THE BUDLONG HOT CHICKEN.
1008 W ARMITAGE AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 7 of 18 inspections. 17 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 232022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
3-307.11: A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
3-304.12: OBSERVED COOKS LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN WALL AND ELECTRICAL WIRE. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
6-501.19: BOTH WASHROOMS IN BASEMENT AREA DOORS ARE NOT SELF CLOSING. PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR SAID DOORS.
6-201.11: BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN DISHROOM,AT FRONT SERVING AREA. MISSING FLOOR AT HALLWAY WERE OLD ICE MACHINE WAS REMOVED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
AUG 172022FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PRESENTLY HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IS 75.3F AT THE WASHBOWL INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT SAID SINK WASHING SINK MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F OR HIGHER THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, ICE BIN, AND ALL ICE CONTACT SIDES AND INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE AND TOUCHING THE ICE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED COOKS LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN WALL AND ELECTRICAL WIRE. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT FRONT SERVING AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN, OR KNOW THE LOCATION
OBSERVED THAT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WASTE WATER CONNECTION NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY AND ACCORDING TO LAW. OBSERVED SMALL LEAKAGE FROM CONNECTING PIPE. REPAIR ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED SINK STOPPERS ARE NEEDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,REPAIR ISSUE.
BOTH WASHROOMS IN BASEMENT AREA DOORS ARE NOT SELF CLOSING. PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR SAID DOORS.
BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN DISHROOM,AT FRONT SERVING AREA. MISSING FLOOR AT HALLWAY WERE OLD ICE MACHINE WAS REMOVED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
NOV 242021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR IN FRONT OF SODE DISPENSER/ ICE STORAGE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 92020PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN OR KNOW THE LOCATION
FAUCET AND WATER SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING. HANDWASHING SINK AT BASEMENT AND PREP AREA IS SLOWLY DRAINING. REPAIR CAUSE
DIRTY PAPER ON TOP GREASE TRAP MUST BE REMOVED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
BOTH WASHROOM DOORS ARE NOT SELF CLOSING INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED A CLOSING DEVICE AT SAID DOORS.BASEMENT AREA
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA/LOCKER FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS. NO EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN PREP AREA
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS WITH CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE
APR 212020PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN OR KNOW THE LOCATION
FAUCET AND WATER SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING. HANDWASHING SINK AT BASEMENT AND PREP AREA IS SLOWLY DRAINING. REPAIR CAUSE
DIRTY PAPER ON TOP GREASE TRAP MUST BE REMOVED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
BOTH WASHROOM DOORS ARE NOT SELF CLOSING INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED A CLOSING DEVICE AT SAID DOORS.BASEMENT AREA.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA/LOCKER FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS. NO EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN PREP AREA
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS WITH CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE
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APR 142020FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-005
MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
FAUCET AND WATER SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING. HANDWASHING SINK AT BASEMENT AND PREP AREA IS SLOWLY DRAINING. REPAIR CAUSE
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN OR KNOW THE LOCATION
DIRTY PAPER ON TOP GREASE TRAP MUST BE REMOVED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
BOTH WASHROOM DOORS ARE NOT SELF CLOSING INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED A CLOSING DEVICE AT SAID DOORS.BASEMENT AREA.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA/LOCKER FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS. NO EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN PREP AREA
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS WITH CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OCT 12019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, PANEL A LITTLE DIRTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF NON-WORKING PREP COOLER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING AND WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST SEAL HOLES IN UPPER WALL NEAR THE FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
SEE VIOLATION #60.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 2214182, DATED, 9/11/18. VIOLATION #58: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ONSITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED FOR NON COMPLIANCE.
SEP 112018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
3-501.17 (A-B)(E-G) ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-602.11(A) PRE-PACKAGED SPICES OBTAINED FROM A DIFFERENT LOCATION MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.
6-201.16(B) NOTED POROUS BRICK WALL AT THE BACK SPLASH OF THE SERVER STATION HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
SEP 72018FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
3-501.17 (A-B)(E-G) ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-602.11(A) PRE-PACKAGED SPICES OBTAINED FROM A DIFFERENT LOCATION MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.
: 6-201.16(B) NOTED POROUS BRICK WALL AT THE BACK SPLASH OF THE SERVER STATION HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. : 6-501.114 ALL UNNECESSARY STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR BASEMENT IE: PILED WOOD, CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES AND ALL OTHER ITEMS STORED ELEVATED, ORGANIZED.
PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
8-404.13 (3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED IN THE TIME FRAME SPECIFIED. : 6-501.111 NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES FOR REVIEW WITH ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C)CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 312018FAILED15 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(A)(A)NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
6-301.12 (A-D)NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT BOTH THE BASEMENT AND MAIN KITCHENS HAND WASHING SINKS. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
3-501.17 (A-B)(E-G) ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE FOR FRIED EGG ON TOP OF A SANDWICH OFFERED AS AN OCCASIONAL SPECIAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-602.11(A) PRE-PACKAGED SPICES OBTAINED FROM A DIFFERENT LOCATION MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.
6-501.111 NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES FOR REVIEW WITH ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C)CITATION ISSUED.
