Sizzlin Skillets
Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record
2025-06-27 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 5 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ICE BUILDP IN REAR REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SMOKE AND DUST BUILUP ON WALLS AND CEILINGS, DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, UTILITY, FURNACE, AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNUSED ITEMS OUTSIDE OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING
2025-06-13 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA IS IN POOR REPAIR, CLOGGED AND NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRI...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ICE BUILDP IN REAR REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SMOKE AND DUST BUILUP ON WALLS AND CEILINGS, DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, UTILITY, FURNACE, AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNUSED ITEMS OUTSIDE OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.
2024-07-18 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2024-07-11 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 3 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED. THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS A CERTIFICATE FROM...
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED TALL GRASS AND WEEDS IN REAR DISPOSAL AREA (BACK YARD); INSTRUCTED TO CUT GRASS TO AVOID RODENT HARBORAGE IN REAR AREA.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM FEBRUARY 6, 2024 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. #40 OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYE...
2024-02-06 Pass Canvass 9 ▾
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED INDIVIDUAL WRAPPED SALMON IMPROPERLY THAWING IN A BUCKET OF WATER IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW FROZEN ITEMS EITHER UNDER REFRIGERATION, MICROWAVE OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES THAT ARE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLERS IN THE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD, DIRT, GREASE BUILD UP: -INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE HAND WASHING SINK. -INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS INCLUDING THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE DOORS. -HOT HOLDING UNITS -THE PIPES...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK BUILD UP OF FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOKING EQUIPMENT.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES AND DEBRIS IN THE REAR OUTDOOR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES/DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN THE REAR OUTDOOR AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -THE WALLS AND CEILING HAS ...
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT THEY MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLERS MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF. MAINTAIN CURRENT CERTIFICATES.
2023-09-27 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 8 ▾
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11: OBSERVED THREE SAUCE CONTAINERS ON THE FOOD PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE STOVE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT COVERED WHILE NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO COVER SAID SAUCES WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-903.11(A;C) OBSERVED THE TO GO CONTAINERS STORED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID CONTAINERS.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-301.12: OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING TWO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(B): OBSERVED TWO SEVERELY BURNT SHEET TRAYS BEING USED TO COVER SALMON ON THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID SHEET TRAYS AND CLEAN FREQUENTLY SO THAT ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE OF THE WASHING COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114: OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA OUTLINED WITH BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13: OBSERVED ONE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE MUST TAKE AND RETAKE THE FOOD HANDLER'S COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
2023-09-19 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 15 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SALMON) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON S...
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT WASHING THEIR HANDS BEFORE CHANGING TASKS. ONE FOOD HANDLER PLACED RAW SALMON ON THE GRILL AND THEN CHANGED GLOVES AND PREPARED READY TO EAT FOOD (SALAD). ALSO, OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER PUTTING IN...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ENTRANCE DOOR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 55-60 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOOR IN THE FURNACE CLOSET, ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING UNIT IN THE TOILET ROOM, ON THE FLOOR IN THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET, ON THE EQU...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8 DEAD ROACHES ON A STICKY TRAP ON THE FLOOR IN THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID STICKY TRAP AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED THREE SAUCE CONTAINERS ON THE FOOD PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE STOVE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT COVERED WHILE NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO COVER SAID SAUCES WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED THE TO GO CONTAINERS STORED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID CONTAINERS.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING TWO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED TWO SEVERELY BURNT SHEET TRAYS BEING USED TO COVER SALMON ON THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID SHEET TRAYS AND CLEAN FREQUENTLY SO THAT ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE OF THE WASHING COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA OUTLINED WITH BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER BEING USED FOR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED ONE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE MUST TAKE AND RETAKE THE FOOD HANDLER'S COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/25/2021, REPORT # 2521998 #49 OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN...
2021-06-25 Pass Canvass 10 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BADLY STAINED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING CROSS CONTAMINATION OF PREPARED FOODS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FOIL USED AS A LINING UNDER DEEP FRYERS AND FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE VENTS INSIDE OF THE REAR WALK IN COOLER WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK AT REAR HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET NEAR THREE COMP SINK. INSRTUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MOP SINK IN REAR FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WALL BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BADLY SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, MAINTAIN OR PROVIDE EASILY CLEANABLE BACK SPLASH.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF CLUTTER OF PLASTIC BAGS BEING STORED ALONG WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND DIRT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF OIL AND DUST ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND POOR LIGHTING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND PROVIDE PROPER SHATTER PROOF LIGHTING FOR HOOD SYSTEM.
2020-08-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 4 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD ON FLOOR IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOP HEAD TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2355226 ON 12-12-19:58-OBSERVED PIC HAS NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7...
2019-12-12 Pass License 4 ▾
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED FOODS COOKED AND PREPARED ON SITE IN COOLER NOT DATE MARKED,( PASTA). INSTRUCTED THAT ANY READY TO EAT FOODS ( SALADS, DELI MEATS, CHEESE) OR ANY FOODS PREARED ON SITE , HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE IDENTIFIED AND DATE MAKED WITH PREPARED...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. NOT CLEAN OF GREASE, DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED PIC HAS NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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