Porkchop Hyde Park

Chicago Health Dept

1516 E HARPER CT · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2018.

13 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Sep 2018.

Last inspected Sep 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

104

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2018

Inspection history

SEP 13

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(a) Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide printed employee health policy, with signatures of all employees. Priority foundation 7-38-012(a).

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 No written procedure for vomit and diarrhea clean up on site. Must provide kit and written procedure for clean up of vomiting and diarrheal events. 7-38-005.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 Observed TCS (time/temperature controlled for safety) foods without proper labels. Must lable all TCS foods in all refrigeration with common name, prep date, and discard date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112 (a)(a) (A) In a mechanically refrigerated or hot FOOD storage unit, the sensor of a TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE shall be located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and in the coolest part of a hot FOOD storage unit. Must provide for all refrigeration/ hold holding units. Must maintain same.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19 Observed porous wood surfaces on shelves above prep coolers in kitchen, on walls in bar area, and on shelves where bottles are stored. Must detail clean surfaces, re-stain or paint all wooden surface to make non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 Observed kitchen equipment (such as hold holding units) stored in outside storage area. Must remove all cooking equipment from outside storage to prevent pest harborage. Outside storage filled with excessive clutter. Must organize and clean area. 2nd floor dry storage area not maintained, and clutter on floors. Must detail clean and organize area. Must eliminate any unnecessary clutter. Must elevate all items 6 inches above the floor throughout facility to allow for proper cleaning.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Must provide proof of food handler training for all employees.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago food sanitation managers.

SEP 6

2018

FAIL 16 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(a) Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide printed employee health policy, with signatures of all employees. Priority foundation 7-38-012(a).

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 No written procedure for vomit and diarrhea clean up on site. Must provide kit and written procedure for clean up of vomiting and diarrheal events. 7-38-005.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(a)(2)(a) Observed the following TCS Foods at improper temperatures in the 2 prep coolers in the kitchen: raw chicken @ 47.1F - 50.4F; raw shrimp @ 48.9F - 50.5F; mixed greens @ 50.1F; sliced tomatoes @ 51.1F; cheddar cheese @ 50.0F; sausage @ 51.1F; pork @ 49.9F; eggs @ 51.8F; beef brisket @ 49.5F; cooked pasta @ 50.4F; cooked rice @ 47.5F; cooked chicken @ 50.4; and cooked shrimp @ 50.5F. Instructed all TCS (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY) FOOD shall be maintained at 41F or less, or 135F or more. Operator voluntarily discarded approximately 80lbs of denatured foods valued at approximately $200. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

4-301.11 Observed 2 prep coolers at improper temperatures in kitchen. Ambient air temperature inside 2 coolers found @ 51.1F and 51.8F. Instructed all refrigeration must have ambient air temperature of 41F or less at all times. All denatured foods removed from prep coolers during inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Observed items stored in original containers in coolers, such as canned juices. Instructed must store all items in food grade containers once original containers are opened. Must maintain same.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 Observed approximately 17 small, black flies in the bar area on walls, and in drains. Must clean and sanitize area. Must eliminate pest issue. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Serious Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-602.11(e) Observed orange/pink, slimy, mold like substance on plastic areas of lower interior of ice machine. Must detail clean and sanitize machine. Must maintain same.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(c)(c) Observed excessive dirt build up on all surfaces in bar area. Must detail clean and sanitize bar, grout under beer taps, walls, floors under bar, and wooden shelves where bottles are stored. Must maintain same.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-2014.12 backflow preventers not located at ice machine or utility sink. Instructed to install so that it can be easily located, serviced and maintained.

Serious Sanitation

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-203.13 Observed utility sink used for storage of equipment in basin. Must remove all items from utility sink, and clean and sanitize. Utility sink must be accessible for cleaning mop and disposing waste water. Must maintain same.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Must provide proof of food handler training for all employees.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago food sanitation managers.

