SMOKEY BEARS 1 LLC.
3312-3314 W FOSTER AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
2 of 6 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 62011FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE REACH IN COOLERS.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STEAM TABLE, STORAGE SHELVES AT FRONT SERVING AREA AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT, INCLUDING BASEMENT AND TO KEEP BASEMENT FLOOR DRY TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALSO CLEAN WALL BEHIND STEAM TABLE.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 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. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER 3PART SINK AND PROVIDED VENTILATION FOR CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT AND CLOSETS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
MAR 112011PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. KITCHEN EXPOSED SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. OBSERVED CUPS WITH COFFEE INSIDE SINK AND A RADIO ON TOP OF IT. INSTRUCTED SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. [SERVING BBQ PORK, BEANS, PASTA, POTATOES, ETC.] NO ENROLLMENT LETTER AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY CERTIFICATE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012.
Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE REACH IN COOLERS.
Inspector Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STEAM TABLE, STORAGE SHELVES AT FRONT SERVING AREA AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT, INCLUDING BASEMENT AND TO KEEP BASEMENT FLOOR DRY TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.
Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALSO CLEAN WALL BEHIND STEAM TABLE.
Inspector Comments: 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. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER 3PART SINK AND PROVIDED VENTILATION FOR CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS.
Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT AND CLOSETS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
JAN 102011PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violationsDETAILS
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, {FULL NORTH AMERICA MENU}. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE REACH IN COOLERS.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STEAM TABLE, STORAGE SHELVES AT FRONT SERVING AREA AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT, INCLUDING BASEMENT AND TO KEEP BASEMENT FLOOR DRY TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALSO CLEAN WALL BEHIND STEAM TABLE.
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. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER 3PART SINK AND PROVIDED VENTILATION FOR CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.
MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT AND CLOSETS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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MAY 212010FAILED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.//MUST HAVE ALL COOLER FREEZER UNIT UP & RUNNING WITH THERMOMETERS
All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.// MUST DETAIL CLEAN & SANITIZE TOP AREA OF ICE MACHINE (MOLD & DIRT)
Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.//MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND BOWL IN FRON PREP AREA WITH SOAP & PAPPER TOWELS
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.//NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR SERVICE/FRONT DOORS 3312 1/4"/3314 1/4"/REAR DOORS 3312 2"/3314 1" DOORS NOT RODENT & INSECT PROOF
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.//NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.//REPAIR HOLES IN CEILING IN REAR
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.//REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN RESTROOM HOLES IN CEILING IN REAR
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.//REPLACE LIGHTS IN MEN RESTROOM
None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters.//NEED SELF CLOSEING DOORS ON RESTROOMS
Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas.//NO NO SMOKING SIGNS POSTED ON PREMISE
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