Chicago
23
BEAT

The Banana Leaf Corporation

1948 E 79th St, Chicago, IL 60649 · South Shore · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
23/100

Failed most recent inspection — documentation & training found

Inspections
3
0 passed
Last Inspected
2019-09-23
Pass Rate
0%
2 failures
Score
23/100
BEAT
Failed 2 inspections (2019, 2019)
Most recent inspection (2019-09-23) was a failure
Documentation & Training issues found across 5 inspections
Other issues found across 4 inspections
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Sanitation serious 11×
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Documentation & Training critical
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Other critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2019-09-23 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

critical Other

FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

3-201.11(A) OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS ON SITE (COOKED RICE, COOKED GREENS,COOKED GREEN BEANS, ETC)FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE. THERE IS NO COOKING EQUIPMENT INSTALLED TO PROPERLY COOK SIDE DISHES ON SITE. (FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE ADEQUATE COOKING EQUIPME...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE UTILITY CLOSET IN THE REAR. OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LIVE LARGE FLIES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY ...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOFED.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.14 OBSERVED A SMOKER/GRILL OUTSIDE IN THE BACK YARD BEING UTILIZED BY THE FACILITY TO COOK MEATS TO SELL TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SMOKER GRILL, ALL FOODS MUST BE PREPARED INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED RUST ON THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS ON THE PIPES ATTACHED TO THE WALL THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ON AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS LOCATED IN THE UTILITY CLOSET AND REAR. INSTRUCTED TO...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED RAW WOOD BEING USED AS A WINDOW REPLACEMENT AT THE FRONT WINDOWS OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REPAIR WINDOW AND REMOVE RAW WOOD.

minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-301.14 OBSERVED VENT NOT WORKING IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TOB REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2288594 DATED 5/10/19; 55 6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES THRU OUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. 55- 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT BUIL...

2019-05-10 Pass w/ Conditions License Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD AND DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES) ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTE...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES THRU OUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE PIPES LOCATEED BEHIND THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE FANS LOCATED IN THE REFRIGERATIO UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 OBSERVED DEATTACHED COVING THRU OUT THE FACILITY IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL COVING IN THE FACILITY TIGHT FITTING.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2019-04-25 Fail License
CRITICAL 13
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD AND DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES) ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTE...

critical Food Temperature

FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

3-201.11(A) OBSERVED NO INVOICE ON SITE FROM A LICENSED WHOLESALER FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) THAT WILL BE RE-HEATED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN INVOICE FROM AN APPORVED SOURCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

4-301.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON SITE TO SUPPORT MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE COOKING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITHOUT A SERVICE REPORT OR CONTACT WITH THE ACTUAL FACILITY'S ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C).

minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.12(A) OBSERVED A HEAVY LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.12 OBSERVED ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPERS ARE NEEDED FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED A LOOSE FAUCET AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES THRU OUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE PIPES LOCATEED BEHIND THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE FANS LOCATED IN THE REFRIGERATIO UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 OBSERVED DEATTACHED COVING THRU OUT THE FACILITY IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL COVING IN THE FACILITY TIGHT FITTING.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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