ST. BESS JERK.
5729 N NORTHWEST HWY · FOREST GLEN, CHICAGO
Failed 7 of 15 inspections. 27 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 272023PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
EMPTY WALK IN COOLER NOT ON, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 60 F AND EMPTY 3-DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER (ALONG COOKLINE) AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE 70 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. SAID COOLERS ARE TAGGED BY CDPH AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED AND TAGS REMOVED BY CDPH.
SEP 202023FAILED11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND HAVE ALL NECESSARY CLEAN UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
EMPTY WALK IN COOLER NOT ON, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 60 F AND EMPTY 3-DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER (ALONG COOKLINE) AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE 70 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. SAID COOLERS ARE TAGGED BY CDPH AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED AND TAGS REMOVED BY CDPH.
NO METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETERS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
NO VALID PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VALID PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK FROM A LICENSE ILLINOIS PEST CONTROL OPERATOR ON PREMISES BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C).
NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA SHELVES, ON WALK IN COOLER SHELVES AND ON EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT PREP AREA, DISHWASH AREA AND REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR AROUND RIGHT SIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN.
CEILING TILES MISSING/DAMAGED ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED/MISSING CEILING TILES.
SEP 232022PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NON FOOD GRADE FOOD CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE RAW CHICKEN. ALL CONTAINERS NEED TO BE OF FOOD GRADE MATERIAL.
OBSERVED METAL DOOR FRAME OF WALK IN FREEZER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALK IN FREEZER DOOR SO THAT IT OPENS AND CLOSES EASILY.
THE WALK IN COOLER FLOORS ARE VERY UNCLEAN WITH THE BUILDUP OF FOOD RESIDUE AND OTHER DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL FLOORS OF WALK IN REFRIGERATOR.
OBSERVED MOP SINK REMOVED. MOP SINK MUST BE REINSTALLED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND PROPER BACK FLOW PREVENTION.
OBSERVED UNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER ON PREMISES CREATING HARBORAGE FOR INSECTS. REMOVE ALL NON WORKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING 2 SMALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS ON COOKING LINE, 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER/COLD HOLD UNIT NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALL BOXES OF OLD SODA SYRUPS, SODA DISPENING UNIT, ICE MACHINE. ALL EQUIPMENT IS DIRTY. IF EQUIPMENT IS NON- WORKING IT NEEDS TO BE REMOVED. IF EQUIPMENT IS WORKING. CLEAN AND STORE EQUIPMENT IN A MANNER THAT DOES NOT CREATE HARBORAGE FOR INSECTS.
SEP 162022FAILED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. COOK HANDING FOOD WITH GLOVES ON THEN OBSERVED COOK TAKING GLOVES OFF TO HANDLE MONEY AS CASHIER. COOK THEN RETURNED TO PUT GLOVES ON AND HANDLE FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010.
WALK UP CARRY OUT WINDOWS WITHOUT SCREENS. WINDOWS WERE OPEN AND USED FOR VENTILATION EVEN WITHOUT ANY WALK UP CUSTOMERS. PROVIDE SCREEN FOR WINDOW ADJACENT TO COOKING AREA OR CLOSE WINDOW WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED 100 SMALL FLIES, 4 LARGE FLIES, AND 1 BEE THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST ELIMINATE ALL FLYING INSECT ACTIVITY. CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND ELIMINATE ALL CONTRIBUTING FACTORS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a).
OBSERVED METAL DOOR FRAME OF WALK IN FREEZER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALK IN FREEZER DOOR SO THAT IS OPENS AND CLOSES EASILY.
THE WALK IN COOLER FLOORS ARE VERY UNCLEAN WITH THE BUILDUP OF FOOD RESIDUE AND OTHER DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL FLOORS OF WALK IN REFRIGERATOR.
OBSERVED CROSS CONNECTION OF A HOSE ATTACHED TO A MOP SINK WITH NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND NO AIR GAP. HOSE WAS REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
OBSERVED NON WORKING 3 COMPARTEMENT SINK WITH NO FAUCET. SINK MUST BE FULLY OPERATIONAL AND FAUCET RESTORED OR REMOVE SINK FROM PREMISES.
