MAR 20
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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NATHANS I-94 RIB AND GRILL.
BEAT. 39/100
325 W 47TH ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 20, 2014 · passed with conditions
Failed 3 of 7 inspections. 4 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
2 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
37
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Feb 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
DID NOT OBSERVE ANY CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA, AND UNDER FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED NEW WALLS IN PREP AREA AND FRONT DINING NOT SEALED, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE NEW DRY WALL.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSEVED BROKEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER IN REAR YARD, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
FEB 142013PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
FEB 14
2013
PASSED
9 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
HOOD VENTILATION WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. MUST CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED AT REAR PREP AREA. DARK STAINS, DEEP PITTED CUTS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING. MUST CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHTS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF PROPER SHIELDING WITH TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VENTILATION NEEDED FOR RIB PIT. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL UNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BACK ROOM MUST BE REMOVED. ALL CLUTTER MUST BE REMOVED AND MAINTAINED.
FEB 72013FAILED13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 7
2013
FAILED
13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM. FOUND RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND GRILL, IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND REAR FREEZER AREA. APPROXIMATELY 40 DROPPINGS NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED OUTER OPENINGS NOT RODENT PROOFED.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE REAR DOOR IN YARD GARBAGE IS OVERFLOWING CONTAINERS WITH MANY MEAT BOXES AND OTHER DEBRIS ON GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN AREA CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. PIPE NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED ALLOWING WATER TO SPILL ONTO FLOOR. MUST CORRECT PIPE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-090 CITATION ISSUED DISHWASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 8/20/2012 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1150645 INSPECTOR #372. #33 CLEAN INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT COOLER, OVEN PIT, AND CLEAN HOOD. #34 CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AREA AND UNDER ALL STORAGE AND COOLERS/FREEZERS. #36 LIGHT SHIELDS MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZED MANNER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED AT REAR PREP AREA. DARK STAINS, DEEP PITTED CUTS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING. MUST CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHTS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF PROPER SHIELDING WITH TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VENTILATION NEEDED FOR RIB PIT. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL UNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BACK ROOM MUST BE REMOVED. ALL CLUTTER MUST BE REMOVED AND MAINTAINED.
AUG 202012PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
AUG 20
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED. PRE COOKED RIBS ON HOT HOLDING 142.8*F, PREPARING RIBS 36.8*F TO BE COOKED BEING SEASONED. NEED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.NEED TO PROVIDE MISSING FAN GUARD COVER FOR THE REAR UPRIGHT COOLER.
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.NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT COOLERS, OVEN, PIT, AND CLEAN 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.CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AREA AND UNDER ALL STORAGE AND COOLERS/FREEZERS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN INSIDE THE REAR LIGHT SHIELD.
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.REAR STORAGE AREA CLUTTERED NEED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED, AND REMOVE WEEDS FROM REAR YARD.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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FEB 162012FAILED2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 16
2012
FAILED
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, WASTE WATER BACK-UP IN COMPARTMENTS WHEN WATER RUNNING.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN VARIOUS AREAS ALONG WALLBASE AND IN TOILET ROOM. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF DOOR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND NO DAYLIGHT TO BE SEEN. REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS.
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