ST REST COUNTRY KITCHEN.
727 E 87TH ST · CHATHAM, CHICAGO
Failed 8 of 21 inspections. 25 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 182014PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA,IS NOT MAINTAING PROPER TEMPERATURE,THE AIR TMEMPERATURE IS READING 70.2F, WHICH HAS POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE COOLER THE COOLER WILL BE TAGGED AND THE ABOVE MUST FAX A LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN REPAIRED FAX3 312 746-8040,ATTENTION SUPERVISOR CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
INTERNAL TEMPERATURES TAKEN OF POTENTIALL HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOOLER RANGE FROM 44.9F TO 60.3F FOOD ITEMS ARE TURKEY WINGS,TURKEY TAILSAND MAC 7 CHEESE THE FOOD PRODUCTS WERE DENATURED AND DESTROYED DURING INSPECTION TOTAL WEIGHT 60LBS TOTAL COST $400.00,CRIOTICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALL HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,PORK CHOPS, MAC & CHEESE,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
MUST REPAIR HANDLE ON WALK-IN DOOR,HAS A SCREW DRIVER FOR HANDLE TO OPEN DOOR,MUST REPAIR
DETAIL CLEAN WALL BASE IN PREP AREA OF GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP
DEC 272013PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE PREP TABLE NEAR THE DISH MACHINE OR REPLACE. MUST REPLACE ALL WORN RUBBER GASKETS IN THE PREP COOLER AND IN THE UPRIGHT REACH IN COOLER. MUST ALSO REPAIR THE BROKEN HANDLE ON THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS,THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,COOLERS AND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND OTHER DEBRIS. MUST ALSO CLEAN ALL ATTACHED LEGS,WHEELS AND HANDLES. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF CABINETS UNDERNEATH THE STEAM TABLE AND REMOVE DEAD ROACHES. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MEAT SAW AND SLICER.
: MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN AND WORN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE COOK LINE,UNDER SINKS,AND IN REAR UNDER SHELVING RACKS.
MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE WASHROOMS,IN THE DINING AREAS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST ALSO REPAIR DAMAGED WALLS IN PREP AREAS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE PREP AREA.
MUST PROVIDE THREE WORKING STOPPERS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEANING SUPPLIES AND OTHER ITEMS IN AN ENCLOSED AREA PROTECTED FROM THE ELEMENTS.
DEC 232013FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 200 LBS OF COOKED PORK,SHORT RIBS,SPAGHETTI,DRESSING,BLACK EYED PEAS,SWEET POTATOES,BEEF,EGG WASH,CABBAGE,GRAVY,RICE,OX TAILS,GREENS,MACARONI AND CHEESE,CAKE BATTER AND POT ROAST RANGING BETWEEN 45.5-70.8 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. NO SANITIZING SOLUTION REGISTERING DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. MUST REPAIR SO THAT DISH MACHINE PROPERLY SANITIZES DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. ALSO, NOTED EMPLOYEE IMPROPERLY WASHING AND SANITIZING MULTI USE ITEMS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROEPRLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES DURING MANUAL DISH WASHING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT INTO THE FIRST COMPARTMENT AND OVERFLOWING FROM THE GREASE TRAP WHEN WATER RELEASED FROM THE SINK BASIN. ALSO NOTED WATER LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET AND FROM THE BASE OF THE GREASE TRAP. MUST REPAIR. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE PREP TABLE NEAR THE DISH MACHINE OR REPLACE. MUST REPLACE ALL WORN RUBBER GASKETS IN THE PREP COOLER AND IN THE UPRIGHT REACH IN COOLER. MUST ALSO REPAIR THE BROKEN HANDLE ON THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS,THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,COOLERS AND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND OTHER DEBRIS. MUST ALSO CLEAN ALL ATTACHED LEGS,WHEELS AND HANDLES. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF CABINETS UNDERNEATH THE STEAM TABLE AND REMOVE DEAD ROACHES. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MEAT SAW AND SLICER.
MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN AND WORN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE COOK LINE,UNDER SINKS,AND IN REAR UNDER SHELVING RACKS.
MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE WASHROOMS,IN THE DINING AREAS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST ALSO REPAIR DAMAGED WALLS IN PREP AREAS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE PREP AREA.
