SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SARAH & LEE'S CAFE & CATERING.

BEAT. 42/100

5535 W CHICAGO AVE · HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 14, 2019 · passed

Failed 5 of 19 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

13 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 5 failed

VIOLATIONS

includes 12 critical

RECORDS COVER

9 YEARS

since Mar 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 14

2019

PASSED

0 violations

JUN 7

2019

FAILED

6 violations1 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL A EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA PER NEW CODE. PREMISES HAD A 90 DAY GRACE PERIOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030(c).

SERIOUSOther

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU OR POSTED PER NEW CODE. A 90 GRACE PERIOD WAS GIVEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT TO CUSTOMERS ABOUT CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND GREASE.

MINORSanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVER THE HOOD AND FILTERS DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE.

MINOROther

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60.

MINORDocumentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 ALLERGEN TRAINING WAS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2200590 DATE 8-7-18. Violation Codes: PA 100-0367 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET AN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

AUG 7

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

6 violations3 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALDocumentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(a) NO CITATIONS ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SCHEDUAL ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO ACCESSIBLE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT HOT LINE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT HOT LINE FOOD PREP AREA.

SERIOUSOther

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU OR POSTED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INFORM CUSTOMERS ABOUT UNDERCOOKED FOODS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORFacility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS.

MINORDocumentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET AN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION--NO CITATION ISSUED

JUN 13

2017

PASSED

1 violation

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

NOV 2

2016

PASSED

2 violations

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES

MINORSanitation

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

MUST DEFROST THE REACHIN FREEZER IN THE REAR OF PREMISES,HAS ACCUMLICATION OF ICE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIJN EQUIPMENT

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MAR 22

2016

PASSED

2 violations

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

MINORFacility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN PREP AREA

MAR 14

2016

FAILED

4 violations1 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALPest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED,FOUND TRASH AND BAGS FILL-UP WITH TRASH ON GROUND AND SURROUNDING OUTSIDE DUMPSTER,THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

SERIOUSSanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1588749 DATE 11-23-2015(33)MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN GRILL AREA(34)MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT(37)THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT ATTACHED,MUST ATTACH THE SELF-CLOSIND DEVICE(38)THE FAUCET NECK AT THE THREE COMP SINK IS LEAKING,MUST REPAIR LEAKAGE AT FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMP SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

MINORSanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

MINORFacility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN PREP AREA

NOV 23

2015

PASSED

4 violations

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN GRILL AREA.

MINORSanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORFood Storage & Handling

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

THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT ATTACHED; MUST ATTACH THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste

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

THE FAUCET NECK AT THE THREE COMP SINK IS LEAKING; MUST REPAIR LEAKING AT THE FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMP SINK.

SEP 15

2015

PASSED

4 violations

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN GRILL AREA.

MINORSanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORFood Storage & Handling

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

THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT ATTACHED; MUST ATTACH THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste

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

THE FAUCET NECK AT THE THREE COMP SINK IS LEAKING; MUST REPAIR LEAKING AT THE FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMP SINK.

DEC 12

2014

PASSED

4 violations

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATORS TO REMOVE SPILLS.

MINORSanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE GREASE, DUST AND DEBRIS.

MINORPest Activity

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

MUST REPLACE DIM OR BURNT OUT LIGHT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE BETTER LIGHTING FOR CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.

MINORFood Storage & Handling

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

NOTED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE TOILET ROOM DOOR BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 2

2014

PASSED

2 violations

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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

Floor in front prep area has build up of grime. must detail clean.

MINORSanitation

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

Ceiling fans in front serving area has build up of dust. mmust detail clean.

MAY 17

2013

PASSED

5 violations

DETAILS

MINORFood Storage & Handling

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

LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS AND BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN HOOD ABOVE THE STOVE, PREP TABLE SHELVES, WHEELS, SOME SHELVES IN FRONT OF RESTAURANT. CLEAN OVEN TOP INSIDE AND SIDES.

MINORSanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOOR SURFACE UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT PREMISES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.

AUG 16

2012

PASSED

5 violations

DETAILS

MINORFood Storage & Handling

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

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS AND BULK FOOD STORAGE AREAS.

MINORSanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS AT STEAM TABLE IN POOR REPAIR.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS

MINORSanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM WHEEL BASES,FRYER,GRILL,GRILL TABLE,DRAWERS,UNUSED FRONT COOLER,PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS,REFRIGERATOR,EXHAUST FANS,CEILING FANS,WINDOW SILLS,WALLS & PIPES

MINORSanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASY FLOOR MATS.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES & UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED

MINORSanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES WHERE NEEDED

AUG 14

2012

FAILED

10 violations4 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALFood Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2 REFRIGERATORS AT 58.1F & 51.7F WITH COOKED READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE .A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A).

