SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MINI HUT INC.

BEAT. 18/100

6659 W ARCHER AVE · GARFIELD RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 19, 2022 · passed

Failed 5 of 15 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
9 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
71
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Oct 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 19
2022
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSChemical Safety
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGING ON SHELVES IN PREP AREAS. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREAS

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

RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND BEAMS THROUGH OUT REAR. ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES TO BE SEALED, SO AS TO BE A CLEANABLE NON POROUS SURFACE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/DIRT/GREASE ACCUMULATION: ALL FRYERS INCLUDING EXTERIOR SIDES, WHEELS, AND INTERIOR OF CABINETS, ENTIRE STEAM TABLE, ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS (INTERIOR/EXTERIOR), HANDLES, DOOR GASKETS, MOTORS AND HARDWARE OF ALL COOLERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, ALL PREP TABLES, ALL BASINS OF SINKS, LEGS/ WHEELS OF ALL EQUIPMENT, AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING THROUGH OUT PREP AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MISSING COVER FOR TRASH RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN TOILET ROOM. MISSING/CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGH OUT ENTIRE PREMISES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DIRT/DEBRIS/GREASE INCLUDING: STORAGE AREAS, CLOSETS, UNDER AND BEHIND ENTIRE COOKING LINE, ALONG WALLBASE UNDER AND BEHIND COOLERS, HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNERS. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS

AUG 10
2022
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, HOT DOGS, ETC), NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND HAVE ON SITE AT TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

SERIOUSChemical Safety
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGING ON SHELVES IN PREP AREAS. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREAS

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OVER 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES NOTED IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

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

RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND BEAMS THROUGH OUT REAR. ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES TO BE SEALED, SO AS TO BE A CLEANABLE NON POROUS SURFACE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/DIRT/GREASE ACCUMULATION: ALL FRYERS INCLUDING EXTERIOR SIDES, WHEELS, AND INTERIOR OF CABINETS, ENTIRE STEAM TABLE, ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS (INTERIOR/EXTERIOR), HANDLES, DOOR GASKETS, MOTORS AND HARDWARE OF ALL COOLERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, ALL PREP TABLES, ALL BASINS OF SINKS, LEGS/ WHEELS OF ALL EQUIPMENT, AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING THROUGH OUT PREP AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MISSING COVER FOR TRASH RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN TOILET ROOM. MISSING/CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGH OUT ENTIRE PREMISES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DIRT/DEBRIS/GREASE INCLUDING: STORAGE AREAS, CLOSETS, UNDER AND BEHIND ENTIRE COOKING LINE, ALONG WALLBASE UNDER AND BEHIND COOLERS, HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNERS. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS

AUG 7
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(O): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11: NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

JUL 29
2020
FAILED
8 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OVER 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES NOTED IN CARRY OUT AREA, TOILET ROOM AND ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, DUST ACCUMULATION: INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS, FLAT TOP GRILL, ALL SINKS, INTERIOR OF ALL RUBBER DOOR GASKETS, FILTERS AND LIGHTSHIELDS, ANSEL SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL MOTOR/CONDENSING UNITS OF COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES, AND PLASTIC CURTAINS OVER STORAGE SHELVES IN TAKE OUT AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN. HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA NOT STURDY, LEGS OF SINK ON BRICKS AND UNSTABLE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN STURDY AND STABLE

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MISSING COVER FOR RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR THROUGH OUT, INCLUDING TAKE OUT AREA, UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRONT STORAGE CLOSET, REAR STORAGE AREA, AND TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA INCLUDING BEHIND HANDWASH SINK, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN

APR 20
2018
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE REAR BOX FREEZER LID BEING HELD TOGETHER WITH DUCT TAPE, IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LID, OR REPLACE FREEZER.

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS, AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN CARPET IN FRONT DINING AREA.

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

OBSERVED THE WALL IN REAR STORAGE WITH HOLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL. ALSO CLEAN WALL IN FRONT THE STEAM TABLE.

