Chicago
40
BEAT

Sam'S Chicken & Ribs

1102 W Granville Ave, Chicago, IL 60660 · Edgewater · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
40/100

Troubled record — failed 7 of 16 inspections for pest activity, employee hygiene

Inspections
16
6 passed
Last Inspected
2015-07-31
Pass Rate
38%
7 failures
Score
40/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2015-07-31)
Failed 7 inspections (2015, 2014, 2014...)
Pest Activity issues found across 12 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 9 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 33×
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Pest Activity critical 12×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Documentation & Training critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Facility Condition minor
2015-07-31 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2015-07-24 Fail Complaint
3
serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1424816 DATED ON 03/17/15 NOT CORRECTED- #32 PREMISES USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO HOLD RAW MEATS INSIDE REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY FOR MEATS/FOODS IN FREEZER, #33 OBSERVED...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DARK PITS ON PREP AREA CUTTING BOARD SURFACE ABOVE 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

2015-03-17 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PREMISES USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO HOLD RAW MEATS INSIDE REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY FOR MEATS/FOODS IN FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE CONDIMENT REACH IN COOLER, INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

2014-10-09 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOUND HOOD EXHAUST NOT CLEAN AND SURROUNDING EQUIPMENT(GRILL, OVEN,ETC.) EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Pest Activity

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FOUND WALL IN POOR REPAIR/NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND SMALL HOLES IN WALLS BEHIND AND BELOW 3COMPARTMENT SINK THAT NEED TO BE SEALED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ALSO, ANY SMALL HOLES AT WALLS AT KITCHEN AREAS MUST BE ...

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS THAT MUST BE REMOVED.(BULBS, TOOLS, ETC.)

2014-10-02 Fail Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND REACH IN FREEZER AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Pest Activity

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FOUND WALL IN POOR REPAIR/NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND SMALL HOLES IN WALLS BEHIND AND BELOW 3COMPARTMENT SINK THAT NEED TO BE SEALED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ALSO, ANY SMALL HOLES AT WALLS AT KITCHEN AREAS MUST BE ...

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS THAT MUST BE REMOVED.(BULBS, TOOLS, ETC.)

2014-05-06 Pass Complaint
4
minor Food Temperature

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE REACH-IN FREEZER AND THE REACH-IN COOLER UNDER THE COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CLEANING FOR ALL RUBBER GASKETS ON PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROVES AND PERMANENT STAINS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS ON PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT BLOOD INSIDE THE DEEP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

2014-04-04 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Food Temperature

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE REACH-IN FREEZER AND THE REACH-IN COOLER UNDER THE COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CLEANING FOR ALL RUBBER GASKETS ON PREMISES.

2014-03-28 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

WASHBOWL SINK AT THE CUSTOMER BATHROOM WAS CLOGGED AND UNABLE TO DRAIN. PLUMBER WAS CONTACTED AND ONSITE AFTER VIOLATION; PLUMBER WAS ABLE TO UNCLOGG WASHBOWLK SINK TO ALLOW PROPER DRAINAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOALATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1369447 DATED ON 10/3/13 FOR VIOLATION #38. "INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN."

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT ALL FOODS.

minor Food Temperature

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE REACH-IN FREEZER AND THE REACH-IN COOLER UNDER THE COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CLEANING FOR ALL RUBBER GASKETS ON PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SHELVING UNITS BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER TO REMOVE GREASE SPLATTER, FOOD DEBRIS, AND GREASE.

2013-10-03 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NOTED REAR EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK INACCESSIBLE WITH LARGE NAAM(INDIAN BREAD MAKING OVEN) INFRONT OF HAND WASH SINK. ALSO NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL AT SAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE THE NAAM AND MAKE HAND WASH SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES AND MUST P...

serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.(CHICKEN,CURRY LAMB,SAMOSA,YOGURT ETC). FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT ABOUT 2:40PM. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANGER ON SITE. ...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN POTATO SLICER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, REPAIR THORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF FREEZER BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DEFROST ICE BUILT UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER BY THE EXTINGUISHER AT REAR AD WHERE EVER NECESSARY.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST ALSO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN TILES AT FLOOR BETWEEN PREP AREAS AND ON WALL AT THE BATHROOM.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

2012-09-11 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 9
critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

REAR PREP/DISHWASH HANDWASH BOWL NOT ACCESSIBLE, BLOCKED BY UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT ALSO NO SOAP OR HAND DRYING TOWELS/DEVICE AT SAME SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REMOVE UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT/UNBLOCK EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AND PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER T...

critical Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION #21 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #586064 DATED ON 07/28/11, NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, SAUSAGE, CHICKEN, ETC.) ARE HANDLED. MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIF...

critical Pest Activity

TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED

OBSERVED OPEN BAIT BOXES OF RODENTICIDE ON FLOOR IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL OPEN BAIT BOXES. PROVIDE ENCLOSED, LABELED BOXES IF NECESSARY.

minor Food Temperature

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS/DISHWASH AREA, FOOD DEBRIS/MOLD INSIDE UNUSED REACH IN COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF DIPPER WELL WITH FOOD DEBRIS, EXTERIOR OF COOKING/COOLING EQIUPMENT WITH FOOD BUI...

