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Chicago Health Dept

1724 W 51ST ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2021.

12 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Jun 2021.

Last inspected Jun 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2021

Inspection history

JUN 7

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 13 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION (7-38-012)

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW. WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (ITALIAN BEEF,CHEESES SAUCE,FRENCH FRIES)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER FOOD ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU FOR CONSUMING RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL PACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES.

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILE IN LOBBY,DOOR TRIM IN POOR REPAIR TO PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.

MAR 27

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS AND ITALIAN BEEF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENROLL MORE EMPLOYEES IN THE CITY SANITATION CLASS TO COVER ALL SHIFTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012.

Critical Documentation & Training

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

PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

PREMISES COOK EGGS TO ORDER: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. MUST COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL PRECOOKED AND/OR PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS WITH DISCARD DATE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVES AT REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND AT REAR BY EXIT DOOR.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

NOV 18

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Minor Other

1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN, BUGERS AND ITALIAN BEEFS. INSTRUCED MANAGER TO ENROLL MORE EMPLOYEES IN THE CITY SANITATION CLASS TO COVER ALL SHIFTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012.

Critical Documentation & Training

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

**PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

**PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES TO RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

**PREMISES COOK EGGS TO ORDER: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MUST COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL PRECOOKED AND/OR PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS WITH A DATE,NAME AND TIME(FIFO).

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

JAN 18

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed excessive dust build up on pipes running down from ceiling in rear of facility near back door. Must clean and sanitize. Must maintain same. Observed chipped paint on wall across from the utility sink in rear. Must make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

Observed food handler without proper hair restraint while cooking in prep area. Must provide proper hair restraints (hats, hair nets, etc.) for all employees while in food prep area.

FEB 9

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL ALL FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN REACH-IN COOLER. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN CEILING NEAR VENTILATION HOOD AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND VENTALTION FAN IN WASHROOM(DUST BUILDUP).

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCET ON SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.

Minor Pest Activity

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM UTILITY SINK. REMOVE SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT.

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FEB 26

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3-COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREA, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 4

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVERED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE COOLER DOORS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FAN COVER INSIDE THE COOLERS TO REMOVE DUST. ALSO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MANAGER NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. MUST COMPLY. PROVIDE IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION.

OCT 27

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, TORN RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MAR 17

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN/DUSTY.HOOD AND FILTER, 2 DOOR COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REMOVE DUST.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUSTY WALL VENT COVER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

JUL 17

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING AT BOTTOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

LIGHT COVERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

APR 19

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED, HANDLE UP OR IN A HOLDER.

JUL 28

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.FOUND 7LB OF COOKED STEAK INSIDE REACH IN COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 47.8F.MANAGER DISPOSED OF FOOD,COST APPROX $40.00.CDI INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COOL FOODS BEFORE FOODS ARE PUT IN COOLER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.DOOR ON RIGHT SIDE OF REAR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR AND GASKET IN POOR REPAIR, MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN REAR AROUND FURNACE AND MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. CLEAN FILTERS UNDER HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES,MUST PROVIDE.

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