PAPAS PHILLY STEAK AND FISH.

Chicago Health Dept

7500 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE · CHATHAM, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2021.

20 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2021.

Last inspected Jun 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

115

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 10

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED CLOTHES SITTING ON COUNTER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. INFORMED MANAGER MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

Minor Food Temperature

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED UNTENSILS SITTING ON CUTTING BOARD, NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP UTENSILS IN IN CONTAINER IN CLEAN RUNNING WATER OR AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 135(F) TO PREVENT BACTERIAL GROWTH.

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD STAINED WITH DEEP CUTTING GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN, IN THE MEAN TIME BE SURE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AT LEAST EVERY TWO HOURS OR AS OFTEN AS NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER BUILD UP INSIDE THREE DOOR COLD HOLD UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET SEALS AT THIS UNIT AS WELL.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE REAR OF THE STORE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT HARBORING OF PEST AND INSECTS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT OF SERVICE FACILITY, BEHIND COUNTER OF FRONT SERVICE AREA AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEAR HOOD UNIT.

Serious Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CARBOARD IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS A PREVENTION OF INSECT HARBORING AND MAINTAINING A CLEAN AND SANITIZED AREA.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP ON HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE FOOD CONTAMINATION.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL PERSON WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

FEB 14

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED BEEF, COLESLAW) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN WARNING LABEL ON THE PREPACKAGED DESSERTS THAT ARE FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/2" HOLE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR LEADING TO THE REAR CLOSET. MUST SEAL HOLE AND PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS LAYING ON COUNTER SURFACES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE LOCATED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE REAR OF THE STORE. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM NOT TURNING ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOV 15

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED BEEF, COLESLAW) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) OBSERVED THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN WARNING LABELS ON THE PREPACKAGED DESSERTS THAT ARE FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE LOCATED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-304.11 OBSERVED VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM NOT TURNING ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

JAN 26

2018

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 22

2018

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT MULTIPLE SINKS(EXPOSED SINK, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, UTILITY SINK, AND WASHBOWL)DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

INVERT ALL PLASTIC FORKS AND CARRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON REACH-IN FREEZER NEAR FRONT COUNTER. REPLACE MISSING DOOR UNDER SINK IN WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF BREADING ROLLING CART, FANGUARDS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS, BASES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, SHAKE MIXER, SINKS, PREP TABLES, FRYER CABINETS, SURFACES UNDER GRILL, MICROWAVE, KNIFE RACK.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR CEILING LEAKS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN ALL LOBBY, PREP, STORAGE, AND WASHROOM AREAS. CLEAN ALL SOILED CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

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MAR 21

2017

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THE PREP CART USED TO BREAD FISH AND CHICKEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE OBSERVED. CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS AND GRILL. CLEAN THE STORAGE CART IN THE REAR WHERE FLOUR LOCATED NEXT TO THE MOP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND IN STORAGE ROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED. ONE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE OBSERVED ABOVE THE FRONT COUNTER REGISTER; REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM ON THE CEILING TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

ONE FAUCET KNOB MISSING AND THE OTHER IS STRIPPED AT THE THREE COMP SINK; REPAIR/REPLACE FAUCET KNOBS.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE ROOM (PREVIOUS WATER CLOSET). REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

MAR 2

2016

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DISCARD ALL BROKEN MULTI-USE CONTAINERS. INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THE PREP CART USED TO BREAD FISH AND CHICKEN OR DISCONTINUE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, RERIGERATION UNITS, CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE TOILET AND SINK IN THE WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP,DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES TROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE UNUSED WASH ROOM. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

FEB 23

2016

FAIL 11 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT 52.5 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

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 EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE AND OUT OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED APPROXIMATATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, IN UNUSED WASHROOM AND NEXT TO THE REACH IN COOLER DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH GAPS ALONG THE SIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE DOOR COMPLETELY RODENT AND INSECT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

Critical Pest Activity

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

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. NOTED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE OVERFLOWING FROM THE DUMPSTER AND PILED ON THE GROUND NEXT TO THE DUMPSTER. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GARBAGE, PROPERLY CLOSE LIDS AND MAINTAIN AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

DISCARD ALL BROKEN MULTI-USE CONTAINERS. INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THE PREP CART USED TO BREAD FISH AND CHICKEN OR DISCONTINUE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, RERIGERATION UNITS, CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE TOILET AND SINK IN THE WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP,DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES TROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE UNUSED WASH ROOM. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.

DEC 10

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT PRACTICING GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES. HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS. ALSO, WHEN ASKED TO WASH HANDS, EMPLOYEE USED THE 3-COMP SINK TO WASH HIS HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO USE GLOVES, TONGS, ETC., WHEN HANDELING READY TO EAT FOODS , AND TO ONLY USE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK TO WASH HANDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-10(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE USE OF CARDBOARD THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; FRYER, GRILL, AND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.

DEC 9

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES, 51.2F, CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. UNIT TAGGED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED BEFORE USING AGAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES STORED IN THE ABOVEMENTIONED PREP COOLER. 12 LBS OF CHICKEN, 50F, VALUED AT $35; 9 LBS OF CATFISH FILETS, 51F, VALUED AT $50; 6 LBS OF CATFISH, 48.5F, VALUED AT $25; 10 LBS OF CHICKEN TENDERS, 51.4F, VALUED AT $15; 5 LBS OF DELI MEAT, 53.5F, VALUED AT $15; 1.5 LBS OF PERCH, 48F, VALUED AT $10; 3 LBS OF STEAK, 50F, VALUED AT $10, 1 LBS OF BACON, 48F, VALUED AT $5. MANAGER VOLUTARILLY DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO COLD HOLD AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE USE OF CARDBOARD THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; FRYER, GRILL, AND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.

