JUN 13
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SAMMYS COUNTRY KITCHEN.
YOUR CALL. 70/100
5542 W 55TH ST · GARFIELD RIDGE, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 13, 2019 · passed with conditions
11 of 13 inspections passed, 1 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
11 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
49
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Jan 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
MISSING DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MISSING DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY (EGGS AND HAMBURGERS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
RUSTY SURFACE AT BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABL. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
SIDES AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL NOT CLEAN, GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALLS AND FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 102018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 10
2018
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY DRY STORAGE RACK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE UPRIGHT FREEZER NOT CLEAN/ICE BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE KITCHEN FLOOR MISSING FLOOR TILES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE LADIER RESTROOM WALL NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN CEILING IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, AND WALL BEHIND PREP SINK. REPAIR WALL IN FRONT STORAGE AREA, AND CEILING IN KITCHEN (WATER DAMAGED).
MAY 192017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 19
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE WITH RUSTY SURFACE. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL BEHIND COOKING LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
METAL STEM THERMOMETER MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
NOV 222016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 22
2016
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
HANDLE TO REACH IN FREEZER IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
COVING IN SIDE STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHTS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF SHEILDS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 282016PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
JAN 28
2016
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REACH IN FREEZER IN NEED OF DEFROSTING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF ICE BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. ALL PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS AND REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS AND CEILING IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED IN PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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AUG 102015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 10
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE FRONT SMALL FREEZER AND THE REAR UP RIGHT FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FRYER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE FRONT DINING AREA WALLS AND CEILING VENTS DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REMOVE DUST.ALSO CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN COOKING AREA, AND LADIES RESTROOM.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER.
JUN 302014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JUN 30
2014
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR OF COOLERS, COOLERS THAT ARE USED FOR DRY STORAGE, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND WALL DAMAGED BY THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING AROUND THE SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND WATER PRESSURE LOW AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND MOP NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING.
MAR 62013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 6
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INTERIOR OF FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. DEFROST SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS IN PREP AREA NEED DETAILED CLEANING, FREE OF BUILD-UP.
MAY 312012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 31
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS AND CIELING IN NEED AOF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST AND FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OCT 42011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 4
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF FREEZER AND COOLER INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, SPLASHED WITH DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME. WALL IN REAR IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
APR 292010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 29
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INTERIOR OR UPRIGHT FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR BEHIND COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETERS MISSING IN COOLERS. PROVIDE SAME.
JAN 132010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 13
2010
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES, EXTERIOR OF TRASH CONTAINER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN VENTS AND LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT, DUST ACCUMULATION.
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