SAMMY'S.
6359 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR · WOODLAWN, CHICAGO
6 of 13 inspections passed, 2 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 202015PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
nspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD & FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS AND ROLLING CART.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE SHELVES,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVES,PREP TABLES,FRYERS,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,WINDOW SILLS,POP COOLERS.DEFROST CHEST FREEZER IN REAR AREA.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP & DISH WASHING AREA.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI AND DIRT FROM WALLS IN PREP,DISH WASHING & LOBBY AREAS,VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,FILTERS & HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED TOILETROOM DOOR,MISSING DOOR KNOB ON REAR DOOR,STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND WINDOW SILLS.
Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR AREA UNDER SHELVING UNITS.
Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL.
JUL 132015FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON LEDGE OF UNUSED FREEZER,ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND POP & JUICE STORAGE.ALSO REAR DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM .DEAD MOUSE ON LEDGE OF UNUSED FREEZER IN REAR AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD RODENT.SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/13/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER & GREASETRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,CARDBOARD & FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS AND ROLLING CART.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE SHELVES,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVES,PREP TABLES,FRYERS,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,WINDOW SILLS,POP COOLERS.DEFROST CHEST FREEZER IN REAR AREA.
MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,TOILETROOM,WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP & DISH WASHING AREA.
MUST CLEAN DEBRI AND DIRT FROM WALLS IN PREP,DISH WASHING & LOBBY AREAS,VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,FILTERS & HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILE IN LOBBY AREA,DAMAGED TOILETROOM DOOR,MISSING DOOR KNOB ON REAR DOOR,STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,HOLE IN CEILING IN TOILETROOM.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND WINDOW SILLS.
MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER IN DISHWASHING AREA,BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY CONDENSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER,LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN TOILETROOM.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR AREA UNDER SHELVING UNITS.
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL.
DEC 22014PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR SAFDAR CHAUDRY, NO PROOF OF RECEIPT FOR CITY CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME, WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOODS BEING PREPARED, HELD, AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
OBSERVED THE TWO MICROWAVES INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FRONT AND REAR MICROWAVES.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REMOVE GREASE.
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE REAR RESTROOM CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
MAY 122014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE AT THE WALK-IN COOLER COMPRESSOR(NOT MAINTAINED), INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REMOVE ICE BUILD UP.
OBSERVED THE REAR SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE RACKS, AND FAN GUARD COVERS. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF BOTH MICROWAVES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER REAR STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED NEW DRYWALL IN REAR RESTROOM NOT SEALED, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/PAINT.
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
OCT 232013PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES.10LBS COOKED STEAK AT 45.8F,CHICKEN APPRX 30LBS-45.6F,TACO MEAT(BEEF)-45.9F.ALL FOOD WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED-CDI.COST APPRX $100.00 CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
DOOR ATTACHMENT MISSING AT REAR DOOR SIDE AREA,(GAP).MUST REPAIR LEFT SIDE OF DOOR.
MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILES IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH MORE PERMANENT MATERIALS. MUST MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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SEP 62013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILES IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH MORE PERMANENT MATERIALS. MUST MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
APR 42013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MUST DISCARD ALL CRACKED AND BROKEN MULTI USE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER OR REPLACE.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG COOK LINE AND ON THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER.
MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILES IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
APR 262012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SHELVES, COOLERS, FREEZER, FRYERS.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
SEAL OPENING AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLET UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND PIPE FITTING IN OFFICE AREA. PAINT WALLS IN OFFICE AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.
PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
SEPARATE HOT SAUCE CONTAINER FROM BLEACH AND SOAP IN REAR STORAGE AREA. ORGANIZE WALK-IN COOLER.
APR 122012FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN SOUTHWEST CORNER NEAR WALK-IN COOLER, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG SOUTH WALL, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CARDBOARD BOX OF GRILL SCRUBBERS ON SHELF, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES ALONG WEST WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SHELVES, COOLERS, FREEZER, FRYERS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENING AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLET UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND PIPE FITTING IN OFFICE AREA. PAINT WALLS IN OFFICE AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. SEPARATE HOT SAUCE CONTAINER FROM BLEACH AND SOAP IN REAR STORAGE AREA. ORGANIZE WALK-IN COOLER.
APR 142011PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES 53.4F. CRITICAL VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.2 POUNDS CHEESE AT 58.2F, 7 POUNDS GROUND BEEF AT 53.2, 5 POUNDS SOUR CREAM 50.4F, 7 POUNDS BEEF PIZZA PUFFS AT 47.6F AND 1POUND DICED TOMATOES AT 58.1F.CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 22POUNDS FOOD DISPOSED. MONETARY VALUE 100.00
FOUND WAll NOT FINISHED AT REAR DESK AREAS.
NOV 192010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. UNDER COUNTER COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, NOTED ICE BUILD-UP IN COOLER. REPAIR SAME. RUSTY SURFACE, GREASE TOP, PAINT SAME.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABLE, WITH OUT ANY CHIPPED PAINT, HOLES, CRACKS, CREVICES, SEALED AROUND ALL PIPES THROUGHOUT. PAINT WHERE NEEDED WITH A LIGHT COLOR PAINT. MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND PAINT OVER EMPLOYEES WASHROOM, AND IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM, ALSO, SECURE WALL TILE IN WASHROOM.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST VENT FILTERS OVER COOKING EQUIPTMENT, SECURE WASHROOM VENT TO WALL.
NOV 102010PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
In all food establishments, toilet facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair and shall include an adequate supply of hot and cold or tempered water, soap, and approved sanitary towels or other approved hand-drying devices. NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM, PAPER TOWELS WAS PROVIDES. THE CLOSET EXPOSED HAND SINK WAS IN ANOTHER ROOM (PASSING THROUGH THE REAR AREA INTO THE FRONT PREP AREA). CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. MUST MAINTAIN. WIPE INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
SWEEP FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTI0N.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL HOLES ON WALLS i.e. LARGE HOLES OVER MEAT SLICER IN REAR. REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED; MUST MAINTAIN BY CLEANING COMPARTMENTS. ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINING SLOWLY; CORRECT. UTILITY SINK HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER, JUST COLD; MUST PROVIDE. SINK NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED TO WATER SOURCE; MUST CORRECT. VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
MAY 252010PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 60F. UNIT MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL REPAIRED. MUST FAX A LETTER TO THE CHICAGO DEPT OF HEALTH WHEN READY FOR UNIT TO BE INSPECTED PRIOR TO USING IT.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND FOOD IN UNIT OF VIOLATION #2 AT 58F. FOUND 5LBS OF CHICKEN TENDERS THAT WERE DISGARDED BY MANAGER. VALUE $25.00. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40F OR BELOW.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. MUST MAINTAIN. WIPE INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. SWEEP FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED; MUST MAINTAIN BY CLEANING COMPARTMENTS. ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINING SLOWLY; CORRECT. UTILITY SINK HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER, JUST COLD; MUST PROVIDE. SINK NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED TO WATER SOURCE; MUST CORRECT.
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