SUNNY'S BAR B QUE.
7626 S HALSTED ST · AUBURN GRESHAM, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 11 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 62019PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND THE PREP TABLES AND THE INTERIOR OF THE PIT WITH DIRT AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGH OUT THE FRONT/REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES MAINTAINING A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE TOILET ROOM AND THE FRONT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 292019FAILED19 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP KIT FOR PROPERLY HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVE FEMALE CASHIER HANDLING CASH, PUT ON GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS (NO SOAP TO ADEQUATELY WASH HANDS) AND TOUCH READY TO EAT FOOD (BREAD). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING MONEY, TOUCHING BODY, MULTI-TASKING, ETC. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
FOUND NO HAND WASHING POSTER OR SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE WASH BOWL IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND TO ALWAYS HAVE PAPER TOWELS AT THE REAR WASH BOWL AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
FOUND COOKED TCS FOODS STORED IN THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE/LABEL ALL TCS FOODS AND ANY READY TO EAT FOOD THAT HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING OR PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
SEE VIOLATION #60.
SEE VIOLATION #60.
FOUND THE PREP TABLES AND THE INTERIOR OF THE PIT WITH DIRT AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND NO RECEPTACLE WITH A LID/COVER IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A LID/COVER TO THE TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.
SEE VIOLATION #60.
FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE TOILET ROOM AND THE FRONT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGH OUT THE FRONT/REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES MAINTAINING A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
FOUND NO LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN COOLER (CLOSEST TO THE DESK) WITH NO LIGHT AND NO ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO THOSE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.
SEE VIOLATION #60.
FOUND THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2243534 DATED 12/13/18 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -35. OBSERVED RAW PORK BEING THAWED INSIDE THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN STAGNENT WATER. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERING THAW ALL TCS FOODS USING RUNNING WATER AT A TEMPERATURE NO HIGHER THAN 70F AND ENSURING THE TEMPERATURE OF THE TCS FOODS DOES NOT REACH ABOVE 41F DURING THAWING PROCESS. -OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES LOCATED IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER AND AS A CUTTING BOARD FOR RAW MEATS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO PROVIDE PROPER CUTTING BOARDS FOR CUTTING RAW MEAT. -55. OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. -55. OBSERVED CLUTTER LOCATED BETWEEN THE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER. -58. OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF SMOKING. OBSERVED ASH TRAY WITH CIGARETTE BUTTS LOCATED ON TOP OF THE SAFE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ASH TRAY AND NEVER SMOKE OR HAVE EVIDENCE OF SMOKING IN THE FACILITY. CITATION ISSUED 7-32-020(C). **SECOND VIOLATION
DEC 132018PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE WASH BOWL IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND TO ALWAYS HAVE PAPER TOWELS AT THE REAR WASH BOWL AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
OBSERVED RAW PORK BEING THAWED INSIDE THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN STAGNENT WATER. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERING THAW ALL TCS FOODS USING RUNNING WATER AT A TEMPERATURE NO HIGHER THAN 70F AND ENSURING THE TEMPERATURE OF THE TCS FOODS DOES NOT REACH ABOVE 41F DURING THAWING PROCESS.
OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES LOCATED IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER AND AS A CUTTING BOARD FOR RAW MEATS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO PROVIDE PROPER CUTTING BOARDS FOR CUTTING RAW MEAT.
OBSERVED A LOOSE HOT WATER KNOB LOCATED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
OBSERVED CLUTTER LOCATED BETWEEN THE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER.
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF SMOKING, OBSERVED ASH TRAY WITH CIGARETTE BUTTS INSIDE LOCATED AT THE DESK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ASH TRAY AND NEVER SMOKE OR HAVE EVIDENCE OF SMOKING IN THE FACILITY. CITATION ISSUED 7-32-020(C).
SEP 152017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. MANAGEMENT REPLACED CUTTING BOARD.
SEP 82017FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AT CORNERS BEHIND DRY PRODUCT STORAGE SHELF & ON TOP OF SHELF IN DRY STORAGE ROOM, UNDER PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREP AREA AND BEHIND COMPUTER DESK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO PREVENT/ELIMINATE CURRENT PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD HAD GROOVES AND NOT MAINTAINED WELL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND PROVIDE CLEAN AND SMOOTH CUTTING BOARD.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND GREASE AND FOOD ENCRUSTED ON EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER GRILLS AND UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING TILES INSIDE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE MENTIONED STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEXT HOOD AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS.
OBSERVED CLUTTERS WITH UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON FLOOR INSIDE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6-INCH OFF THE FLOOR FOR PROPER FLOOR CLEANING AND ORGANIZE.
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FEB 42016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER FAN WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOOD, INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
JUN 232015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NOTED THE INSIDE OF THE FRONT REFRIGERATOR AND REAR FREEZER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBERIS.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
NOTED THE WALL BASE COVING LOOSE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK AND HOLES INTO THE WALL IN THE TOILET ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST. ALSO MUST CLEAN THE HOOD,FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST.
NOTED THE BASE OF THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMP SINK WITH A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO REAR MOP SINK WITH A SLOW DRAIN.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
JUL 252014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NO TOWEL DEVICE AT REAR HAND SINK BY WASHROOM.MUST INSTALL.
STAIN/SOILED CEILING TILES IN REAR AND IN WASHROOM.MUST REPLACE.
WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
OBSERVED CLEANING EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINED,DIRTY MOP BUCKET AND MOP WATER.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN BUCKET OR REPLACE BUCKET.DUMP DIRTY MOP WATER AND PROPERLY STORE.
MAY 222013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
REMOVE CLUTTER UNDER PREP TABLES AT REAR, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL.
DEC 62012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND REMOVE HEAVY GREASE AND DUST.
MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK AND AT THE WATER SOURCE AT THE BBQ PIT.EXTEND WASTE LINE AT STEAM TABLE OVER TO A FLOOR DRAIN.
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAT OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED COOLERS IN STORAGE AREA.
NOV 302012FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE REFRIGERATION IN FRONT PREP AREA TO PROPERLY SUPPORT FOOD OPERATION.
MUST ENCASE DRAIN PIPE ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER OR REDIRECT TO PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE,OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED AND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 MICE DROPPINGS LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO, MUST REPAIR 1/2 INCH GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOMS OF THE BASEMENT AND REAR EXIT DOORS. ALSO REPAIR THE LEFT SIDE OF THE BASEMENT DOOR. MUST MAKE ALL DOORS RODENT AND INSECT PROOF. ALSO, NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE WITH NEW COMPANY INFORMATION. MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH NEW COMAPNY INFORMATION.
MUST PAIR BROKEN FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,REMOVE LEAKS AND PROPERLY ATTACH FAUCET HEAD. MUST ALSO PROPERLY ATTACH A METAL DRAIN BOARD AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE ATTACHED PREP TABLE. MUST ALSO PROVIDE THREE WORKING STOPPERS.
MUST INSTALL A WASHBOWL IN TOILET ROOM OR DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO TOILET ROOM. MUST ALSO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE FRONT HAND SINK.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND REMOVE HEAVY GREASE AND DUST.
MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK AND AT THE WATER SOURCE AT THE BARBEQUE PIT. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE COMPLETELY UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. MUST PROPERLY EXTEND WASTE LINE AT STEAM TABLE OVER A FLOOR DRAIN.
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA AND ON INTERIOR OF BASMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED COOLERS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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