SEP 29

2017

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 25

2017

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2088378 ON 9-18-17:18-OBSERVED 6 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS AROUND UPRIGHT FREEZER IN PREP AREA, 2 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON NORTH WALL BEHIND PREP COOLER, LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEAR BULK CONTAINERS AND PREP FREEZER, LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON RUBBER GASKET INSIDE PREP FREEZER, LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ALONG GASKET INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON WALL NEAR POTATO SLICER, LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS NEAR DISH MACHINE, LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON WALL NEAR STAIRWAY IN UTILITY AREA. OBSERVED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS IN PREP, DINING, AND HALLWAY AREA NEAR BULK BREAD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS NEAR WALK-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS INVERTED, OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM UTILITY SINK. INVERT ALL CARRY OUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, GRILL, SMOKER, POTATO SLICER, ETC.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, BAR, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. SEAL AND PAINT FLOORS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Pest Activity

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

SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, AND CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS UNDER STAIRWAY, IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE IN DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

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

REMOVE ALL SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ORGANIZE ALL WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE ALL ITEMS AWAY FROM WALLS AND CORNERS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.

SEP 18

2017

FAIL 14 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

OBSERVED LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR ALONG UPRIGHT FREEZER IN PREP AREA, LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ALONG UPPER WALL UNDER STAIRWAY ABOVE UTILITY SINK, LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ALONG WALL BEHIND BARREL NEAR ATM MACHINE. OBSERVED SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS IN DINING, BAR, PREP AND UTILITY AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (COOKED MASHED POTATOES 143.6F AND GRAVY 150.9F)PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 11-1-16 NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY SHALL BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS NEAR WALK-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS INVERTED, OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM UTILITY SINK. INVERT ALL CARRY OUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE MISSING FILTER INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, GRILL, SMOKER, ETC.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, BAR, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS UNDER STAIRWAY, ETC IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE IN DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR SLOW DRAINING SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM.

Minor Pest Activity

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

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.

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NOV 1

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN/SAITIZE FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS BEHIND BAR AT FRONT. CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER UNDER STORAGE RACKS OF FODD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSART ARTICLES AROUND REFRIGERATION UNITS BEHIND BAR, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

APR 29

2016

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE BROKEN SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THE CLEAN DISH STORAGE RACK.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PROPERLY EXTEND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET SPOUT ACROSS ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

JUL 20

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1386287 7/13/15 NOT CORRECTED.#30-MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.#32-MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS IN KITCHEN AND ON 2ND FL.STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS IN KITCHEN.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD AT HANDSINK NEXT TO PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LID ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST CLEAN FOOD & DEBRI FROM SHELVING UNITS,FRYERS,GRILL TABLE.#34-MUST CLEAN FOOD & DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.#35- MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.#41-MUST REMOVE ,OR ORGANIZE CHAIRS,TABLES, AND OTHER ARTICLES FROM REAR YARD NEXT TO REAR DOOR.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH A PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH PERFORATED HOLES THAT HAS COOKED MACARONI INSIDE PLACE THE CONTAINER OF FOOD INSIDE OF MOPSINK BASIN AND USE THE WATER HOSE ATTACHED TO THE FAUCET AND RAN THE WATER ON TOP OF THE MACARONI TO RINSE IT OFF.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.APPX. 20LBS. $25.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)

Serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED.SEE VIOLATION #14.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOT CORRECTED

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN MOPSINK AND CLEAN MULTIUSE STORAGE EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES NEAR REACH IN FREEZER IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED

JUL 13

2015

FAIL 10 violations

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1386090 4/13/15 NOT CORRECTED #30-MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.#31-MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UYENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.#32-MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS IN KITCHEN AND ON 2ND FL. STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS IN KITCHEN.MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AT HANDSINK NEXT TO PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN FREEZER AND LID ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.#33-MUST CLEAN FOOD AND DEBRI FROM SHELVING UNITS,COOLER & FREEAZERS,FRYERS,GRILL TABLES.#34-MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER,PREP AREA AND DINING AREA.#35-MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DRY WALL AT BAR AREA,LOOSE WALL PANEL IN FRONT OF MOPSINK.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR.#41-MUST REMOVE CHAIRS,TABLES,OTHER ARTICLES FROM REAR YARD NEXT TO REAR DOOR.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOT CORRECTED

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

NOT CORRECTED

Minor Sanitation

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

NOT CORRECTED

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN MOPSINK AND CLEAN MULTIUSE STORAGE EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOT CORRECTED

