SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

ROYAL FLAT CARIBBEAN JERK CUISINE.

BEAT. 18/100

2134 E 71ST ST · SOUTH SHORE, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 23, 2020 · passed with conditions

Failed 3 of 8 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
2 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
73
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Jun 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 23
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN CABBAGE 140.1F PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED INSULATION ACCUMULATED RUST DEPOSITS ON TOP DOOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN CEILING OF BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 6
2020
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED EXPOSED INSULATION ACCUMULATED RUST DEPOSITS ON TOP DOOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN CEILING OF BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 21
2020
FAILED
14 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN CABBAGE 140.1F PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN 77.6F, YAMS 88.9F, RICE 101.3F, RIBS 119.6F, GOAT 120.6F DISPLAYED FOR SERVICE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN STEAM TABLE AND HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APROXIMATELY $1200 AND 200 LBS OF PRODUCT. ALL HOT TCS FOOD SHALL MAINTAIN 135F DURING STORAGE, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED REAR HOT HOLDING UNIT 84.9F AND FRONT STEAM TABLE 111.9F NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 135F OR ABOVE. HOT HOLDING UNITS ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON FRONT HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED INSULATION ACCUMULATED RUST DEPOSITS ON TOP DOOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPAETMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN CEILING OF BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, WASHROOM AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 13
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED COOKED TCS RTE FOODS (COOKED RICE, COOKED MACARONI AND CHEESE) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT A LABEL CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATES FOR ALL TCS RTE FOODS THAT ARE HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-601.11 OBSERVED NO INGREIENTS LABELS FOR PREPACKAGED CAKES FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN WARNING LABELS ON THE PREPACKAGED DESSERTS CONTAINING AN ALLERGEN (EGG, DAIRY). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ALLERGEN WARNING LABEL ON ALL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-6011.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS IN THE SMOKER, DUST DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE OVEN, AND CHICKEN BLOOD SPILLED IN THE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SAID AREAS.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED A CLOSED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A FLOOR LINER AND AS A SHELF LINER. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR BY THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED BEHIND AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

AUG 23
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED COOKED TCS RTE FOODS (COOKED RICE, COOKED MACARONI AND CHEESE) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT A LABEL CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATES FOR ALL TCS RTE FOODS THAT ARE HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN WARNING LABELS ON THE PREPACKAGED DESSERTS CONTAINING AN ALLERGEN (EGG, DAIRY). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ALLERGEN WARNING LABEL ON ALL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-601.11 OBSERVED NO INGREIENTS LABELS FOR PREPACKAGED CAKES FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-6011.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS IN THE SMOKER, DUST DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE OVEN, AND CHICKEN BLOOD SPILLED IN THE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SAID AREAS.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED A CLOSED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A FLOOR LINER AND AS A SHELF LINER. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR BY THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED BEHIND AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

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AUG 12
2019
FAILED
19 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE A PROPER HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER REHEATING PROCEDURES FOR HOT HOLDING

3-403.11 OBSERVED FACILITY NOT REHEATING COOKED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED RICE) PROPERLY AND TO AT LEAST 165F. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION COOKED TCS RTE FOODS WERE BEING STORED IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT THAT WAS AT 91.4F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY REHEAT ALL TCS RTE COOKED FOODS TO 165F USING THE STOVE, OVEN OR FRYER AND THEN HOLD ALL TCS RTE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; 10LBS OF COOKED SWEET POTATOES AT 102.4F, 5 LBS OF COOKED RED BEANS AT 102.7F, 10 LBS OF COOKED RED BEANS AND RICE AT 91.9F, 5 LBS OF COOKED CURRY GOAT AT 118F, 5 LBS OF COOKED CURRY CHICKEN AT 124F, 10 LBS OF COOKED BEEF STEW AT 95F, 5 LBS OF COOKED CORN AT 119F, 5 LBS OF COOKED PORK AT 111F, 10 LBS OF COOKED MACARONI AND CHEESE AT 94F, 10 LBS OF COOKED JERK CHICKEN WINGS AT 116F AND 5 LBS OF COOKED BEEF OX TAILS AT 91.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS RTE FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #19.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED COOKED TCS RTE FOODS (COOKED RICE, COOKED MACARONI AND CHEESE) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT A LABEL CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATES FOR ALL TCS RTE FOODS THAT ARE HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

4-301.11 OBSERVED A HOT HOLDING UNIT WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE (COOKED BEEF) NOT MAINTAINING 135F OR ABOVE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HOT HOLDING UNITS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. HOT HOLDING UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN WARNING LABELS ON THE PREPACKAGED DESSERTS CONTAINING AN ALLERGEN (EGG, DAIRY). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ALLERGEN WARNING LABEL ON ALL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-601.11 OBSERVED NO INGREIENTS LABELS FOR PREPACKAGED CAKES FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY; OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE CABINET IN THE TOILET ROOM AND ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 5 LIVE ANTS IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA AND ABOUT 5 LIVE LARGE FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-6011.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS IN THE SMOKER, DUST DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE OVEN, AND CHICKEN BLOOD SPILLED IN THE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SAID AREAS.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED A CLOSED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A FLOOR LINER AND AS A SHELF LINER. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR BY THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE REAR OF THE FACILITY.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED BEHIND AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

JUL 11
2018
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 28
2018
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

AN ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IS NEEDED CLOSER TO THE FRONT SERVING COUNTER FOR HOT FOODS. MUST INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES WITH NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; MUST PROVIDE FROM A LICENSED COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED SOME HOLES IN THE LOWER WALL NEAR THE GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMP SINK; SEAL HOLES. ALSO SEAL AREA WHERE WALL MEETS FLOOR UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK. SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILES OBSERVED IN THE PREP AREA; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.

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

FOUND NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA OR LIGHTS UNDER THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.

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

FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR; MUST INSTALL.

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

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR AND PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE WATER LINE.

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