MAR 6
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SLIM'S.
BEAT. 41/100
2020 W MONTROSE AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 6, 2018 · passed
Failed 3 of 11 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
5 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
46
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Nov 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL MOPS ON PREMISES IN BETWEEN USE AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING LATCH FOR THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN THE REAR BEHIND THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 72018FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 7
2018
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: FOUND COOKED SLICED CHICKEN BREAST IN THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATOR FOR SALADS AT A TEMPERATURE OF 65.6 AND RAW CHICKEN AND RAW BURGER PATTIES IN THE REFRIGERATION UNIT UNDER THE GRILL AT 49.9F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE 40F OR LESS OR 140F OR MORE DURING STORAGE AT ALL TIMES. THE TEMPERATURE FOR THE REFRIGERATION UNIT UNDER THE GRILL WAS TURNED DOWN LOWER DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF ORDERS; DURING INSPECTION I VERIFIED A TEMPERATURE OF 39.1F BY THE END OF INSPECTION. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF FOOD WORTH $150. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINTAION NOT CONROLLED DURING INSPECTION: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PICK UP RAW BEEF PATTIES AND PLACE THEM ON THE GRILL, THEN WIPE HIS HANDS ON THE SANITIZER WIPING CLOTH, AND THEN USE THAT SAME CONTAMINATED CLOTH TO WIPE DOWN THE CUTTING BOARD WITHOUT EVER WASHING HANDS. THE CUTTING BOARD WAS REMOVED FROM THE LINE AND IMMEDIATELY WASHED AND SANITIZED. FOOD HANDLER SAID HIS HANDS WERE CLEAN BECAUSE THE WIPING CLOTH HAD SOAP AND SANITIZER SOLUTION ON THE CLOTH. FOOD HANDLER WAS INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS IMMEDIATELY AFTER HANDLING RAW MEETS AND PRIOR TO WIPING DOWN PREP SURFACES WITH A CONTAMINATED RAG. ONCE A WIPING CLOTH COMES IN CONTACT WITH HANDS THAT WERE HANDLING RAW MEAT, THE WIPING CLOTHS IS CONTAMINATED AND MAY NOT BE APPLIED TO ANY PREP SURFACE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT DESIGNED TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS AND STORAGE PANS ON PREMISES: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS ON PREMISES. FACILITY HAS THE OPTION TO USE SMALLER PANS OR INSTALL A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO CLEAN (WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE) ALL PANS ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL MOPS ON PREMISES IN BETWEEN USE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE THE RIPPED GASKETS ON THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR WHERE FRENCH FRIES ARE STORED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL AROUND THE DOOR AT ALL TIMES.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING LATCH FOR THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN THE REAR BEHIND THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN THE REAR PREPARING PRODUCE WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE HAIR AT ALL TIMES.
FEB 142017FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 14
2017
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- HOT DOGS AT BETWEEN 44.7 F AND 48.3 F, ITALIAN BEEF AT 45.7 F AND BEEF JUICE AT 49.8 F. HOWEVER FOUND REACH IN COOLER WHERE SAID FOODS WERE HELD IN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 41.3 F. REACH IN COOLER IS TOO FULL, VERY LOW COLD AIR CIRCULATION IN SAME COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DOOR GASKETS.
MAY 52016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 5
2016
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR AT THE 3DR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR LOCATED AT THE MAIN COOKING LINE ACROSS FROM THE GRILL. THE DOOR ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE FALLS OFF THE HINGES. MUST REPAIR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR SHELVING RACKS AT THE REAR 2DR REACH-IN FRIDGE ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE REAR AREA TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED GRIME FROM THE RACKS. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVING INSIDE THE 2DR FRIDGE CLOSEST TO THE SOUP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD CRUMBS AND DEBRI. ALSO THE INNER GASKETS OF BOTH FRIDGE DRAWERS AT THE FRIDGE UNDER THE GRILLING STATION TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED GRIME.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND TO BOTTLES OF SOAP AND WATER MIX NOT LABELED IN THE CLEANING STORAGE AREA IN THE REAR. MUST PROVIDE.
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED A CUSTOMER USE THE STAFF RESTROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ARE ALLOWED IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA AT ALL TIMES
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DEC 182015PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 18
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CONTAINER OF CHICKEN INSIDE THE 2 DRAWER COOLER, TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46.4F-47.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10 POUNDS OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $75.00 AS STATED BY MANAGER ON DUTY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
CLEAN MULTI-USE KITCHEN POTS AND PANS AT REAR SHELVING NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN..
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND SEAL OPENING AT CEILING AT NORTH END NEAR THE HOOD MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN..
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NO LIGHT INSIDE THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER CONDITIONS INSIDE THE MOP SINK ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE MOP SINK ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIMENT NOT MET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
SEP 292014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 29
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS PREP REACH IN COOLER REAR PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN; EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND CUTTING BOARDS,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, REAR PREP AREA,
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL AND ATTACHED HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, MUST REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILT-UP,
APR 242013PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 24
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT AT PROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER . STEAK AT 57.6F, HAMBURGER AT 58.1F, AND CHICKEN AT 65.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE. PREP COOLER AT 41.0F. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $40.00, TOTAL 14 LBS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CHEST FREEZER, ICE CREAM FREEZER AND REACH IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN,PREP AREA, STORAGE AREA,NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FAN GUARD OF THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR AREA, WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BESIDE THE PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA, DAMAGED. MUST REPAIR MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
AUG 152012PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 15
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING, OBSERVED A LARGE CONTAINER WITH SOILED CLEANING TOWELS INSIDE THE REAR PREP AREA EXPOSED SINK AND BOXES WITH OIL IN FRONT OF SINK. THE FRONT EXPOSED SINK HAD SEVERAL MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN IT; BOTH SINKS HAD EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD PARTICLES IN THEM. INSTRUCTED, EXPOSED HAND SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF PREP REACH IN COOLER AT REAR PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, FREEZER AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENTS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS, AND MOP SINK CLOSET.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE MISSING LIHGT SHIELD AT REAR PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT REAR PREP AREA AND MOP CLOSET, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
INSTRUCTED, FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
NOV 102010FAILED6 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 10
2010
FAILED
6 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND FREEZERS AT 0F OR BELOW.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL IN ALL HANDWASHING SINK.
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. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF REAR SIDE DOOR. NOTED 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING.
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. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SNEEZE GUARD OR BARRIER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA (BETWEEN FRONT COUNTER AND PREP TABLE/COOLER).
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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