NOV 1
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SNARFS RIVER NORTH.
BEAT. 18/100
600 W CHICAGO AVE · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 1, 2018 · passed with conditions
Failed 6 of 21 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
21
9 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
83
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Jun 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING THE VOMITING OR DIAHHREAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED SOME PREP COOLERS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS TO ALL PREP COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE CEILING LOCATED ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE ON SITE WITH THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 252018FAILED13 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 25
2018
FAILED
13 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (DELI MEAT, EGGS) ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. MANAGER ARRIVED 20 MINS AFTER INSPECTION BEGAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING THE VOMITING OR DIAHHREAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPERTOWELS NOR ANY MEANS OF PROPERLY DRYING HANDS AT ALL 4 HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. EMPLOYEE STATES FACILITY HAS NOT RECEIVED A SHIPMENT OF PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS OR ADEQUATE HAND DRYING METHOD AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE SENT ANOTHER EMPLOYEE TO THE STORE TO BUY PAPER TOWELS AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION PAPER TOWELS WERE SUPPLIED TO ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A TOP PREP COOLER OF A 3 DOOR PREP COOLER; 3 LBS OF CHEESE AT 51.3F, 2.5 LBS OF ROAST BEEF AT 49.3F, 2 LBS OF TUNA AT 48.9F, 1 LB OF CHICKEN SALAD AT 48.4F, 1 LB OF MAYO AT 51.1F, 3 LBS OF SLICED CHICKEN MEAT AT 49.5F, 6.75 LBS OF SLICED TURKEY AT 51.3F, 3 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 50F, AND 6.25 LBS OF SLICED PORK AT 53.0F. OBSERVED 8LBS OF CHICKEN SOUP IN A 2 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH STAGNET HOT WATER AND AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 95F. ALL TCS ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $122. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO DISCARD AND ALL SAID TCS ITEMS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (BAGS OF CHICKEN SOUP) BEING IMPROPERLY THAWED INSIDE OF A 2 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH STAGNET WATER, AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION THE STAGNET WATER WAS AT 95F. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY THAW ALL TCS FOODS USING RUNNING WATER NO GREATER THAN 70F AND NEVER ALLOW TCS FOODS TO GO ABOVE 41F WHILE THAWING OR USE A REFRIGERATION UNIT TO THAW TCS FOODS.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED SOME PREP COOLERS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS TO ALL PREP COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED ABOUT 20 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALL BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DIRTY UTENSILS LOCATED IN EACH COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND STORED ON A PREP TABLE AND NOT PREFLUSHED OR PRESOAKED. INSTRUCTED TO PREFLUSH AND PRESOAK ALL DIRTY UTENSILS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE CEILING LOCATED ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE ON SITE WITH THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT DATED 10/25/17 POSTED IN PLAIN SIGHT FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN SITE FOR CUSTOMER VIEW AT ALL TIMES.
OCT 252017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 25
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED PREPACKAGED MACARONI SALAD AND COLE SLAW IN SMALL CONTAINERS. ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS NEED INGREDIENT LIST, NAME OF PRODUCT, AND NAME AND ADDRESS OF WHERE PRODUCT WAS MADE.
OCT 182017FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 18
2017
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA CLOGGED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TURNED OFF TO SINK. SINK MUST BE UNCLOGGED AND HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER MUST BE RESTORED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING CHICKEN AND BEEF ARE BEING PREPARED COOKED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1982386 DATED 1/23/17 NOT CORRECTED # 30 ALL PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS INCLUDING COOKIES AND BROWNIES NEED TO HAVE A LABEL INCLUDING NAME OF PRODUCT, INGREDIENT LIST AND NAME AND ADDRESS OF RESTAURANT. # 32 INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK TO THE RIGHT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. BARRIER IS NEEDED BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK AND STORED CLEAN DISHES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF ALL DOORS TO COOLERS AND COLD HOLD UNITS UNCLEAN WITH CAKED ON FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL HANDLES AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION AND COLD HOLD UNITS. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTER ABOVE MOP SINK LEAKING. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BACK FLOW PREVENTER. OBSERVED VENTS ABOVE REAR GRILL IN DISREPAIR WITH FLAKING METAL. REPLACE ALL METAL VENTS IN DISREPAIR ABOVE REAR GRILL.
