Shimbo's

Chicago Health Dept

4358 S WOOD ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2016.

7 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Apr 2016.

Last inspected Apr 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2016

Inspection history

APR 22

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

SEAL LOOSE GASKET AROUND INTERIOR 2-DR COOLER IN PREP AREA. PROVIDE COVER FOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

SEAL COLD WATER KNOB AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK TO PREVENT DRIPPING.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE WASTE WATER IN MOP BUCKET, PROPERLY STORE MOP.

JUN 17

2015

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVERED A FEW FOOD ITEM STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE REACH IN FREEZER. ALSO OPEN #10 CAN WITH REMAINDER OF FOOD. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVERED STORAGE SHELING WITH SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO EXTERIOR OF LARGE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS DIRTY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER IN THE FOLLOWING AREA: AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS AND FREEZER AND DRY GOODS STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVERED THE TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR AND LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSREVERED COOK WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDED AND WEAR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

NOV 7

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR AT THE REAR DOOR IN POOR CONDITION,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE ALL MISSING TILES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE REAR LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO REPAIR CEILING IN FRONT OF HOOD WEST SIDE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MAR 27

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS SUGAR, CORN STARCH, NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS, AND INTERIOR OF CONDIMENT COOLER FRONT, AND MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AT CEILING OVER FRONT WINDOW, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESEAL.ALSO WALL FRONT BEHIND DOOR NEEDS CLEANING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT 3 COMP. SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR AT 3 COMP. SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

JUN 10

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES TO REMOVE DUST AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALL IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAKS MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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NOV 18

2011

PASS 2 violations

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.EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ,AND FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT AFTER USE/MOP,MOP BUCKET.

JUL 28

2011

PASS 5 violations

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.INSTALL PAPER TOWEL DEVICE AT EXPOSE SINK AND HAND SINK IN WASHROOM.

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 FLOORS OF DEBRIS AROUND HOT WATER TANK.

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.WALLS NOT CLEAN AT EXPOSE HAND SINK,MUST CLEAN.

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.NO METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLER,MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Employee 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. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.

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