MUST PROVIDE THREE WORKING STOPPERS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEANING SUPPLIES AND OTHER ITEMS IN AN ENCLOSED AREA PROTECTED FROM THE ELEMENTS.
SEP 182013PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST REPLACE DOOR ATTACHMENT ON RIGHT LOWER SIDE OF REAR DOOR ,IN POOR REPAIR.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF CUTTING SAW, SLICER, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS (FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP, DEAD ROACHES). REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR.
SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, AND CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALONG TOP OF BASEBOARDS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN PREP AREA AND AROUND PIPE FITTINGS BEHIND URINAL IN MEN WASHROOM. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN.
LEAKY PIPE UNDER DINING ROOM STEAMTABLE,(BACK STEAMTABLE).MUST REPAIR.
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE ALL LIQUID WASTE ON GROUND OUTSIDE NEAR WALK-IN FREEZER AND REAR DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ATTRACTION.
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
SEP 112013FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY IN PREP AND DINING AREAS. LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR ALONG EAST WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE IN PREP AREA. LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR INTO ELECTRICAL ROOM IN REAR PREP AREA. LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ALONG WEST WALL NEAR LICENSES IN SERVING AREA. LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON TABLE IN REAR DINING/BANQUET AREA. OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG EAST WALL UNDER ELECTRICAL BOXES IN REAR ELECTRICAL ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. EAST DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED IN REAR DINING AREA, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON REAR EAST DOOR AND KEEP REAR KITCHEN DOOR CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN ELECTRICAL ROOM (SUGAR, FLOUR, CORN MEAL).
MUST REPLACE DOOR ATTACHMENT ON RIGHT LOWER SIDE OF REAR DOOR ,IN POOR REPAIR.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF CUTTING SAW, SLICER, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS (FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP, DEAD ROACHES). REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR.
SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, AND CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALONG TOP OF BASEBOARDS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN PREP AREA AND AROUND PIPE FITTINGS BEHIND URINAL IN MEN WASHROOM. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.
LEAKY PIPE UNDER DINING ROOM STEAMTABLE,(BACK STEAMTABLE).MUST REPAIR.
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE ALL LIQUID WASTE ON GROUND OUTSIDE NEAR WALK-IN FREEZER AND REAR DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ATTRACTION.
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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JUL 22013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPLACE DOOR ATTACHMENT ON RIGHT LOWER SIDE OF REAR DOOR ,IN POOR REPAIR.
OPENINGS ALONG THE TOP OF BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA.MUST SEAL TO PREVENT HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.
LEAKY PIPE UNDER DINING ROOM STEAMTABLE,(BACK STEAMTABLE).MUST REPAIR.
FEB 132013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES IN REAR BY EXIT DOOR & IN WALK-IN COOLER, EXTERIOR OF MIXER, CABINET INTERIORS AND SIDES OF DEEO FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, LARGE FAN IN FOOD PREP AREA, AND ALL OTHER UNCKLEAN SURFACES
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS(INCLUDING AREA IN MEN'S WASHROOM WHERE WALL PANEL IS LOOSE).
REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS. SEAL ALL LOOSE BASEBOARDS AND WALL COVES. CLEAN ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(FOOD SPLATTERS).
REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
FEB 52013FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND EGGS SITTING OUT IN PREP AREA NOT ADEQUATELY COVERED WITH ICE AT 49.1F TO 51.4F AND PRECOOKED SAUSAGE HELD AT 94.1F AT ROOM TEMPERATURE-MUST HOLD COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AND ALL HOT FOODS AT 1409 DEGREES OR ABOVE. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
20-30 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED UNDERNEATH SEATING IN BOOTH THAT HAS A REMOVABLE SEAT, ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, AND ON FLOOR AND LOWER SHELF BY REAR DOOR. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, REPAIR BOTTOMS OF BOTH REAR EXIT DOORS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS, FLOORS etc TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES IN REAR BY EXIT DOOR & IN WALK-IN COOLER, EXTERIOR OF MIXER, CABINET INTERIORS AND SIDES OF DEEO FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, LARGE FAN IN FOOD PREP AREA, AND ALL OTHER UNCKLEAN SURFACES.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS(INCLUDING AREA IN MEN'S WASHROOM WHERE WALL PANEL IS LOOSE).
REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS. SEAL ALL LOOSE BASEBOARDS AND WALL COVES. CLEAN ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(FOOD SPLATTERS).
REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
OCT 92012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIORS UNDERNEATH BUFFET/STEAM TABLE IN FRONT SERVICE LINE AREA, STORAGE RACKS IN REAR BY EXIT DOORS , GREASY BUILD-UP ON AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE, CUTTING BOARD ON REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP, REAR(INCLUDING CLOSET), DINING ROOM, WASHROOM, AND BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREAS MUST BE DETAILED CLEANED ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDES COOKING EQUIPMENT) THROUGHOUT.FLOORS THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS MUST BE REPLACED.
REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS.SEAL ALL LOOSE BASEBOARDS AND WALL COVES.
REAR GATED OUTSIDE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THIS AREA
DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS MUST EITHER BE CLEANED OR DISCARDED
SEP 282012FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED 3 DOZEN EGGS IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 53-58 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED UNDER FRONT STEAM TABLE AND NOTED 3 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON TABLE IN DINING AREA,ON WALL IN DINING AREA AND UNDER DISPLAY COOLER ALONG SERVICE LINE. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIORS UNDERNEATH BUFFET/STEAM TABLE IN FRONT SERVICE LINE AREA, STORAGE RACKS IN REAR BY EXIT DOORS , GREASY BUILD-UP ON AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE, CUTTING BOARD ON REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP, REAR(INCLUDING CLOSET), DINING ROOM, WASHROOM, AND BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREAS MUST BE DETAILED CLEANED ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDES COOKING EQUIPMENT) THROUGHOUT.FLOORS THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS MUST BE REPLACED.
REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS.SEAL ALL LOOSE BASEBOARDS AND WALL COVES.
REAR GATED OUTSIDE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THIS AREA
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS MUST EITHER BE CLEANED OR DISCARDED
JUL 302012PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
THE FOLLOWING COOKED FOODS IN 2-DOOR COOLER IN REAR FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: TURKEY-47.1F, CANDIED SWEET POTATOES-47.1F, CHICKEN-48.1F - ALL COOKED FOODS MUST BE COOLED IN 6 HOURS(140-70- IN 2 HOURS AND 70-40 IN 4 HOURS). PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A). 30LB VALUED AT $40.00 VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.
BLACK SLIMMY SUBSTANCE FOUND INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE -UNIT MUST BE THOROUGHLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED -CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A)
DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY( NO RESIDUAL FOUND ON DISHES ), UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT LAST INSPECTION BEING USED AT TIME OF THIS INVESTIGATION. NO RECEIPT FROM REPAIRMAN -CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-020.
NO CERTIFIED MGR. ON PREMISES WITH VALID CERTIFICATE OR RECEIPT AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-012
THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIORS UNDERNEATH BUFFET/STEAM TABLE IN FRONT SERVICE LINE AREA, STORAGE RACKS IN REAR BY EXIT DOORS , GREASY BUILD-UP ON AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE, CUTTING BOARD ON REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP, REAR(INCLUDING CLOSET), DINING ROOM, WASHROOM, AND BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREAS MUST BE DETAILED CLEANED ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDES COOKING EQUIPMENT) THROUGHOUT.FLOORS THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS MUST BE REPLACED.
REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS.SEAL ALL LOOSE BASEBOARDS AND WALL COVES.
REAR GATED OUTSIDE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THIS AREA
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS MUST EITHER BE CLEANED OR DISCARDED
JUL 202012FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
GREENS-61.3 & 63.4F, OX TAILS-55.0F, SMOTHERED LIVER-54.4F, PORK CHOPS-53.2F, MILK-45.1F, EGGS-61.3F, EGGS-47.8F, CHICKEN-46.9F, CHICKEN-50.3F, - ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN COOLERS MUST BE HELD AT 4O DEGREES OR BELOW /- 2 DEGREES. ALL COOKED FOODS STORED IN COOLERS MUST BE COOLED IN SHALLOW CONTAINERS AND REACH REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40 DEGREES WITHIN 6 HOURS(140-70 IN 2 HOURS AND FROM 70 -40 IN 4HOURS). INSTRUCTED TO COVER COOKED FOODS LOOSELY. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A). APPROXIMATELY 150LB VALUED AT $200.00 VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.
