MAR 11
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SEAFOOD JUNCTION # 4 INC..
BEAT. 42/100
1317 E 87TH ST · CHATHAM, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 11, 2024 · passed
Failed 3 of 16 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
9 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
93
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Oct 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOLERS/COOKING/HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES, VENTS AND WALLS IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND TOILET ROOM WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS, VENTS AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
NOV 242023FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
NOV 24
2023
FAILED
8 violationsDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS (STEAKS) THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND THE RISK CONSUMING SUCH FOODS. INSTRUCTED MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS WITH AN ASTERICK (*) ON ALL MENUS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
UPON ARRIVAL OBSERVED AN IMPROPER THAWING METHOD OF FISH SITTING ON THE FOOD PREP TABLE AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS SUCH AS STORING THE TCS FOOD ITEM IN THE REFRIGERATOR OVERNIGHT OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED THE 3-4 PIECES OF NAPKINS STORED ON THE BACK OF THE TOILET IN THE TOILET ROOM ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SAID PAPER TOWELS TO AVOID CONTAMINATING HANDS DURING HANDWASHING.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS ARE WEARING APPROPRIATE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE BINS AND LIDS STACKED UNDER ONE OF THE REAR FOOD PREP TABLES WITH FOOD BUILD UP AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND INVERT SAID FOOD STORAGE BINS TO AVOID CONTAMINATION CLEAN UTENSILS.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED FACILITY USING THE RUBBER GLOVES AS SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THREE APPROPRIATE SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA THE OUTLET BOXES AND THE BIN WHERE THE SEASONING SHAKERS ARE STORED WITH FOOD BUILD UP AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL MENTIONED ITEMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER AND SURROUNDING THE IN THE FRONT, REAR FOOD PREP AREA, AND INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 82022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 8
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF BUTTER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
NOV 302022FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 30
2022
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF BUTTER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NON COMMERCIAL INSECT CONTROL DEVICES HANGING UP ON CEILING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DEVICE AND TO ENSURE THAT SUCH DEVICES ARE ONLY INSTALLED BY A LICENSED PEST CONTROL PERFESSIONAL.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 25 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING UTILIZED AS SHELVING IN BACK DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED INSIDE OF COOLER WITH DEBRIS ON BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED ALL AREAS MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED AS TO HELP PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARRING FOOD WITH NO FOOD HANDLER LICENSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES WHO ARE NOT MANAGERS ACQUIRE FOOD HANDLER LICENSE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
NOV 222021PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
NOV 22
2021
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BADLY STAINED YELLOW CUTTING BOARD IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT IT MUST BE REPLACED AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD SPLATTER AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE SLIDING REACH IN POTATO COOLER WITH A BUILD UP OF SPILLAGE ON THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE HANDLE ON THE TOILET IN THE TOILET ROOM BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A MISSING CEILING TILE OVER THE POTATO COOLER AND STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED ALL AREAS MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED AS TO HELP PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
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JUL 62021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 6
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 292021FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 29
2021
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
SEE VIOLATION #60.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
SEE VIOLATION #60.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
SEE VIOLATION #60.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
SEE VIOLATION #60.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SERVICE THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK. OBSERVED GREASE TRAP DIRTY AND POSSIBLY LEAKING.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE'S WASH ROOM DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
SEE VIOLATION #60.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2386500 DATE: 8/26/20. Violation Codes: 3-305.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR. Violation Codes: 2-402.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. Violation Codes: 4-602.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN Violation Codes: 6-303.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO LIGHTING IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW :PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090.
