SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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8245 S KEDZIE AVE · ASHBURN, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 3, 2019 · passed with conditions

3 of 6 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
3 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
23
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Feb 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 3
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, COLE SLAW, ETC.) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS, PREPARED ON PREMISES AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FLOUR, CORNMEAL, AND SALT NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL BULK CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE NAME.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF THE FLATTOP GRILL AND DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION AND FOOD RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 26
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TCS FOODS (HOT DOGS, 55.3 F, TOMATOES 59.5 F, LETTUCE 63.8 F, CHEESE 70.2 F) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE 2-DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THAT COLD HOLDING SHOULD BE 41 DEGREE F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS THROUGH DENATURING. APPROX 7 LBS FOOD AND $20 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, COLE SLAW, ETC.) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS, PREPARED ON PREMISES AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED 2-DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT NOT WORKING PROPERLY AND HOLDING AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 59.6 DEGREE F. INFORMED MANAGER COOLER NOT MEETING COLD HOLDING REQUIREMENTS OF 41 DEGREES OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FLOUR, CORNMEAL, AND SALT NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL BULK CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE NAME.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF THE FLATTOP GRILL AND DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION AND FOOD RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE FROM EMPLOYEE'S. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY

APR 4
2017
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 28
2017
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 11/5/15 REPORT 1516656 NOT CORRECTED: 33 OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, REAR SLICER, PREP TABLES ,AND SYRUP PUMPS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR CONDIMENT COOLER, STOVE TOP, FLAT GRILL DRIP TRAY,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS, REAR STORAGE SHELVES, AND BULK CONTAINERS. 34 OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. VTOLATION 7-42-090 SERIOUS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.

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

EXTERIOR OF PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS, EXTERIOR OF MOP BUCKET, AND BASIN OF TOILET ROOM SINK NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

CLEANING EQUIPMENT/TOOLS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, REAR SLICER, PREP TABLES ,AND SYRUP PUMPS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR CONDIMENT COOLER, STOVE TOP, FLAT GRILL DRIP TRAY,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS, REAR STORAGE SHELVES, AND BULK CONTAINERS.

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.

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FEB 18
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

STORAGE ON FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE SHARED AREA.MUST ELEVATE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING.

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

LIGHTS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER NOT ADEQUATE LIGHTING.MUST INSTALL

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

DRAIN LINE OF ICE MACHINE DRAINING INTO FLOOR MOP SINK IMPROPERLY.MUST INSTALL ADEQUATE DRAIN LINE WITH AIR GAP TO FLOOR DRAIN.

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