LINE CONNECTED TO SANITIZER ON DISH MACHINE APPEARS TO BE CLOGGED NO SANITIZER COMING THROUGH IN FINAL RINSE CYCLE. DISH MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION, CANNOT BE USED UNTIL SERVICED AND REPAIRED AND RE-INSPECTED BY THE CDPH. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-030.
5 FLIES OBSERVED ON PREMISES IN DINING AREAS AND IN DISH WASHING AREA. 40 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED SCATTERED ON FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET, IN REAR AREA WHERE COOLERS ARE LOCATED, BEHIND PREP TABLES IN DISH WASHING AREA AND IN FRONT SERVICE LINE AREA ALONG WALL BASES, AND IN CORNERS - MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL RIGHT LOWER SIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR, AND REQUEST VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.
NO CERTIFIED MGR. WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-012.
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIORS UNDERNEATH BUFFET/STEAM TABLE IN FRONT SERVICE LINE AREA, STORAGE RACKS IN REAR BY EXIT DOORS , GREASY BUILD-UP ON AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE, CUTTING BOARD ON REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP, REAR(INCLUDING CLOSET), DINING ROOM, WASHROOM, AND BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREAS MUST BE DETAILED CLEANED ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDES COOKING EQUIPMENT) THROUGHOUT. FLOORS THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS MUST BE REPLACED.
REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS. SEAL ALL LOOSE BASEBOARDS AND WALL COVES.
REAR GATED OUTSIDE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THIS AREA
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS MUST EITHER BE CLEANED OR DISCARDED.
FEB 142012PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
PAINT ALL RUSTY SHELVES UNDERNEATH ALL PREP TABLES. REPLACE ALL LIDS TO BUS PANS THAT IN POOR REPAIR.
Inspector Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF WALK-IN COOLER(INCLUDING FAN GUARDS), ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES IN KITCHEN AREA, EXTERIORS OF ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, EXTERIORS OF ALL PLASTIC BUS PANS USED AS FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, ALL EXTERIORS OF METAL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS OF STOVE/OVEN & LARGE DOUBLE OVEN, CAN OPENER & HOLSTER ON PREP TABLE, DEEP FREEZER AND GRILL.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND REAR AREAS MUST BE DETAILED CLEANED ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDES COOKING EQUIPMENT) THROUGHOUT.
WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA MUST BE PAINTED. CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED. ALL HOLES IN WALLS IN REAR NEED REPAIRING ALL LOOSE WALL COVE AND BASEBOARDS MUST BE SEALED. CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN/STAINED LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
REPAIR/REPLACE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS
REAR GATED OUTSIDE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THIS AREA
FEB 72012FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMPERATURE RECORDED AT 48.8F-UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED AND RE-INSPECTED BY THE CDPH-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
COOKED GREENS-65.6F, CANDIED YAMS-67.5F, BAKED CHICKEN-57.8F, EGGS-50.1F, EGGS-67.1F, BUTTERMILK-47.6F, BEEF RIBS-47.1F, SPARE RIBS-57.1F,GROUND BEEF-47.6F, CHICKEN BREAST-51.1F, MEATLOAF-54.4F-ALL COOKED FOODS THAT ARE PLACED IN REFRIGERATION AND COOLED MUST BE COOLED IN SHALLOW CONTAINERS AND MUST REACH THE REQUIRED COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW WITHIN 6 HOURS(140F-70F IN 2 HOURS AND FROM 70F-40F IN 4 HOURS). ALL COOKED FOODS SHOULD ALSO BE LABELED WITH TIME PLACED IN REFRIGERATION AND THIS SHOULD BE DOCUMENTED DAILY (COOLING LOGS)-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A). APPROXIMATELY 200LB VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.
PIPES UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, WATER DRAINING INTO MOP BUCKET) AND COLD WATER KNOB MISSING-MUST REPAIR SINK-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-030.
ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
PAINT ALL RUSTY SHELVES UNDERNEATH ALL PREP TABLES. REPLACE ALL LIDS TO BUS PANS THAT IN POOR REPAIR.
