SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

PHILLY STEAKS.

EAT. 83/100

740 W GARFIELD BLVD · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 25, 2015 · passed

4 of 6 inspections passed, with 3 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
25
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Dec 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 25
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.

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

FLOORS AROUND THE FRYERS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE. ALSO FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

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

MUST CLEAN THE WALL BASE NEXT TO THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE.

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

EMPLOYEE'S IN THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED ICE SCOOP INSIDE ICE BIN. MUST REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE.

JAN 8
2015
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.

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

FLOORS AROUND THE FRYERS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE. ALSO FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

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

MUST CLEAN THE WALL BASE NEXT TO THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE.

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

NOTED TWO BULBS BRUNT OUT IN THE REAR AND ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENTS.

SEP 19
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED FRONT SMALL BOX FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST/CLEAN

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

OBSERVED FRONT FLOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

VIOLATION CORRECTED

JUN 26
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION.

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD CHOPPER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO DEFROST SMALL BOX FREEZER FRONT. CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.

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

OBSERVED FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE.

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

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

DEC 19
2013
PASSED
0 violations
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DEC 16
2013
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT HANDSINKS IN BATHROOM, AND PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. DROPPINGS FOUND AT BOTTOM OF BOTH DEEP FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

NO GARBAGE CONTAINER OR CONTRACT FOR CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

ALL RAW WOOD MUST BE SEALED.

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

COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.

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

COVING NEEDED IN BATHROOM. MUST INSTALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING.

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

MOP SINK FAUCET HANDLES IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT

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