OLD COUNTRY BUFFET.
7601 S CICERO AVE · ASHBURN, CHICAGO
15 of 22 inspections passed, 4 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 172016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE BEVERAGE STATION ICE SHOOT WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE ICE SHOOT AT THE BEVERAGE STATION.
OBSERVED FLOOR TILES BROKEN AND FLOOR TILE GROUT MISSING THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA AROUND FLOOR DRAINS AND NEAR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. ALSO OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN FLOOR GROUT AND FLOOR TILES AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.
NOV 232015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE NORTH SODA DIET COKE AND COKE FOUNTAIN HEADS LEAKING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SODA HEADS REPAIRED OR REPLACED.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF MILK DISPENSERS NOT CLEAN, AND THE SODA DRIP TRAYS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER BOOTHS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER BOOTHS IN DINING AREA.
OCT 22015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE RACKS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN STOVE TOPS, OVENS, PROOFERS, AND CLEAN FRYER DOORS. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FRONT CABINETS.
OBSERVED STANDING WATER, AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP/REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES. ALSO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
AUG 262015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE RACKS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN STOVE TOPS/OVENS, PROOFER AND FRYER DOORS. CLEAN INTERIOR ALL FRONT CABINETS.
OBSERVED STANDING WATER, AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP/REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES. ALSO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
OCT 272014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND THE SNEEZE GUARDS IN THE SELF SERVE BUFFET AREA NOT ADEQUATELY COVERING AND PROTECTING THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARDS WITH SHIELDS ON THE TOP AND SIDES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION, ELEMENTS, ETC.
FOUND THE FLOORS IN FRONT OF THE DISH MACHINE AND IN THE DESSERT PREP AREA IN NEED OF REGROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND MAINTAIN.
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AUG 212014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND THE SNEEZE GUARDS IN THE SELF SERVE BUFFET AREA NOT ADEQUATELY COVERING AND PROTECTING THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARDS WITH SHIELDS ON THE TOP AND SIDES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION, ELEMENTS, ETC.
FOUND THE FLOORS IN FRONT OF THE DISH MACHINE AND IN THE DESSERT PREP AREA IN NEED OF REGROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 132014FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1493336 DATED 08-06-14 NOT CORRECTED/MAINTAINED. 29- PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1115236 DATED APRIL 18, 2014 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: 32-FOUND RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. 33-MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. STORAGE RACKS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES AND BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS (IF CLEANING DOES NOT SUFFICE MUST REPLACE). MUST REMOVE ALL DIRT/DUST FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP. 34-MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL SINKS, RACKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. 35-MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING TILES AND THE WALLS AROUND ALL SINKS, COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS, IN THE DISH MACHINE AND IN THE REAR BY THE EXIT DOOR. 35-MUST PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR BY THE EXIT DOOR, IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ALL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
FOUND 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS/CEILING TILES AND BOXES IN THE REAR BY THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. SERIOUS VIOLATON 7-38-020
SEE VIOLATION #14.
FOUND THE SNEEZE GUARDS IN THE SELF SERVE BUFFET AREA NOT ADEQUATELY COVERING AND PROTECTING THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARDS WITH SHIELDS ON THE TOP AND SIDES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION, ELEMENTS, ETC.
FOUND THE FLOORS IN FRONT OF THE DISH MACHINE AND IN THE DESSERT PREP AREA IN NEED OF REGROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA LEAKING AT THE PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 62014FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1115236 DATED APRIL 18, 2014 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: 32-FOUND RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. 33-MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. STORAGE RACKS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES AND BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS (IF CLEANING DOES NOT SUFFICE MUST REPLACE). MUST REMOVE ALL DIRT/DUST FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP. 34-MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL SINKS, RACKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. 35-MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING TILES AND THE WALLS AROUND ALL SINKS, COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS, IN THE DISH MACHINE AND IN THE REAR BY THE EXIT DOOR. 35-MUST PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR BY THE EXIT DOOR, IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED.
FOUND THE SNEEZE GUARDS IN THE SELF SERVE BUFFET AREA NOT ADEQUATELY COVERING AND PROTECTING THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARDS WITH SHIELDS ON THE TOP AND SIDES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION, ELEMENTS, ETC.
FOUND THE FLOORS IN FRONT OF THE DISH MACHINE AND IN THE DESSERT PREP AREA IN NEED OF REGROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA LEAKING AT THE PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 52014PASSED10 violationsDETAILS
MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. MUST MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CUTTING BOARDS.