AUG 262020PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violationsDETAILS
AUG 26
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED THERMOMETERS MISSING INSIDE FRONT AND REAR REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BROKEN GLASS INSIDE LEFT DOOR OF THREE DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO LIGHTING IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #236696 ON 4-1-20:58-OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
APR 12020PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
APR 1
2020
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11 NOTED BROKEN GLASS DOOR TO 1 OF 3 DOORS ON REAR DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GLASS DOOR TO AVOID GLASS PIECES CONTAMINATING FOOD STORED INSIDE COOLER UNIT.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14 OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH HANGING ON COUNTER SURFACES IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11 OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE 3-DOOR DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
MAR 242020PASS W/ CONDITIONS19 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 24
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
19 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH USE OF THE SAMPLE CLEAN UP POLICY PROVIDED FROM CDPH WEBSITE AND NO SUPPLIES. MUST ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF BOTH A CLEAN UP POLICY AND ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WASH THEIR HANDS IN BETWEEN TASK. FOOD HANDLER WAS FIRST SEEN PREPPING FOOD, HANDLING FOODS IN COOLERS AND FINALLY RETURNING TO PREP FOODS AND NOT WASH HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HANDSINK (6F3). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PERSON IN CHARGE MANUALLY ADJUSTED HOT WATER UNDER SINK AND IS NOW MAINTAINED AT 101F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE 3-DOOR DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: COOKED POTATOES 63F-74F (35LBS) AND COOKED CORN 48F (5LBS). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 40 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
NOTED TEMPERATURE OF FRONT PREP DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 51F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. TAG WAS PLACED ON DISPLAY COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED SEAFOOD SALAD PACKAGED AND PREPARED ON SITE NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER LABELS ON PACKAGING TO INCLUDE NAME OF FOOD ITEMS, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NOTED BROKEN GLASS DOOR TO 1 OF 3 DOORS ON REAR DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GLASS DOOR TO AVOID GLASS PIECES CONTAMINATING FOOD STORED INSIDE COOLER UNIT.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH HANGING ON COUNTER SURFACES IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR/WALLS/CEILING OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN) FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WITHOUT TOILET TISSUE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A SUPPLY OF TOILET TISSUE MUST BE AVAILABLE AT EACH TOILET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE 3-DOOR DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
APR 182019PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 18
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE MASK, GLOVES AND DISPOSABLE MOP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND REAR HANDSINK. ALSO SOAP CLOGGED INSIDE OF SOAP DISPENSER IN FRONT PREP AREA. UNABLE TO USE. INSTRUCTED THAT SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR USE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS FOR EMPLOYEE USE. PERSON IN CHARGE CORRECTED PROBLEM, AT FRONT HANDSINK AND PROVIDED HAND SOAP AT ALL AREAS-COS (PIC) PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF (TCS) FOODS INSIDE OF FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. APPROX (7) 1-LB PREPARED SEAFOOD SALADS, 4- CONTAINERS OF BANANA PUDDING MADE WITH MILK, EGGS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47.5F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD( TCS) FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW.(PIC) REMOVED ALL FOODS AND DISCARDED AT COST APPROX $45.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED SEAFOOD SALAD PREPARED ON SIDE FOR (TO-GO) NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER LABELS ON PACKAGING WITH I NAME OF ESTABLISHMENT AND ADDRESS,INGREDIENTS, WEIGHT,ETC. MUST INSTALL LABELS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
ANY WASHROOM USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FRONT HAND SINK SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR. ALSO LEAKY PIPE UNDER MIDDLE PIPE AREA OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
DEC 152017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 15
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GREASE RECEPTOR AT THE THREE COMP SINK.
FEB 12017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 1
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA NEED CLEANING IN THE CENTER AREA; CLEAN VENTS.
MAY 262016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 26
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, 5LBS OF RAW SALMON ON THE COUNTER AT 76.8F VALUED AT $25, 100LBS OF COOKED POTATOES IN BINS UNDER THE FRONT PREP TABLE AT 96.3F-113.7F VALUED AT $100 AND 25LBS OF LOBSTER TAILS IN BINS OF WATER IN THE REAR PREP AREA AT 66.1F VALUED AT $450. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS HOT FOODS AT 140.0F OR HIGHER AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 130LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $575. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
OBSERVED BOTH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS WITHOUT HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.
OCT 62015PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 6
2015
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN MANAGER'S OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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