SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

RED COACH RESTAURANT.

YOUR CALL. 51/100

7353 S CICERO AVE · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 31, 2019 · passed with conditions

10 of 16 inspections passed, 4 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 9 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
10 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
65
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Jul 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 31
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS, FINAL RINSE AT 0PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SANITIZING RINSE AT 100PPM. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED ONE DOZEN SHELL EGGS(59.7F) AND TWO CARTONS OF LIQUID EGGS(50F) STORED IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AND $25 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD NOT LABELED AND DATED IN COOLERS. ALL REFRIGERATED TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 48 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

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

OBSERVED PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 55.2F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, FOOD DEBRIS ON BOTTOM SURFACES OF HOLDING UNITS AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOOR UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MISSING END CAP IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

SEP 15
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF OVENS.

JUL 15
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER NEEDED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES FOR DISH STORAGE TO REMOVE BUILD UP.CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER CEILING TILE MISSING ABOVE DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 27
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUST ON THE WALK-IN COOLER WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ALSO REMOVE FOIL RON TWO TIER CART NEXT TO STOVE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL. OBSERVED FRONT COUNTER 2 DOOR COOLER NOT PROPERLY CLOSING(NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME), INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/OR REPLACE.

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES, AND HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE #10 CAN OPENER REAR PREP AREA.

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN PREP AREA, AND DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP.

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

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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.

DEC 12
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER, UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREAS MUST BE REMOVED

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DEC 4
2014
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

DOUBLE FRONT DOORS BY HOTEL LOBBY HAS A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS LOCATED NEXT TO THE RESTAURANT AND THE DOUBLE FRONT DOORS BY THE RESTAURANT NOT INSECT AND RODENT PROOFED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. DOORS HAVE A 1/4 INCH GAP BETWEEN THEM . MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.

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

ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER, UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREAS MUST BE REMOVED.

AUG 8
2014
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 5
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

THE TWO LARGE STANDING ICE MACHINES HAVE RUST,MOLD AND LIME BUILDUP INSIDE THEM.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THEM . UNITS ANE TAGGED DO NOT USE THEM. WHEN THEY ARE READY FOR INSPECTION FAX A LETTER AND AN INSPECTOR WILL RETURN FAX#312/746/8040

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

THE UNUSED NORTH WAIT STATION COUNTER ,SHELVES AND CABINETS ARE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR,REPLACE OR REMOVE IT SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

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

CLEAN THE HOODS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP.THE SHELVES IN THE STORE ROOMS DUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE BOILER ROOM AND STORE ROOMS. HAS DUST AND DEBRIS ON THEM.

JAN 31
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CABINET UNDERNEATH WAIT STATION IN POOR REPAIR, ROTTING SURFACES. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME

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

PROVIDE PROPER AIR GAP FOR DRAIN LINE AT ICE MACHINE. LEAK AT ICE BIN AT WAIT STATION. REPAIR SAME. VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING LINE AND IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME.

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

ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY. WASHCLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION

JAN 14
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CABINET UNDERNEATH WAIT STATION IN POOR REPAIR, ROTTING SURFACES. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME

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

PROVIDE PROPER AIR GAP FOR DRAIN LINE AT ICE MACHINE. LEAK AT ICE BIN AT WAIT STATION. REPAIR SAME. VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING LINE AND IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME.

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

ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY. WASHCLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION

JAN 7
2013
FAILED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTATO SALAD AT SALAD BAR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 46.6F. (BOWL SITTING DIRECTLY ON TOP OF ICE. INSTD ON PROPER TECHNIQUES TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE. MGR IMMEDIATELY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. APPROX 1LB, $10VALUE

CRITICALSanitation
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGENICS BY FOOD HANDLER, EATING POTATO CHIPS AT PREP LINE IMMEDIATELY AFTER PLATING CUSTOMERS FOOD WHICH CONSISTS OF SANDWICH AND POTATO CHIPS. INSTD TO CONSUME FOOD AND DRINKS IN DESIGNATED AREA. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010A CRITICAL.

