SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

STEAK HOAGY SWEET & MORE INC.

BEAT. 22/100

8154 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE · CHATHAM, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 7, 2017 · passed

Failed 8 of 17 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
17
9 passed · 8 failed
VIOLATIONS
74
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Oct 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 7
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GRILL, PREP TABLE TOP AND BOTTOM, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, POTATO DICER ON WALL AND MEAT SLICER ON TABLE.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.

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

MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.

AUG 31
2017
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED MORE THAN SEVENTY MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES. DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE CLOSET, BY THE MOP SINK, UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK, ON THE FLOOR BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE FRONT SERVING COUNTER AREA AROUND AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

THE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT WAS NOT VISIBLY POSTED AS REQUIRED. FOUND THE SUMMARY FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION (3/29/17) BEHIND A REFRIGERATION UNIT AND NOT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THAT THE SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED VISIBLE TO THE CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GRILL, PREP TABLE TOP AND BOTTOM, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, POTATO DICER ON WALL AND MEAT SLICER ON TABLE.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.

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

MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT DRAIN OF THE THREE COMP SINK CLOGGED WITH FOOD; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DRAIN AND REMOVE FOOD OBSERVED INSIDE OF DRAIN.

MAR 29
2017
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 22
2017
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1983215 ON 3-15-17:18-OBSERVED 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNERS AND WINDOW LEDGES IN WASHROOM,30 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE NEAR MICROWAVE, 5 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE UNDER GRILL, 20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER UTILITY SINK, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON WOODEN LEDGE BEHIND EXPOSED SINK, 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN CORNERS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER NEAR 7-UP COOLER AND ICE CREAM FREEZER, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON OUTLET NEAR ICE CREAM FREEZER, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER FRONT COUNTER, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNIT IN DRY STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR ATM MACHINE IN LOBBY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, POTATO DICER ON WALL, MEAT SLICER ON TABLE AND PREP TABLE TOP AND BOTTOM. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GARBAGE CONTAINER EXTERIORS. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MOP PAIL SURFACES.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, STORAGE AREA, FRONT SERVING AREA AND WASHROOM. EXCESSIVE GREASE OBSERVED ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER SINKS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT

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

MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES, CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS. WALL IN POOR REPAIR IN HALL AREA WHERE SODA STORED; REPAIR WALL. MUST ALSO CLEAN PIPES CONNECTED TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTELETS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD.

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THE FAUCET NECK AT THE THREE COMP SINK IS LEAKING. OBSERVED A TOWEL WRAPPED AROUND THE FAUCET NECK; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET NECK. MUST CLEAN THE THREE COMP SINK COMPARTMENTS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE SINK. MUST PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK. THE UTILITY SINK IS OBSTRUCTED BY A TWO DOOR FREEZER; INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST FIT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

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

MUST ORGANIZE KITCHEN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS..

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.

MAR 15
2017
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA BEHIND AND ON THE SIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNIT, IN THE CORNER AREA OF THE FRONT SERVING COUNTER, IN THE CLOSET, UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK, IN THE WASHROOM AND ON THE BOTTOMS OF THE PREP TABLES UNDER AND BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND TO HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. THE PREVIOUS SERVICE FROM THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY WAS IN DECEMBER OF 2016. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

SERIOUSFacility Condition
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

FOUND THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM DEC. 14, 2016 OBSTRUCTED. THE SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE WALL ABOVE A COOLER AND OBSTRUCTED BY BOXES OF POTATO CHIPS STORED ON TOP OF THE COOLER. INSTRUCTED THAT THE SUMMARY MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, POTATO DICER ON WALL, MEAT SLICER ON TABLE AND PREP TABLE TOP AND BOTTOM. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GARBAGE CONTAINER EXTERIORS.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, STORAGE AREA, FRONT SERVING AREA AND WASHROOM. EXCESSIVE GREASE OBSERVED ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER SINKS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT.

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

MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES, CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS. WALL IN POOR REPAIR IN HALL AREA WHERE SODA STORED; REPAIR WALL. MUST ALSO CLEAN PIPES CONNECTED TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THE FAUCET NECK AT THE THREE COMP SINK IS LEAKING. OBSERVED A TOWEL WRAPPED AROUND THE FAUCET NECK; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET NECK. MUST CLEAN THE THREE COMP SINK COMPARTMENTS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE SINK. MUST PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK. THE UTILITY SINK IS OBSTRUCTED BY A TWO DOOR FREEZER; INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE.

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

MUST ORGANIZE KITCHEN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

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DEC 14
2016
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 7
2016
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER THE MOP SINK AND ON THE SHELF BELOW THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE NOTED AREAS AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE THE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

JUN 20
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE CORNERS AND ALONG THE WALLS BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

JUN 13
2016
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 55LBS OF RAW CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR FREEZER, SITTING IN THE PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT A TEMPERATURE OF 64.2F-66.5F, 40 SHELLED EGGS (3-4LBS) AT A TEMPERATURE OF 60.0F INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND 3LBS OF STEAK IN THE PREP AREA AT A TEMPERATURE OF 116.8F-122.1F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS HOT FOODS AT 140.0F OR ABOVE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 61-62LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $55. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNERS AND ALONG THE WALL INSIDE OF THE FRONT ICE CREAM AREA, ON THE SHELF UNDER THE GRILL, ON THE RIM OF THE MOP SINK AND INSIDE OF THE SIDE STORAGE ROOM. ALSO OBSERVED A 1/4-1/2 INCH OPENING AROUND THE REAR SCREEN DOOR AND THE SCREEN TORN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREAS NOTED, PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND REMOVE THE OPENINGS IN THE SCREEN DOOR AND REPAIR THE TORN SCREEN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE CORNERS AND ALONG THE WALLS BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

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

OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE HOOD VENTS.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHTS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

OCT 14
2015
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 7
2015
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA IN CORNERS. REMOVE DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. ALSO OBSERVED SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN THE RREAR PREP AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER. SERIOUS 7-38-020.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN SAME.

