RIB PLACE INC..

Chicago Health Dept

5607 W CORCORAN PL · AUSTIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2016.

19 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2016.

Last inspected Jun 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 22

2016

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

Minor Facility Condition

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

A LIGHT SHIELD COVER MISSING IN THE PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA,MUST PROVIDE

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON THE WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLERS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

APR 19

2016

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

Minor Facility Condition

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

A LIGHT SHIELD COVER MISSING IN THE PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA,MUST PROVIDE

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON THE WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLERS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

APR 8

2016

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED RIB TIPS COOKING ON A GRILL OUTSIDE IN THE REAR OF PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GRILL FROM PREMISES,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

Minor Facility Condition

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

A LIGHT SHIELD COVER MISSING IN THE PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA,MUST PROVIDE

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON THE WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLERS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

MAY 19

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS ALSO.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER USED FOR DRY STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INCREASE THE COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE HANDSINK IN THE WASHROOM.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

JAN 15

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

SOME GREASE AND PARTICLES OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DUST; CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE MOP SINK RIGHT NEXT TO THE THIRD COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DIVIDER IN BETWEEN TO AVOID THE WASTE WATER FROM THE MOP BUCKET FROM SPATTERING INTO THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT. PROVIDE THREE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING.

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MAR 21

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE FREEZER BAG FOR MEATS IN FREEZER AND COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

CANOPY IN PREP AREA HAS BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

EXHAUST VENT IN TOILET ROOM HAS BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

SEP 13

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN GREASY HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM CARTS, MICROWAVE, GARBAGE CANS, REACH IN COOLERS,B.B.Q. PIT AND KNIFE CADDY.

SEP 11

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN GREASY HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM CARTS, MICROWAVE, GARBAGE CANS, REACH IN COOLERS,B.B.Q. PIT AND KNIFE CADDY.

SEP 5

2013

FAIL 6 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

FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT PROOFED. HAS A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN GREASY HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM CARTS, MICROWAVE, GARBAGE CANS, REACH IN COOLERS,B.B.Q. PIT AND KNIFE CADDY.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORING THROUGHOUT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS. BEHIND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE WALLS UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM PREMISES AND EXTERIOR REAR AREA OUTSIDE OF REAR DOOR.

SEP 3

2013

FAIL 7 violations 2 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

THE FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT PROOFED. HAS A ONE FOURTH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020.

Critical Pest Activity

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

NO OUT SIDE WASTE/ DUMPSTER INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GARBAGE/WASTE DUMPSTER FROM A WASTE COMPANY WITH COVERS SO IT WILL BE RODENT PROFFED. ALSO HAVE NAME AND ADDRESS OF YOUR BUSINESS ON THE SIDE OF THE WASTE/GARBAGE CONTAINER. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38/020.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASY HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM CARTS, MICROWAVE, GARBAGE CANS, REACH IN COOLERS,B.B.Q. PIT AND KNIFE CADDY.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG WALLS IN CORNERS, BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPTMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE WALLS UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM PREMISES AND EXTERIOR REAR AREA OUTSIDE OF REAR DOOR.

APR 2

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN FREEZER SHELVING UNITS AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE PREP AREA BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN HOOD, FILTERS, PIPES UNDER THE HOOD THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP AND INSIDE DEEP FRYER AND CABINET BELOW. DEFROST THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZER. MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM CARTS, MICROWAVE, GARBAGE CANS, WINDOW SILLS,REACH IN COOLERS, PREP TABLES, ALL SINKS, COUNTER TOPS, WINDOWS, B.B.Q. PIT, STOVE AND KNIFE RACK.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT 1ST FLOOR AND IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES,MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND LOOSE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT, HOLES IN WALLS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ALSO SEAL ALL HOLES IN THE WALLS IN THE TOILET ROOM AND BEHIND THE SINK. CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT AND STAIRWAY.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM PREMISES AND EXTERIOR REAR AREA OUTSIDE OF REAR DOOR.