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF WALK-IN COOLER(INCLUDING FAN GUARDS), ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES IN KITCHEN AREA, EXTERIORS OF ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, EXTERIORS OF ALL PLASTIC BUS PANS USED AS FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, ALL EXTERIORS OF METAL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS OF STOVE/OVEN & LARGE DOUBLE OVEN, CAN OPENER & HOLSTER ON PREP TABLE, DEEP FREEZER AND GRILL.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND REAR AREAS MUST BE DETAILED CLEANED ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDES COOKING EQUIPMENT) THROUGHOUT.
WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA MUST BE PAINTED. CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED. ALL HOLES IN WALLS IN REAR NEED REPAIRING ALL LOOSE WALL COVE AND BASEBOARDS MUST BE SEALED. CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN/STAINED LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
REPAIR/REPLACE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
REAR GATED OUTSIDE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THIS AREA.
JUN 302011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED KNIFE BETWEEN TABLE AND WALL INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK.
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EXTERIOR OF FLAT GRILL, STOVE TOP, INTERIOR OF COOLERS FANGUARD COVER, ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CUTTING BOARDS, BAND SAW #10 CAN OPENER
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYERS GREASE BUILD UP AND REMOVE STANDING WATER IN REAR STORAGE.
FILL HOLES REAR PREP AREA, AND REPAINT WALLS LIGHTER COLOR, AND REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED / GREASE TILES CEILING.ALSO DINNING ROOM.
CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR KITCHEN AND MENS ROOM
OBSERVED ICE CREAM NO IN USE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/OR REMOVE MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION FAX LETTER TO CDPH 1-312-746-4240 TO REMOVE TAG IF REPAIRED DO NOT USE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH.
JUN 32011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED KNIFE BETWEEN TABLE AND WALL INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EXTERIOR OF FLAT GRILL, STOVE TOP, INTERIOR OF COOLERS FANGUARD COVER, ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CUTTING BOARDS, BAND SAW #10 CAN OPENER
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYERS GREASE BUILD UP AND REMOVE STANDING WATER IN REAR STORAGE
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.FILL HOLES REAR PREP AREA, AND REPAINT WALLS LIGHTER COLOR, AND REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED / GREASE TILES CEILING.ALSO DINNING ROOM.
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 IN REAR KITCHEN AND MENS ROOM
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.OBSERVED ICE CREAM NO IN USE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/OR REMOVE MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION FAX LETTER TO CDPH 1-312-746-4240 TO REMOVE TAG IF REPAIRED DO NOT USE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH.
JAN 262011PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
REMOVE RUST INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND ON STORAGE SHELVES.
FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, CABINETS, SHELVES, SINK, ICE MACHINE, STEAM TABLES, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.
REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN MEN WASHROOM. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND LIGHT SWITCHES, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, PIPE FITTINGS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER.
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.
MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND DEBRIS OUTSIDE REAR EXIT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
JAN 132011FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE AT THIS TIME. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR FURNACE CLOSET SCATTERED ALONG WALLS AND FLOOR BASES,UNDER REAR DRY STORAGE RACKS,AND SCATTERED IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
REMOVE RUST INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND ON STORAGE SHELVES.
FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, CABINETS, SHELVES, SINK, ICE MACHINE, STEAM TABLES, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.
REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN MEN WASHROOM. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND LIGHT SWITCHES, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, PIPE FITTINGS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER.
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.
MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND DEBRIS OUTSIDE REAR EXIT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
DEC 12010PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE RUST INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND ON STORAGE SHELVES.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, CABINETS, SHELVES, SINK, ICE MACHINE, STEAM TABLES, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN MEN WASHROOM. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND LIGHT SWITCHES, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, PIPE FITTINGS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER.
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.
REMOVE STANDING WATER IN MOP PAIL TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
NOV 232010FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN FURNACE ROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELF UNDER PANS, 7 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER STEAM TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP BETWEEN DOORS. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H70856 COURT DATE 12-30-10 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE RUST INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND ON STORAGE SHELVES.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, CABINETS, SHELVES, SINK, ICE MACHINE
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN MEN WASHROOM. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND LIGHT SWITCHES, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, PIPE FITTINGS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER.
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.
REMOVE STANDING WATER IN MOP PAIL TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
JUN 102010PASSED2 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.ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS NEED LABEL.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS IN REAR WALK IN COOLER NEED SOME CLEANING.
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