SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

ROWE FOOD HOLDINGS LLC.

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8705 S STONY ISLAND AVE · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 2, 2020 · passed

8 of 12 inspections passed, 4 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
8 passed · 4 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
41
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Oct 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 2
2020
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED WASTE LINES NOT SHIELDED IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENCASE ALL WASTE LINES TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL DRIPS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED WASTE LINES NOT SHIELDED IN BASEMENT SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENCASE ALL WASTE LINES TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL DRIPS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLS ON WALLS AND FLOORS IN PREP AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS, CEILING TILES, AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND OFFICE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 26
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED WASTE LINES NOT SHIELDED IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENCASE ALL WASTE LINES TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL DRIPS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED WASTE LINES NOT SHIELDED IN BASEMENT SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENCASE ALL WASTE LINES TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL DRIPS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVE RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLS ON WALLS AND FLOORS IN PREP AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

For purposes of this Order, businesses covered by this Order include any for-profit, non-profit, or educational entity, regardless of the nature of the service, the function it performs, or its corporate or entity structure. (a) In addition to the health steps required by Executive Order No. 2020-43, businesses must take the following additional public health measures to protect their employees, their customers, and all others who come into physical contact with their operations: (3) Ensure that every employee who interacts with customers and is able to medically tolerate a mask is wearing a mask for the duration of a shift; OBSERVED MANAGER AND TWO EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING FACE COVERINGS INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE FACE COVERINGS CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060

OCT 15
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

THE PERSON IN CHARGE AND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WAS UNSURE OF THE COOKING AND HOLD TIMES OF FOODS IN QUESTION. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT HE MUST BE KNOWLEDGEABLE OF ALL COOKING AND HOLDING TIMES FOR ALL FOODS TO ENSURE THAT THEY ARE SAFE FOR CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR STAINLESS STEEL SURFACES OF THE WALK-IN COOLER DOORS AND WALK-IN FREEZER DOORS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRYERS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT AND STORAGE ROOMS OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A RUSTED/WORN COVER FOR THE SUB PUMP IN THE BASEMENT; REPLACE COVER TO THE SUB PUMP. SOME PEELING PAINT OBSERVED ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR BY THE STAIRS AND WALK-IN FREEZERS; REPAINT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; CLEAN VENTS AND SHIELDS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. REMOVE DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THE MENS WASHROOM. OBSERVED THE VENT FAN COVER MISSING IN THE MENS WASHROOM ON THE CEILING; REPLACE COVER. FOUND CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM OF THE BASEMENT AND INSIDE OF THE ROOM WHERE THE HOT WATER TANKS ARE STORED IN THE BASEMENT; CLEAN BOTH ROOMS AND REMOVE CLUTTER.

MAY 11
2018
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. LIGHT DUST OBSERVED ON THE FAN COVERS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR STAINLESS STEEL SURFACES OF THE WALK-IN COOLER DOORS AND WALK-IN FREEZERS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT AND IN STORAGE ROOMS OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS OUTSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND BEHIND FILE CABINET NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED RUSTED/WORN COVERS FOR THE SUB PUMP IN BASEMENT; REPLACE COVER TO SUB PUMP. SOME PEELING PAINT OBSERVED ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR BY THE STAIRS AND WALK-IN FREEZERS; REPAINT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.

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

OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING TILE, CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WOMENS WASHROOM; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST. OBSERVED A MISSING COVER THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE MENS WASHROOM; PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE VENT FAN.

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

FOUND CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM OF THE BASEMENT AND INSIDE OF THE ROOM WHERE THE HOT WATER TANKS ARE STORED IN THE BASEMENT; CLEAN BOTH ROOMS AND REMOVE CLUTTER.

JUN 1
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WATER DRIP TUBE OF ABRASIVE STAINS ON SODA MACHINE AND CLEAN THE NOZZALS ON THE SODA MACHINE,INSTUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA,ALONG WALL BASE CORNERS

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JUL 25
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED THE POP NOZZLES AT THE SELF SERVER POP MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP STATION TO REMOVE DEBRIS,SPILLS AND GREASE. ALSO FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE BASEMENT AROUND THE POP SYRUP STORAGE.

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

MUST CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE BASEMENT AROUND THE POP SYRUP DISPENCER STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

OCT 9
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON THE TOP AND LIP OF CONTAINER,THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST,SERIOUS VIOLATION,7-38-020

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

CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN PREP AREA OF DUST.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION

JAN 8
2014
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR PIPES & LINES CONNECTED TO COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND DUST BUILD-UP IN WALK-IN COOLER.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED ESPECIALLY IN BASEMENT. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN(S) WHERE NEEDED. ALL STOCK UNDERNEATH FRONT COUNTER MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

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

REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DUST & DEBRIS THROUGHOUT. REPAIR FRONT DOUBLE DOORS AT CENTER AND AT THE BOTTOM OF RIGHT ENTRANCE DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA WHERE NEEDED.

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

REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT FIXTURE INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT.

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

ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN REAR SECTION OF BASEMENT.

NOV 27
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN/DUSTY.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

APR 8
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.EXCESSIVE GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF CONTAINER,LID OPEN,AND GREASE ON GROUND AROUND CONTAINER.MUST CLEAN/ MAINTAIN.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED OWNER HAD GREASE CONTAINER AND AREA CLEANED BY EMPLOYEE DURING INSPECTION-CDI

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION WHEN POTENTIALL HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,HAMBURGERS,CHILI,PHILLY STEAK SANDWICHES. OWNER (MR ROWE)STATES NO PAPERS AVAILBLE ON PREMISES FOR ENROLLMENT FOR CLASS.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

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

FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN BASEMENT STORAGE AND BASEMENT WASHROOM. FOUND WET AREAS ON BASEMENT FLOORS,MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN. MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY IN BASEMENT.

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

OBSERVED ARTICLES NOT USING,CLUTTER IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE IN BASEMENT.

DEC 12
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
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.REPAIR TILE IN FRONT OF SODA MACHINE, CLEAN FLOOR REAR PREP AREA, AND BY REAR DOOR. REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
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.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE ICE CREAM MACHINE.

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

Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.NEED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED CARDBOARD BOXES REAR.

OCT 27
2011
PASSED
0 violations

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