NOV 7
2022
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MS. B'S KITCHEN & CATERING LLC.
BEAT. 39/100
4203 W CERMAK RD · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 7, 2022 · passed
Failed 2 of 4 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
4
1 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
52
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Nov 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE ON INTERIOR DOORS OF COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS ON SITE FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE REAR AREA OF FACILITY ALONG WALLS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNERS. OBSERVED RESIDUE ON WALLS IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS AND VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR PIC. INSTRUCTED PIC TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.
NOV 212018PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 21
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINKS & FAUCET TOO SHORT AT SMALL 3- COMP TO REACH FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD AT FRONT WINDOW NEAR B.B.Q. PIT.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM PIPES ALONG WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACK-FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND BE ABLE TO LOCATE FOR SERVICE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST MAKE CONCRETE FLOOR IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST SEAL GAPS BETWEEN WALL BASES AND FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN STAFF TOILET-ROOM
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
NOV 142018FAILED14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 14
2018
FAILED
14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY . MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITIMG AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED HOT HOLDING CABINET AT 103.3F THAT IS USED TO HOLD FOOD ORDERS UNTIL PICKED UP.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINKS & FAUCET TOO SHORT AT SMALL 3- COMP TO REACH FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD AT FRONT WINDOW NEAR B.B.Q. PIT.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM PIPES ALONG WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND BE ABLE TO LOCATE FOR SERVICE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS .MUST MAKE CONCRETE FLOOR IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST SEAL GAPS BETWEEN WALL BASES AND FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN STAFF TOILETROOM
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
NOV 52018FAILED20 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 5
2018
FAILED
20 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY . MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITIMG AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING FOR FOODS STORED INSIDE OF REACH IN FREEZER FOR FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
WATER & ICE FROM APPROVED SOURCE
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE ON PREMISES NOT CONNECTED.MUST CONNECT ICE MACHINE SO THE ICE CAN BE USED FOR THE COOLING METHOD OF FOOD.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED 3- HOT HOLDING UNITS NOT CONNECTED .MUST INSTALL AND HAVE AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.(PRIORITY -NO CITATION ISSUED )
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND GREASE TRAP AT SMALL 3- COMP SINK,ON EQUIPMENT ON LOWER SHELF OF DISH STORAGE SHELF,ON FLOOR UNDER CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELF,ON LEDGE IN FURNANCE ROOM,UNDER PAPER GOOD STORAGE SHELF NEAR B.B.Q. PIT,FRYER CABINET.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/5/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINKS & FAUCET TOO SHORT AT SMALL 3- COMP TO REACH FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT.MUST PROVIDE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON FURNANCE DOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD AT FRONT WINDOW NEAR B.B.Q. PIT.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM PIPES ALONG WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND BE ABLE TO LOCATE FOR SERVICE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH SMALL 3- COMP SINK.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED GREASE ON LID OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS AND FRONT ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE CONCRETE FLOOR IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST SEAL GAPS BETWEEN WALL BASES AND FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA,LOOSE WALL BASES IN SIDE STORAGE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN STAFF TOILETROOM.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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