OBSERVED WASTEWATER BACKED UP IN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNABLE TO DRAIN. PLUMBER WAS CALLED TO SITE. SINK WAS REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
OBSERVED UNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER ON PREMISES CREATING HARBORAGE FOR INSECTS. REMOVE ALL NON WORKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING 2 SMALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS ON COOKING LINE, 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER/COLD HOLD UNIT NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALL BOXES OF OLD SODA SYRUPS, SODA DISPENING UNIT, ICE MACHINE. ALL EQUIPMENT IS DIRTY. IF EQUIPMENT IS NON- WORKING IT NEEDS TO BE REMOVED. IF EQUIPMENT IS WORKING. CLEAN AND STORE EQUIPMENT IN A MANNER THAT DOES NOT CREATE HARBORAGE FOR INSECTS.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT DATED 5/11/22 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING # 47 OBSERVED PLASTIC CUTTING BOARD ON PREP/ COOKING LINE ACROSS FROM STOVES ATTACHED TO COLD HOLD UNIT/2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH DARK GROOVES. CUTTING BOARD MUST BE SANITIZED AND DARK GROOVES MUST BE REMOVED OR PLASTIC CUTTING BOARD NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. # 49 OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF OVENS AND MICROWAVES VERY UNCLEAN. OBSERVED AREA BEHIND STOVE WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED AND NO LONGER SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. DE-GREASE AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE #51 OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NEEDED ON MOP SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN #55 OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED CEILING TILES NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE CEILING TILES WITH NON ABSORBENT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE TILES. OBSERVED WALL BEHIND RAW CHICKEN CHOPPING AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAINT WALL AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. #56 OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
MAY 112022PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED PLASTIC CUTTING BOARD ON PREP/ COOKING LINE ACROSS FROM STOVES ATTACHED TO COLD HOLD UNIT/2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH DARK GROOVES. CUTTING BOARD MUST BE SANITIZED AND DARK GROOVES MUST BE REMOVED OR PLASTIC CUTTING BOARD NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.
OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF OVENS AND MICROWAVES VERY UNCLEAN. OBSERVED AREA BEHIND STOVE WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED AND NO LONGER SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. DE-GREASE AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NEEDED ON MOP SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED CEILING TILES NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE CEILING TILES WITH NON ABSORBENT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE TILES. OBSERVED WALL BEHIND RAW CHICKEN CHOPPING AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAINT WALL AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
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APR 262022FAILED14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO ONE IN CHARGE WITH FOOD SAFETY KNOWLEGE. 2-102.14
OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING COOKED CHICKEN AND COOKED RICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
OBSERVED NO SANITIZER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION IN ORDER TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. EMPLOYEE WENT TO GAS STATION ACROSS STREET TO OBTAIN A BOTTLE OF BLEACH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN VALUED AT $100 AT 101F IMPROPERLY HOT HELD WITHIN WOOD BURNING OVEN. ALL FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERAURE WAS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FOR 2022. MUST PROVIDE CONTRACT, LOG BOOK AND RECENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)
STORE ALL TO GO CONTAINERS INVERTED. ALL TO GO CONTAINERS NEED TO BE PROTECTED FROM DIRT AND DUST.
OBSERVED PLASTIC CUTTING BOARD ON PREP/ COOKING LINE ACCROSS FROM STOVES ATTACHED TO COLD HOLD UNIT/2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH DARK GROOVES. CUTTING BOARD MUST BE SANITIZED AND DARK GROOVES MUST BE REMOVED OR PLASTIC CUTTING BOARD NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.
OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF OVENS AND MICROWAVES VERY UNCLEAN. OBSERVED AREA BEHIND STOVE WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED AND NO LONGER SMOOTH AND EASILY CLENABLE . DEGREASE AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NEEDED ON MOP SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ACCUMULATION GREASE AND DIRT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND GREASE TRAP. MUST CELAN ALL FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED CEILING TILES NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE CEILING TILES WITH NON ABSORBENT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE TILES. OBSERVED WALL BEHIND RAW CHICKEN CHOPPING AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAINT WALL AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING COULD BE PROVIDED. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS NEED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
OCT 42021PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
3-302.12 INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR, SALT , RICE ETC)
4-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN ON TOP OF PREP COOLER INFRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
5-501.111 NOTED SOME LITTER ON GROUND UNDERNEATH REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LIGHTING FIXTURES TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.
