SUSIE'S DRIVE IN.

Chicago Health Dept

4126 W MONTROSE AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2021.

20 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2021.

Last inspected Jun 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 7

2021

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 20

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THE COOK'S LINE.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 4

2018

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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 10

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

JUL 12

2016

PASS · 0 violations

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APR 1

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 20

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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 20

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 15

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE MILK DISPENSING UNIT IN FRONT PREP/SERVING LINE.

JUL 10

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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).

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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 9

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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 8

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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 7

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED. ICE SCOOP MUST BE PLACED IN ICE SCOOP CONTAINER.

MAY 11

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 7

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean need cleaning(detailed).

Minor Sanitation

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 23

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

for next regular inspection

Minor Sanitation

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

FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

Minor Facility Condition

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

FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

JUL 8

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Food Temperature

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

Minor Sanitation

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 27

2010

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 15

2010

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 18

2010

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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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