AUG 18

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DOOR GASKET ON THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AND 2-DRAWER PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINAIN THE FOLLOWING FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT;UNDER THE FRYER AND GRILL, UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK; THE MOUNTED KNIFE RACK IN THE PREP AREA; DIRT AND DEBRIS OFF THE GREASE TRAP; DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS FROM FAN COVERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRYER AND GRILL AND UNDER 3 COMP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA.

AUG 11

2015

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZRDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES; RAW CHICKEN BREAST AND WINGS AT 49.7F, 3 LBS, VALUED AT $20. RAW STEAK AT 47.3F, 1 LBS VALUED AT $5. MANAGER VOLUTARILLY DISCARDED FOOD. ALSO INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD AND HOT FOODS MUST BE 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005(A).

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE BOX COVERED WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DIRT, AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIAZE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT REODENTS. SEROUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DOOR GASKET ON THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AND 2-DRAWER PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINAIN THE FOLLOWING FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT;UNDER THE FYRER AND GRILL, UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK; THE MOUNTED KNIFE RACK IN THE PREP AREA; DIRT AND DEBRIS OFF THE GREASE TRAP; DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS FROM FAN COVERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRYER AND GRILL AND UNDER 3 COMP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ONSITE. INFO PROVIDED.

DEC 3

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIOR(S) OF DEEP FRYERS, STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES, ROLLING CART IN FOOD PREP AREA, CABINET INTERIOR UNDERNEATH WASH BOWL IN WASHROOM, CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, AND INTERIORS OF COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN OFFICE AREA, FOOD PREP AREA, IN REAR STORAGE AREAS, AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE AREAS BY REMOVING CLUTTER IN UNUSED WASHROOM IN REAR AND IN OFFICE AREA BY DOOR LEADING OUT TO CUSTONER WAITING AREA. MUST DISCARD DIRTY MOP WATER IN MOP BUCKET AND HANG MOP TO AIR DRY TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

NOV 27

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREP AREA ACROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 46.7F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FROM UNIT AND HAVE IT SERVICED. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. CITATION ISUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

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

GYRO MEAT-111.3F, CUT TOMATOES-47.8F, ROAST BEEF-46.6F, STEAK BURGERS-50.1F, CHICKEN SOUP-111.5F, PIZZA PUFFS-46.8F. ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE AND ALL C0LD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED IN REFRIGERATION AND HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. ALL FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPOER TEMPERATURES DISCARDED. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN OFFICE AREA, FOOD PREP AREA, IN REAR STORAGE AREAS, AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

JUL 11

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 (BEEF,ETC)

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN REAR EXTERIOR OF BUILDING AND REMOVE CLUTTER AND OTHER DEBRIS.

JUN 28

2012

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED EXCESSIVE WASTE GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE RECEPTACLE. ALSO NOTED GREASE HANGING FROM THE RIM OF THE RECEPTACLE AND NOTED GREASE STAINS ON THE GROUND AROUND THE RECEPTACLE. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND OUTSIDE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 (FISH,ETC)

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN REAR EXTERIOR OF BUILDING AND REMOVE CLUTTER AND OTHER DEBRIS.

MAR 23

2012

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: PREP TABLES AND SHELVES WHERE NEEDED, EXTERIOR OF REACH-IN DEEP FREEZER IN FOOD PREP AREA, HOOD AND FILTERS, INTERIORS & EXTERIORS OF COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL ROOMS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. SEAL ANY LOOSE BASEBOARDS. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE LONG STEM METAL THERMOMETERS FOR MONITORING PRODUCT TEMPERATURES.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA BEING USED AS A STORAGE UNIT FOR BUS PANS. THIS SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES FOR HAND WASHING.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

MUST USE UTENSILS IN FOOD PREP AREA ON REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE AND MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS

MAR 16

2012

FAIL 10 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMPERATURE RECORDED AT 49.1F-INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FROM UNIT AND HAVE IT SERVICED. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON COOLER-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

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

CHICKEN WINGS-65.1F AND 59.9F, BEEF-54.5F, POLISHES-51.1F, HOT DOGS-50.1F,-ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED(190LB VALUED AT $275.00). CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).

Critical Sanitation

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASH HANDS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH WATER, NO SOAP-MUST WASH HANDS IN DESIGNATED EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH SOAP AND WATER. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-010(A).

Critical Pest Activity

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

26 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ALONG WALL BASES IN REAR MOP SINK AREA AND IN WASHROOM-MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ANY OPENINGS FOUND-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: PREP TABLES AND SHELVES WHERE NEEDED, EXTERIOR OF REACH-IN DEEP FREEZER IN FOOD PREP AREA, HOOD AND FILTERS, INTERIORS & EXTERIORS OF COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL ROOMS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. SEAL ANY LOOSE BASEBOARDS. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE LONG STEM METAL THERMOMETERS FOR MONITORING PRODUCT TEMPERATURES.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA BEING USED AS A STORAGE UNIT FOR BUS PANS. THIS SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES FOR HAND WASHING.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

MUST USE UTENSILS IN FOOD PREP AREA ON REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE AND MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS

MAY 11

2010

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 4

2010

PASS · 0 violations

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