JAN 312017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 31
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS INCLUDING COOKIES AND BROWNIES NEED TO HAVE A LABEL NAME OF PRODUCT, INGREDIENT LIST AND NAME AND ADDRESS OF RESTAURANT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL SPLASH GUARD OF LEFT SIDE OF EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK TO THE RIGHT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. BARRIER IS NEEDED BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK AND STORED CLEAN DISHES.
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JAN 232017FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
JAN 23
2017
FAILED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN ON INTERIOR WITH DIRT AND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NEEDS TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL ALL BLACK MOLD LIKE SUNSTANCE AND DIRT MUST BE REMOVED. ICE MACHINE MUST BE MAINTAINED.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARRED COOKED AND SERVED INCLUDING LUNCHMEAT AND BURGERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS INCLUDING COOKIES AND BROWNIES NEED TO HAVE A LABEL NAME OF PRODUCT, INGREDIENT LIST AND NAME AND ADDRESS OF RESTAURANT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LOWER SHELF USED FOR CHEMICAL STORAGE TO THE LEFT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK CONTAINS RUST. RESTORE SHELF TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLENABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD OF LEFT SIDE OF EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK TO THE RIGHT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. BARRIER IS NEEDED BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK AND STORED CLEAN DISHES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR UNCLEAN UNDER SMALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED LIGHT BULBS BURNT OUT ABOVE BURGER GRILL AREA. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MAKE SURE ALL REFIRGERATION UNITS CONTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS.
JUN 212016PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JUN 21
2016
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA FLOOR DRAINS ALSO BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM FLOOR LITTERED. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND CLEAN FLOOR AT BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA CEILING TILES (X2) NOT TIGHT FITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL CEILING TILES TIGHT FITTED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL ADJACENT TO ICE CREAM FREEZER FAUCET LEAKING ALSO FRONT PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER LEAKING AT FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
SOME COOLERS MISSING THERMETERS AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ITEMS.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FRONT PREP COFFEE STATION FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRIANTS.
OCT 22015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 2
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE WIRE RACK SHELVING FOR DRY CLEAN DISHES/UTENSILS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE COFFEE STATION AREA AND IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
AUG 42015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 4
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE WIRE RACK SHELVING FOR DRY CLEAN DISHES/UTENSILS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.
JUL 302015FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 30
2015
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1561480 DATED 7/23/15.#35-BEAM SUPPORT IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA MUST BE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. #35- MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP AROUND THE CONDUIT AND PIPES THRU-OUT REAR PREP AREA/KITCHEN. #38-HOT WATER HANDLE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN THE COFFEE STATION NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. LEAK IN THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 2 FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090. MANAGER HAS DOCUMENTATION PRESENTED STATING THE WORK ORDER. HOWEVER, THERE IS NO DATE AND TIME STATED WHEN THE WORK WILL BE DONE. GIVEN 48 HOURS TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE WIRE RACK SHELVING FOR DRY CLEAN DISHES/UTENSILS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE COFFEE STATION AREA AND IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
JUL 232015FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 23
2015
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1533170DATED 4/22/15. #32-MUST PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BIN IN THE COFFEE STATION. #35-BEAM SUPPORT IN THE PREP FRONT AND REAR AREA MUST BE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. #35- MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP AROUND THE CONDUIT AND PIPES THRU-OUT REAR PREP AREA/KITCHEN. #36-BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE FRONT AREA . MUST REPLACE. #37-MUST RE ADJUST THE WASHROOM DOOR OF THE MEN'S WASHROOM. DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY. #38- HOT WATER HANDLE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE COFFEE STATION NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST INSTALL A FAUCET WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ON TOP OF THE TAYLOR MACHINE. LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 2 FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #45- NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE WIRE RACK SHELVING FOR DRY CLEAN DISHES/UTENSILS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE COFFEE STATION AREA AND IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED THREE EMPLOYEES WITH FACIAL HAIR (BEARD)PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE FACIAL HAIR.
