Chicago
52
YOUR CALL

Outback Steakhouse

8101 W Higgins Rd, Chicago, IL 60631 · Edison Park · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
52/100

Passed most recently but 8 prior failures on record

Inspections
26
15 passed
Last Inspected
2024-05-24
Pass Rate
58%
8 failures
Score
52/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2024-05-24)
Failed 8 inspections (2023, 2019, 2017...)
Sanitation issues found across 64 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 7 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 64×
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Plumbing & Waste minor 10×
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Facility Condition minor
Chemical Safety minor
2024-05-24 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED CHICKEN BEING THAWED IN SITTING WATER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SEE COMMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO THAW ITEMS EITHER IN REFRIGERATOR OR UNDER COLD, RUNNING WATER.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM PIPE UNDER EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENTS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICTES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

2023-10-13 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2023-10-06 Fail Complaint
3
serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO TEST STRIPS OR DISHMACHINE THERMOMETER FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. MUST PROVIDE TEST STRIPS OR DISHMACHINE THEREMOMETER BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

1-COMPARTMENT DUMP SINK ALONG COOKLINE LEAKING AT BASE ALSO PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY (BY SODA SYRUP). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

ONE CEILING LIGHT BULB COVER MISSING ABOVE DISHMACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.

2023-03-16 Pass Complaint
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND SMALL LEAK AT HAND SINK AT REAR PREP LINE.MUST REPAIR.

2022-08-08 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2022-08-03 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TIME TEMPERAURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING STEAK AND SHRIMP ARE BEING COOKED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED IN USE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT 180F AT MANIFOLD AND NOT REACHING 160F AT PLATES SURFACE. MACHINE WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025

2021-06-21 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, FISH ...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION (FRYERS, STOVE ETC)

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH HANDSINK BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND THE BAR AREA, INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE PREP AREA (BY COFFEE MACHINE).

2020-09-24 Pass Complaint
CRITICAL 8
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP, BAR, WASHROOMS)

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR ETC)

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR AND MUST REORGANIZE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINE AND FLOOR TILES IN REAR COLD PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/COOKING AREA AND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND INCOMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

2020-02-05 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AT STAIRWELL NEXT TO EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS AT WALLBASE IN DRY STORAGE AREA DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS AT DRY STORAGE AREA FOR PEST MONITORING.

minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTILATION IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIRED.

2019-05-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED TILES ON BUILD IN MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR FLOOR TILE CAULKING BY MOP SINK AND DISH WASHING AREA

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN STAINED LIGHT SHIELD S BY ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA

2019-05-21 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE . MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED

critical Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE DOES NOT HAVE LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DUMPSTER LID, TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) NO CITATION ISSUED. COMBINED WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATION.

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THAT OUTSIDE TRASH CONTAINER IS STORED OUTSIDE OF GARBAGE ENCLOSURE AREA AND ITS OPENED. OBSERVED THAT TRASH IS STORED ON GROUND OUTSIDE OPENED TRASH CONTAINER.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38.020(b) CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED TILES ON BUILD IN MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR FLOOR TILE CAULKING BY MOP SINK AND DISH WASHING AREA

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN STAINED LIGHT SHIELD S BY ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

2017-06-19 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Observed 3 cracked tiles in the dish pit area floor. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

In the rear prep area observed dirt and gaps where coving meets wall. Instructed to seal gaps, clean all areas and maintain.

2017-06-09 Fail Canvass
5
serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

Previous minor violations not corrected from report #1966746, dated 10/18/16; Violation #34-"FLOOR OF THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM WITH DEBRIS AND ALL ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN." Violation #35 "UNUSED PLASTIC WALL MOUNTED K...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Observed dirt accumulation in the upper portion of the ice machine used for human consumption. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Observed grease accumulations on exterior surface of salamander. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed...

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Observed 3 cracked tiles in the dish pit area floor. Observed dirt and debris in several area, e.g. kitchen area, under soda boxes and floor drains. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Observed dust in vents in kitchen area. Additionally, observed dirt accumulation on wall areas at the bar. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. In the rear prep area observed dirt and gaps where coving meets wall. Instructed to seal gaps, cl...

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Observed leaking wall mounted spigot with no proper floor drain, near the exposed sink, near walk in freezer. Instructed to repair and maintain.

2016-10-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR OF THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM WITH DEBRIS AND ALL ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

UNUSED PLASTIC WALL MOUNTED KNIFE SHARPENER WITH BLACKENED, DEEP GROOVES. MUST REMOVE OR REPLACE.

2016-10-11 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE GREASE RECEPTACLE AND TRASH COMPACTOR. BAGS OF FOOD DEBRIS GARBAGE ON COMPACTOR WITH FOOD SPILLAGE NOT INSIDE THE COMPACTOR OPENING. MUST REMOVE ALL GARBAGE, G...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE BAR ICE BIN.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY. FLOOR OF THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM WITH DEBRIS AND ALL ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

UNUSED PLASTIC WALL MOUNTED KNIFE SHARPENER WITH BLACKENED, DEEP GROOVES. MUST REMOVE OR REPLACE.

