STANLEY'S ON RACINE.

Chicago Health Dept

324 S RACINE AVE · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2011.

4 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2011.

Last inspected Aug 2011. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
VIOLATIONS
19
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 8
2011
PASS 5 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE LOWER SECTIONS OF THE STOVES AND COOLERS ARE GREASY, CLEAN IN DETAIL.

Minor Sanitation
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 SAUTE STATION COOLER IS BROKEN, REPAIR OR REPLACE THE COOLER. REMOVE THE ROTTEN WOOD BELOW THE BAR ICE BIN.

Minor Sanitation
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. THE FLOOR UNDER FRYERS IS GREASY, CLEAN THE FLOOR IN DETAIL.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL THE GAPS IN THE WALL ABOVE THE HOT LINE PASS SO IT IS SMOOTH AND EASY TO MAINTAIN.

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

ONE OF THE WOMEN'S ROOM SINKS IS OUT OF ORDER. REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SINK.

NOV 4
2010
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. All food shelving and surfaces in the kitchen and bar are dirty. Clean, rinse and sanitize all buildup and degrease the equipment and surfaces in detail from top to bottom. Remove encrusted food buildup from under and around the dish machine and delime the dishmachine interior.

Minor Sanitation
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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. Move away from the walls every piece of kitchen equipment and remove all of the loose debris, food and grease buildup until they are clean and sanitary.

Minor Sanitation
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. Remove all of the black grease coated bricks holding up the the steamtable and other kitchen equipment throughout the kitchen. Clean and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Remove all grease buildup from the walls, pillars and ceilings and repaint the black walls and pillars a light color so dirty buildup can be seen and cleaned. Repair the damaged tiles, thresh holds and door frames to remove gaps for possible pest harborage. Clean and maintain the walls and ceilings so they are smooth and sanitary from top to bottom.

OCT 28
2010
FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
Serious Sanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. The bar service station ice scoop is stored in a filty plastic container in brackish liquid, the soda dispensing guns are stored in rubber holsters full of slimey buildup. Wash, rinse and sanitize all of the food dispensing utensils and equipment until it is clean, sanitary and maintained on a daily basis.

Critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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. 10-15 live cockroaches were found behind the grease trap and under the pantry cooler on the floor. 8 smallflies were found on a carved pumpkin in the bar. Remove all evidence of insect activity. Pest proof the south outer door into the kitchen.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. All food shelving and surfaces in the kitchen and bar are dirty. Clean, rinse and sanitize all buildup and degrease the equipment and surfaces in detail from top to bottom. Remove encrusted food buildup from under and around the dish machine and delime the dishmachine interior.

Minor Sanitation
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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. Move away from the walls every piece of kitchen equipment and remove all of the loose debris, food and grease buildup until they are clean and sanitary.

Minor Sanitation
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. Remove all of the black grease coated bricks holding up the the steamtable and other kitchen equipment throughout the kitchen. Clean and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Remove all grease buildup from the walls, pillars and ceilings and repaint the black walls and pillars a light color so dirty buildup can be seen and cleaned. Repair the damaged tiles, thresh holds and door frames to remove gaps for possible pest harborage. Clean and maintain the walls and ceilings so they are smooth and sanitary from top to bottom.

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

Repair the leak under the dish sprayer.

APR 27
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE KITCHEN TABLES AND SHELVES MUST BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Clean and maintain the walls and ceilings so they are smooth and sanitary from top to bottom.

Minor Facility Condition
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas. A MAN WAS OBSERVED SMOKING IN THE OUTDOOR PATIO SEATING AREA AND A LARGE ASHTRAY WAS FOUND IN SAID AREA. SMOKING IS NOT ALLOWED IN YOUR OUTDOOR PATIO AREA.

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