Chicago
34
BEAT

Sammy'S Halal Burger Inc.

1241 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60610 · Old Town · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
34/100

Mixed record — 0 of 4 inspections passed

Inspections
4
0 passed
Last Inspected
2019-05-09
Pass Rate
0%
1 failure
Score
34/100
BEAT
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2019-05-09
Failed 1 inspection (2018)
Sanitation issues found across 9 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 6 inspections
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Sanitation critical
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Other serious
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Pest Activity minor
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Facility Condition minor
2019-05-09 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE , NO CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND KIT MATCHING PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOU...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED BURGERS ON MENU.ITEM CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED NO HAIR RESTRAINTS ON TWO OUT OF THREE FOOD HANDLERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE . INSTRUCTED ANGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

2018-11-21 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 10
critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-102.12- OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED, GRILLED POLISH, CHILI, ETC. INFORMED SITE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE ...

critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11- FOUND NO COMPLETE PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIAREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE.

critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

2-301.14-OBSERVED IMPROPER HYGIENIC PRACTICE. NOTED FOOD HANDLER CONDUCTING CASH/ CREDIT TRANSACTION AT TOUCH SCREEN REGISTER AT FRONT COUNTER, WHILE WEARING SINGLE USE GLOVES. FOOD HANDLER THEN MOVED TO FOOD PREP AREA AND BEGAN PREPARING POLISH SA...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A:1)- OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT COUNTER AREA: 84.2F, 10LBS OF CHILI, $12.00 84.9F, 1LBS OF ITALIAN BEEF, $6.00 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ...

minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112 (B)- OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER UNIT AT FRONT COUNTER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.18- OBSERVED 2ND BATH ROOM IN REAR, ACROSS FROM WALK IN COOLER, DIRTY AND IN USE AS STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13- OBSERVED ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.

minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

8-304.11(A)- OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER, FROM 8/14/18. INFORMED MANGER THAT INSPECTION SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED IN LAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER.

2018-08-14 Pass w/ Conditions License Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14 (A) (A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11- FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11-OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD LOCATED ON RIGHT SIDE OF HAND SINK ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-204.119-OBSERVED NO DRAIN BOARD ATTACH TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL DRAIN BOARD TO ENSURE SELF-DRAINING OF DISHES MAINTAIN IT ALL TIMES

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C)-OBSERVED RUST STAINS ON WIRE SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE OR SEAL. ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.19-OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING HINGE ON FRONT RESTROOM NEAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114- OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, TANDOOR OVEN, MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT, POTS, PANS, ETC STORED IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA ADJACENT TO WATER HEATER STORAGE, ACROSS FROM WALK IN COOLER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, CLEAN, ...

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET. INSTRUCTED TO MET. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367-OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

2018-08-10 Fail License
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 49.4F, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT WALK IN COOLER MUST HOLD FOODS AT 41F OR LESS. INSTRUCTED SITE TO MAINTENANCE WALK IN COOLER AND ENSURE UNIT MAINTAINED ...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO FOOD SHIELD/SNEEZE GUARD INSTALLED AT FRONT COUNTER AREA STEAM TABLE/ PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL FOOD SHIELD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD LOCATED ON RIGHT SIDE OF HAND SINK ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO DRAIN BOARD ATTACH TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL DRAIN BOARD TO ENSURE SELF-DRAINING OF DISHES MAINTAIN IT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED NO CEILING TILE IN 2ND REAR RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILE IN BOTH REST ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LARGE AREA OF MISSING FLOOR TILE IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA ADJACENT TO WATER HEATER STORAGE AREA, ACROSS FROM WALK IN COOLER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SU...

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ESCESSIVE CLUTTER, TANDOOR OVEN, MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT, POTS, PANS, ETC STORED IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA ADJACENT TO WATER HEATER STORAGE, ACROSS FROM WALK IN COOLER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, CLEAN, ORGANIZE AN...

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET. INSTRUCTED TO MET. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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