FOUND RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AREAS AND INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. STORAGE RACKS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES AND BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS (IF CLEANING DOES NOT SUFFICE MUST REPLACE). FAN COVERS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE ALL DIRT/DUST FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. STORAGE RACKS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES AND BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS (IF CLEANING DOES NOT SUFFICE MUST REPLACE). FAN COVERS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE ALL DIRT/DUST FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL SINKS, RACKS, HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF COOLERS.
MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA, IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING TILES AND THE WALLS AROUND ALL SINKS, COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS, IN THE DISH MACHINE AND IN THE REAR BY THE EXIT DOOR.
MUST PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR BY THE EXIT DOOR, IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED.
MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE PIPE CONNECTION ON THE MIDDLE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (WITH THE PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
JUN 32014PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND 2 WALK IN COOLERS IN THE PREP AREA NOT AT THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. MEAT WALK IN COOLER (47.8F PER MY THERMOMETER AND 49F PER COOLER'S THERMOMETER); PREP WALK IN COOLER AIR TEMP. 55.5F (PER MY THERMOMETER AND 60F PER COOLERS). INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN COOLERS AT 40F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. TEMPS. RANGED FROM 45.1F-72.6F AND INCLUDED BEEF ROUNDS, CHICKEN, RICE, CHEESE, COOKED PASTA, HAM, PIZZAS, BLACK EYED PEAS AND RIBS. ALL ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. MUST MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CUTTING BOARDS.
FOUND RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AREAS AND INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. STORAGE RACKS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES AND BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS (IF CLEANING DOES NOT SUFFICE MUST REPLACE). FAN COVERS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE ALL DIRT/DUST FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL SINKS, RACKS, HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF COOLERS.
MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA, IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING TILES AND THE WALLS AROUND ALL SINKS, COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS, IN THE DISH MACHINE AND IN THE REAR BY THE EXIT DOOR.
MUST PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR BY THE EXIT DOOR, IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED.
MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE PIPE CONNECTION ON THE MIDDLE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (WITH THE PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
APR 182014PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SET UP AND IN USE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED PPM OF SANITIZING SOLUTION (0PPM-QUATERNARY AMMONIUM WITH A WATER TEMPERATURE OF 140F). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SET UP SINK WITH THE REQUIRED AMOUNT OF SANITIZING SOLUTION AND WATER TEMPERATURE AND ADEQUATELY SANITIZE THE UTENSILS ON THE DRAINBOARD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, CHICKEN, FISH, DAIRY, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE ONE ON SITE DURING THE HOURS OF OPERATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FOUND RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AREAS AND INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. MUST MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CUTTING BOARDS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. STORAGE RACKS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES AND BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS (IF CLEANING DOES NOT SUFFICE MUST REPLACE). FAN COVERS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE ALL DIRT/DUST FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL SINKS, RACKS, HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF COOLERS.
MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA, IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING TILES AND THE WALLS AROUND ALL SINKS, COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS, IN THE DISH MACHINE AND IN THE REAR BY THE EXIT DOOR.
MUST PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR BY THE EXIT DOOR, IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED.
MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE PIPE CONNECTION ON THE MIDDLE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (WITH THE PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
DEC 202013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NEED TO CLEAN REAR 2 DOOR OVENS.
NEED TO REPAINT WALL BEHIND 3 COMP. SINK, AND WALL UNDER THE SILVER POWER DISPENSOR. NEED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES OVER COOKING STOVE.
APR 182013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CONTINUE TO CLEAN CABINETS FRONT SODA/COFFEE STATION, REAR FRYER DOORS, OVENS, ICECREAM MACHINES BOTTOM LOADERS, ALSO BOTH MILK MACHINES WATER,SODA DRIP TRAYS. EXTERIOR OF COOKING STOVES WAFFEL IRON.
CONTINUE TO REMOVE STANDING WATER REAR PREP AREA.
CONTINUE TO REPAIR LEAKING NOZZEL AT 4TH HANDSINK LADIES ROOM, AND AT REAR 1 COMP. SINK.
APR 22013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NEED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF CABINETS FRONT SODA/COFFEE STATION, REAR FRYER DOORS (GREASY) OVENS, ICE CREAM MACHINES BOTTOM LOADER,ALSO MILK MACHINES BOTH WHITE/CHOCOLATE.CLEAN MILK, WATER, SODA DRIP TRAYS. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING STOVES REAR PREP AREA. WAFFLE IRON STORED IN BAKERY STATION.
CLEAN FLOOR IN LADIES ROOM, AND REMOVE STANDING WATER REAR PREP AREA.
