Chicago
18
BEAT

Munchies

3900 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60624 · West Garfield Park · Restaurant · Medium risk
BEAT
18/100

Troubled record — failed 6 of 12 inspections for sanitation, documentation & training

Inspections
12
2 passed
Last Inspected
2022-04-12
Pass Rate
17%
6 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Failed 6 inspections (2022, 2021, 2021...)
Sanitation issues found across 54 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 16 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 54×
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Documentation & Training critical 16×
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Employee Hygiene critical 11×
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Other minor 10×
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Food Temperature critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Facility Condition minor
2022-04-12 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 13
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT VALID CERTIFICATION.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BRUTE GARBAGE CANS BEING USED TO STORE FLOUR AND FISH COATING FOR FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS ONLY AND CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF WHATS INSIDE THE CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINING THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR AND SOME FORM OF PLY WOOD IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNITS WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. DEEP FRYERS WITH A VERY HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPA...

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK AT THE FAUCET AND SPRAYER HOSE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR. ALSO AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST, FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOOR OF THE FACILITY IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA AND IN THE REAR STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA. VERY HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FLOOR NEAR THE GREASE TANK (INFORMED T...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LARGE HOLES IN CEILING TILES IN REAR NEAR THE MOP SINK, WITH MOLD AND BADLY DAMAGED, SOME COVERINGS MISSING. MISSING CEILING COVERINGS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND BADLY STAINED COVERINGS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/...

serious Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE TOILET ROOM UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT ENTERING AND HARBORING.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED AND THE FOOD SERVICE AREA AROUND THE SYSTEM.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE ON THE LIGHTING UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REPLACE AS NEEDED.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR NEW EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

2022-03-09 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 13
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR PERSON IN CHARGE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BRUTE GARBAGE CANS BEING USED TO STORE FLOUR AND FISH COATING FOR FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS ONLY AND CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF WHATS INSIDE THE CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINING THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR AND SOME FORM OF PLY WOOD IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNITS WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. DEEP FRYERS WITH A VERY HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPA...

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK AT THE FAUCET AND SPRAYER HOSE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR. ALSO AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST, FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOOR OF THE FACILITY IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA AND IN THE REAR STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA. VERY HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FLOOR NEAR THE GREASE TANK (INFORMED T...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LARGE HOLES IN CEILING TILES IN REAR NEAR THE MOP SINK, WITH MOLD AND BADLY DAMAGED, SOME COVERINGS MISSING. MISSING CEILING COVERINGS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND BADLY STAINED COVERINGS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/...

serious Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE TOILET ROOM UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT ENTERING AND HARBORING.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED AND THE FOOD SERVICE AREA AROUND THE SYSTEM.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE ON THE LIGHTING UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REPLACE AS NEEDED.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR NEW EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

2022-03-02 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 19
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT VALID CERTIFICATION.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR FOOD SERVICE STAFF DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNED COPIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP KIT OR POLICY ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO EVENTS THAT MAY OCCUR WITHIN FACILITY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP OR HAND DRYING PROVISIONS PROVIDED FOR THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED AND INFORMED THAT IT MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAINED IN GOOD WORKING ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BRUTE GARBAGE CANS BEING USED TO STORE FLOUR AND FISH COATING FOR FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS ONLY AND CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF WHATS INSIDE THE CONTAINERS.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. APPROX 15-20 IN TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. APPROX 20 IN THE OFFICE IN THE REAR. APPROX 10-15 IN THE REAR NEAR THE HOT WATER UNIT AND APPROX 5 DROPPINGS INSIDE ONE OF THE DEEP FRYERS BEING ST...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINING THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR AND SOME FORM OF PLY WOOD IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNITS WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. DEEP FRYERS WITH A VERY HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPA...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER WITH A BUILD UP OF STANDING LIQUID FROM FOOD SPILLAGE. THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH AREAS.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK AT THE FAUCET AND SPRAYER HOSE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR. ALSO AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LARGE HOLES IN CEILING TILES IN REAR NEAR THE MOP SINK, WITH MOLD AND BADLY DAMAGED, SOME COVERINGS MISSING. MISSING CEILING COVERINGS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND BADLY STAINED COVERINGS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR...

serious Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE TOILET ROOM UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT ENTERING AND HARBORING.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST, FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOOR OF THE FACILITY IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA AND IN THE REAR STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA. VERY HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FLOOR NEAR THE GREASE TANK (INFORMED T...

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED AND THE FOOD SERVICE AREA AROUND THE SYSTEM.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE ON THE LIGHTING UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REPLACE AS NEEDED.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR NEW EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

minor Sanitation

COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF SMOKING ON SITE IN THE REAR OFFICE AND ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR JUST OUTSIDE THE OFFICE. THE FLOOR WAS BEING USED AS AN ASHTRAY WITH ASHES EVERYWHERE, A SMOKING DEVICE WITH SOMETHING IN IT ON THE DESK AND BUTTS ON THE FLOOR. IN...

