JUN 16
2017
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MICKEY'S CHICKEN.
BEAT. 42/100
408 S CLARK ST · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 16, 2017 · passed
Failed 2 of 10 inspections. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
4 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
43
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Sep 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MULTI USE UTENSIL FOUND STORED IN BETWEEN THE WALL AND CONDUIT ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A KNIFE RACK OR DESIGNATED STORAGE AREA FOR CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CARDBOARD IS USED TO COVER THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLES AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND THE FOLLOWING WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP: THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLER, THE DRAIN RACK ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE FOOD PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA ARE CRACKED/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. MUST KEEP FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. THICK DIRT, DUST AND FOOD FOUND ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE GREASE TRAP, IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE DEEP FRYERS AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS, COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, DUST, FOOD AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST FIX THE DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLE IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
THE LIGHT IN THE FRONT AREA BY THE FRONT COUNTER HAS NO SHIELD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLERS ON SHIFT WERE NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT THEY MET THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH REQUIREMENTS OR THAT THEY ARE NEWLY EMPLOYED. INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.
JUN 72017FAILED10 violationsDETAILS
JUN 7
2017
FAILED
10 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE: FOUND 1 LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH COOKED CHICKEN WINGS STORED ON TOP OF (DIRECTLY TOUCHING THE PRODUCT IN THE OTHER CONTAINER) ANOTHER LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER OF COOKED CHICKEN STRIPS WHICH WAS STORED ON TOP OF AN OPEN BOX/PLASTIC BAG OF RAW CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE COOKED FROM RAW AND NOT STACK ON TO UNCOVER PRODUCT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT(S) FOR THE SANITIZER USED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR FOR THE WASH CLOTHS USED TO WIPE THE EQUIPMENT/SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT(S) AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
THE PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1960292 DATED, 09/13/2016 WAS NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 38-Slow drainage at hand wash sink, instructed to repair and maintain. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MULTI USE UTENSIL FOUND STORED IN BETWEEN THE WALL AND CONDUIT ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A KNIFE RACK OR DESIGNATED STORAGE AREA FOR CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CARDBOARD IS USED TO COVER THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLES AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND THE FOLLOWING WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP: THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLER, THE DRAIN RACK ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE FOOD PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA ARE CRACKED/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. MUST KEEP FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. THICK DIRT, DUST AND FOOD FOUND ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE GREASE TRAP, IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE DEEP FRYERS AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS, COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, DUST, FOOD AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST FIX THE DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLE IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
THE LIGHT IN THE FRONT AREA BY THE FRONT COUNTER HAS NO SHIELD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLERS ON SHIFT WERE NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT THEY MET THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH REQUIREMENTS OR THAT THEY ARE NEWLY EMPLOYED. INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.
SEP 132016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 13
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
Facility not maintaining proper cooling temperature, found prep cooler air temp at 65.7f, cooler is used to store perishables. Instructed to keep cooler temperature at 40f or lower. cooler is tagged not allowed to use, must contact the office of CDPH when repaired. critical citation issued 7-38-005(A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
Potentially hazardous foods stored at improper temperature. found 3 Lbs. of raw hamburger patties at 64.3f, 4 Lbs. of hot dogs at 62.5f items stored at said cooler. instructed mgr to keep such foods at 40f or lower. critical citation issued. 7-38-005(A). food discarded valued at $15.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Slow drainage at hand wash sink, instructed to repair and maintain.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
3-comp sink last comp used to store clean utensils, instructed to keep sink free for proper washing.
FEB 52016PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
FEB 5
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED
IMPROPER THAWING OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, FOUND 5 LBS OF SEMI-FROZEN CHICKEN BEING THAWED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON COUNTER TOP. INSTRUCTED MGR TO THAW FOOD PROPERLY, IE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-12.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
COUNTER TOPS, SHELVES, COOLER/FREEZER INTERIOR AND DEEP FRYERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND COOK LINE AND AROUND GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PEELING PAINT AT KITCHEN CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SLOW DRAINAGE AT 3-COMP AND HAND SINK. NO SINK STOPPERS AT 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
AUG 262014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 26
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHIELD IN NEED OF END CAPS. MUST ADD AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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NOV 212013PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 21
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
FOUND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE, A LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER WAS SITTING IN THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SINK ACCESSIBLE AND TO USE IT FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 ITEM WAS REMOVED.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, HOT DOGS, CHEESE, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED/DAMAGED CEILING IN PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA.
AUG 292011FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 29
2011
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND STAND UP REACH IN FREEZER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 52.0 F. FOUND CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FREEZER.
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 THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 47.4 AND 52.0 F- BEEF BURGER PATTIES, CHICKEN WINGS, PIZZA PUFF, MOZZARELLA CHEESE, BEEF GRAVY, PEARCH, CATFISH, GYROS, TALPIA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. WEIGHT OF FOOD DISCARDED 150 LBS, VALUED AT OVER $200.00
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE PREP AREA TABLE WITH WATER DRIPPING FROM HOLE ALSO OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NOT PREPARE FOOD AT PREP TABLE UNDER LEAK FROM CEILING, ALSO MUST REPAIR/SEAL BOTH LARGE HOLES IN CEILING BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (09/06/11).
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 PREP TABLE TOPS IN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 212010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 21
2010
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Found exterior of 3compartment sink not clean.
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. Found floors not clean at basement.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. Found broken light shields at rear preparation areas.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. Observed foodhandler not wearing hair restraint.
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