GREASE BUILDUP.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

2017-12-12 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MINOR DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN STORAGE ROOMS IN MIDDLE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE MOP SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

2017-09-12 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
7
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED NO LABEL ON PREPARED/COOKED FOOD STORED IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED NOT WORKING REACH-IN COOLER STORED IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN IN CLEAN AND GOOD CONDITION.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HOLE ON WALL NEXT TO REACH-IN COOLER AND A DOOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED BROKEN METAL STEM THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA HAD NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

2017-09-05 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, INSIDE FRYERS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER REACH-IN COOLERS LOCATED AT REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND UNDER SHELVES IN REAR SHELVING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO ...

serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING/PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED. ORIGINAL CERTIFICAT...

serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO CHECK PROPER CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER SOLUTION LEVEL. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED NO LABEL ON PREPARED/COOKED FOOD STORED IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED NOT WORKING REACH-IN COOLER STORED IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN IN CLEAN AND GOOD CONDITION.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HOLE ON WALL NEXT TO REACH-IN COOLER AND A DOOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN S=DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED BROKEN METAL STEM THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA HAD NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

2016-04-01 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GASKETS TORN ON THE 1 DOOR PEPSI COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS ON THE 1 DOOR PEPSI COOLER.

minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED UNSHIELDED LIGHTS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED UNUSED REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE FACILITY USED AS DRIED GOODS AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED REFRIGERATORS OR PUT INTO USE.

2016-03-25 Fail Complaint
6
serious Plumbing & Waste

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED THAT WERE DOCUMENTED ON 4/9/15 REPORT# 1516241. OBSERVED MOP SINK NOZZLE IN POOR REPAIR AND HELD TOGETHER WITH TAPE. MOP SINK VACUUM BREAKER MISSING. ALSO OBSERVED THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ONLY...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GASKETS TORN ON THE 1 DOOR PEPSI COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS ON THE 1 DOOR PEPSI COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE IN THE REAR COOKING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT.

minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED UNSHIELDED LIGHTS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH NO DRAIN STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DRAIN STOPPERS FOR ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED UNUSED REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE FACILITY USED AS DRIED GOODS AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED REFRIGERATORS OR PUT INTO USE.

2015-04-09 Pass Complaint
7
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN FRONT GRILL AREA,INSTRUCTED TO INVERT(HANDLE UP).

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED REAR SINK WITH SPRAYER ONLY NOT MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NOZZLE THAT REACHES ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS/THE SPRAYER.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS IN REAR FISH AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR THRU OUT IN NEED OF RE-SEALING, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL. ALSO CLEAN REAR STORAGE AREA FLOOR UNDER STORAGE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FRONT PREP LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,ALSO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED MOP SINK NOZZLE IN POOR REPAIR(HELD WITH DUCT TAPE) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO., INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2013-08-20 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

NOTED THE FOLLOWING PRECOOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS STACKED/LAYERED (STORED) ON ONE ANOTHER ON GRILL AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 91.7F-103.8 DEGREES. (7)PORK CHOPS, (49)HAMBURGERS AND (39)BEEF POLISH. TOTAL APPROX. WT. 151/2 LBS....

minor Sanitation

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

CHEST FREEZERS LIDS AT REAR IN POOR REPAIR, NOT TIGHT FITTING. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE POOLING WATER ON FLOOR AT REAR. KEEP FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN/REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NECESSARY.

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE/PROPERLY STORE UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHTOUT, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2011-07-15 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 4
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND/OR PAINT EXTERIOS OF FREEZERS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: WINDOW LEDGE ABOVE GRILL IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

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.DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ALL FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANAB...

critical Pest Activity

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

REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREAS. PAINT OR REPLACE ALL CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST HAVE A SCREEN DOOR THAT IS INSECT AS WELL AS RODENT PROOF IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. REPAIR BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR. C...

2010-06-21 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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.MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR NEAR REAR DOOR.

minor Sanitation

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 REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR.

100
Pepe'S Mexican Restaurants
100
Firehouse Steak & Lemonade
57
87th Street Jerk
56
Soul Food Unlimited
43
79th Street Barbeque

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