APR 222015PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violationsDETAILS
APR 22
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ESTABLISHMENT OPEN FOR BUSINESS AT 7:00AM. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012. CERTIFIED MANAGER MARCUS WILLIAMS ARRIVED AT 9:25AM DURING INSPECTION
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS, POTS, PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BIN IN THE COFFEE STATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ONE OUT OF TWO FAN GUARD OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA BY THE COFFEE STATION WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BEAM SUPPORT IN THE PREP FRONT AND REAR AREA MUST BE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP AROUND THE CONDUIT AND PIPES THRU-OUT REAR PREP AREA/KITCHEN .
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
ONE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE FRONT AREA. MUST REPLACE.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST RE ADJUST BOTH SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON BOTH WASHROOMS. DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HOT WATER HANDLE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE COFFEE STATION NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST INSTALL A FAUCET WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ON TOP OF THE TAYLOR MACHINE. LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 2 FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
SEP 32014PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 3
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER:- PASTA 47.F, CHICKEN(50.8F,50.0F,45.0F), TUNA 58.0F, HAM 49.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 24 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH 96.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED OR DISPLAYED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AS REQUIRED BY LAW. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-010(B)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED RUSTY SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT AND/OR REPLACE....ALSO NOTED MISSING KNOB AT THE HOT WATER FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FRONT PREP LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION AT THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 252014PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 25
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE FRONT SERVING LINE TO BE IMPROPER AT 45.8F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-LIQUID EGGS 48.2F, PORK 45.1F,TUNA 46.2F, CHICKEN SALAD 48.0F,CUT ONIONS 44.3F, BRISKETS 45.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 30LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $150.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS.INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED RUSTY SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT AND/OR REPLACE....ALSO NOTED MISSING KNOB AT THE HOT WATER FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FRONT PREP LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION AT THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 112013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 11
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE AND CUTTING BOARD IN REAR KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPALSH GUARD.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CARDBOARD IS USED TO COVER SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
JUN 72012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 7
2012
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. ALL RUSTY SHELVINGS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE RE-SEALED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
MAY 302012PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 30
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC
(7-38-005A) FOUND PINKISH, SLIMY SUBSTANCES ADHERED TO THE SURFACES OF THE INTERIOR PANEL & SIDES OF THE ICE MACHINE, WHERE THE ICE CUBES ARE TOUCHING THESE SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN & SANITIZE THE EQUIPMENT. (UNIT TAGGED). 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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. A SPLASHGUARD TO THE RIGHT OF THE HANDSINK AT THE SOUTH WALL BESIDE THE CLEAN POTS/PANS STORAGE RACK MUST BE INSTALLED. ALL THE RUSTY SHELVINGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE RE-SEALED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SOME FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE CEILING AT GRILL AREA & BY THE DISHWASHING SECTION MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. DUST AROUND CEILING VENTS MUST BE REMOVED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BOTTOM LEFT PIPE OF THE 3-COMP SINK AT COFFEE STATION. THE FAUCET BASE OF THE 2-COMP SINK IS LEAKING ALSO, MUST FIX. 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.
DEC 292011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 29
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST PROPERLY LABEL BAGEL CHIP BAGS, GRANOLA CUPS AND INDIVIDUAL CAKES WITH BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER AT ALL TIMES.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AT ALL TIMES.
OCT 192011PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
OCT 19
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT POSTED. IT WAS PLACED WITH THE REPORT IN THE OFFICE AREA. MANAGER WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE IMPINGER UNIT IN THE SANDWICH PREP AREA, DUST ON ALL IMPINGER UNITS, TOP OF COOLER BELOW THE FLAT TOP GRILL, INTERIOR OF NON WORKING COOLER IN GRILL AREA, WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE GRILL AREA, SANDWICH PREP AREA AND COFFEE BAR.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE GRILL PREP AREA. SEAL THE WALL OPENINGS IN THE GRILL AREA BEHIND THE PREP COOLERS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
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. INADEQUATE LIGHTING OBSERVED AT THE GRILL PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR THE NON-WORKING DRAIN STOPPER AT THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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