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8340 S STONY ISLAND AVE · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 7 inspections. 17 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 132021FAILED13 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (RIBS, BEANS, COLESLAW) WERE PREPARED AND SERVED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED AT FACILITY 1 HOUR AND 30 MINUTES AFTER INSPECTION STARTED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE ALL THREE HAND SINKS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED A TABLE WITH CUTTING BOARD BLOCKING THE HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. THE CUTTING BOARD WAS REMOVED DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS (CHEESE, RIBS, COLESLAW). FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 65 MICE DROPPINGS AND 15 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. PEST ACTIVITY WAS NOTED ALONG THE WINDOW IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND NEAR THE HOT HOLDING UNITS. SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH HANGING ON THE SIDE OF THE REAR HAND SINK AND CUTTING BOARD IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT FOODO PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED FOOD SPLASH AND DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #53 (OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE) #58 ( OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING) NOT CORRECTED WITHIN 90 DAY TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT DATED FOR 07/01/20. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEM DUE TO NONCOMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 12020PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP IN REACH-IN FREEZER AND DAMAGED LID ON SMALL CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED NEAR REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JUN 242020FAILED11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHEN COOKED GREENS (159.8F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF RIB TIPS 62.8F AND TURKEY TIPS 62.1F NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPRXIMATELY 30LBS AND $60 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005
OBSERVED REAR REACH-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 57.2F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. REACH-IN COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005
OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP IN REACH-IN FREEZER AND DAMAGED LID ON SMALL CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED NEAR REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
APR 172019PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
: 3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED RIBS, COLESLAW) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
-204.112(B) OBSERVED THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED INSIDE OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS AND FREEZER LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
3-302.12 OBSERVED NO COMMON NAME LABELS OF FOOD CONTAINERS CONTAINING TCS FOODS (COLESLAW, RAW PORK) THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYER AND THE SIDES OF EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ICE INSIDE OF THE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL
5-501.17 OBSERVED CLOSED RECEPTACLES ARE NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
6-501.114 OBSERVED OLD EQUIPMENT THRU OUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REMOVE. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER INSIDE OF THE UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES
6-501.13 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
OBSERVED CONCRETE FLOORS NOT FINISHED LOCATED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FLOOR SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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APR 102019FAILED21 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14 OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WHILE CONDUCTING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A KNOWLEDGEABLE PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NOR A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (PORK) ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE HANDLING PREPARING AND SERVING ALL TCS FOODS TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY WITH A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER LOCATED IN ONE OF TWO TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED SOAP DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION WRITTEN UNDER 6-301.12
6-301.12 OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT ONE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOR IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A HAND DRYING PROVISION (PAPER TOWELS) IN PLACE FOR PROPER HAND DRYING. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED COOKED RIBS AND COOKED CHICKEN IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT IMPROPER COLD HOLD TEMPERATURES; 30 LBS OF COOKED RIBS AT 52.5F AND 10 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT 50.4F. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $1000. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED RIBS, COLESLAW) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED INSIDE OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS AND FREEZER LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
3-302.12 OBSERVED NO COMMON NAME LABELS OF FOOD CONTAINERS CONTAINING TCS FOODS (COLESLAW, RAW PORK) THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYER AND THE SIDES OF EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ICE INSIDE OF THE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
5-205.15(A) OBSERVED HOT WATER KNOB STRIPED AT ONE OF TWO HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND TO ONLY WASH HANDS PROPERLY AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
5-205.15 OBSERVED HOT WATER KNOB STRIPPED AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AND COLD WATER KNOB STRIPPED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND A LEAK AT THE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL.
5-501.17 OBSERVED CLOSED RECEPTACLES ARE NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
6-201.11 OBSERVED CONCRETE FLOORS NOT FINISHED LOCATED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FLOOR SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
6-501.114 OBSERVED OLD EQUIPMENT THRU OUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REMOVE. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER INSIDE OF THE UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES.
6-501.13 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
JUN 292018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED AN OPENING AROUND THE PIPE CONNECTED TO THE THREE COMP SINK GOING INTO THE WALL; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING IN WALL.
FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON THE WASHROOM DOORS; MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICES FOR BOTH DOORS.
OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDER THE THIRD COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMP SINK; REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK IN THE KITCHEN; MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE.
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