SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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EAT. 82/100

2247 E 71ST ST · SOUTH SHORE, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 28, 2022 · passed

Passed all 6 inspections, but 4 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
3 passed · 3 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
33
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Jul 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 28
2022
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND/OR DEFROST THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THE 2 DEEP FREEZERS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK WITH MULTIPLE LEAKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE WALK IN COOLERS AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR(WATER DAMAGE). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

DEC 13
2021
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON REAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYER CABINETS, UNUSED COOLERS, SLICERS, PREP TABLES, ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED FILTER MISSING IN VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.

MAR 13
2020
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON SLICER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING NEAR FURNACE ROOM IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 2
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD (BEANS, RICE). INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.19 OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR THAT LEADS INTO THE FOOD PREP AREA IS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TOILET ROOM DOOR SELF CLOSING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE MALE AND TWO FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2213534 DATED 8/27/18; 58 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFCATE ON PREMISES; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. - INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

AUG 27
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11(B) OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNIT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-502.12 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE FURNACE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE FURNACE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FAN AND CEILING VENT ON THE WASHROOM CEILING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFCATE ON PREMISES; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

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JUL 25
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A); NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005; NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE FURNACE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE FURNACE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FAN AND CEILING VENT ON THE WASHROOM CEILING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES (NON MANAGERS) MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFCATE ON PREMISES; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

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