SEP 72021FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR, SALT , RICE ETC)
FOUND EMPLOYEES COOKING IN CHARCOAL SMOKER/GRILL IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA OF ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE COOKING AND MUST REMOVE THE SAID SMOKER/GRILL OFF PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
INTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN ON TOP OF PREP COOLER INFRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
NOTED SOME LITTER ON GROUND UNDERNEATH REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
MAY 122021PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
3-302.12-OBSERVED BUCKETS OF SEASONING IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY FOOD ITEM.
3-304.12-OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.
4-201.11-OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING HOME DEPOT BUCKETS TO STORE SEASONING AND SAUCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE WASHABLE AND EASY TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED MISSING FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR NEXT TO HAND WASHING SINK WHERE EMPLOYEES ARE UNABLE TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. MUST INSTALL FAUCET HEAD AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE MAINTAINED AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. THERE ARE TWO 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS ON SITE.
6-201.11-OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2-102.13-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. MANAGER STATED HE RECENTLY HIRED A NEW STAFF LESS THAN 30 DAYS AGO.
8-404.13(B:4)-PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/24/2020, REPORT #2464099. #58- ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090.
MAR 242021PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
3-302.12-OBSERVED BUCKETS OF SEASONING IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY FOOD ITEM.
3-304.12-OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.
4-201.11-OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING HOME DEPOT BUCKETS TO STORE SEASONING AND SAUCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE WASHABLE AND EASY TO CLEAN.
6-201.11-OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2-102.13-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. MANAGER STATED HE RECENTLY HIRED A NEW STAFF LESS THAN 30 DAYS AGO.
8-404.13(B:4)-PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/24/2020, REPORT #2464099. #58- ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090.
MAR 162021FAILED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. COOKED OXTAIL FOUND AT 62.1F, COOKED CHICKEN FOUND AT 110.1F AND COOKED JERK CHICKEN FOUND ON COUNTER AT 67.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 135.0F OR HIGHER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD IMMEDIATELY. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 100 LBS AT A COST OF $200.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BUCKETS OF SEASONING IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY FOOD ITEM.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING HOME DEPOT BUCKETS TO STORE SEASONING AND SAUCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE WASHABLE AND EASY TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH PREVENTING LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL TRASH INSIDE OF RECEPTICLE TO PREVENT ANY INSECTS OR PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. MANAGER STATED HE RECENTLY HIRED A NEW STAFF LESS THAN 30 DAYS AGO.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/24/2020, REPORT #2464099. #58- ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 242020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
DEC 172020FAILED11 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON-IN-CHARGE DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION)NO CITATION ISSUED.
PERSON-IN-CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE AN ORIGINAL VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED THE PREMISES THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT TO A SANITATION COURSE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS) ARE PREPARED,HANDLED,AND/OR SERVED.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND AND POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP AREAS AND WASH ROOMS).
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARDS AT THE HAND SINK AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND NO SANITIZING TEST-KIT STRIPS PROVIDED FOR DETERMINING SANITIZING CONCENTRATION AT 3 COMPARTMENT SANITIZING SINK (CHLORINE/QUATS)ETC.MUST PROVIDE TEST KIT STRIPS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
NOV 242020FAILED21 violations8 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON-IN-CHARGE DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION)NO CITATION ISSUED.
PERSON-IN-CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE AN ORIGINAL VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED THE PREMISES THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT TO A SANITATION COURSE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS) ARE PREPARED,HANDLED,AND/OR SERVED.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND AND POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP AREAS AND WASH ROOMS).
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM AND AT HAND SINKS AT FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO TURN ON ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER FOR (TCS FOODS). OBSERVED A 2 DOOR COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.0F.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER 41F OR COLDER AND 0F FOR FREEZER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH A COMPLETE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ( CONTRACT/SERVICE AGREEMENT,COPY OF I.D.P.H LICENSE, SERVICE REPORT, CHEMICALS USED ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C),NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARDS AT THE HAND SINK AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
FOUND NO SANITIZING TEST-KIT STRIPS PROVIDED FOR DETERMINING SANITIZING CONCENTRATION AT 3 COMPARTMENT SANITIZING SINK (CHLORINE/QUATS)ETC.MUST PROVIDE TEST KIT STRIPS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF COOLERS AND INTERIORS BASINS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON THE PREMISES.(HOT WATER TANK HEATER IS TURNED OFF) AT THIS TIME. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER ABOVE 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MAKER. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND NO OUTSIDE COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B),NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR FOOD PREP/3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED BROKEN COOLER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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