JUN 19
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SMAKOSZ INC.
EAT. 80/100
5619 W LAWRENCE AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 19, 2015 · passed with conditions
Passed all 7 inspections, but 2 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
6 passed · 1 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
27
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Jun 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:FOUND TWO BAGS OF RAW PORK STORED INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT TEMP OF 49.7F-53.7F AND 54F;ALSO A POT FULL OF COOKED POTATOES STORED UNDER THE STAIRCASE THAT GOES DOWN THE BASEMENT AT TEMP OF 113F TO 116F.HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 140F AND ABOVE,COLD FOOD 40F AND BELOW. TEMPERATURE ABUSE FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 35,VALUE 100. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING.INSIDE THE SINK WAS DRAINING FOUR PANS AND BEHIND THE FAUCET A GREEN CUTTING BOARD,NECK FAUCET WAS TILT TO THE LEFT. AS I WAS STANDING IN THE KITCHEN AWAITING TO WASH MY HANDS,COOK REMOVED PANS AND STORED THEM.INFORMATION ON ACCESSIBILITY OF EXPOSED HAND SINK GIVEN.ALL ITEMS REMOVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOOD STORED INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER MUST BE COVERED.ALSO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO STORE FOOD.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DIRTY CARDBOARDS WITH CLEAN PANS STORED ON TOP,USED AS SHELF LINER UNDER THE CHARCOAL GRILL.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP AREA CLEAN FOUND DRAIN LINE FROM THE POP GUN HOLDER DRAINING AT THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN. FOUND POP LINES STORED INSIDE A METAL CONTAINER WHICH WAS STORED ON TOP DRAIN BOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,RIGHT SIDE. LINES NEED TO BE MAINTAIN COLD/ICED.IN THE OTHER SIDE(LEFT) OF THE DRAIN BOARD, A SELF DRAIN ICE CONTAINER IS STORED ON IT.INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE ITEMS SO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS PROPERLY USED
OCT 232014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 23
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
STAND UP 2-DOOR PRODUCE COOLER WITH ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
APR 262013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 26
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AN MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELVES WITH DUST AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT/HOOD FILTERS WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
AUG 162012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 16
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cooler shelving racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be replaced/repaired, counter top in kitchen prep area had exposed raw wood on sides of counter top, shall be repaired/sealed.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving, liquor storage area and by washer and dryer areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
NOV 32011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 3
2011
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving need cleaning(detailed).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in kitchen area and by dish machine area need cleaning.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls in kitchen prep areas need cleaning, peeling paint above door in kitchen shall be repaired/sealed.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, not clean needs detailed cleaning.
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MAR 12011PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MAR 1
2011
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found some food items not properly labeled/dated in reach in freezer, must date and label food items in coolers. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, rust, shall be repair/replaced. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Coller shelving in walk in cooler not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), storage shelving/racks need detailed cleaning(crevices). All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor in bar area not clean need detailed cleaning(corners),floor in kitchen prep area need cleaning(corners), floors under storage shelving in bsmt. storage areas need cleaning(corners). The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Ceiling in bsmt. had peeling paint above reach in freezer, shall be repair. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Missing light shields in bsmt. storage area shall be provided, light shields in kitchen need cleaning. All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep area, bathrooms not clean need cleaning. The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.
JUN 72010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 7
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ESPECIALLY UNDER THE RACK SHELVINGS. REPAIR THE CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE DISH MACHINE AND THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FILTER AND HOOD WITH ACCUMULATED DUST , INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. VENT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
SELF CLOSING DEVICE OF THE 2 WASHROOMS DOOR NEED TO BE READJUST. DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE ALL THE WAY THROUGH. MAINTENANCE GUY FIXED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE 2 WASHROOMS WHILE I WAS TYPING THE REPORT.
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