Saginaw Restaurant & Food
Troubled record — failed 4 of 9 inspections for plumbing & waste, pest activity
2011-08-25 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 3 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Correct By: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 Violation Codes: 7-38-005 (B), 7-38-025 Inspector Comments: The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and underc...
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Observation Type: Out Correct By: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources i...
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
Correct By: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited.NEED WALL TO SEPERATE PREP ARE...
2011-08-16 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 8 ▾
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.OBSERVED HAND DIPPED ICECREAM BACK FOR A SECOND TIME LAST REPORTED ON REPORT 537263 3/22/11. MUST IN...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labele...
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.MISSING DOOR HANDLE REAR DOOR MUST PROVIDE
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 HOLE BEHIND HOT WATER TANK
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.NEED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS
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...
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. 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 cle...
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited.NEED WALL TO SEPERATE PREP AREA FROM RESTROOM ENTRANCE(PREMISES TO MOVE RESTROOM TO EXTENDED ADDRESS WHEN THEY OPEN THE WEST WALL)
2011-04-06 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 7 ▾
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.NEED LABELS FOR PRE-PACKAGED FOODS
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.PUT ALL FORKS SPOONS HANDLE UP.
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.CLEAN FLOOR THRU OUT AND REPAIR HOLE BEHIND HOT WATER TANK
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.REPAIR LIGHT SHIELDS AND REPLACE MISSING SHIELDS.
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...
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 CLUTTER.
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited.NEED WALL TO SEPERATE PREP AREA FROM RESTROOM ENTRANCE.(PREMISES TO MOVE RESTROOM TO EXTENDED ADDRESS WHEN THEY OPEN THE WEST WALL.
2011-03-22 Fail Complaint 10 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.OBSERVED NEW FOOD COUNTER/STEAM TABLE NOT PROTECTED FROM THE PUBLIC AND NO SNEEZE GUARD INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. OBSERVED FROZEN ...
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. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked ani...
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.OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS SPOON, FORKS, ETC. NOT...
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.OBSERVED RAW WOOD AND TILE NOT GROUTED IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD AND GROUT THE TILE.
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.NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER, MICROWAVE, FRYER DOOR, STORAGE SHELF NEEDS CLEANING.
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.CLEAN FLOOR THRU OUT THE REAR DISH, AND PREP AREAS.REPAIR HOLE IN CORNER BY HOT WATER TANK.
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.OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS FALLING/POOR REPAIR AND NO SHIELD IN REAR OVER ICE MACHINE INSTRU...
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...
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.OBSERVE SOME CLUTTER IN REAR AND BEHIND COUNTER INSTR...
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited.NEED TO BUILD A SOLID WALL TO KEEP CUSTOMERS FROM GOING TO PREP AREA GOING TO RESTROOM.
2011-01-13 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 1 ▾
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited. PREMISES MUST PUT A SOLID WALL NOT A PARTITION.
2011-01-13 Pass Short Form Complaint 2 ▾
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. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked ani...
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited.PREMISES MUST PUT A SOLID WALL NOT PARTITION.
2011-01-06 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 10 ▾
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.PREMISES WAS OPEN 2 HOURS BEFORE I ARRIVED, REAR ...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERV...
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.CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS, EXTERIOR OF STOVE FRYERS, CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWA...
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.FLOORS THRU OUT PREMISES UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING ALSO IN CORNERS.
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.WALLS BEHIND GIRLL AND PREP AREA NEEDS CLEANING INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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.LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN AND ONE LIGHT OUT UNDER GRILL INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPLACE.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.FOUND RESTROOM D...
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...
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 BEHIND FRONT COUNTER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITE...
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited.OBSERVED A CUSTOMER WALK THRU THE STORAGE/PREP AREA TO USE THE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED THIS WAS NOT PERMITTED. MUST BUILD WALL TO CLOSE OFF STORA...
2010-03-30 Pass License Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2010-03-23 Fail License CRITICAL 3 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. NO PE...
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. NO GARBAGE DUMPSTER ON SITE. INSTD. TO PROVIDE SAME. ALSO HAVE THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THIS BUSINESS ON THE SIDES O...
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE THIRTY TWO BULBS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ...
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