MAY 11
2021
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MIKKEYS 47 EXPRESS LLC.
BEAT. 36/100
503 E 47TH ST · BRONZEVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 11, 2021 · passed
Failed 3 of 6 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
2 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
50
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Aug 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1 INCH GAP AT THE CENTER OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE DOOR AT ONE PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR DOOR SO THAT IT CLOSES WITHOUT PROPPING ITEMS AGAINST IT TO CLOSE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES AND CUTTING BOARD ON PREP TABLE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FAUCET TO UTILITY SINK IN CLOSET IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
THE WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF CLOSING AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOME AREAS OF THE WALL BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AND IN THE OFFICE AREA NOT COVED; MUST PROVIDE A COVING (BASEBOARD) ALONG THE WALL BASE WHERE NEEDED TO SEAL THE AREA BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE FLOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ITEMS IN THE UTILITY CLOSET WHERE MOP SINK IS LOCATED; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN. ALSO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE OFFICE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND WALLS. KITCHEN FLOOR PAINTED BLACK; RECOMMENDED PAINTING FLOOR A LIGHTER COLOR TO BE ABLE TO SEE DIRT AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTILATION FAN ON THE WASHROOM CEILING TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 142020FAILED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 14
2020
FAILED
9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL PIC TO HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE NOR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER(S) ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL FOOD/CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT MAINTAINED. HOT WATER KNOB IS STRIPPED AND IS TURNED ON WITH PLIERS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX/REPAIR THE HOT WATER KNOB SO THAT IT CAN BE PROPERLY TURNED ON. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
READY TO EAT FOODS AND TCS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING OR PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, AND HOT WATER TANK WITH DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF OF COMPLETION OF COURSE.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
PREVIOUS NON-COMPLIANCE SUMMARY REPORT DATED SEPTEMBER 11, 2019 NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THIS ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(b) CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 112019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 11
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
SEP 62019FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 6
2019
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED NO HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NOTED REAR SCREEN DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF ALONG BOTTOM AND DOWN THE SIDE (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). MUST SEAL TO PROVIDE RODENT AND PEST ENTRY POINT.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO DRAIN BOARD AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR SHELVING FOR DRYING EQUIPMENT. MUST PROVIDE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL PREP TABLES, COUNTER TOPS AND SHELVES IN PREP AREA.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST FINISH WALL BY DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND MISSING COVING WHERE NECESSARY IN KITCHEN AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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AUG 232019FAILED17 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 23
2019
FAILED
17 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT WASH BOWL IN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED NO HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
MUST PROVIDE A SCREEN AT REAR BACK DOOR TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PEST AND RODENTS WHEN DOOR IS OPENED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT STOPPERS. MUST PROVIDE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO DRAIN BOARD AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR SHELVING FOR DRYING EQUIPMENT. MUST PROVIDE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL PREP TABLES, COUNTER TOPS AND SHELVES IN PREP AREA.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF CONTRACT WITH LICENSE GARBAGE SERVICE AND DUMPSTERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST FINISH WALL BY DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND MISSING COVING WHERE NECESSARY IN KITCHEN AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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