CRITICALFood Temperature

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE OF MENTIONED REFRIGERATORS SUCH AS PORK CHOPS 47.4F,MACARONI CHEESE 47.2F,SPAGHETTI 49.0F,CHICKEN 47.5F,RIBS 45.1F,MEAT LOAF 46.4F,CUBE STEAK 45.7F,GREEN BEANS 48.5F,CABBAGE 46.9F,ITALIAN BEEF 47.3F,RAW EGGS 45.1F - 48.0F,HAM 55.4F,RICE 46.9F.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVIALABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED.APPX 60 LBS. $150.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

CRITICALPest Activity

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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 20 MOUSE & RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS ON FLOOR BEHIND UNUSED CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA,UNDER UNUSED PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA,ON LEDGE OF & INSIDE OF STORAGE CABINET,IN REAR AREA ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN MOP BUCKET & ON WOOD LEDGE IN SAME AREA.ALSO FRONT & REAR SCREEN DOORS SCREENS IN POOR REPAIR AND DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF SCREENS & DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/14/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).

CRITICALPest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE & GREASE CONTAINER AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE PLASTIC BAGS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER & GREASE CONTAINER.MUST REMOVE & CLEAN AREA & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).

MINORFood Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS AND BULK FOOD STORAGE AREAS.

MINORSanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS AT STEAM TABLE IN POOR REPAIR.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS.

MINORSanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM WHEEL BASES,FRYER,GRILL,GRILL TABLE,DRAWERS,UNUSED FRONT COOLER,PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS,REFRIGERATOR,EXHAUST FANS,CEILING FANS,WINDOW SILLS,WALLS & PIPES.

MINORSanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASY FLOOR MATS.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES & UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.

MINORSanitation

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

MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES WHERE NEEDED.

MINOROther

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATORS.

FEB 15

2012

PASSED

0 violations

FEB 8

2012

FAILED

11 violations2 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago.OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK & TOILET WHERE WATER IS BACKING UP INTO ALL COMPARTMENT AND ALSO THE TOILET WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest 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.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF AN INFESTATION OF RAT & MOUSE DROPPINGS MORE THAN 75 SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT SUCH AS UNDER CARPET IN TOILET ROOM,UNDER STOVE,UNUSED PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA,NEXT TO FURNACE,REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG WALL BASES,INSIDE OF DEEP FRYER CABINET,UNDER STEAM TABLE,BOOTH SEATING,ALSO A DEAD RAT ON FLOOR UNDER STOVE.FRONT DOOR SWEEP WORN.ALSO NOTICED A UNKNOWN WHITE POWDER SUBSTANCE ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,REAR STORAGE AREA & UNDER BOOTH SEATING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,DEAD RAT,UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE.MUST REPLACE WORN DOOR SWEEP.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/8/12.(CRITICAL 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling

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.MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS & BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation

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.MUST MUST REMOVE REFRIGERATOR TO ACCESS HAND SINK,RUST FROM LID OF CHEST FREEZER,PREP TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REFRIGERATOR,MISSING WALL OUTLETS.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS.

MINORSanitation

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.MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM CABINETS,SHELVING UNITS,HOOD,FILTERS,DEEP FRYERS,STEAM TABLE,GRILL TABLE,STOVE,MICROWAVE,UNUSED CHEST FREEZER,WINDOW SILLS,OVER HEAD SHELVING UNITS,CEILING FANS,LIGHT SHIELDS.

MINORSanitation

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 DETAIL CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALONG WALL BASES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & DAMAGED FLOORING & SOILED CARPET IN TOILET ROOM.

MINORSanitation

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.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA,ON SHELVING UNITS ABOVE UNUSED COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST & GREASE BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN DINING & PREP AREA.MUST SEAL HOLE IN LOWER WALL UNDER UNUSED COOLER & ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & STAINED CEILING TILES.

MINORFacility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OVER STEAM TABLE.

MINORPlumbing & 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 and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET & PIPES AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE DRAINLINES FROM HAND SINK IN PREP AREA TO A OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.

MINOROther

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.MUST PROVIDE STEM & REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS.

MINOREmployee Hygiene

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

All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature.MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

MAY 5

2011

PASSED

6 violations

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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. DETAIL CLEAN PREP TABLE SHELVES, WHEELS, SOME SHELVES IN FORNT OF RESTAURANT. CLEAN OVEN TOP INSIDE AND SIDES.

MINORPest Activity

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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT, SECURE FLOOR COVERING TO FLOOR IN SOME AREAS i.e. WASHROOM, PREVENTING INSECT ENTRANCE.

MINORSanitation

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. REMOVE DUST ON WALLS & CEILING THROUGHOUT AND ATTACHMENTS (PIPES, FANS ETC.)

MINORSanitation

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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.

MINORPlumbing & Waste

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. DETAIL FILTERS IN EXHAUST HOOD.

MINOROther

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

APR 9

2010

PASSED

0 violations

MAR 26

2010

FAILED

4 violations1 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALPest 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. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF OF MICE ACTIVITY IN KITCHEN AREA, APPROX. 15-20 DROPPINGS SEEN ON SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND SEAL ALL OUTER OPENING TO PREVENT ENTRY SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation

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. MUST CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF KITCHEN CABINETS AND COUNTER TABLES

MINORSanitation

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 FLOOR SURFACE UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT PREMISES

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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. MUST REPAIR HOLE IN WALL BY COOKING EQUIPMENT, SURFACE MUST SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

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EAT 100

CAPTAIN HOOKS FISH & CHICKEN

EAT 96

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