APR 26

2012

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 14

2012

FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago.CONTINUED TO OBSERVE STANDING WASTE WATER BENEATH THE GREASE TRAP BOX LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT ALSO OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS DRAINED OUT MUST BE REPAIRED/MAINTAINED.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations.CONTINUED TO OBSERVE RODENT RAT ACTIVITY LEADING TO BASEMENT AREAS,REAR EXIT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.A INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE .MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,POISON,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOOR.PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES.SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS THRU-OUT THE PREMISES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL 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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FOIL FROM SURFACES,WORN CUTTING BOARDS,DAMAGED HANDLE ON LID OF STEAM TABLE, OVER HEAD INSULATION DAMAGED.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN FREEZER SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM CARTS,MICROWAVE,GARBAGE CANS,WINDOW SILLS,FRYERS,FILTERS,,REACH IN COOLERS,PREP TABLES,ALL SINKS,COUNTER TOPS,WINDOWS,B.B.Q. PIT,STOVE.KNIFE CADDY.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR & FLOOR TILES,STAIRS LEADING INTO BASEMENT THROUGHOUT,MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO FLOORS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & LOOSE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,HOLES IN WALLS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN & PAINT WALLS THROUGHOUT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT FRONT PREP HAND SINK,MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM PREMISES & EXTERIOR REAR AREA OUTSIDE OF REAR DOOR.

DEC 13

2011

FAIL 12 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago.OBSERVED BLACK WASTE WATER WITH A FOUL ODOR & FOOD DEBRI & GREASE POOLING ON TO FLOOR IN BASEMENT STANDING APPX 1-2 FEET.MUST REMOVE & CLEAN & MAINTAIN WASTE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations.OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS(MORE THAN 100) SUCH AS INSIDE OF DEEP FRYER CABINET,ON FLOOR BEHIND B.B.Q. PIT,UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA,ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF TOILET ROOM,IN REAR PORCH AREA,ON STEPS LEADING INTO BASEMENT,SHELVING UNITS IN BETWEEN FOOD ITEMS.REAR EXIT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.A INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE . & ALSO OPEN BAG OF POISON & LIVE HOUSE FLIES MORE THAN 8.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,POISON,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOOR.PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/13/11.(CRITICAL 7-38-020) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FOIL FROM SURFACES,WORN CUTTING BOARDS,DAMAGED HANDLE ON LID OF STEAM TABLE, OVER HEAD INSULATION DAMAGED.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS,SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN MOP SINK & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN FREEZER SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM CARTS,MICROWAVE,GARBAGE CANS,WINDOW SILLS,FRYERS,FILTERS,,REACH IN COOLERS,PREP TABLES,ALL SINKS,COUNTER TOPS,WINDOWS,B.B.Q. PIT,STOVE.KNIFE CADDY.

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.MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR & FLOOR TILES,STAIRS LEADING INTO BASEMENT THROUGHOUT,MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO FLOORS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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 REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & LOOSE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,HOLES IN WALLS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN & PAINT WALLS THROUGHOUT.

Minor Facility Condition

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.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN FREEZER & WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT FRONT PREP HAND SINK,MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD.

Minor Food Temperature

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.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM PREMISES & EXTERIOR REAR AREA OUTSIDE OF REAR DOOR.

JUN 1

2011

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING.

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

APR 15

2011

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. AIR TEMP OF WALK-IN COOLER IS 59.3 F. NOTED COMPRESSER COVERED WITH ICE. REPLACE/REPAIR SAME. CITATION ISSUED

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. SPAGHETTI AND BEEF AT TEMP OF 55.1F. OWNER WILLING DISGUARDED ALL FOOD IN COOLER i.e. SPAGHETTE ABOUT 15LBS COOKED, ABOUT 20 LBS OF BEEF PATTIES AND 1 QT OF SOUP. CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

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. DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE DEEP FRYER, ALL COOLERS, REACH-IN AND WALK-IN, EXHAUST HOOD & FILTERS, CHEST FREEZER.

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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG WALLS IN CORNERS, BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPTMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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. MAKE ALL WALLS/CEILING SMOOTH AND TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Sanitation

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

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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL VENT COVERS REMOVING ALL HEAVY DUST.

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

MAY 3

2010

PASS · 0 violations

APR 16

2010

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND BOWL FRONT SERVICE AND PREP AREA PREMISES NOT OPEN FOR BUSINES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION

Minor Sanitation

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. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER, REMOVE ALL SMELLY ODORS

Minor Facility Condition

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. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT REAR EXPOSED HANDBOWL AND PROVIDE MOP SINK ON SITE AND 3 SINK STOPPERS MUST ALSO PROVIDE VENTILATION IN BATHROOM

FEB 18

2010

FAIL 0 violations

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