Mikkey's 53rd

Chicago Health Dept

5319 S HYDE PARK BLVD · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

6 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Apr 2019.

Last inspected Apr 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2019

Inspection history

APR 15

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR UNDERCOOKED FOOD. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK.

APR 4

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR UNDERCOOKED FOOD. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL COUNTER TOPS AND PREP TABLES OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DIRTY/DUSTY EXHAUST VENTS, LIGHT SHIELDS AT CEILING WHERE NECESSARY, MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT LOWER STORAGE AREA OF REAR, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MUST REMOVE OR PROPERLY STORE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA AND WHERE NECESSARY.

FEB 25

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 17 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURES IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINKS OR WASH BOWLS IN WASH ROOM. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR UNDERCOOKED FOOD. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

PREMISES HAS NO FOOD THERMOMETERS FOR MEASURING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL COUNTER TOPS AND PREP TABLES OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAK AT MOP SINK WHERE IT CONNECTS AT WALL.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED WASTE WATER UPON RELEASE FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT DRAINING PROPERLY AT FLOOR DRAIN AND OVERFLOWING TO FLOOR IN PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ALONG WALL BASE AT CORNERS AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT OF FOOD DEBRIS AND LITTER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DIRTY/DUSTY EXHAUST VENTS, LIGHT SHIELDS AT CEILING WHERE NECESSARY, MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, RACKS, SHELVING AND REMOVE MILK CRATES WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE UNDER 3-COMP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING.

MAY 2

2018

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed excessive dirt build up on floors behind beverage coolers in front service area. Must pull equipment away from walls, clean and sanitize floors. Must maintain same.

Minor Pest Activity

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

Observed several stained, soiled or missing ceiling tiles in prep area. Must clean or replace all ceiling tiles. Must maintain same. Observed large hole in wall under utility sink. Observed small holes above washbowl sink in restroom. Must repair to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.

Minor Pest Activity

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

Observed several non-working coolers (not in use/empty). Instructed to repair coolers or remove from prep area and front counter area to prevent pest harborage.

MAY 13

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATLEY 40LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 59.5 DEGREES F AND 20LBS OF RAW BEEF AT 51.2 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WALL POTATO SLICER.

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FEB 10

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. ALSO CLEAN THE TOILET AND SINK IN THE WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLOSE THE HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE PREP AREA BEHIND THE SODA DISPENSER. MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET. ALSO REPLACE MISSING VENT COVER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN THE LOWER LEVEL STORAGE AREA. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

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