SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

ROOM FORTY THREE.

EAT. 88/100

1041-1043 E 43RD ST · BRONZEVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 6, 2024 · passed

6 of 8 inspections passed, with 3 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
6 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
26
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Jun 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 6
2024
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTIAIN THE INTERIOR SHOOT OF THE ICE MACHINE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS AROUND THE WHEELS AND THE WHEEL OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST ON THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 2
2021
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AT LEAST FOUR OPEN BAIT CUBES THAT HAD BEEN PLACED BY PEST CONTROL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT OPEN BAIT IS NOT ALLOWED AND SHOULD BE INCLOSED IN SOME FORM OF PROTECTVE COVERING.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON OUTTER DOOR AREA OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED A GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP UNDER AND INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED LONG CUTTING BOARD IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA BADLY STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. INFORMED THAT WHEN IN USE TO CLEAN EVERY TWO HOURS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UP STAIRS MENS TOILET ROOM SEAL COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN LOWER FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM UP STAIRS AND THE UNISEX LOWER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST AND STANDING WATER UNDER BAR AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR LEVEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A WHOLE IN THE WALL INSIDE THE CLOSET NEXT TO THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM ON THE MAIN LEVEL. ALSO BEHIND THE CURTAIN ON THE LEFT WALL THE FLOOR OPENING MUST BE SEALED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

SEP 22
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN AREA AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPENT.

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

MUST SEAL HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE KITCHEN NEXT TO THE REFRIGERATOR FREEZER UNIT. MUST REPAIR CEILING AND SIDE OF THE WALL AT THE LOWER PART OF THE STAIRCASE.

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

SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS FOUND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM; ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE ROOM.

DEC 10
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEWER LINES ABOVE DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER UNDER ALL SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT KITCHEN.

APR 24
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, AUTO FRYERS AND STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

FLOORS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

ALL STORAGE ROOMS IN NEED OF ORGANIZING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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JUN 27
2011
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 20
2011
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

FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS WITH 1/4TH INCH GAP UNDER SAID DOORS AND REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 1/4TH INCH GAP UNDER SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN AND RODENT PROOF SAME TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ALSO, FOUND 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: SCATTERED ALONG WALLBASE ON 1ST. FLOOR BEHIND TABLE, BEHIND SEATS ON 1ST. FLOOR AND BASEMENT, OFFICE, NEXT TO REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN, ALONG WALLS ON BRICKS IN BASEMENT BAR AREAS, CLOTH COVERINGS ON TOP OF TABLES/BARS IN BASEMENT, REAR STORAGE ROOM, AND LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM UNDER RACKS/SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.

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

DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BAR TABLES, DIVIDER ON 1ST. FLOOR, SIDE OF TOILET IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM, INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN, INSIDE CABINETS IN KITCHEN, LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM, AND OFFICE.

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 PREMISES ESPECIALLY ALONG WALLBASE ON 1ST. FLOOR AND BASEMENT.

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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS/CREVICES AS NEEDED ALONG WALLBASE ON 1ST. FLOOR AND BASEMENT AND REPAIR CEILING SECTIONS ABOVE HOT WATER TANK AND AT WALL NEXT TO STORAGE ROOM ON 1ST. FLOOR.

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

PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WOMENS TOILET ROOM DOOR ON 1ST. FLOOR.

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

PROVIDE SINK STOPPER AT 1ST. FLOOR BAR AND PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT FAUCET AT UTILITY SINK.

CRITICALPest Activity
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. REMOVE ALL TALL WEEDS AT REAR EXIT DOOR AND BY GARBAGE AREA AND SEAL RODENT BURROW AT BUILDING BASE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

JUN 6
2011
FAILED
0 violations

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