Southern Cut Barbecue
Mixed record — 7 of 15 inspections passed
2020-08-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING TCS FOODS ( PORK, CHICKEN...) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO THERMOMETER FOUND IN PREP KITCHEN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
SODA GUN HOLDER AT BAR AREA NOT CLEAN, STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2019-11-14 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
2018-12-11 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 1 ▾
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
2018-12-04 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 10 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT -MAIN BAR. -REAR PREP AREA -COOK LINE -2ND FLOOR PREP AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT SAID AREAS.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3-501.16(A:2,&B)- OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN COOLER AT SAUTE STATION: 55.2F, 2LBS OF WHITE CHEESE SAUCE, $12.00 49.7F, 1.5LBS OF COOKED ELBOW PASTA, $2.00 52.2F, 2.5LBS OF CRAB CAKES, $17.50 ...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED O...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
4-301.11- OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 57.2F, AT TIME OF INSPECTION, HOLDING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS). COOLER WAS TAGGED DURING DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REMOVE TAG. SITE INSTRUCTE...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111-OBSERVED 10 OR MORE SMALL LIVE FLIES FLYING AROUND NEAR FLOOR DRAIN AT BAR AND NOTED 5 MORE RESTING ON BACK BAR SHELVING AREA. ALSO NOTED 2 OR MORE SMALL LIVE FLIES RESTING ON GLASS SURFACE OF KITCHEN DISPLAY/OBSERVATION WINDOW. INSTRUCTED...
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
4-904.13- OBSERVED PRE SET GLASS WARE STORED UPRIGHT ON TABLES THROUGHOUT DINNING ROOM AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PRE SET CUTLERY AND GLASS WARE STORED ON TABLE TOPS MUST BE STORED INVERTED OR UPSIDE DOWN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15- OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11-OBSERVED BROKEN SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF HAND SINK AT BAR REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11- OBSERVED GAPS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FLOOR TITLE IN -DISH WASHING AREA AND -COOK LINE AREA INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/RE GROUT AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASIL...
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
2018-05-15 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 1 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED LOW FLOOR GROUT AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REGROUT FLOOR TILES.
2018-05-08 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 5 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT BAR, 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT DISH WASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL SMALL FLY ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HAM, EGGS, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT BOTH PREP AREAS INSIDE CABINETS AND AT PREP AREAS ALSO OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE 1ST FLOOR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVES AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT PREP AREAS ALSO OBSERVED LOW FLOOR GROUT AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND REGROUT FLOOR TILES.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
SOME REACH IN COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
2017-06-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND 10 LBS OF COOKED CHILI BEANS STORED IN A LARGE TUB COVERED TIGHTLY IN WALK-IN COOLER AT 52.4F, ITEM PLACED IN WALK-IN COOLER A DAY BEFORE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO COOL DOWN FOOD PROERLY AND ...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED( SUGAR, SALT...) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED AROUND HAND SINK AT 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS AROUND PREP AREAS AT 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN WITH CHIPPED PAINT, FOOD STAINS AND DAMAGED DRY WALL. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEES DRINKS ABOVE CLEAN UTENSILS NOT COVERED, KEEP A WAY.
2016-08-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
FOUND NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE ONLY EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE ABOVE MENTIONED HAND SINK UPON REQUEST. ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS MUST BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS...
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED IN THE ICE BIN WITH THE HANDLE LYING DOWN IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOPS EITHER IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE OR IN THE ICE WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OUT OF THE ICE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE 2ND FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE STAINED, DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS ON THE FOOD LINE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE MEAT SLICER ON THE 2ND FLOOR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED A WATER LEAK FROM THE CEILING ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND PREVENT LEAKAGE ONTO THE FLOOR.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
2015-11-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER LIDS FOR THE CONSUMABLE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA. DISCARD ALL BROKEN MULTI-USE CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT AS NEEDED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BEER WALK IN COOLER. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN DISHWASHING AND PREP AREAS.
2015-10-29 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
NOTED SHELLFISH BEING STORED WITHOUT THE PROPER IDENTIFICATION TAGS. OBSERVED 4LBS OF MUSSELS IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT THE PROPER IDENTIFICATION TAGS ATTACHED. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005B
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED PREP COOLER AT 47-51.2 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLER TO MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 1LB OF COOKED LOBSTER AT 47.5 DEGREES F, 1LB OF COOKED CORN AT 49.1 DEGREES F,1LB OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 50 DEGREES F,1LB OF CHEESE AT 49 DEGREES F, AND 1LB OF COLE SLAW ...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 45 LIVE SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS, CEILINGS AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLERS IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER LIDS FOR THE CONSUMABLE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA. DISCARD ALL BROKEN MULTI-USE CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT AS NEEDED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BEER WALK IN COOLER. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN DISHWASHING AND PREP AREAS.
2014-04-08 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2014-04-01 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 10 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED FRONT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF WITH A 1/4 INCH OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED UNLABELED BULK CONTAINERS OF FLOUR, SUGAR AND CORN MEAL IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED CAN OPENER WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA 2 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN BEER COOLER IN THE BASEMENT WITH FOOD SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED HOOD VENTS IN PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD VENTS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER PREP AREA HOOD, INSIDE OF THE WALK IN DAIRY COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER ON THE 2ND FLOOR, IN THE HALLWAY FOR 2ND FLOOR WALK INS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING LEAKING: 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE 2ND FLOOR 2 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED MOP STORED IN THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP HANGING OR INVERTED.
2013-06-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2013-05-30 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE 1ST FLOOR DISHWASH AREA AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. 3 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS IN THE DISHWASH AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE 2ND FLOOR PREP A...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE SALAD PREP COOLER. REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED EXCESS WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE DISHWASH AREA. MUST MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THIS AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED A BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE DISHWASH AREA. MUST REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO RUNNING WATER WAS PROVIDED TO THE DIPPER WELL. REPAIR THE DIPPER WELL SO THAT IT HAS RUNNING WATER PROVIDED TO IT. OBSERVED LEAKING WATER FROM THE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR THE SOURCE OF THE LEAKS.
2012-10-30 Pass License ▾
No violations found.
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