OBSERVED NOZZLE LEAKING AT 4TH HAND SINK IN LADIES RESTROOM NEED TO REPAIR. ALSO REPAIR 1 COMP.PREP SINK.
AUG 222012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED RUSTY CHEMICAL CAGE NEED TO REMOVE RUST.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR AT ICECREAM STATION. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.NEED TO INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT FIRST HAND SINK IN LADIES ROOM.
APR 132012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.STILL SWITCHING OUT RUSTY RACKS FOR NEW RACKS ON PREMISES, FROM REPORT 167436 3/12/12.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOOR STILL BEING WORKED ON REMOVING STANDING WATER.FROM REPORT 167436 DATE 3/12/12.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.STILL CLEANING WALLS FROM REPORT 167436 3/12/12.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.STILL WORKING ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR OVER HOT HOLDING MACHINES. FROM REPORT 167436 DATE 3/12/12.
MAR 122012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED SOME RUSTY COOLER RACKS IN MAIN COOLER PRODUCE COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.NEED TO CLEAN ALL 3 TIER TABLES IN REAR PREP AREAS CLEAN EXTERIOR OF BULK CONTAINERS, STORAGE SHELVES IN COOLERS CLEAN SANITIZE #10 CAN OPENER, AND INTERIOR OF REAR ICE MACHINE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR AND REMOVE STANDING WATER REAR DOOR, CHICKEN AREA UNDER SINK AND DISH AREA CLEAN STORAGE AND FREEZER FLOOR.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS THRU OUT NEED CLEANING/ REPAINTING ALSO AT UTILITY MOP AREA, OVEN AREA WALLS.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE HOT HOLDING UNITS DUSTY ASLO CLEAN SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.3 COMP. SINK 3RD. COMPARTMENT NOZZLE LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
JAN 132011PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSIL BEING STORED IMPROPERLY IN UNCLEAN CONTAINERS. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN CLEAN CONTAINERS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEED WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP: EXTERIOR OF ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS (STORAGE AREA AND BAKERY AREA), ALL ROLLING RACKS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING INTERIOR/ EXTERIOR OF STOVES, FRYERS, STEAM UNITS, BISCUIT OVEN, GRILL, ALL HOT HOLDING UNITS, STEAM TABLE, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF CABINETS UNDER BUFFET LINES, PREP TABLES, KNIFE RACKS, COOLERS/FREEZERS (WIRE RACKS AND GASKETS),ALL STORAGE BINS, ALL LEGS, WHEELS, ATTACHED PIPING, CORDS OF ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME FREE OF ALL DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING LINE AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. STOCK ON FLOOR. ELEVATE SAME. MNISSING FLOOR GROUT, CRACKED TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTD TO REGROUT AND REPLACE ANY MISSING/CRACKED TILES. CARPET IN DINING AREA NOT CLEAN AND ODOR. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF ODORS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. VENTS AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. ALL WALLS THRU-OUT ALL PREP AREAS, DISHWASHING AREAS, STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN, FOOD SPLASHES AND DEBRIS BUILD-UP THRU-OUT. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. RUSTY VENTS/FILTERS FOR COOKING LINE NEED TO BE REPLACED, MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAK AT 1 COMP SINK IN DESSERT REAR AREA. LEAK AT P TRAP MUST CORRECTED AND MAINTAIN.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. WIPING CLOTHES STORED IN SANITIZER MUST BE CHANGED MOR OFTEN.
