SNACK SHOP RESTAURANT.
452 W PERSHING RD · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 15 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 172021PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS.
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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.
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.
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN PREP AREA,HOLE IN WALL OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS.
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.
Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 102021FAILED17 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU FOR CONSUMING FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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)
OBSERVED UNAUTHORIZED CUSTOMER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER TO PREVENT ENTRY INTO PREP AREA.ONLY EMPLOYEES ALLOWED IN SAID AREAS.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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.
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON PREP TABLES,USED AND UNUSED COOLERS,FRYER CABINETS,COUNTER TOPS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN PREP AREA,HOLE IN LOWER WALL BEHIND HOT WATER TANK,HOLE IN WALL OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS.
MUST REMOVE.ELEVATE OR ORGANIZE MASSIVE CLUTTER IN PREP AREAS,SERVICE COUNTERS,PREP TABLES,REAR STORAGE AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.
MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 132019FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
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
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 182019PASS W/ CONDITIONS18 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.
NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
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)
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
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
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
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
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
OBSERVED COOKED POTATOES BEING STORED BELOW TOOLS. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE TO FOOD STORAGE AREA.
FOUND NO WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN SANITATION SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED IN USE UTENSILS STORED BELOW THE GRILL WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND PROPERLY STORE
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE GRILL, COOKING UTENSILS, FRYERS, AND ALL EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
FOUND NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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.
OBSERVED 2 LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE PREP AREA MISSING LIGHT BULBS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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 62017PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATORS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA, MICROWAVE OVEN, AND CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, AND IN SEATING AREA.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT.
MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
MUST STORE SOILED LINENS PROPERLY IN SANITIZING WATER WHILE NOT IN USE.
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS IN PREP AREA.
MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER (PERSONAL ITEMS AND PAPER)THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
APR 262016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, AN REMOVE HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP IN FREEZER UNITS.
CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND AT GRILL AREA.
OBSERVED AREAS OF CLUTTER AT FRONT PREP AREA, MUST REMOVE UNUSED/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAY 212015PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM STORAGE SHELF IN REAR 3 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
NOTED COUNTER TOPS, SHELVING, EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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.
NOTED LEAKS AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE FRONT PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED FRONT WAIT STAFF WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR NETS, CAPS, ETC.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
DEC 82014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE IN REAR UPRIGHT FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN THE REAR DIPPERWELL,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE/COOKING AREA FLOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE, AND EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REMOVE GREASE FROM LIGHT SHIELDS.
OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER THRU OUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
MAR 272014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM STORAGE SHELF IN REAR 3 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
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).
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES FRONT SEATING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND FRONT COOKING AREA.
OBSERVED FRONT COUNTER WALL MISSING TILE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.ALSO CLEAN WALLS BEHIND FRONT COOKING AREA. CLEAN WINDOW WALL LEDGE.
OBSERVED BROKEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED FRONT WAIT STAFF WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR NETS, CAPS, ETC.
JUN 52013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT REAR. REPLACE.
REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES OR PROPERLY STORE ITEMS ON SHELVES UNDER TABLES AND IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET OR WHERE NECESSARY. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. STORE IN CONTAINER WITH 100PPM OF CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION.
SEP 122012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME.
SIDES OF FLAT TOP GRILLS, WHEELS AND ATTACHED PIPING OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.
STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR. REPLACE SAME. LIGHTSHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
DEC 282011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND SHELVING UNIT ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR CONDITION. (MUST BE REPLACED)
FOUND HEAT LAMP UNIT NOT CLEAN AT FRONT OF PREMISES.
OCT 272011FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE DAMAGE CEILING TILE IN GAME ROOM.
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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