SKIDOE'S CAFE AND GRILL.
235 E 51ST ST · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 6 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 132023FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO GET A KIT TO USE IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU FOR FOOD ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED PEST INFESTATION (MICE DROPPINGS) THROUGHOUT PREMISES. FOUND 300 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN ON THE FLOOR, ON THE PREP TABLE, INSIDE OF A COOKING POT AT THE BOTTOM OF A PREP TABLE, IN THE FURNACE CLOSET, IN THE UNUSED REFRIGERATION UNITS, UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK, IN THE WASHROOM ON THE FLOOR, UNDER THE FRONT SERVING COUNTER AND IN THE DINING AREA ON THE FLOOR UNDER SEATING BOOTHS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
NON WORKING REFRIGERATION UNITS INTERIORS IN VERY UNSANITARY CONDITION AND FOUND WITH FOOD ITEMS INSIDE; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD ITEMS, CLEAN UNITS AND OR REMOVE UNITS FROM PREMISES IF NOT WORKING. MUST CLEAN MICROWAVE AT BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE, CLEAN STOVE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR, FRYER, GRILL. REMOVE GREASE FROM FRYER THAT IS NOT CONNECTED AND SITTING IN KITCHEN NEAR THE UTILITY SINK CLOSET ROOM.
OBSERVED A MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF ONE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SINK.
THE VENT FAN COVER ON THE WASHROOM CEILING IS NOT COMPLETELY ATTACHED TO THE CEILING; INSTRUCTED TO ATTACH PROPERLY.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM NOVEMBER 4, 2021: #47 OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AT THE DOOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS. #49 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, AREAS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL, FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES. #53 NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ATTACHED TO THE WASHROOM DOOR; MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. #55 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCEN AND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT, CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. #55 OBSERVED A SECTION OF THE FLOOR IN THE UTILITY CLOSET IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR WHERE NEEDED. #56 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. #57 FOOD HANDLERS ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION HAD NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #58 OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 42021PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSABLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU FOR FOOD ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AT THE DOOR OF ONE REFRIGERATION UNIT IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKET.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, AREAS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL, FRYER) TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES.
NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ATTACHED TO THE WASHROOM DOOR; MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN AND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
OBSERVED A SECTION OF THE FLOOR IN THE UTILITY CLOSET IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLERS ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION HAD NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. #58 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE; INSTRUCTED THAT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
DEC 212020PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRAANSIMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD NOT LABELED AND DATED IN COOLERS. READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE LABELED AND DATED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED OR DISCARDED WITH A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATIOIN 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU FOR FOOD ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS AROUND OUTLET BEHIND FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN ALL AREAS.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
DEC 142020FAILED13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRAANSIMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON PREP TABLE, RAW BEEF 46.9F, RAW EGGS 53.5F, RAW SAUSAGE 54.7F-57.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AND $25. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD NOT LABELED AND DATED IN COOLERS. READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE LABELED AND DATED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED OR DISCARDED WITH A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATIOIN 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU FOR FOOD ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED NEAR ROUTERS IN SOUTHEAST CORNER OF KITCHEN, 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN FURNACE ROOM, 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILLS, FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS AROUND OUTLET BEHIND FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN ALL AREAS.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
OCT 42016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST SEAL RAW WOOD BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
MUST PROVIDE BASEBOARDS IN THE FURNACE ROOM AND SEAL OPENINGS ALONG THE WALL BASE.
MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASH ROOM DOOR.
MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO PROPERLY STORE DRY GOODS AND OTHER ITEMS. MUST REMOVE WEEDS AND CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS IN REAR OF BUILDING.
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SEP 232016FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROPERLY ENCASE ALL OVER HEAD WATER AND WASTE LINES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA AND FRONT SERVICE AREA. ALSO ENCASE LARGE VERTICAL WASTE LINES IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
MUST SEAL RAW WOOD BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
MUST PROVIDE BASEBOARDS IN THE FURNACE ROOM AND SEAL OPENINGS ALONG THE WALL BASE.
MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASH ROOM DOOR.
MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO PROPERLY STORE DRY GOODS AND OTHER ITEMS. MUST REMOVE WEEDS AND CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS IN REAR OF BUILDING.
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