MINI HUT INC.
6659 W ARCHER AVE · GARFIELD RIDGE, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 15 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 192022PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGING ON SHELVES IN PREP AREAS. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREAS
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.
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.
MISSING COVER FOR TRASH RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN TOILET ROOM. MISSING/CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME
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
MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS
AUG 102022FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
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
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGING ON SHELVES IN PREP AREAS. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREAS
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
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.
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.
MISSING COVER FOR TRASH RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN TOILET ROOM. MISSING/CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME
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
MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS
AUG 72020PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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 292020FAILED8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010
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.
MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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).
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
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
MISSING COVER FOR RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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 202018PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE REAR BOX FREEZER LID BEING HELD TOGETHER WITH DUCT TAPE, IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LID, OR REPLACE FREEZER.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS, AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN CARPET IN FRONT DINING AREA.
OBSERVED THE WALL IN REAR STORAGE WITH HOLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL. ALSO CLEAN WALL IN FRONT THE STEAM TABLE.
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE FRONT STORAGE AREA UNDER COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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MAY 202016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 42016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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.
HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 212016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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.
HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 212016FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 52016FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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
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.
HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
SEP 22015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR COOLER AND FREEZER INTERIOR'S NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE FRYER DOORS.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED THE FRONT CEILING WATER DAMAGED,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPAINT. ALSO CLEAN/PAINT REAR PREP AREA WALLS AND CEILINGS REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLASHES
OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED THE CABINETS UNDER FRONT COUNTER CLUTTERED, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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 162013FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
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.
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.
NO LIGHT IN STORAGE AREA WHERE BREAD IS STORED. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN SAME AREA.
EXPOSED HANDSINK LOOSE FROM WALL AND UNEVEN. INSTD TO HAVE TIGHT FITTING AND PROPERLY ADJUSTED.
CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND ORGANIZE AREAS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
MAR 222011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
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.
FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, GREASE/DEBRIS BUILD-UP CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
SMALL HOLES NOTED IN WALLS. SEAL HOLES. WALLS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. REPLACE ALL MISSING/STAINED CEILING TILES.
LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AND SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH. REPAIR SAME.
CLUTTER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, EXCESSIVE PAPERS. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA
OCT 72010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME.
SMALL HOLES NOTED IN WALLS. SEAL HOLES. WALLS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
LEAK AT 3-COMAPRTMENT SINK FAUCET. REPAIR SAME.
CLUTTER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, EXCESSIVE PAPERS. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA.
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