Sam'S Chicken & Ribs
Troubled record — failed 7 of 16 inspections for pest activity, employee hygiene
2015-07-31 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2015-07-24 Fail Complaint 3 ▾
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...
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.
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 ▾
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.
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.
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 ▾
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.
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.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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 ...
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 ▾
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.
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.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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 ...
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 ▾
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.
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.
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.
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 ▾
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 ▾
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
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."
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.
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.
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 ▾
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...
* 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. ...
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.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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 ▾
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ▾
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 ...
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...
* 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 ...
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.
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.
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.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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 ▾
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...
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...
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...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ▾
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...
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
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 ▾
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.
* 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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 ▾
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...
* 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...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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