SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SNACK SHOP RESTAURANT.

BEAT. 18/100

452 W PERSHING RD · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 17, 2021 · passed with conditions

Failed 3 of 15 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
10 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
85
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Oct 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 17
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(NO CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR SURFACE INSIDE OF 2 & 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD AT UNUSED PREP COOLER TOPSIDE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON PREP TABLES,USED AND UNUSED COOLERS,FRYER CABINETS,COUNTER TOPS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN PREP AREA,HOLE IN WALL OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE.ELEVATE OR ORGANIZE MASSIVE CLUTTER IN PREP AREAS,SERVICE COUNTERS,PREP TABLES,REAR STORAGE AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 10
2021
FAILED
17 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(NO CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU FOR CONSUMING FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(NO CITATION ISSUED)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE RAT AND MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER PREP AREA COUNTER,GRILL TABLE,UNUSED PREP COOLER,FRYERS,PREP TABLES,STOVES IN REAR AREA,REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/10/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED UNAUTHORIZED CUSTOMER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER TO PREVENT ENTRY INTO PREP AREA.ONLY EMPLOYEES ALLOWED IN SAID AREAS.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR SURFACE INSIDE OF 2 & 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD AT UNUSED PREP COOLER TOPSIDE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON PREP TABLES,USED AND UNUSED COOLERS,FRYER CABINETS,COUNTER TOPS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN PREP AREA,HOLE IN LOWER WALL BEHIND HOT WATER TANK,HOLE IN WALL OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE.ELEVATE OR ORGANIZE MASSIVE CLUTTER IN PREP AREAS,SERVICE COUNTERS,PREP TABLES,REAR STORAGE AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 20
2019
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 13
2019
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS AND STEAK) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION 49 OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE GRILL, COOKING UTENSILS, FRYERS, AND ALL EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.VIOLATION 48 OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN VIOLATION 51 FOUND NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION 55 OBSERVED CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ITEM, BROKEN EQUIPMENT, PAPERWORK, EXCESSIVE EMPTY EGG CRATES, TOOLS, OLD BOOKS, PERSONAL ITEMS, ETC THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. OBSERVED THE FLOORS, WALLS, CEILINGS WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD BROKEN EQUIPMENT, ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. AND VIOLATION 58 All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs)CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED IN THE TIME SPECIFIED IN THE INSPECTION REPORT ARE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

MAR 18
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
18 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND WASH SINK IN DISHWASHING/REAR PREP AREA WITH GLOVES, TOOLS, AND WORK GLOVES INSIDE THE HAND SINK. A HAND WASH SINK MUST BE MAINTAINED SO THAT IT IS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT THE DISHWASHING/REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK. EACH HAND WASHING SINK SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A SUPPLY OF POWDERED OR LIQUID CLEANSER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE CITATION

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSEVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT HAND SINK IN THE DISHWASHING/REAR PREP AREA. EACH HAND WASHING SINK SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH INDIVIDUAL DISPOSABLE TOWELS, CONTINUOUS TOWEL SYSTEM, OR HEATED AIR DRYING DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION

SERIOUSOther
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED FOOD IN THE FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATORS WITH SOME WRAPPING REMOVED,AND PILED HIGH ON OTHER FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, RE-WRAP AND MAINGTAIN

SERIOUSFacility Condition
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED ( CHICKEN, CORN BEEF HASH,DRESSINGS, COOKED BEEF, ETC.) STORED INSIDE 3 DOOR COOLER, COLD HOLD COOLER, AND REFRIGERATORS. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS AND STEAK) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED COOKED POTATOES BEING STORED BELOW TOOLS. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE TO FOOD STORAGE AREA.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

FOUND NO WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN SANITATION SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED IN USE UTENSILS STORED BELOW THE GRILL WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND PROPERLY STORE

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE GRILL, COOKING UTENSILS, FRYERS, AND ALL EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ITEM, BROKEN EQUIPMENT, PAPERWORK, EXCESSIVE EMPTY EGG CRATES, TOOLS, OLD BOOKS, PERSONAL ITEMS, ETC THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. OBSERVED THE FLOORS, WALLS, CEILINGS WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD BROKEN EQUIPMENT, ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 2 LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE PREP AREA MISSING LIGHT BULBS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).

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OCT 6
2017
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATORS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA, MICROWAVE OVEN, AND CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, AND IN SEATING AREA.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT.

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

MINORSanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE SOILED LINENS PROPERLY IN SANITIZING WATER WHILE NOT IN USE.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS IN PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER (PERSONAL ITEMS AND PAPER)THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

APR 26
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, AN REMOVE HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP IN FREEZER UNITS.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND AT GRILL AREA.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED AREAS OF CLUTTER AT FRONT PREP AREA, MUST REMOVE UNUSED/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 21
2015
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM STORAGE SHELF IN REAR 3 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED COUNTER TOPS, SHELVING, EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

NOTED FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT,UNDERNEATH SHELVING AND ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS DUST AND SPILLS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED LEAKS AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

NOTED CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE FRONT PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED FRONT WAIT STAFF WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR NETS, CAPS, ETC.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

DEC 8
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE IN REAR UPRIGHT FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN THE REAR DIPPERWELL,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE/COOKING AREA FLOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE, AND EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REMOVE GREASE FROM LIGHT SHIELDS.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER THRU OUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

MAR 27
2014
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM STORAGE SHELF IN REAR 3 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, REAR STOVE TOP, FRONT STORAGE TABLE UNDER FLAT GRILL, EXTERIOR OF FRYER, AND HOOD AND FILTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN REAR ICE CREAM FREEZER(HAND DIPPED).

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES FRONT SEATING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND FRONT COOKING AREA.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED FRONT COUNTER WALL MISSING TILE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.ALSO CLEAN WALLS BEHIND FRONT COOKING AREA. CLEAN WINDOW WALL LEDGE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BROKEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED FRONT WAIT STAFF WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR NETS, CAPS, ETC.

JUN 5
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT REAR. REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES OR PROPERLY STORE ITEMS ON SHELVES UNDER TABLES AND IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET OR WHERE NECESSARY. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. STORE IN CONTAINER WITH 100PPM OF CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION.

SEP 12
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

SIDES OF FLAT TOP GRILLS, WHEELS AND ATTACHED PIPING OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR. REPLACE SAME. LIGHTSHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

DEC 28
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND SHELVING UNIT ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR CONDITION. (MUST BE REPLACED)

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND HEAT LAMP UNIT NOT CLEAN AT FRONT OF PREMISES.

NOV 7
2011
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 27
2011
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE DAMAGE CEILING TILE IN GAME ROOM.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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. NO MOP SINK ON PREMISE. MUST INSTALL.

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