SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SOUL EXPRESS.

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2236 E 71ST ST · SOUTH SHORE, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 14, 2013 · passed

2 of 4 inspections passed, 1 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
2 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
21
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Sep 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 14
2013
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

REPAIR FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

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.

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

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS AND CLEAN SOILED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA (DEAD INSECTS).

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

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

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.

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

JUN 12
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

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

SOILED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA CEILINGS.MUST REPLACE.ALSO MUST REPAIR WALL IN POOR REPAIR/DAMAGE HOLE.

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

MUST STILL REPAIR MOP SINK IN REAR.

MAY 31
2012
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

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

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

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.

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

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

CRITICALOther
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

REAR PREP HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR NO WATER,AND NO HOT WATER AT WASHROOM HAND SINK.MUST REPAIR.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED7-38-030

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

SOILED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA CEILINGS.MUST REPLACE.ALSO MUST REPAIR WALL IN POOR REPAIR/DAMAGE-HOLE.

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

NO WATER AT MOP SINK.MUST REPAIR.

SEP 22
2011
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

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

MINORSanitation
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.THE FOLLOWING NEEDS CLEANING AND SANITIZING THE INNER LID OF ICE MACHINE, CUTTING BOARDS. DEFROST FREEZER UPRIGHT.

MINORSanitation
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.NEED TO REPLACE BROKEN TILES THRU OUT TILES ARE ON PREMISES WAITING TO BE INSTALLED

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

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

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

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

MINORSanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

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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