Chicago
UNRATED

Peppers

211 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL 60607 · West Loop · Restaurant · Medium risk

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2 inspections on record — 1 failed (not yet rated)

Inspections
2
1 passed
Last Inspected
2010-06-24
Pass Rate
50%
1 failure
Score
UNRATED
Passed most recent inspection (2010-06-24)
Failed 1 inspection (2010)
Plumbing & Waste issues found across 1 inspection
Employee Hygiene issues found across 1 inspection
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Pest Activity critical
2010-06-24 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2010-06-14 Fail License
CRITICAL 10
critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. Install a mop sink.

critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. Install an exposed hand sink in the basement prep area and attach the upstairs hand sink to a sanitary wall or surface along with sanitary soap and paper towels.

critical Pest Activity

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

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. Re...

serious Sanitation

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

All dishwashing sinks must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. Obtain three sanitary stoppers for the three compartment sink and...

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment, utensils and surfaces shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Seal all of the raw wood in the counter area so the surfaces can be washed and maintained daily. Remove th...

minor Sanitation

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. Install all equipment necessary for daily operation so it can be inspected.

minor Sanitation

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. Repair the kitchen coving so it is smooth and easy to maintain. Clean and seal the basement floors.

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Repair the basement ceiling and bathroom walls so it is smooth and cleanable.

minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be prov...

minor Sanitation

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. Remove all old unnecessary equipment and clutter ...

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