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE FRONT STORAGE AREA UNDER COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

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MAY 20
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, IN FRONT COUNTER AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 4
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS IN THE FRONT BAR AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JAN 21
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS IN THE FRONT BAR AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JAN 21
2016
FAILED
4 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

FOUND MOUSE DROPPING UNDER FRONT COUNTER 15-16 DROPPINGS, FOUND MOUSE DROPPINGS BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN REAR AREA 16-17 DROPPINGS NOTED. 3-4 FRUIT FLIES IN WASHROOM, PREP AREA AND FRONT COUNTER. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. GAP AT LEFT CORNER AND SIDE OF DOOR. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND CORRECT DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

FLOORS IN THE FRONT BAR AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JAN 5
2016
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND 100 POUNDS OF RAW CHICKEN IN REACH COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. 5 DIFFERANT GRAY CONTAINERS WITH RAW CHICKEN PIECES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. 57.2, 55.6, 46.8, 58.1, 54.9 MANAGER STATES CHICKEN WAS MARINATING PRIOR TO BEING PUT INTO COOLER AT PROPER TEMPERATURE. ALL CHICKEN WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. TOTAL VALUE $150.00 100 POUNDS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-2-15 REPORT #1516479 INSP#372 #33 OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR COOLER AND FREEZER INTERIOR'S NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE FRYER DOORS. #34 OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. #35 OBSERVED THE FRONT CEILING WATER DAMAGED,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPAINT. ALSO CLEAN/PAINT REAR PREP AREA WALLS AND CEILINGS REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLASHES #36 OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #41 OBSERVED THE CABINETS UNDER FRONT COUNTER CLUTTERED, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED. #45 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH;S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME. ALL VIOLATIONS IN NEED OF CORRECTING AND MAINTAINING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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

FLOORS IN THE FRONT BAR AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUULD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 2
2015
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR COOLER AND FREEZER INTERIOR'S NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE FRYER DOORS.

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED THE FRONT CEILING WATER DAMAGED,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPAINT. ALSO CLEAN/PAINT REAR PREP AREA WALLS AND CEILINGS REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLASHES

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

OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

OBSERVED THE CABINETS UNDER FRONT COUNTER CLUTTERED, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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

MAY 23
2013
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 16
2013
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION NOT CONTROLLED, OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING RAW HOT DOGS WITH BARE HANDS FROM COOLER, PLACING IN STEAM TABLE AND THEN IMMEDIATLEY PREPARING A READY TO EAT HOT DOG AND PLACING TOMATOES AND CONDIMENTS ON HOT DOGS WITH BARE HANDS (NO HANDWASHING). ALSO SAME FOOD HANDLER LATER HANDLING RAW CHICKEN AND BLOOD JUICES WITH BARE HANDS, THEN IMMEDIATELY HANDLING CONTAINERS OF READY TO EAT COLESLAW WITH BARE HANDS AND WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTD MGR ON IMPORTANCE OF HANDWASHING INBETWEEN CHANGING TASKS, DESIGNATING DUTIES TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CROSS CONTAMINATION, AND USING MINIMUM BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS (CUT TOMATOES, HOT DOGS, ETC). MGR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED PREPARED HOT DOGS AND CONTAINER OF COLESLAW. APPROX 3LBS $5 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL

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

OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS ON PALLETS AND UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, AND NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

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

ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE ENCRUSTED DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR,EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, INCLUDING DOOR HANDLES, RUBBER GASKETS, DOOR TRACKS, MOTORS, ALL ATTACHED MOTOR HARDWARE, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF UNUSED COOLERS/FRYERS, STORAGE SHELVES, SINKS, LEGS, WHEELS AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF EQUIPMENT. ALL MUST BE DETAILED CLEANED AND MAINTAINED, FREE ON ACCUMULATION.

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

FLOOR THRU-OUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING LINE, ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE/DEBRIS. FLOOR THRU-OUT IN STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

NO LIGHT IN STORAGE AREA WHERE BREAD IS STORED. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN SAME AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HANDSINK LOOSE FROM WALL AND UNEVEN. INSTD TO HAVE TIGHT FITTING AND PROPERLY ADJUSTED.

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

CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND ORGANIZE AREAS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

MAR 22
2011
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, COUNTERTOPS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, GREASE/DEBRIS BUILD-UP CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

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

SMALL HOLES NOTED IN WALLS. SEAL HOLES. WALLS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. REPLACE ALL MISSING/STAINED CEILING TILES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AND SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH. REPAIR SAME.

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

CLUTTER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, EXCESSIVE PAPERS. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA

OCT 7
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME.

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

SMALL HOLES NOTED IN WALLS. SEAL HOLES. WALLS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK AT 3-COMAPRTMENT SINK FAUCET. REPAIR SAME.

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

CLUTTER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, EXCESSIVE PAPERS. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA.

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