JUL 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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R.J. SANDWICH FISH & CHICKEN.
BEAT. 18/100
1938 E 95TH ST · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 15, 2019 · passed with conditions
Failed 3 of 10 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
5 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
54
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Oct 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE. OBSERVED GRILL AND INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER WITH MINOR FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-904.11 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL FOOD CONTAINERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL AND INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
JUL 82019FAILED14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 8
2019
FAILED
14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE. OBSERVED GRILL AND INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER WITH MINOR FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LARGE LIVE FLIES FLYING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND LANDING ON THE SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LIVE LARGE FLIES ACTIVITY AND INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD FOOD CONTAINERS THAT THE LARGE FLIES LANDED ON. MANAGER DISCARDED FOOD CONTAIANERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11 OBSERVED THE COOK WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT OR A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-904.11 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL FOOD CONTAINERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO RE-USE CARDBOARD FOR SHELVES LINING. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL AND INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-203.13 OBSERVED THE UTILITY SINK REMOVED AND NO FUNCTION UTILITY SINK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO RE-INSTALL UTILITY SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE GARBAGE CANS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOM WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
4-301.14 OBSERVED VENT MISSING FROM THE FAN LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
NOV 142017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 14
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLE UNDER MICROWAVE, DRY STORAGE CONTAINER,INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKY PIPE CONNECTION UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK.MUST REPAIR.
NOV 72017FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 7
2017
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. 18 MICE DROPPINGS AROUND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR, 12 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF PAPER BAGS,STORAGE TABLE AROUND DRY STORAGE, ( FLOUR,ETC), 9 -DROPPINGS UNDER MOP SINK.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS.MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
UPON INSPECTION NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, ( PREPARING SANDWICHES, BEEF,ETC). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLE UNDER MICROWAVE, DRY STORAGE CONTAINER,INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO WATER AT MOP SINK.MUST REPAIR.
APR 252017PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
APR 25
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED,OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS ITALIAN BEEF,GYROS,AND CHICKEN,SERIOUS VIOLATION,7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN FOOD PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA OF GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR THE FAUCET NECK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT FOOD PREP AREA
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JUL 152016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 15
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE GREASE,SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED THE WALL BASE COVE LOOSE AROUND THE WALL IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED A LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BOTTOM PIPE AND AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FAUCET BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 82016FAILED10 violationsDETAILS
JUL 8
2016
FAILED
10 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE A CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN,HOT DOGS,HAMBURGER AND ITALIAN BEEF ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
NOTED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1537990 DATE 5/13/15:(33)DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE BUILD-UP IN THE PREP AREA,ESPECIALLY BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYER AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS.(35)CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD COVERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA HAS DUST BUILD-UP.(42)FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT,MUST PROVIDE IN PREP AREA.(45) MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINMING CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NOTED FOODS STORED IN #10 CANS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SEE VIOLATION #29.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE GREASE,SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEE VIOLATION #29.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED THE WALL BASE COVE LOOSE AROUND THE WALL IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED A LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BOTTOM PIPE AND AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FAUCET BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
SEE VIOLATION #29.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
SEE VIOLATION #29.
MAY 132015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAY 13
2015
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE BUILD-UP IN THE PREP AREA,ESPECIALLY BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYER AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD COVERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA HAS DUST BUILD-UP
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
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS AND REACH-IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT,MUST PROVIDE IN PREP AREA
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINMING CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION
OCT 152012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 15
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL DIVIDER/BARRIER BETWEEN HAND SINK AND MOP SINK IN PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF GREASE ,DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN REAR AROUND GREASE CONTAINERS ANDHOT WATER TANK.ALOSO FRONT STORAGE UNIT.MUSTV CLEAN/MAINTAINED.
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