PHILLY STEAK AND FRESH LEMONADE.

Chicago Health Dept

3643 E 106TH ST · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2015.

7 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Nov 2015.

Last inspected Nov 2015. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
VIOLATIONS
21
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
NOV 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 6
2015
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

: CLEAN THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYER,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENTS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYER OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

OCT 29
2015
FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF,HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR,INTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY ,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

CLEAN THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYER,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENTS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYER OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

SEP 5
2014
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED REAR SLICER, AND SYRUP PUMPS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN FRONT STORAGE SHELF UNDER MICROWAVE.OBSERVED FRONT BOX FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

AUG 16
2013
PASS · 0 violations
JUL 25
2013
FAIL 3 violations
Serious Other
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MMINOR VIOLATION FROM LAST REPORT DATED 7/23/2012 #1154467,VIOLATION #38,NOT CORRECTED:NO BACK FLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK IN BASEMENT,INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

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

EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER NOT CLEAN OF GREASE BUILD UP.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO INSIDE UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. SEE VIOLATION #29.

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JUL 23
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF PREP COOLER 71F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. PREP COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.

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

IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT DOGS 68.3F, DICED AND SLICED TOMATOES 54.6-62F, AND CUCUMBER SAUCE 57.7F STORED IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.

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

PAINT SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA (CHIPPED PAINT).

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, POP MACHINE.

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

REMOVE EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

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

PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA.

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

PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING AT UTILITY SINK. INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. CONNECT POP MACHINE WAISTLINE TO FLOOR DRAIN (CURRENTLY DRAINING IN CONTAINER.) INSTALL LARGER 3-COMP SINK TO SUBMERGE LARGEST FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSIL. INSTALL EXPOSED SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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

REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE ICE SCOOPS IN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT. STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

OBSERVED CUSTOMER WALKING THROUGH PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA TO USE RESTROOM. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ALLOWED IN FOOD PREP AREA.

JUL 12
2011
PASS · 0 violations

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