Stella'S Fast Food
Mixed record — 9 of 15 inspections passed
2022-11-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SINK AT REAR DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL AT REAR DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA OR COMPLETELY REMOVE DOOR FROM MENTIONED...
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
2021-09-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2021-09-08 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PR...
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER TOUCH HAMBURGER BUN, TOPPINGS, AND BEEF PATTY WITH BARE HANDS WHILE PREPARING HAMBURGER FOR CUSTOMER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD AND PUT ON GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR GLOVES WHENEVER HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOODS. ...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED TZATZIKI SAUCE STORED IN USED SOUR CREAM CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SAUCES IN REUSABLE, FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR DETERMINING CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED WHEN CENTER COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINED WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS BACK UP INTO THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EVENTUALLY RECEDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SINK SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATIO...
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON HOOD OVER HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2382252 DATED 6/24/2020 NOT CORRECTED: #58 " NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON...
2020-06-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NOT ALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT ON SITE FOR THE WRITTEN VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE THAT IS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALL THE REQUIRED EQUIPMENT LISTED ON THE WRITTEN VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS ON SITE OR OBTAIN A COMPLETE KIT WITH WRITTEN INS...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
REAR EXIT SCREENED DOOR BEING USED DURING THE INSPECTION FOUND NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED. MISSING MESH SCREEN ON THE BOTTOM HALF OF THE DOOR AND OPEN GAPS ALONG ALL SIDES AND BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON ALL SIDES OF THE D...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
LID OF THE REAR BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND IN SOME AREAS REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR THE BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. NO DUCT TAPE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
RUSTY/DIRTY METAL SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE ALL RUST TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE RUST AND DEBRIS.----EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE BOX FREEZERS IN THE REAR DISH ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANAB...
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
2019-11-08 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
SOME VOMIT AND DIRRHEA CLEANING ITEMS MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND KEEP ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
2018-05-29 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TO PREVENT DUST DEBRIS FROM BLOWING OUT ONTO FOOD.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE MOP IN BETWEEN USE FOR SANITARY PURPOSES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DUCT TAPE HOLDING THE INTERIOR GASKETS TOGETHER IN THE ICE CREAM FREEZER IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REPAIR THE GASKETS TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE 5 GALLON BUCKETS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WHERE BULK FOOD ITEMS ARE STORED TO REMOVE FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP--MAINTAIN.
2017-06-16 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
EMPLOYEES WASHROOM CEILING LIGHT BULB BURNED OUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULB INSIDE WASHROOM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE ALSO ICE CREAM DIPPER WELL WATER NOT ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TURN ON ICE CREAM DIPPER WELL ALSO MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE.
2016-06-21 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AT ALL TIMES. FOUND FROZEN MEATS BEING STORED IN WHITE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DEFROST ALL ICE BOX FREEZERS AND THE ICE CREAM FREEZER TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE/FROST BUILD-UP.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A 3RD WORKING SINK STOPPER FOR THE 3-COMP SINK. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTOR FOR THE MOP SINK IN THE BACK.
2015-10-08 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST ROD OUT PIPE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
2014-07-18 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING FRYERS, AND STORAGE SHELVES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, INCLUDING THRU-OUT BASEMENT AREA,
2013-05-28 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2013-05-20 Fail Canvass 4 ▾
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1098445 DATED 7/16/12. # 34- MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT PREP AREA. #38-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3PART SINK. # 41-INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY AR...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ALL 3 CHEST FREEZERS WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. CAULKING WORN OUT AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INSIDE THE CABINET WITH SPICES ,ALL THE SHELVES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA, THE LID/DOOR OF THE 2 CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SCREEN ON THE EXIT DOOR RIPPED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
2012-08-07 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint 9 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (PREPARING/SERVING, STEAK, CHICKEN, HUMMUS, ETC.) INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES, WITH A CITY CERTIFICATE. HAS ...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Inspector Comments: PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL/DATE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, INCLUDING THRU-OUT BASEMENT. ALSO MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT PREP AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT DISH WASHING AREA AND CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENTS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED, ICE SCOOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
2012-07-16 Pass Canvass 8 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL/DATE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, INCLUDING THRU-OUT BASEMENT. ALSO MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT PREP AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT DISH WASHING AREA AND CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENTS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED, ICE SCOOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
2010-08-04 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
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.OBSERVED THE BOX FREEZERS IN NEED OF DEFROSTING EXCESSIVE ICE INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.
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.OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL ABOVE HANDSINK INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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