JAN 52011FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED FOOD NOT BEING PROTECTED AT BEVERAGE STATION. OBSERVED THE "ICEE" MACHINE DRIPPING WITH FRUIT FLIES ON MACHINE. MACHINE AND AREA IN NEED OF CORRECTING AND OR REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED FOOD NOT PROTECTED
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. EVIDENCE OF FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED 10 PLUS FRUIT FLIES AT BEVERAGE STATION, 10 FLIES IN REAR PREP AREA, AND 3 IN DESSERT STATION. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR 1/4 IN. MUST CORRECT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED INSECT ACTIVITY/OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AND PERSON AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED. NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSIL BEING STORED IMPROPERLY IN UNCLEAN CONTAINERS. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN CLEAN CONTAINERS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEED WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP: EXTERIOR OF ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS (STORAGE AREA AND BAKERY AREA), ALL ROLLING RACKS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING INTERIOR/ EXTERIOR OF STOVES, FRYERS, STEAM UNITS, BISCUIT OVEN, GRILL, ALL HOT HOLDING UNITS, STEAM TABLE, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF CABINETS UNDER BUFFET LINES, PREP TABLES, KNIFE RACKS, COOLERS/FREEZERS (WIRE RACKS AND GASKETS),ALL STORAGE BINS, ALL LEGS, WHEELS, ATTACHED PIPING, CORDS OF ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME FREE OF ALL DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING LINE AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. STOCK ON FLOOR. ELEVATE SAME. MNISSING FLOOR GROUT, CRACKED TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTD TO REGROUT AND REPLACE ANY MISSING/CRACKED TILES. CARPET IN DINING AREA NOT CLEAN AND ODOR. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF ODORS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. VENTS AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. ALL WALLS THRU-OUT ALL PREP AREAS, DISHWASHING AREAS, STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN, FOOD SPLASHES AND DEBRIS BUILD-UP THRU-OUT. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. RUSTY VENTS/FILTERS FOR COOKING LINE NEED TO BE REPLACED, MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAK AT 1 COMP SINK IN DESSERT REAR AREA. LEAK AT P TRAP MUST CORRECTED AND MAINTAIN.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. WIPING CLOTHES STORED IN SANITIZER MUST BE CHANGED MOR OFTEN.
NOV 52010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSIL BEING STORED IMPROPERLY IN UNCLEAN CONTAINERS. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN CLEAN CONTAINERS.
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP: EXTERIOR OF ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS (STORAGE AREA AND BAKERY AREA), ALL ROLLING RACKS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING INTERIOR/ EXTERIOR OF STOVES, FRYERS, STEAM UNITS, BISCUIT OVEN, GRILL, ALL HOT HOLDING UNITS, STEAM TABLE, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF CABINETS UNDER BUFFET LINES, PREP TABLES, KNIFE RACKS, COOLERS/FREEZERS (WIRE RACKS AND GASKETS),ALL STORAGE BINS, ALL LEGS, WHEELS, ATTACHED PIPING, CORDS OF ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME FREE OF ALL DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING LINE AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. STOCK ON FLOOR. ELEVATE SAME. MNISSING FLOOR GROUT, CRACKED TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTD TO REGROUT AND REPLACE ANY MISSING/CRACKED TILES. CARPET IN DINING AREA NOT CLEAN AND ODOR. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF ODORS.
VENTS AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. ALL WALLS THRU-OUT ALL PREP AREAS, DISHWASHING AREAS, STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN, FOOD SPLASHES AND DEBRIS BUILD-UP THRU-OUT. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. RUSTY VENTS/FILTERS FOR COOKING LINE NEED TO BE REPLACED, MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OCT 282010FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
LIVE DRAIN (OVER 20) FLY ACTIVITY NOTED IN DISHMACHINE AREA AND IN REAR HALLWAY. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 4/19/10 (215309) NOT CORRECTED:33- CAN OPENER, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, WAFFLE MAKERS, ALL SINKS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. 34-FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. 35-WALLS THRU-OUT IN PREP AREAS AND ACROOS FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS SPLASHES. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PAINT IF NECESSARY. INTERIOR OF HOOD NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSIL BEING STORED IMPROPERLY IN UNCLEAN CONTAINERS. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN CLEAN CONTAINERS.
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP: EXTERIOR OF ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS (STORAGE AREA AND BAKERY AREA), ALL ROLLING RACKS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING INTERIOR/ EXTERIOR OF STOVES, FRYERS, STEAM UNITS, BISCUIT OVEN, GRILL, ALL HOT HOLDING UNITS, STEAM TABLE, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF CABINETS UNDER BUFFET LINES, PREP TABLES, KNIFE RACKS, COOLERS/FREEZERS (WIRE RACKS AND GASKETS),ALL STORAGE BINS, ALL LEGS, WHEELS, ATTACHED PIPING, CORDS OF ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME FREE OF ALL DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING LINE AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. STOCK ON FLOOR. ELEVATE SAME.
VENTS AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. ALL WALLS THRU-OUT ALL PREP AREAS, DISHWASHING AREAS, STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN, FOOD SPLASHES AND DEBRIS BUILD-UP THRU-OUT. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
APR 192010PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, DRIPPING ON ICE. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME. ICE VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF AND ICE MACHINE CLEANED AT THIS TIME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO DO SO.
CAN OPENER, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, WAFFLE MAKERS, ALL SINKS NOT CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
WALLS THRU-OUT IN PREP AREAS AND ACROSS FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, SPLASHES. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, PAINT IF NECESSARY. INTERIOR OF HOOD NOT CLEAN, GREASE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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