2-402.11 COOK NOTED NOT WEARING A HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOODS ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST WEAR AT ALL TIMES.
3-304.14 WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
3-304.12(C) UTENSILS NOTED IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN WALL AND ELECTRICAL CONDUIT AN HOT HOLDING STATION. MUST PROPERLY STORE ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
6-501.113 OBSERVED DIRTY MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE FLOOR IN REAR HALLWAY WITH MOP HEADS ON THE FLOOR. MUST PROPERLY STORE INVERTED IN THE MOP SINK.
6-201.16(B) NOTED POROUS BRICK WALL AT THE BACK SPLASH OF THE SERVER STATION HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
6-501.114 ALL UNNECESSARY STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR BASEMENT IE: PILED WOOD, CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES AND ALL OTHER ITEMS STORED ELEVATED, ORGANIZED.
6-305.11(B) EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD CONTACT AREAS. IE: BICYCLE IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP, BACK PACK AT FRONT SERVER STATION. MUST PROVIDE STORAGE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS.
PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
DEC 212017PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK (BETWEEN STOVE AND SINK)IN PREP AREA, AND AT MOP SINK BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER. DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AREA AND BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN IN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
DEC 142017FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED A BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL AND HOSES OF THE ICE MACHINE ADJACENT TO THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, SLIME LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING MACHINE UNTIL SERVICED, CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B)
MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AREAS WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK (BETWEEN STOVE AND SINK)IN PREP AREA, AND AT MOP SINK BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER. DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AREA AND BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS OR FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA, PAINT OR RESTORE FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, AND IN WALK IN COOLER. ALSO, CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS IN BASEMENT.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS, AND INSTALL MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. REPAIR DETACHED WALL IN HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOOR.
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN IN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
SEP 182013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
ICE SCOOP STORE ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN BASEMENT BAR MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
SEP 102013FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH OPENING IN THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 10/26/12 REPORT#1286157 NOT CORRECTED. #33 DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING LEGS AND WEELS OF EQUIPMENT. #35 DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND THE 3COMPARTMENT SINK DEAIL CLEAN CEILING TILES OF THE PREP AREA. REPAIR ANY OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT BAR IS SLOWLY DRAINING. MUST REPAIR.
ICE SCOOP STORE ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN BASEMENT BAR MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
OCT 262012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED COOKED RICE STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING LEGS AND WHEELS OF EQUIPMENT, WIRE STORAGE RACKS NEAR THE STOVE, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. DETAIL CLEAN CEILING TILES OF THE PREP AREA. REPAIR ANY OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA.
MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.
HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
MAY 102011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.
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. ALL TO GO CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MISSING/TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON COOKS LINE ONE DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE. METAL DOOR HANDEL ON WALK-IN COOLER BROKEN WITH OPENS SEAMS. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER OF ONIONS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.INTERIOR SMALL ONE DOOR COOLER ON COOKS LINE WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR OF BASEMENT CLOSET WITH CLUTTER AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ALL ITEMS. POOLING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE.
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.BROKEN VENTILATION IN MENS ROOM. MUST REPAIR. LEAK AT NOZZLE ON BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
JAN 142011PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 1-6-11 #154677 NOT CORRECTED. #29- #35-MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM WALL NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER. MANAGEMENT IS CLEANING DURING THIS INSPECTION.
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. CERTIFIED MANAGER NOT PRESENT DURING RE-INSPECTION WHILE FOODS SUCH AS COOKED PORK AT 178.9F AND RICE AND BEANS AT 183.3F BEING HELD HOT IN STEAM TABLE AND SERVED. CERTIFIED MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED UPON MY ARRIVAL AND ARRIVED AFTER RE-INSPECTION.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 1-6-11. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 1-6-11. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AT WALK-IN COOLER.
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.VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 1-6-11. BASEMENT BAR GUN HOLDERS MUST BE PROPERLY DRAINED TO FLOOR DRAIN.
JAN 62011FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED APPROXIMATLEY 10LBS COOKED RICE IN A COVERED CONTAINER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 68.6F. INSTRUCTED PROPER METHODS OF COOLING FOODS. RICE DISCARDED.
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 CHEF WEARING RUBBER GLOVES AND REPAIRING BAR DRAINAGE LINES, TOUCHING THE BAR FLOOR AND OTHER DIRTY SURFACES THEN RETURN TO KITCHEN AND RESUME PREPARING SEASONED CHICKEN HANDLING SPICE CONTAINER AND CONTAINER OF CHICKEN. REVIEWED GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES.
One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. NO SUMMARY REPORT FROM 7-30-09 #164145 POSTED VISABLE TO CUSTOMERS.
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 7-30-09 #164145 NOT CORRECTED. #30- ALL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.#34- FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER IN DIS-REPAIR. MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #35- MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM WALL NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE PLASTIC LINER IN POOR REPAIR.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ALL STORED ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET AND FOOD ITEMS IN DRY STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE SHIELD FOR REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AT WALK-IN COOLER.
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 REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE FROM KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. BASEMENT BAR GUN HOLDERS MUST BE PROPERLY DRAINED TO FLOOR DRAIN.
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