SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

RIB PLACE INC..

YOUR CALL. 52/100

5607 W CORCORAN PL · AUSTIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 22, 2016 · passed

11 of 19 inspections passed, 8 failed. 13 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
19
11 passed · 8 failed
VIOLATIONS
86
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Feb 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 22
2016
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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

MINORFacility 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

MINORFood 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

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR

CRITICALPest 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
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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

MINORFacility 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

MINORFood 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

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR

CRITICALPest 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
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood 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)

MINORSanitation
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

MINORFacility 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

MINORFood 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

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS

CRITICALPest 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
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

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

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

MINORDocumentation & 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
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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
FAILED
6 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

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.

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

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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
FAILED
7 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

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.

CRITICALPest 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.

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

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 14
2012
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPlumbing & 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.

CRITICALPest 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.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

MINORSanitation
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
FAILED
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
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.

CRITICALPest 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.

MINORFood 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

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.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.

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.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.

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.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.

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

MINORFacility 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.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

MINORFood 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.

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

JUN 1
2011
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING.

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

APR 15
2011
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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

CRITICALFood 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

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

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

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. MAKE ALL WALLS/CEILING SMOOTH AND TIGHT FITTING.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINOROther
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.

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. CLUTTER THROUGHOUT, ORGANIZE ALL.

MAY 3
2010
PASSED
0 violations
APR 16
2010
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPlumbing & 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

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

MINORFacility 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

MINORPlumbing & 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
FAILED
0 violations

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