APR 20
2023
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SMOKEHOUSE RESTAURANT.
EAT. 79/100
7601 S CICERO AVE · ASHBURN, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 20, 2023 · passed
Passed all 14 inspections, but 5 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
11 passed · 3 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
39
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Aug 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED IN USE WIPING CLOTHS NOT STORED IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD AT THE BOTTOM OF THREE DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPLACE WITH SOMETHING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SOIL ACCUMULATION AND DEBRIS UNDER FRYERS AND GRILLS AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ABOVE CERTIFIED MANAGER COULD NOT PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
MAY 22022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 2
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
VENT IN REAR WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
JUN 252021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 25
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 232020PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 23
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE MOP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INTALL WITH SOAP AND TOWEL DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS AT FRONT COUNTER WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PIPES ALONG WALL AREAS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. DUSTY NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
MAR 142019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 14
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED PROCEDURE, BUT NO CLEAN-UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL NECESSARY CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS (DISPOSABLE GLOVES, MASK, APRON, SANITIZER TO KILL NOROVIRUS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 FROM REPORT #2184836 DATED JULY 19, 2018 NOT CORRECTED. #58 ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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JUL 192018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 19
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON READY TO EAT FOODS IN REACH IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE DATE BY WHICH THE FOD IS TO BE SOLD, DISCARDED, OR CONSUMED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE FRYER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO REMOVE PEELING PAINT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. CORE VIOLATION.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 302017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 30
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL IN REAR BY SYRUP LINES IN POOR REPAIR, PEELING SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CEILING NEXT TO COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 42016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 4
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CEILING VENTS IN THE REAR AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING VENTS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
NOV 162015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 16
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE REAR ICE MACHINE AND COOLERS, DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK/RE CAULK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE 3RD.COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT THE LOWER PIPE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
MAY 142014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 14
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND THE VENTILATION HOOD AND THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND MOP IN MOP BUCKET. INTRUCTED TO HANG UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THEM IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (WITH THE REQUIRED PPM OF SELECTED SANITIZER) WHEN NOT IN USE.
DEC 122013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 12
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE FRYER DOORS, AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT CABINETS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NEED TO CLEAN WALL BEHIND FRYERS.
NOV 152012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 15
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR FREEZER REAR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN AND RESEAL CEILING OVER HOT HOLDING FRONT. CLEAN WALL SIDE OF HOOD.REAR WALL PEELING PAINT NEED TO REMOVE AND RESEAL.
NOV 212011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 21
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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. FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
AUG 262010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 26
2010
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF FREEZER NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INTERIOR OF HOOD NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DUST/GREASE. CLEAN SAME.
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