TASTY BEEF & SUB,INC..

Chicago Health Dept

3723 W CHICAGO AVE · HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2015.

16 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Jul 2015.

Last inspected Jul 2015. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 30

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. 54.7F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005A.

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. 7 POUNDS RAW CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS AT 64.7F, 20 POUNDS RAW CHICKEN WINGS AT 63.4F, 5 POUNDS BEEF AT 66.5F, 30 POUNDS SLICED CHEESE AT 55.4F, 3 POUNDS SOUR CREAM AT 80.1F, .5 POUNDS DICED TOMATOES AT 70.0F, 10 POUNDS BEEF GRAVY AT 67.8F, AND 2POUNDS MAYO DRESSING AT 57.2F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005A. APPROXIMATELY 77.5 POUNDS FOOD DISPOSED. VALUE AT 350DOLLARS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR OF PREMISES. MUST SWEEP AND MOP.

MAR 31

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012. (HANDLES RAW CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC.)

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND HOOD EXHAUST NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN HOOD EXHAUST.

Minor Facility Condition

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

FOUND LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED AT FRONT PREPARATION AREAS. MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS AT FRONT PREPARATION AREAS.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

APR 15

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

INSPECTOR OBSERVE NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS IN TOILET ROOM DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

INSPECTOR OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS OPEN AND OVERFLOWING. OPERATOR PUT ALL GARBAGE WITHIN DUMPSTER AND CLOSE LID. DUMPSTER MUST BE APPROPRIATELY MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-20

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MISSING FLOOR TILES THUR-OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES. FLOORS SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CEILING TILES HAVE GAPS , HOLES AND CREVICES. SOME TILES ARE DAMAGE. GRILL HOOD HAS BUILD OF GREASE AND FILTERS ARE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGE TILES SEAL ALL CRACKS , HOLES AND GAPS, DEGREASE HOOD VENT AND REPLACE FILTERS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET DOOR.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

DEC 16

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MISSING FLOOR TILE BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE. CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM THE WATER IS DRAINING VERY SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR IT SO THE WATER GOES DOWN PROPERLY.

DEC 6

2013

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

THE FRONT DOOR HAS A ONE FOURTH INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND THE BACK DOOR HAS A ONE INCH GAP UNDERNEATH THE DOOR. BOTH DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT PROOFED. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020. MUST MAKE BOTH DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MISSING FLOOR TILE BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUET REPLACE. CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

TOILET ROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR DOES NOT CLOSE ALL THE WAY. MUST REPAIR DOOR SO IT WILL BE SELF CLOSING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM THE WATER IS DRAINING VERY SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR IT SO THE WATER GOES DOWN PROPERLY.

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SEP 3

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE HOOD, FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS IN THE REAR AREA HAS SOME DUST BUILDUP.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SOME CEILING TILES IN THE CUSTOMER WAITING AREA ARE HANGING DOWN. MUST SECURE THEM.

Minor Facility Condition

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

SOME LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE CUSTOMER WAITING AREA ARE HANGING DOWN. MUEST SECURE THEM.

JUN 11

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR PANEL IN WALK IN FREEZER,DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR AREA AND LOBBY.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS AND GAPS AT WALL BASES. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

MAY 29

2013

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

THE FRONT DOOR ,BACK DOOR AND SCREEN DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT PROOFED. ALL HAVE A ONE FOURTH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020.

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUT SIDE GREASE DUMPSTER NOT COVERED ALL THE WAY AND THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP ON THE TOP COVER, ALONG THE SIDES AND ON THE GROUND AROUND THE UNIT. NOT RODENT PROOFED AND A SOURCE OF FOOD FOR THE RODENTS. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020. CLEAN THE GREASE DUMPSTER AND CLEAN UP THE GREASE FROM THE GROUND AROUND.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON CHEST FREEZER AND THREE DOOR COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS, PREP COOLER, REACH IN COOLERS, UNUSED COOLER, MOP SINK BASIN, MEAT SLICER,FAN, HEAT LAMP ,WHEEL BASES, FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER, DEEP FRYERS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND DEFROST REACHIN CHEST FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR PANEL IN WALK IN FREEZER, DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR AREA AND LOBBY.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS AND GAPS AT WALL BASES. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.

SEP 12

2012

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 29

2012

FAIL 2 violations

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, DATE 4/16/2012, FOR VIOLATIONS, (32)MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON CHEST FREEZER & WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON FRONT DOOR,CRACKED GLASS ON FRONT DOOR,SINK STOPPERS,MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN REACH IN COOLER, (33)MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,PREP COOLER,REACH IN COOLERS,UNUSED COOLER,MOP SINK BASIN,MEAT SLICER,FAN,HEAT LAMP,WHEEL BASES,FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,DEEP FRYERS,LIGHT SHIELDS.DEFROST FREEZER, (34) MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR PANEL IN WALK IN FREEZER,DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR AREA & LOBBY, (40)MUST PROVIDE STEM & REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS AND (42)MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS FOR FOOD HANDLERS, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE ICE BUILT-UP IN FRONT CHESTER FREEZER

APR 16

2012

PASS 9 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 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.MUST REMOVE KNIFES FROM IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON CHEST FREEZER & WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON FRONT DOOR,CRACKED GLASS ON FRONT DOOR,SINK STOPPERS,MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN REACH IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,PREP COOLER,REACH IN COOLERS,UNUSED COOLER,MOP SINK BASIN,MEAT SLICER,FAN,HEAT LAMP,WHEEL BASES,FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,DEEP FRYERS,LIGHT SHIELDS.DEFROST FREEZER

