SUN SHINE RESTAURANT.
5449 N CLARK ST · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
6 of 8 inspections passed, with 1 critical violation on file.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 242015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
RESURFACE OR REPLACE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE LOWER REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 12014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
EXCESS WATER INSIDE THE SMALL TWO DOOR COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
CARPET IN DINING AND REAR AREA IN POOR REPAIR: BROKEN IN DIFFERENT PART OF THE DINING AREA. ALSO CARPET IS EXTREMELY SOILED AND STAINED,WITH FOUL ODOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL
OCT 302013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER WOK. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WALL TILES IN POOR REPAIR (LOOSE FROM WALL, GAPS) BEHIND PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL. MUST REPAIR/REATTACH WALL TILES TO WALL/SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES.
APR 262013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER.
JUL 52012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/DAMAGED. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED GASKETS.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE UNUSED REACH IN COOLERS(USED AS STORAGE, NOT ON) IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT.
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DEC 282011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
UNFINISHED WOOD FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBANT.
Must provide hot running water under city pressure in the one compartment sink in the service area.
DEC 82011FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 11-29-11 #517641 NOT CORRECTED. #30- PREPARED FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED. #32- MUST CLEAN/REPLACE RUSTY FAN COVER IN REACH-IN COOLER. #32- ALL SHELVING IN ALL COOLERS DIRTY, RUSTY. SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND REAR DRY STORAGE DIRTY WITH GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RUST FROM SHELVES. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS SHELVING FOR ANY EQUIPMENT.#33- INTERIOR/EXTERIOR COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR EXHAUST HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.#34- FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE KITCHEN WITH DIRT, DEBRIS, GREASE. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND IN REAR STAIRWELL STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. THESE PREVIOUSLY MINOR VIOLATIONS ARE REMAINING FROM #140341, 2-15-08.
SEE VIOLATION #14.
NEW VIOLATION NOTED AT THIS TIME. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. DIRTY CLOTH CURTAINS AT BOTH ENTRANCES TO KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN.
DIRTY FOOD ENCRUSTED SLICER IN BASEMENT ON METAL PREP TABLE. MUST PROPERLY STORE CLEAN.
ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN DIRTY WITH GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN. MUST INSTALL PROPER WALLS AND CEILING TO BE CLEANABLE IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT AREA BEING USED TO PREP/SLICE FOODS OR REMOVE SLICER, PREP TABLE, ALL PREP UTENSIL'S, GARBAGE CONTAINER WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE, ETC.
NOV 292011FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 2-15-08 #140341 NOT CORRECTED. #30- PREPARED FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED. #31- ALL STORED CLEAN POTS AND PANS MUST BE STORED INVERTED. #32- MUST CLEAN/REPLACE RUSTY FAN COVER IN REACH-IN COOLER, REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. #32- ALL SHELVING IN ALL COOLERS DIRTY, RUSTY. SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR DRY STORAGE DIRTY WITH GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RUST FROM SHELVES. #33- INTERIOR/EXTERIOR COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR EXHAUST HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.#34- FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE KITCHEN WITH DIRT, DEBRIS, GREASE. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND IN REAR STAIRWELL STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
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. DIRTY KNIVES BEING STORED IN NON-CLEANABLE WOODEN KNIFE HOLDERS (2). MUST STORE CLEAN KNIVES AND PROVIDE CLEANABLE HOLDER.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST NOT USE PAPER TOWEL AS LINER FOR SHELVING AT FRONT COFFEE STATION. DIRTY STORAGE CART ON WHEELS AT FRONT DINING ROOM STORAGE. MUST CLEAN.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DIRTY FOOD ENCRUSTED SLICER IN BASEMENT ON METAL PREP TABLE. MUST PROPERLY STORE CLEAN.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN DIRTY WITH GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN. WALL CAULKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MOLDY. MUST REPLACE. MUST INSTALL PROPER WALLS AND CEILING TO BE CLEANABLE IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS AT FRONT COFFEE STATION. MUST REPLACE.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT AREA BEING USED TO PREP/SLICE FOODS OR REMOVE SLICER, PREP TABLE, ALL PREP UTENSIL'S, GARBAGE CONTAINER WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE, ETC.
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