APR 27
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SAINT'S ALP TEAHOUSE.
EAT. 92/100
2131 S ARCHER AVE · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 27, 2015 · passed
6 of 7 inspections passed, with 1 critical violation on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
6 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
24
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Feb 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
USING 5 GAL PLASTIC JERRY CAN FOR STORING MEAT BTOTH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING SUCH CONTAINER. AND USING CONTAINERS THAT CAN BE WASHED EASILY.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WASH CLOTH STORED ON SHELVES TO DRY, INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY
AUG 272014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 27
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED UNCLEAN GASKETS OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL GASKETS ON REACH IN REFRIGERATORS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS IN HALLWAY UNDER SHELVES. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED NO HANDLED SCOOP FOR ICE IN FRONT PREP AREA. PUCHASE HANDLED SCOOP AND STORE OUT OF ICE IN CLEAN DRY CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.
SEP 102013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
SEP 10
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. REMOVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE ITEMS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OCT 32012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 3
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT AT FRONT OF PREMISES.(SMOOTHIE STATION)
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WASHCLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED.
SEP 92011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
SEP 9
2011
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ENCLOSED STRAWS AND OR DISPENSER FOR STRAWS USED FOR CUSTOMER BEVERAGES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DEFROST CHEST FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP. REMOVE POP CRATES FROM BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING/RACKS. PROVIDE DOOR AND OR PARTITION FOR ICE MACHINE/DRY STORAGE ROOM.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS IN KITCHEN, CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE BIN AT FRONT BEVERAGE AREA, AND UNDER, AROUND EQUIPMENT. CLEAN TOP OF FOOD CONTAINER LIDS AT BEVERAGE AREA AND KITCHEN.
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. CLEAN WALLS AT PREP AREA AND PROVIDE CEILING PANEL FOR MISSING SECTION IN KITCHEN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET CONNECTION AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.
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MAR 92010PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 9
2010
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLBASE THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL SECTION NEXT TO WASH BOWL IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
FEB 192010FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 19
2010
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN NOR MAINTAINED. FOUND OVERFLOWING GARBAGE, LIDS BROKEN/WIDE OPEN, AND GARBAGE ON SURROUNDING GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREA, REPAIR LIDS, AND RECOMMEND ADDITIONAL GARBAGE PICK-UP TO ACCOMMODATE FLOW OF REFUSE. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT MULTI USE UTENSILS AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PAPER AND CARDBOARD LINING FROM REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND UTILITY SINK AND UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN.
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, ESPECIALLY WALL BASE THROUGH OUT PREMISES.
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