MAY 11
2017
PASS · 0 violations
MURPHY'S EVERYTHING ON IT.
Chicago Health Dept
1211 W BELMONT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2017.
9 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected May 2017.
Last inspected May 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
VIOLATIONS
30
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 27
2017
FAIL 3 violations
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
OBSERVED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR DIVIDERS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE SEALED WITH A SILICONE BASED CAULK THAT IS FLAKING AND PEELING APART. MUST NOT USE TOXIC MATERIALS TO SEAL THE DIVIDERS. MUST REPAIR ANY LEAKS IN THE DIVIDING WALLS BY SOLDERING/WELDING OR REPLACE THE SINK WITH ONE THAT IS EQUAL OR LARGER IN SIZE. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED A BROWN, OILY LEAK COMING FROM THE HOOD DUCT NEAR THE CHEST FREEZER. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB ON THE FIXTURE INSIDE THE 2 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER.
MAR 25
2016
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR INSIDE COOLERS. MUST NOT USE A CLOTH TOWEL TO SEAL OPEN UNUSED PIPING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB OR LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
MAR 20
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED 75 POUNDS OF BLANCHED FRENCH FRIES ON THE PREP CART IN THE REAR OF THE RESTAURANT AT 81.7F AT 1:50PM. OPERATOR STATED THAT FRIES WERE COOKED AT 11:30AM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE COOLED DOWN FROM 140F TO 70F IN TWO HOURS AND FROM 70F TO 40F IN FOUR HOURS. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID PRODUCT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK AT THE COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AND TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
JUN 4
2014
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOO STORAGE AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA BY ICE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DIRT ON WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AND WALLS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREAS, FURNANCE ROOM AND INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.
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MAY 28
2014
FAIL 5 violations
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/28/13 REPORT #1361448.(32) EXHAUST HOOD AND INTERIOR DEEP FRYER CABINET NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOO STORAGE AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA BY ICE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DIRT ON WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AND WALLS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREAS, FURNANCE ROOM AND INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.
OCT 28
2013
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust hood and interior deep fryer cabinet not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor not maintained in toilet room. Instructed to seal floor with smooth, easily cleanable, non-porous surface.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Plumbers putty inside three compartment sink. Instructed to remove toxic substance and weld seams. Cold water handle at handsink in toilet room not working. Instructed to replace or repair handle.
DEC 10
2012
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE GASKET AT 2DR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR MIDDLE ROOM.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LID.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE BETTER LIGHTING AT THE MIDDLE ROOM AS WELL AS IN THE 1DR REFRIGERATOR.
AUG 18
2010
PASS 6 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE THE WINDOW SCREENS IN THE RESTROOM AND THE REAR PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE CONDIMENT COOLER AND THE VENTILATION HOOD.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE ICE BIN. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT AND FILL IN THE HOLE IN THE CEILING. DETAIL CLEAN AND REPAINT THE WALLS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. SEAL ANY OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR THE COKE COOLER NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREA AROUND THE GARBAGE AND GREASE DUMPSTERS.
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