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR PANEL IN WALK IN FREEZER,DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR AREA & LOBBY.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS,GAPS AT WALL BASES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES AT HOOD

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 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.MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT AT HEAT LAMP

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE GARDEN HOSE FROM MOP SINK

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE STEM & REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature.MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

APR 5

2012

FAIL 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLERS.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER ON PHONE & HANDLING FOOD HE PUT FROZEN CHICKEN PATTY IN GREASE & BUN ON GRILL ,ALSO ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER STANDING AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WASHING HIS FACE & HANDS .INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT HAND SINK ONLY & WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED GLASS AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR MISSING,SEVERAL PLASTIC BAGS TIED TOGETHER TO HOLD DOOR OPEN & DOOR SWEEP ALSO DAMAGED.MUST REPLACE MISSING GLASS & RODENT PROOF DOOR .(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 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.MUST REMOVE KNIFES FROM IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON CHEST FREEZER & WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON FRONT DOOR,CRACKED GLASS ON FRONT DOOR,SINK STOPPERS,MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN REACH IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,PREP COOLER,REACH IN COOLERS,UNUSED COOLER,MOP SINK BASIN,MEAT SLICER,FAN,HEAT LAMP,WHEEL BASES,FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,DEEP FRYERS,LIGHT SHIELDS.DEFROST FREEZER

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR PANEL IN WALK IN FREEZER,DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR AREA & LOBBY.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS,GAPS AT WALL BASES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES AT HOOD

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 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.MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT AT HEAT LAMP.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE GARDEN HOSE FROM MOP SINK

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE STEM & REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature.MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

FEB 27

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY & NO CERTIFICATE POSTED UPON ARRIVAL WHILE ITALIAN BEEF,GYROS ARE BEING PREPARED & SERVED AT THIS TIME.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES & PROVIDE & POST CERTIFICATE.(SERIOUS 7-38-012).CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 9:05 A.M.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 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.MUST REMOVE KNIFES FROM IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON CHEST FREEZER & WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON FRONT DOOR,CRACKED GLASS ON FRONT DOOR,SINK STOPPERS,MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN REACH IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,PREP COOLER,REACH IN COOLERS,UNUSED COOLER,MOP SINK BASIN,MEAT SLICER,FAN,HEAT LAMP,WHEEL BASES,FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,DEEP FRYERS,LIGHT SHIELDS.DEFROST FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR PANEL IN WALK IN FREEZER,DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR AREA & LOBBY.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS,GAPS AT WALL BASES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES AT HOOD.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 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.MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT AT HEAT LAMP.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE GARDEN HOSE FROM MOP SINK

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE STEM & REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature.MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

FEB 17

2012

FAIL 10 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY & NO CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE & POST & PROVIDE WHILE (ITALIAN BEEF,FRIED CHICKEN)IS BEING PREPARED & SERVED.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Inspector Comments: 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.MUST REMOVE KNIFES FROM IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON CHEST FREEZER & WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON FRONT DOOR,CRACKED GLASS ON FRONT DOOR,SINK STOPPERS,MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN REACH IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,PREP COOLER,REACH IN COOLERS,UNUSED COOLER,MOP SINK BASIN,MEAT SLICER,FAN,HEAT LAMP,WHEEL BASES,FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,DEEP FRYERS,LIGHT SHIELDS.DEFROST FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR PANEL IN WALK IN FREEZER,DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR AREA & LOBBY.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS,GAPS AT WALL BASES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES AT HOOD.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: 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.MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT AT HEAT LAMP.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Inspector Comments: 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE GARDEN HOSE FROM MOP SINK.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE STEM & REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

Inspector Comments: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature.MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

FEB 17

2012

FAIL 0 violations

FEB 10

2012

FAIL 12 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN FREEZER AT 40.3F .OBSERVED SEVERAL PACKAGES OF BREADED CHICKEN PATTIES AT 39.5F,SLICED HAM 38.2F SOFT TO THE TOUCH.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR & MAINTAIN WALK IN FREEZER.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE AT 0.F.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED A INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NO (LICENSE,MAP).MUST PROVIDE & MAINTAIN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.(SERIOUS 7-38-020) CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY & NO CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE (GROUND BEEF,HAM,ITALIAN BEEF)ARE BEING PREPARED,SERVED,HANDLED AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE & POST.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

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.MUST REMOVE KNIFES FROM IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT.

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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON CHEST FREEZER & WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON FRONT DOOR,CRACKED GLASS ON FRONT DOOR,SINK STOPPERS,MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN REACH IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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.MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,PREP COOLER,REACH IN COOLERS,UNUSED COOLER,MOP SINK BASIN,MEAT SLICER,FAN,HEAT LAMP,WHEEL BASES,FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,DEEP FRYERS,LIGHT SHIELDS.DEFROST FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR PANEL IN WALK IN FREEZER,DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR AREA & LOBBY.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS,GAPS AT WALL BASES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES AT HOOD.

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.MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT AT HEAT LAMP.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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 REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE GARDEN HOSE FROM MOP SINK.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE STEM & REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature.MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

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