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP/DIRT ON FLOOR IN PREP AREAS, DISHWASH AREA AND EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALLS IN REAR PREP/DISHWASH AREA ALSO OBSERVED PEELING CEILING TILE PAPER ABOVE MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT BULB NOT PROTECTED INSIDE PRODUCE COOLER (AQUAFINA COOLER). MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD WITH END CAPS FOR LIGHT BULB.

minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REAR PREP/DISHWASH EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK. DIPPER WELL (CURRENTLY UNUSED) IMPROPERLY INSTALLED AT CUSTOMER SIDE OF FRONT COUNTER AREA. MUST RELOCATE DIPPER WELL TO FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND COUNTER.

minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

UNNECESARY AND UNUSED COOKING AND PROCESSING EQUIPMENT IN REAR AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT. STORE ALL ELSE CLEAN AND ORGANIZED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

2011-07-28 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND 3DOOR CHEF REACH IN COOLER AT REAR CORNER BY OVEN NOT MAINTAINIG PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW ...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS 5pds PIZZA PUFFS,AND 4pds HAMBURGER BEEF AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 49.7F TO 53.2F,IN THE ABOVE 3DOOR CHEF REACH IN COOLER AT THE TIME OF COMPLAINT R...

serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER FOUND PRESENT ON PREMISES AT THE TIME OF COMPLAINT REINSPECTION WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS ...

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS THROUGHOUT FACILITY AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RUST AND PAINT PEELING ON METAL SHELF BOTTOM IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS,REPAIR SEAT COVERS WITH SPILTS IN DINING,AND DAMAGED WOODEN SHELF UNDER COUNTER AT FRONT PREP AREA.

minor Employee Hygiene

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS AND STAINS ON DOUGH MIXER BOWL/PIN,EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA,TOILET BOWL, AND MOP SINK.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

INSTRUCTED FOODSERVICE EMPLOYEES HAVE HAIR RESTRAINT ON WHILE FOODS ARE HANDLED,AT ALL TIMES.

2011-07-14 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

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. OB...

minor Sanitation

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. MUST INVERT CLEAN UTENSILS THROUGHOUT,AT ALL TIM...

minor Sanitation

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 REPAIR RUST AND PAINT PEELING ON METAL SHELF BOTTOM IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS,REPAIR SEAT COVERS WIT...

minor Employee Hygiene

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 DEBRIS AND STAINS ON DOUGH MIXER BOWL/PIN,EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA,TOILET BOWL, ...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS ...

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. INSTRUCTED FOODSERVICE EMPLOYEES HAVE HAIR RESTRAINT ON WHILE FOODS ARE HANDLED,AT ALL TIMES.

2010-12-08 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2010-12-06 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. STILL OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES:INSIDE THE MEAT SLICER,UNDER...

minor Chemical Safety

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.IMPROPERLY LABELED FOODS IN A REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST LABEL WITH FOOD NAME AND DATE OF PREPARATION

minor Sanitation

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.REAR PREP AREAS. REPAIR BROKEN FAN IN 2 DOOR FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR INTERIOR DAMAGED FLOOR OF 2 DOOR FREEZER I...

2010-12-01 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 10
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. VIOLATION FROM 11/22/10 STILL REMAINS. MUST RODENT PROOF THE FRONT DOOR.

serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 11/22/10.

minor Chemical Safety

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. VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 11/22/10.

minor Sanitation

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. VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 11/22/10.

minor Sanitation

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. VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 11/22/10.

minor Sanitation

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. VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 11/22/10.

minor Sanitation

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. VIOLATIONS REMAINS FROM 11/22/10.

minor Sanitation

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. VIOLATION FROM 11/22/10 REMAINS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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...

minor Other

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas. VIOLATION FROM 11/22/10 REMAINS.

2010-11-22 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 13
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. NOTED OVER 200 MOUSE DROPPINGS GROUPED UNDER AND INSIDE 2 FRYERS IN FRONT PREP AREA, ON STO...

serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING HELD AND SERVED SUCH A...

minor Chemical Safety

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. IMPROPERLY LABELED FOODS IN A REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST LABEL WITH FOOD NAME AND DATE OF PREPARATION.

minor Sanitation

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. REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM FOIL AND CARDBOARD FROM EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. REPAIR BROKEN FAN IN 2 DOOR ...

critical Pest Activity

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DETAIL CLEAN POTATO CUTTER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS IN REAR PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT, INSIDE AND OUT, UNDER AND BEHIND THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO REMOVE ...

minor Sanitation

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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES. REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, LITTER, DROPPINGS, GREASE, ETC. INSTALL 4 INCH COVE AT WALL-FLOOR...

minor Pest Activity

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. REPAIR DAMAGED WALL BEHIND COOLER NEXT TO MOP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. DAMAGED AND STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. SEAL ALL OPENINGS. PAINT...

minor Sanitation

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. REPAIR BROKEN LIGHT IN HOOD VENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INADEQUATE LIG...

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR THAT OPENS TO REAR PREP AREA. REMOVE SHOES STORED UNDER FOOD STORAGE AREA IN REAR PREP ...

minor Sanitation

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...

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE METAL STEM AND REFRIGETATION THERMOMETERS FOR...

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. MISSING HAIRNETS 2 FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Other

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas. THERE IS NO VISIBLE SMOKING SIGN POSTED ON PREMISES. SIGN THAT IS POSTED IS CONCEALED BY 7-UP COOLER. MUST POST SIGNS AT FRONT ENTRANCE, DINING ROOM AND AREAS WH...

100
Starbucks Coffee #2445
100
Patio Beef
54
Som Masha Allah Grill
64
Fried Egg Cafe
36
Flaco'S Tacos

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