SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MAXWELL'S.

BEAT. 18/100

7600 S ASHLAND AVE · AUBURN GRESHAM, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 18, 2020 · passed with conditions

Failed 5 of 15 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
8 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
93
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Jun 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 18
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee 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)

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

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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 AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SEWAGE SYSTEM.OBSERVED NO SEWAGE WASTE WATER AT THIS TIME BACKING UP.ALL AREAS ARE NOW BEING CLEANED AND SANITIZED AT THIS TIME.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINOROther
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.

MAR 11
2020
FAILED
15 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

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

CRITICALFood 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 FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

CRITICALDocumentation & 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)

CRITICALEmployee 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)

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR BEIGE REFRIGERATOR.

CRITICALPest 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,IN BETWEEN CLUTTER AND ALONG WALLS IN BOTH UNUSED WALK IN COOLER,ON FLOOR AND ON PIPES IN FRONT METER CLOSETS,NEAR REAR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/11/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

CRITICALPest 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.

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE LID ON REAR CHEST FREEZER.

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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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

JUL 9
2019
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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).

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

MINORSanitation
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 PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

JUL 2
2019
FAILED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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).

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

SEE VIOLATION #60.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

MINORSanitation
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 PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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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.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60.

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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 REAR WITH ACCUMULATED RUST AND GREASE BUILDUP.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #58- PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

DEC 21
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

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DEC 14
2018
FAILED
9 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

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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.

CRITICALFood 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 FACILITY. MANAGER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN INVOICE FOR THE JARS OF PICKLES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND TO ALWAYS PURCHASE ALL FOOD ITEMS FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE AND APPROVED FACILITY. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID ITEMS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

SERIOUSFacility 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 VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood 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.

CRITICALPest 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 ISSUED. 7-38-020(C)

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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.

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

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

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

DEC 12
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

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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.

SEP 12
2017
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

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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.

MINORFacility 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.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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

SEP 5
2017
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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 ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

SERIOUSDocumentation & 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 CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AND POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012

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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

MINORChemical 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

MINORFacility 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.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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

APR 1
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
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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.

MINORFacility 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.

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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.

MAR 25
2016
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & 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 A SPRAYER HEAD NOT MAINTAINED AND NOT REACHING ALL 3 BASINS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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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.

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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.

MINORFacility 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.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

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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.

APR 9
2015
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

MINORDocumentation & 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.

AUG 20
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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. AT $76.00. FOOD VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DICARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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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.

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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.

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

CLEAN/REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NECESSARY.

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

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

JUL 15
2011
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CLEAN AND/OR PAINT EXTERIOS OF FREEZERS.

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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.

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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 CLEANABLE.

CRITICALPest 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. CLEAN DOORS TO SMALL CLOSET IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED. PAINT EXTERIOR OF HEAT VENT IN WASHROOM.

JUN 21
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
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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.

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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.

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