Minor Sanitation

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

NOT CORRECTED

Minor Sanitation

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

NOT CORRECTED

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES NEAR REACH IN FREEZER IN PREP AREA,MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE REACH IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOT CORRECTED

APR 20

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD OVER HEAD SHELVING UNITS IN KITCHEN AND ON 2ND FL. STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM OVER HEAD SHELVING UNIT IN KITCHEN.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN FREEZER AND LID ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD AND DEBRI FROM SHELVING UNITS,COOLERS & FREEZERS,FRYERS,GRILL TABLES,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER,PREP AREA AND DINING AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT BAR 3- COMP SINK

APR 13

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 48.3F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE .A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED AND RAW FOODS STORED INSIDE ABOVE MENTIONED PREP COOLER SUCH AS 2.5 LBS COOKED CHICKEN WINGS 46.3F-46.6F,1LB. COOKED RIBS 51.0F,2.5 LBS RAW SHRIMP 51.6F,1.5LBS RAW CHICKEN 51.2F,.5 LB COOKED CORN ON COB,1.5LBS RAW FISH 51.8F,2LBS. RAW CHICKEN 52.3F. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.APPX 12LBS.$43.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED 3 OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVER FLOWING WITH CARDBOARD BOXES AND LIDS WIDE OPEN AND CARD BOARD BOXES ON GROUND NEXT TO DUMPSTERS.ALSO GREASE ON EXTERIOR LIDS OF BOTH GREASE CONTAINERS.GARBAGE COMPANY ARRIVED ON SITE AFTER INSPECTION AND REMOVED OVER FLOWING DUMPSTER AND BOXES FROM GROUND AND MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEE TO REMOVE GREASE FROM GREASE CONTAINERS AT THIS TIME.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD AND DEBRI FROM SHELVING UNITS,COOLERS & FREEZERS,FRYERS,GRILL TABLES,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER,PREP AREA AND DINING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT,MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DRY WALL AT BAR AREA,LOOSE WALL PANEL IN FRONT OF MOPSINK.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT BAR 3- COMP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE CHAIRS,TABLES,OTHER ARTICLES FROM REAR YARD NEXT TO REAR DOOR.

FEB 27

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING REACH-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FRYER DRAWERS. REPAIR AND SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED AN OPENING AROUND PIPE IN FLOOR UNDER THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY SEAL OPENING TO PREVENT HARBORAGE. MAKE AREAS SEALED SMOOTH.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED UNFINISHED CEILING IN THE UPSTAIRS FOOD/DRINK STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER CEILING MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PILES OF WOOD DEBRIS OUTSIDE IN THE COMMON AREA AGAINST THE BACK WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE COMMON AREA AT ALL TIMES.

FEB 13

2014

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED DRAWER COOLER UNDERNEATH THE GRILL AND ONE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER UNPLUGGED AND NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40 OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY INSTALLED AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40 OR BELOW BY RE-INSPECTION DATE IN ORDER TO USE EQUIPMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON ICE CUBES INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE AND TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. NO BARRIER OR SEPERATION BETWEEN CUSTOMER HALLWAY AND PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE OR INSTALL ADEQUATE BARRIER OR SEPERATION BETWEEN THE CUSTOMER AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL UNFINISHED WOOD ON PREMESIS, INCLUDING THE LIQUOR CABINETS AND KITCHEN PASS THROUGH, MUST BE SEALED AND FINISHED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: REACH-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA, COOKING EQUIPENT, AND FRYER DRAWERS. REPAIR AND SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FINISH COVING ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE WALLS IN THE DISH ROOM AND FOOD PREP AREA. INSTALL PLATE COVERS FOR FOOD PREP AREA. SEAL FLOOR SEAMS IN THE BAR, DISHROOM, DINING AND FOOD PREP AREA TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED AN OPENING AROUND PIPE IN FLOOR UNDER THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY SEAL OPENING TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED UNFINISHED CEILING IN THE UPSTAIRS FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER CEILING MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR BOTH THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOORS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET HEAD AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH ROOM AND REPAIR LEAK FROM DOOR OF LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PILES OF WOOD DEBRIS OUTSIDE IN THE COMMON AREA AGAINST THE BACK WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE COMMON AREA AT ALL TIMES.

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