JUN 7
2021
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SUSIE'S DRIVE IN.
EAT. 87/100
4126 W MONTROSE AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 7, 2021 · passed
Passed all 20 inspections, but 1 critical violation on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
20
18 passed · 2 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
61
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since May 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DEEP, DARK GROOVES ON CUTTTING BOARDS AT FRONT PREP COOLER AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVES INSIDE 2 DOOR FREEZER AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATION IN WHITE STAND UP FREEZER IN REAR OF RESTAURANT AND DUST ACCUMULATED AROUND FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 202019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 20
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLY KIT ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL LISTED ITEMS ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THE COOK'S LINE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
MAY 42018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 4
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOOD DEBRIS FOUND UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FEB 102017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 10
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL ALL THE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE 3 WALK IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELVE LINER WITH PAPER BAG BY THE HANDLING FOOD AREA AND MAINTAIN. RUSTED WIRE RACK SHELVING OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM. CAULK WORN OUT AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSER DEVICE OF THE WASHROOM DOOR. DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY.
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APR 12016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 1
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed rear freezer with ice accumulation. Instructed to defrost, clean, sanitize and maintain. Found taco shells stored in garbage bags on top shelf in front prep area. Instructed manager must provide easily cleanable, restaurant grade storage containers for said items. All food must be stored in items that can be fully submerged in 3 comp sink for wash, rinse and sanitize. Found cardboard on floor in exterior walk in cooler. instructed to replace cardboard with restaurant grade matts, that can be easily cleaned (and are not porous). Observed broken fan cover in cold hold unit in front prep area. Instructed to repair, clean and sanitize all vent covers in all refrigeration units throughout.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Observed grease build up on rear top of fryers and lower interior of some of the fryers. Instructed to clean and maintain all fryers and cooking equipment. Observed small amount of calcium buildup on interior of top of ice machine. Instructed to clean and maintain.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed dust buildup on corner of floor in front prep area next to coffee station. Instructed to pull all equipment out to detail clean behind and underneath. Instructed to maintain same.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observed employee bathroom in rear prep area not vented. Instructed facility must provide ventilation or open window. Manager opened window. violation corrected during inspection.
NOV 202015PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 20
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 3-20-15 NOT CORRECTED #45-FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL MOUNTED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER MUST BE REMOVED FROM HANGING ABOVE THE TWO COMPARTMENT FRENCH FRY PREP SINK.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT REMOVED.
MAR 202015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 20
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
POOLING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST REMOVE AND MUST SEAL OPENING BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL UNDER SAME SINK.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT ENTRANCE TO WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE. MUST PROVIDE LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
DEC 152014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 15
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE MILK DISPENSING UNIT IN FRONT PREP/SERVING LINE.
JUL 102014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 10
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVES 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN REAR AREA FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING (USING MILK CRATES).
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
DEC 92013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 9
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PANNINI GRILL/TOASTER, FRONT PREP AREA, HAS BUILD UP OF GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN. UPRIGHT FREEZER , BACK PREP AREA ,HAS BUILD UP OF ICE. MUST DEFROST AND SANITIZE. TACO SHELVING CASE , FRONT PREP AREA NEED DETAIL CLEANING ,EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR.
MAY 82013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 8
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FREEZER IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA NEED TO BE DEFROSTED AND DETAILED CLEAN.
FEB 72013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 7
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SEALED. NEED TO SEAL WALL ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED. ICE SCOOP MUST BE PLACED IN ICE SCOOP CONTAINER.
MAY 112012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 11
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found observed food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in freezer, and reach in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in freezer, and reach in freezer.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Wall by 3 compartment sink that had gap/hole, shall be repaired/sealed.
FEB 72012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 7
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean need cleaning(detailed).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in rear storage areas under shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
AUG 232011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 23
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
for next regular inspection
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
JUL 82011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 8
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. AIR VENT IN 2 DOOR COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED DUST,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; AIR VENT COVER IN 1 PREP COOLER RUSTED MUST BE REPLACED
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. SHELVES UNDER HOT HOLDING UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED
OCT 272010PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OCT 27
2010
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Complaint 10-01737567 States: unsanitary conditions. The girl taking is making food without washing hands. The drive thru girl is coughing all over her hands and touching the fry cooker and soft serve ice cream machine. Upon complaint inspection: Didn't observe anyone having unhygienic practices or coughing over food at this time. Exposed hand sink is in front prep area and accessible to all food handlers. Instructed manager that all cashiers and food handlers must properly wash hands after every task.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Storage shelves under prep counter, sinks, deep fryer cabinets and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor under and behind equipment not maintained. Instructed to detail clean floor, repair all cracks and seal floor.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Light and ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and/or replace any light shields.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Adequate light not provided in rear storage area. Instructed to provide adequate light though-out rear area. Must install end caps on all light bulb shields.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Faucet at three compartment sink leaking at neck. Instructed to repair to prevent excessive water leaking in middle compartment or replace.
SEP 152010PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
SEP 15
2010
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Interior panel of ice machine ledges are rusted. Instructewd replace rusted parts or replace unit.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Storage shelves under prep counter, sinks, deep fryer cabinets and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor under and behind equipment not maintained. Instructed to detail clean floor, repair all cracks and seal floor.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Light and ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and/or replace any light shields.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Adequate light not provided in rear storage area. Instructed to provide adequate light though-out rear area. Must install end caps on all light bulb shields.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Faucet at three compartment sink leaking at neck. Instructed to repair to prevent excessive water leaking in middle compartment or replace.
MAY 182010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 18
2010
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Gaskets not maintianed on doors of prep ice cream condiment cooler. Instructed to replace coolers gaskets to have doors tight fitting.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Soda nozzles, ledges of storage container, panel inside ice machine and deep fryer cabinets not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor thought out not properly maintained or sealed. Instructed to detail clean entire floor under mats and repair damage to floor, repair all cracks and apply sealant to floor to be non absorbent.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Wall base though out not maintained and wall in toilet room behind toilet not sealed. Instructed repair, seal and repaint wall behind toilet and must seal gap along wallbase though-out.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light not provided inside walk in cooler. Instructed to install light inside cooler.
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