AUG 21
2014
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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RED LOBSTER RESTAURANT #277.
YOUR CALL. 52/100
5201 S PULASKI RD · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 21, 2014 · failed
3 of 6 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 1 critical violation across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
3 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
23
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since May 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 3/28/14 REPORT #1434387 TO NOT BE CORRECTED AND MAINTAINED: #33- OBSERVED BLACK RESIDUE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ICE MACHINE SERVICED AND CLEANED AND TO CLEAN AND OR REPLACE ALL NECESSARY TUBES AND HOSES AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED COMPARTMENTS UNDER BOOTHS UNCLEAN WHEN LEATHER PAD IS REMOVED. AREA UNDER BOOTHS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND FREE OF ANY DEBRIS.
MAR 282014PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 28
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED DISHWASHER LOADING DIRTY DISHES WITH CONTAMINATED HANDS. THEN WITHOUT WASHING HANDS UNLOADING CLEANED AND SANITIZED DISHES AND PUTTING THEM AWAY FOR FOOD SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON PROPER HAND WASHING IN BETWEEN LOADING DIRTY DISHES AND UNLOADING CLEAN DISHES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND WASH SINK LOCATED ABOVE PREP TABLE CONTAINING CLEAN PLATES FOR SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS FROM AREA THAT MAY CONTAMINATE CLEAN PLATES TO AN AREA THAT IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUST ON EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED BLACK RESIDUE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ICE MACHINE SERVICED AND CLEANED AND TO CLEAN AND OR REPLACE ALL NECESSARY TUBES AND HOSES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASH SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA WITH INADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE FOR HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASH SINK AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED BUILDUP OF TRASH AND CARDBOARD BOXES AT REAR EXIT DOOR. EMPTY TRASH ON REGULAR INTERVALS TO AVOID ACCUMULATION.
MAR 52013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 5
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA OF DUST AND CLEAN AND SANTIZE EXTERIOR OF KNIFE RACK NEAR WALK-IN COOLER
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS ALSO IN REAR NEAR EXIT DOOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
I CEILING TILE MISSING INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO COAT ROOM MUST REPLACE
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER FROM ELECTRICAL AREA IN REAR AND CHEMICAL AREA IN REAR OF PREMISES
AUG 232012PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 23
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
THE LARGE STANDING ICE MACHINE HAS BLACK MOLD AND LIME BUILDUP. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER AND EMPLOYEES DISPOSE OF THE ICE AND CLEANED ANS SANITIZED THE UNIT DURING INSPECTION.CDI
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE LARGE WALKIN COOLER'S HANDLE IS MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE IT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN ALL THE CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN AND TOILET ROOM HAS SOME DUST BUILDUP.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN THE SMALL WALKIN COOLER
JAN 282011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 28
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT DISHMACHINE AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. CRACKED VENT COVERS IN VARIOUS AREAS. REPLACE SAME.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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MAY 42010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 4
2010
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.FILTERS.
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.MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK IN FREEZER & COOLERS.MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR DISH AREA.MUST SEAL FLOOR NEAR REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN FRONT OF WALK IN COOLER.
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.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING TRIM IN DINING AREA NEAR BOOTH,MISSING WALL TILE IN BAR AREA,DAMAGED WALL TILE IN WALK IN COOLER.FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.
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.
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