AUG 17
2015
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 6
2015
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

OBSERVED 11 PREPACKAGED BAGS OF MOLDED BREAD ON BREAD STORAGE RACKS NOT FRESH AND HOLSUM AT THIS TIME FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION .PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST ROTATE PRODUCT DAILY.APPX.11LBS. $33.(CRITICAL 7-38-005 B)

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1386107 4/29/15 STILL NOT CORRECTED #33-MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM 3- COMPARTMENT AND HAND SINK BASIN,PREP TABLES,MICROWAVES,FRYERS,MEAT SLICER,GRILL TABLE,EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,POTATOE PEELER,PREP COOLERS AND REACH IN COOLERS.#34-MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND EQUIPMENT,FLOOR MATS.#35-MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS AND DOORS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,OPENINGS AROUND PIPES,LIGHT SHIELDS,LOOSE WALL PANELS IN PREP AREA.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD ON BASEMENT DOOR.#37-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILETROOM DOOR.#38 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD .#41-MUST REMOVE MASSIVE CLUTTER OFF OF FLOOR IN TOILETROOM AND FOOD STORAGE CLOSET. #45-IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST REPAIR,REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED

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

VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED

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

VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED

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

VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED

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

VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED

APR 29
2015
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM BASIN OF 3- COMP SINK AND HAND SINK,PREP TABLES,MICROWAVE,FRYERS,MEAT SLICER,GRILL TABLE,EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,POTATOE PEELER,PREP COOLER AND REACH IN COOLERS.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES AND EQUIPMENT,FLOOR MATS.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS AND DOORS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,OPENINGS AROUND PIPES,LIGHT SHIELDS,LOOSE WALL PANELS IN PREP AREAS.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD ON BASEMENT DOOR.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FILTER AT HOOD.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE MASSIVE CLUTTER OFF OF FLOOR IN TOILET ROOM AND FOOD STORAGE CLOSET.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 30
2015
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM BASIN OF 3- COMP SINK AND HAND SINK,PREP TABLES,MICROWAVE,FRYERS,MEAT SLICER,GRILL TABLE,EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,POTATOE PEELER,PREP COOLER AND REACH IN COOLERS.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES AND EQUIPMENT,FLOOR MATS.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS AND DOORS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,OPENINGS AROUND PIPES,LIGHT SHIELDS,LOOSE WALL PANELS IN PREP AREAS.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD ON BASEMENT DOOR.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FILTER AT HOOD.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE MASSIVE CLUTTER OFF OF FLOOR IN TOILET ROOM AND FOOD STORAGE CLOSET.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 26
2015
FAILED
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF READY TO EAT LOAVES OF LUNCHEON MEATS IN PREP COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE WATER IN BOTTOM OF PREP COOLER WHERE FOOD IS STORED SUCH AS 24LBS. TURKEY 47.4F-49.2F,30LBS TURKEY HAM 47.2F-49.5F,9LBS SALAMI 44.9F-50.2F,20LBS ITALIAN BEEF 50.1F-50.2F,50LBS.AUJUS 48.1F-48.9F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX 133LBS.$317.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED OBSERVED SEVERAL SOILED TOWELS,SEVERAL PLASTIC CONTAINERS AND A CROCK POT IN SINK BASIN AND DRAIN LINE PIPE NOT CONNECTED AND WATER POURING ON TO FLOOR WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON. ALSO NO TOWELS AT HAND SINK.CLUTTER HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM HAND SINK AND TOWELS PROVIDED,MUST RECONNECT DRAIN LINE PIPE AND MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

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PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1501349 10/30/14 #38.MUST INSTALL A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

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

MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.

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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM BASIN OF 3- COMP SINK AND HAND SINK,PREP TABLES,MICROWAVE,FRYERS,MEAT SLICER,GRILL TABLE,EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,POTATOE PEELER,PREP COOLER AND REACH IN COOLERS.

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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES AND EQUIPMENT,FLOOR MATS.

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS AND DOORS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,OPENINGS AROUND PIPES,LIGHT SHIELDS,LOOSE WALL PANELS IN PREP AREAS.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD ON BASEMENT DOOR.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.

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

MUST PROVIDE 1 SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK,MISSING FILTER AT HOOD.

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REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS.

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

MUST REMOVE MASSIVE CLUTTER FROM INSIDE OF MOP SIN BASIN AND OFF OF FLOOR IN TOILET ROOM AND FOOD STORAGE CLOSET.

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FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 30
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
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WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CEILING TILE MISSING INSIDE THE WASHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES,MUST INSTALL CEILING TILE

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

MUST PROVIDE A DIPPING WELL AT THE HAND PACK DISPLAY COOLER

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