SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

STEAK AND HOAGIE.

BEAT. 22/100

7158 S WESTERN AVE · WEST ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 16, 2020 · passed with conditions

Failed an inspection 6 years ago. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
1 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
35
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Aug 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 16
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC HAS NO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS DELI MEAT AND STEAK SANDWHICHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIME. ALSO CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR MORE CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA OR WASH ROOM FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUE #7-38-030(C).

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER, AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR SHELVING OF THE WALK IN COOLER.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINATIN(MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE).

AUG 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

VARIETY OF RTE FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN AND FRONT PREP COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A BROKEN FAUCET ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED CONDENSATION WATER FROM THE FURNACE DRAINING ONTO THE FLOOR IN THE REAR UTILITY ROOM. OBSERVED CONDENSATION WATER DRIPPING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REROUTE WATER TO PROPERLY DRAIN INTO A DRAINAGE PIPE AND MAINTAIN

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALLS, CEILINGS, FLOORS, VENTS AND SHELVING WITH FOOD DEBRI AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED AND BROKEN EQUIPMENT(REACH IN COOLER, RIB COOKER, ICE MACHINE AND PEPSI COOLER) IN THE REAR STORAGE AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MAINTAIN

AUG 8
2019
FAILED
12 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER/CERTIFICATE ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED . INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

VARIETY OF RTE FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN AND FRONT PREP COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO SANITIZING TESTING DEVICES ON SITE. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A BROKEN FAUCET ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED CONDENSATION WATER FROM THE FURNACE DRAINING ONTO THE FLOOR IN THE REAR UTILITY ROOM. OBSERVED CONDENSATION WATER DRIPPING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REROUTE WATER TO PROPERLY DRAIN INTO A DRAINAGE PIPE AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED AND BROKEN EQUIPMENT(REACH IN COOLER, RIB COOKER, ICE MACHINE AND PEPSI COOLER) IN THE REAR STORAGE AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALLS, CEILINGS, FLOORS, VENTS AND SHELVING WITH FOOD DEBRI AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MAINTAIN

AUG 29
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
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WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEAL THE FRP BOARD ON THE TOP OF THE HALF WALL.

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PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM THE PREMISES (COOLERS, DEEP FRYERS, ETC.).

AUG 19
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. THE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WAS AT 48.7F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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

SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING AND CEILING TRACKS ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA. SEAL THE FRP BOARD ON THE TOP OF THE HALF WALL.

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

MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE WASHROOM DOOR.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

EXCESSIVE GROWTH OF WEEDS OUTSIDE BEHIND THE BUILDING. MUST MAINTAIN TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM THE PREMISES (COOLERS, DEEP FRYERS, ETC.) REMOVE ALL EMPTY PLASTIC BREAD TRAYS FROM THE OUTSIDE AREA.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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