2021-08-27 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(NO CITATION ISSUED)

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES TO CLEAN UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE SUPPLIES OR BODY FLUID SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT DATED 02/04/2021 NOT CORRECTED: #57 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

2021-08-24 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE UNAVAILABLE DURING PREPARATION AND SERVING OF TCS FOODS (FISH AND CHICKEN)

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS FISH AND CHICKEN ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(NO CITATION ISSUED)

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES TO CLEAN UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE SUPPLIES OR BODY FLUID SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD ON WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR. ALL FOOD PRODUCTS MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM PREMISES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT DATED 08/13/2021 NOT CORRECTED: #47 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP. #55 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR AREA & MISSING WALL PANEL ...

minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

2021-08-13 Fail Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 10
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(NO CITATION ISSUED)

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES TO CLEAN UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE SUPPLIES OR BODY FLUID SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK. HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPERTOWELS OR OTHER HAND DRYING PROVISION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). COMBINED WITH ABOVE CITATION.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA: CHICKEN (51.4F) AND FISH (51.4F). INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 60 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODUCTS AT A COST OF $300. ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW AT...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED FRONT PREP COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47.8F. COOLER IS TAGGED FOR RE-INSPECTION. ALL FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO USE WALK IN COOLER UNTIL RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO MEASURE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. MUST PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO MEASURE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 GNATS THROUGHOUT FACILITY NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AROUND WALK IN COOLER, AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD ON WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR. ALL FOOD PRODUCTS MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM PREMISES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT DATED 02/04/2021 NOT CORRECTED: #47 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP. #55 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR AREA & MISSING WALL PANEL AND WALL BASE IN TOILET ...

2021-02-04 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR AREA & MISSING WALL PANEL AND WALL BASE IN TOILET ROOM,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR AREA AND HOLES IN WALLS WHERE NEEDED.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2021-01-28 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 12
critical Documentation & Training

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

Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(NO CITATION ISSUED)

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Violation Codes: 6-501.111 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON UNUSED MEAT SLICER SITTING ON REAR STORAGE SHELF,ON FLOOR NEXT TO TOILET.APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES AND INSIDE OF MOP...

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Violation Codes: 2-304.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WEARING A SOILED APRON.MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS FOR EMPLOYEE.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING TOWELS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP,REMOVE TAPE WRAPPED AROUND PIPES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK INLET & OUTLET OF DRAINS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DBERIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,UNUSED & USED COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVES,FRYER CABINETS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,SHU...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND DOORS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM LIGHT FIXTURES AND CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR AREA & MISSING WALL PANEL AND WALL BASE IN TOILET ROOM,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR AREA AND HOLES IN WALLS WHERE NEEDED.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2021-01-26 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 15
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(NO CITATION ISSUED)

critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS WATER TEMPERATURE AT FRONT PREP AREA AT 63.1F,REAR HAND SINK AT 64.2F.MUST HAVE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F FOR HAND WASHING.HOT RUNNING WATER WAS RESTORED AT 11:03 A.M.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER ON PREMISES AT ALL TIM...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON UNUSED MEAT SLICER SITTING ON REAR STORAGE SHELF,ON FLOOR NEXT TO TOILET.APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES AND INSIDE OF MOPSINK BASIN WHERE THERE AREA SOILED WET TOWELS A...

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WEARING A SOILED APRON.MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS FOR EMPLOYEE.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING TOWELS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP,REMOVE TAPE WRAPPED AROUND PIPES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK INLET & OUTLET OF DRAINS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DBERIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,UNUSED & USED COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVES,FRYER CABINETS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,SHUSHIE MACHINE,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CAN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SINKS IN POOR REPAIR.OBSERVED REAR HAND WASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINED,MISSING DRAINLINE PIPES AND HANGING FROM WALL AND TOILET ROOM HAND SINK MISSING FAUCET HANDLE AND FAUCET HANGING INSIDE OF SINK BASIN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE PLUMBING TO BE ...

critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL.OBSERVED GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP FROM TOPSIDE OF LID AND ALONG SIDE WITH FOUL SMELLING WATER POOLING ONTO FLOOR AND TAPE WRAPPED AROUND INLET AND OUTLET OF AIR GAPS AND WATER DRIPPING FRO...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR AREA & MISSING WALL PANEL AND WALL BASE IN TOILET ROOM,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR AREA AND HOLES IN WALLS WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM LIGHT FIXTURES AND CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND DOORS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2020-09-02 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
3
serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK HANDLE IN THE TOILET ROOM LOOSE AND THE HAND WASHING SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALLS, FLOORS, SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT,AND INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF COOLERS WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED 5 CEILING TILES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA MISSING AND 2 WATER STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

2020-08-31 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

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

PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO SANITIZING SOLUTION TESTING DEVICE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK HANDLE IN THE TOILET ROOM LOOSE AND THE HAND WASHING SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED 5 CEILING TILES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA MISSING AND 2 WATER STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALLS, FLOORS, SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT,AND INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF COOLERS WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2019-01-24 Pass w/ Conditions License
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

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

**PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

**PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DRY STORAGE SHEVLING TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR RUST.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYER AND AT THE FAUCET OF THE EXPOSED HAND AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE TRAP TO PREVENT ODORS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE GREASE, SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED MISSING AND DAMAGE LIGHT SHIELDS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENTS OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.

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Garfield Apartments
100
Bricks Sports Bar & Grill
76
Family Time Eatery & Snack Shop
74
Smooches
37
City Submarine Inc.

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