PHIL'S LAST STAND.
2258 W CHICAGO AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
6 of 11 inspections passed, 3 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 182017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP FROM THE FAN VENT COVERS INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE AND HOLSTER ATTACHED TO THE REAR PREP TABLE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE ICE CREAM FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP FROM THE EDGES, GASKETS, AND INTERIOR SURFACE.
OBSERVED MOISTURE BUILDUP BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA TO REMOVE MOISTURE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 302016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MISSING FILTERS UNDER THE HOOD INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.DRAIN HOSE FROM POP DISPENSER NOT DRAINING INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
GREASE ON FILTERS,HOOD PIPES AND INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS.ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
MISSING FLOOR TILES BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WOOD FLOOR AT OUTSIDE STORAGE HAS POROUS SURFACE AND EXTREMELY WITH GRIMES.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND WOOD FLOOR INSIDE THE SAID STORAGE
RE-ORGANIZE OUTSIDE STORAGE ELEVATE STOCKS 6" OFF THE FLOOR
JUN 292016FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND DISPLAY PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT AT AIR TEMP OF 48.7F TO 50.0F. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:SHREDDED CHEESES AT TEMP OF 50F; PASTA SALAD AT TEMP OF 50.7F; DICED SALAMI AT TEMP OF 51.0F.COLESLAWS AT TEMP OF 53.4F; FOOD MENTIONED WAS STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 8; VALUE 27. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED BROKEN LID HINGES AND LIDS SPLIT IN THE MIDDLE PLUS LID IS BENDED, WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH EXCESS OIL ON TOP THE EDGE OF THE CONTAINER AND ON GROUND AROUND UNIT.EMPTY PLASTIC BUCKET STORED BY CONTAINER WITH GREASE AT EXTERIOR OF THE SAID BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WASTE OIL CONTAINER,LID,GROUND AND REMOVE BUCKETS.REPLACE BROKEN LID AT GARBAGE CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH HANDLE FOR FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COOLERS. MISSING FILTERS UNDER THE HOOD INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.DRAIN HOSE FROM POP DISPENSER NOT DRAINING INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
GREASE ON FILTERS,HOOD PIPES AND INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS.ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
MISSING FLOOR TILES BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WOOD FLOOR AT OUTSIDE STORAGE HAS POROUS SURFACE AND EXTREMELY WITH GRIMES.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND WOOD FLOOR INSIDE THE SAID STORAGE
BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK .INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
RE-ORGANIZE OUTSIDE STORAGE ELEVATE STOCKS 6" OFF THE FLOOR
OCT 192015PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, WHEELS ON EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. FLOORS IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND STANDING WATER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
AIR VENTS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ANY UNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF REMOVAL AND OR ORGANIZING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 132014PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violationsDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN COOKED BEEF PATTIES(174F)PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
REMOVE CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN SHED.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN OUTDOOR SHED. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
CLEAN WALLS BEHIND POTATO SLICER.
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF BULB IN OUTDOOR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
UTILITY SINK NOT PROPERLY DRAINING, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR UTILITY SINK.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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MAY 102013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Can opener, exhaust hood and filters, cutting boards, interior of deep fryer cabinets and exterior of cooking equipment and cooler surfaces not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
Floors along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Wall tile missing along wallbase. Instructed to replace missing baseboard tile. Ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Unnecessary articles stored in outside shedd. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
DEC 122012PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
Found No certified food manager on premises when potentially hazardous foods are being served and prepared-hot dogs at 165.0 F. Instructed that a certified food manager must be on premises during all hours of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.
MAR 12012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NEWLY INSTALLED OUTSIDE DRY STORAGE SHED INTERIOR RAW WOODEN SURFACES MUST BE SEALED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
JAN 272012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
VIOLATION STILL PENDING.
VIOLATION STILL PENDING.
JAN 262012FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION ON PREMISES,shall be posted conspicuously in that part of the retail food establishment to which the public has access.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. NOT OPEN/OPERATING DURING THIS INSPECTION.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE A REMOVABLE KNIFE RACK FOR PROPER STORAGE OF KNIVES,WORKING SINK STOPPERS ARE NEEDED FOR THE 3 COMP SINK ALSO A SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED FOR REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON SECTION OF CEILING ABOVE THE 3 COMP SINK MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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