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

OBSERVED LIVE SMALL FLIES (OVER 15) IN BAR AREA ON CABINETS AND FLYING IN SAME AREA. INSTD TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

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

ALL FOOD IN COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE SAME.

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

OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED, UNCOVERED ON DINING TABLES. INSTD TO WRAP/PROPERLY PROTECT, OR PLACE SETTINGS AS CUSTOMERS ARE SEATED.

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

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM/RUST BUILD-UP. INSTD TO MAINTAIN SAME. CABINET UNDERNEATH WAIT STATION IN POOR REPAIR, ROTTING SURFACES. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.

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

INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, STORAGE CABINETS, INTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING UNITS, UNDERNEATH STEAM TABLE, AND STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN. DEBRIS BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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

FLOOR IN DISHMACHINE AREA WITH SECTIONS OF STANDING WATER. INSTD TO KEEP FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHTS OUT IN DRY STORAGE AREA. REPLACE SAME.

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

STOPPERS MISSING FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME. PROVIDE PROPER AIR GAP FOR DRAIN LINE AT ICE MACHINE. LEAK AT ICE BIN AT WAIT STATION. REPAIR SAME. VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING LINE AND IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME.

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

ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY. WASHCLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

FEB 24
2012
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 15
2012
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 7-18-11 REPORT#577431 NOT CORRECT. #32 NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED, ALL RAW WOOD IN NEED OF SEALING. #33 THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: REACH IN COOLERS, RUBBER GASKETS, SIDES OF EQUIPMENT, SODA DISPENSOR, AND ICE MACHINES. #34 FLOORS IN NEED DETAIL CLEANING KITCHEN AND BAR. #35 CORNER OF BUFFET IN NEED OF REPAIR, #38 HANDSINK NEEDED IN FRONT BAR AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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. LEAKS AT FAUCETS IN NEED OF CORRECTION THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER, UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREAS MUST BE REMOVED.

JUL 25
2011
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NEW CUTTING BOARD NEED ON FRONT LINE. RAW WOOD SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF PAINTING/SEALING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: BAR GUNS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS, ALL RUBBER GASKETS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SODA DISPENORS AND ICE MACHINES. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT BAR AND KITCHEN IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

WALLS IN THE PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. CORNER IN NEED OF REPAIR AT FRONT BUFFET AREA. CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

VARIOUS LIGHTS IN NEED OF PROPER SHEILDS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

HAND SINK NEED AT FRONT BAR AREA. MUST INSTAL TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS

JUL 18
2011
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. DOOR HAS A GAP OF 1/4 INCH WITH LIGHT AVAILABLE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. WASHROOMS FOR CUSTOMER USE HAVE NO HOT WATER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. AUTOMATIC SOAP DISPENSOR NOT WORKING VERY WELL, VERY DIFFICULT TO GET SOAP FROM DISPENSOR. SOAP AND HOT WATER NEEDED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. WASHROOM FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
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. NEW CUTTING BOARD NEED ON FRONT LINE. RAW WOOD SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF PAINTING/SEALING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: BAR GUNS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS, ALL RUBBER GASKETS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SODA DISPENORS AND ICE MACHINES. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
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 THROUGHOUT BAR AND KITCHEN IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN THE PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. CORNER IN NEED OF REPAIR AT FRONT BUFFET AREA. CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. VARIOUS LIGHTS IN NEED OF PROPER SHEILDS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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. HAND SINK NEED AT FRONT BAR AREA. MUST INSTAL TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS

JUL 7
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. THE BACK DOOR SCREEN DOOR SCREEN NEEDS TO BE CLEANED.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN THE HOODS, FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP.THE SHELVES IN THE STORE ROOMS DUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
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. CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE BOILER ROOM AND STORE ROOMS. HAS DUST AND DEBRIS ON THEM.

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