2015-09-11 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
6
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DETACHED FROM WALL BEHIND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RECHAULK GAP BEHIND SINK.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

STORAGE SHELVES AND REACH-IN COOLER GASKETS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN-GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. FLOOR DRAINS UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN . INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FREQUENTLY.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

COVING ALONG WALLBASE NOT SEALED IN AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPEN GAPS AT BASEBOARD.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR VENTILATION FAN. SODA CONDENSATION LINE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAK.

2015-09-04 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE BOX NOT CLEAN OR RODENT PROFFED. OBSERVED WASTE GREASE ON GROUND IN FRONT OF GREASE BOX AND WASTE GREASE ON TOP LID AND ENCRUSTED ON SIDES OF BOX. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TO PREVENR RODENT AND INSECT NUISANCE. SERIOUS CITATION...

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MULTI USE UTENSISL NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DETACHED FROM WALL BEHIND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RECHAULK GAP BEHIND SINK.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

STORAGE SHELVES AND REACH-IN COOLER GASKETS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN-GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. FLOOR DRAINS UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN . INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FREQUENTLY.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

COVING ALONG WALLBASE NOT SEALED IN AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPEN GAPS AT BASEBOARD.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR VENTILATION FAN. SODA CONDENSATION LINE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAK.

2014-10-21 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GEASE BUILD-UP.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AT THE BAR AREA TO REMOVE DEBRI AND BROKEN GLASS UNDER DUMP SINK AND 3-COMP SINK.

minor Pest Activity

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL VENT COVERS IN THE REAR WAITSTAFF SERVICE AREA TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALL NEXT TO THE DUMP SINK AT THE BAR AREA TO REMOVE DRIED SAUCE SPILLS. MUST SEAL HOLE AT WALL AT THE BO...

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAKY COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE IN THE CUSTOMER LADIES RESTROOM.

2014-06-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON ALL SHELVES AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA, FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FOOD/CALCIUM BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZ...

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA AND ON TOP OF FLOOR DRAIN COVERS, ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEA...

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALL BEHIND 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOOD STAINS ON CEILING TILES AT SAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING TILES.

2014-06-11 Fail Canvass
5
serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED PINK/BLACK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION DRIPPING INTO ICE, READY TO EAT FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON ALL SHELVES AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA, FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FOOD/CALCIUM BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZ...

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA AND ON TOP OF FLOOR DRAIN COVERS, ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEA...

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALL BEHIND 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOOD STAINS ON CEILING TILES AT SAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING TILES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBE BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.

2013-11-15 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PLASTIC STORAGE SHELVES WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND/OR REPAINT RUSTY STANDING MIXER AT THE REAR BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND CUTTING BOARD AT THE SALAD PREP AREA WITH BLACK STAINS.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVERS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE PREP AREA.

2013-11-08 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 44F TO 63F INSIDE WALK IN COOLER:- CHEESE 45.9F, CHEESE 48.5F, SEASONED BUTTER 61.1F, HONEY BUTTER 63.6F, EGGS 44.9F, AVOCADO SALAD 56.3F AND CHICKEN TEND...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NOTED OVER 75 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND CEILING OF PREMISES AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA,BY THE WALK IN FREEZER, AT THE ROOM WITH ICE MACHINE AND AT THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTR...

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

NOTED MULTI FOOD UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC ON SHELVING NOT PROPERLY STORED. MUST INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE COOLER SECTION OF DUAL REFRIGERATION UNIT NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER AREA AND SHELVING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO NOTED SLIGHT RUST ON POTATO SLICER BY THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR RE...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND/OR REPAINT RUSTY STANDING MIXER AT THE REAR BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND CUTTING BOARD AT THE SALAD PREP AREA WITH BLACK STAINS.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR....ALSO CLEAN ALL FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND FANS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

2013-06-12 Pass Complaint
6
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

NOTED MULTI FOOD UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC ON SHELVING NOT PROPERLY STORED. MUST INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND RUSTY SHELVES AT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND SHELVING BY THE DISH MACHINE. ALSO NOTED SLIGHT RUST ON POTATO SLICER BY THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE,INSIDE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF DEEP FRYER. ALSO NOTED ICE BUILT UP INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

NOTED STANDING WATER AND DIRT UNDERNEATH PLATFORM BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH BEER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO BEHIND ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NOTED HEAVY DUST BUILT UP AND DEBRIS ON WALLS, DOORS AND CEILING OF THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS (MEN AND WOMEN). ALSO NOTED SAME ON LIGHTING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR.

2011-12-16 Pass Suspected Food Poisoning
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Ice bin in bar areaa not protected or covered. Instructed to provide cover for all ice bins to protect ice during storage.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floor behind cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer inside cooler not working. Instructed to replace all non-working thermometers.

2011-05-16 Pass License

No violations found.

2011-05-10 Fail License-Task Force

No violations found.

100
Norwood Park Ssc Food Service
100
O'Connor'S Market
77
Nonno Pino
62
Eurest Dining Services
38
Renaissance Chicago O'Hare Hotel

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