SOUL EXPRESS.
2236 E 71ST ST · SOUTH SHORE, CHICAGO
2 of 4 inspections passed, 1 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 142013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
REPAIR FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR WALLS NEAR REAR DOOR. REPAIR BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS AND CLEAN SOILED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA (DEAD INSECTS).
REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST FIT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. REPAIR LEAKING HOT WATER HANDLE ON 3-COMP SINK. INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMP SINK.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
JUN 122012PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
SOILED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA CEILINGS.MUST REPLACE.ALSO MUST REPAIR WALL IN POOR REPAIR/DAMAGE HOLE.
MUST STILL REPAIR MOP SINK IN REAR.
MAY 312012FAILED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER,(GREENS-46.8F,COOKED TURKEY LEGS -46.9F).ALL FOOD WAS REMOVED AND DISPOSED OF BY MANAGER,TOTAL COST APPROX $12.00 .MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 A
UNABLE TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS,OBSERVED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE-CDI CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. OR NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED-738-012
REAR PREP HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR NO WATER,AND NO HOT WATER AT WASHROOM HAND SINK.MUST REPAIR.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED7-38-030
SOILED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA CEILINGS.MUST REPLACE.ALSO MUST REPAIR WALL IN POOR REPAIR/DAMAGE-HOLE.
NO WATER AT MOP SINK.MUST REPAIR.
SEP 222011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.OBSERVED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN WALL AND 3 COMP SINK INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN FRONT KNIFE RACK
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.THE FOLLOWING NEEDS CLEANING AND SANITIZING THE INNER LID OF ICE MACHINE, CUTTING BOARDS. DEFROST FREEZER UPRIGHT.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.NEED TO REPLACE BROKEN TILES THRU OUT TILES ARE ON PREMISES WAITING TO BE INSTALLED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THRU OUT ALSO REPLACE BROKEN SHIELD PREP AREA, AND REPLACE MISSING SHIELD IN WALK IN COOLER
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. NEED TO REPAIR NOZZEL AT 3 COMP. SINK LEAKING
Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON BOTTOM SHELF INSTRUCTED TO PLACE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WITH 100 PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER.
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