SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

THE GREAT STATE FARE.

EAT. 77/100

100 W RANDOLPH ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 16, 2013 · passed

22 of 34 inspections passed, with 11 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
34
22 passed · 8 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
100
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Feb 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 16
2013
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST SEAL CRACKS AND CREVICES UNDER THE SODA BOX RACKS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR UNDER RETHERMALIZER TO REMOVE DEBRI AND DEAD ROACH.

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

MUST SEAL HOLES AT WALL NEXT TO THE PAPER GOODS STORAGE RACK. MUST SEAL LARGE OPENING UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT WALL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

NOV 5
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REGROUT FLOOR AT THE CHICKEN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN DRY AT THE MAIN COOKING AREA TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. DO SAME AS ABOVE FOR THE FLOOR AT THE WALK-IN COOLER.

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

MUST REPAIR HOLE AT WALL CORNER ACROSS FROM THE WIC IN THE COMMISSARY STORAGE ROOM AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE EXHAUST HOOD VENTS AT MAIN COOKING AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR THE EXHAUST VENTS AT BOTH EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS. THEY ARE NOT IN OPERATING CONDITION.

NOV 5
2013
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE WORN GREEN CUTTING BOARD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

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

MUST REGROUT FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: COFFEE PREP AREA, IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE AND EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REGROUT SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEAN ABLE.

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

MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM AREA. ALSO MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP AT THE CEILING VENTS IN THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM.

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT THE WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR THE VENTS AT BOTH EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS. THEY ARE NOT IN OPERATING CONDITION.

OCT 30
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENTS IN THE STAFF MEN'S AND LADIES REST ROOMS. PRESENTLY NOT IN WORKING CONDITION.

SEP 30
2013
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK AREA. MUST REATTACH LOOSE FLOOR TILES AT SAME AREA.

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

MUST DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

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

MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM AREA. ALSO MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP AT THE CEILING VENTS IN THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST TIGHTEN HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 3-COMP SINK TO PREVENT LEAK.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER PIPE LOCATED UNDER THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE DRAIN BOARD NEXT TO THE WASH COMPARTMENT AT THE 3-COMP SINK.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR THE EXHAUAST VENTS AT BOTH EMPLOYEE RESSTROOMS. THEY ARE NOT IN OPERATING CONDITION.

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SEP 19
2013
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK AREA. MUST REATTACH LOOSE FLOOR TILES AT SAME AREA.

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

MUST DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

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

MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING CELING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM AREA. ALSO MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP AT THE CEILING VENTS IN THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST TIGHTEN HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 3-COMP SINK TO PREVENT LEAK.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR THE EXHAUST VENTS AT BOTH EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS. THEY ARE NOT IN OPERATING CONDITION.

SEP 19
2013
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 9
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

SIGLE SERVICE PLASTIC SPOONS STORED WITH MOUTH PIECE UP, INSTRCTED MGR TO STORE INVERTEDLY.

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

FOOD DEBRIS NOTED ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND PREP TABLES, STANDING WATER ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND KEEP DRY AS POSSIBLE.

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

HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILNG ABOVE TOASTER OVEN, CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED ON WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SEAL OPENINGS.

MAY 9
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

SHELVES ABOVE STEAM TABLE NOT CLEAN, DUST AND AND DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS BEHIND PREP TABLES, STANDING WATER AT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MGR TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND KEEP DRY AS POSSIBLE.

JAN 17
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE HANDLING MONEY AND PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES PRACTICE PROPER HANDS WASHING.

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

NO SNEEZE GUARD FOR FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTEED MGR TO INSTALL ONE TO PREVENT CUSTOMER'S CONTAMINATION.

JUL 2
2012
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 14
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF CABINETS.

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

SEAL AROUND ALL PIPES AND CONDUITS IN THE REAR STORAGE AND AROUND THE PIPE UNDER THE THE 1-COMP./DUMP SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

JUN 14
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST FIX THE DAMAGED SHELF UNDER THE THE SOUP STATION.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST FIX THE LEAKS AT THE HOT/COLD KNOBS ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.

JUN 14
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
0 violations
FEB 17
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OR MANAGER ON SITE. MUST HAVE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AND FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, CHEESE, BEANS, ETC.) CITATION #70243-18 ISSUED.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND COOKING EQUIPMENTS.

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

MUST PULL OUT ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS (ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS,ETC.) AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS UNDER/AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3-COMP. SINK.

FEB 17
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SOUP, HAM, MEATBALLS, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CITATION #70244-10 ISSUED.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ICE MACHINE.

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

MUST PULL OUT ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT (ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, ETC.) AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS UNDER/AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3-COMP. SINK.

FEB 7
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

(7-38-005A) FOUND THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT PREP STATION WITH A INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52.7F INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 40F OR BELOW & MONITOR COOLER REGULARLY (UNIT TAGGED). All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.

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

(7-38-005A) FOUND 44-OUNCES OF COLE SLAW (11-CONTAINERS) AT 53.7-54.5F AND 42-OUNCES OF PARFAITS (12-CONTAINERS) AT 59.5-60.2F, INSIDE THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW (PRODUCT DISCARDED). TOTAL AMOUNT=$8.90 All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.

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

INTERIOR OF FRYERS NEED DETAILED CLEANING-MUST MAINTAIN. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INTERNAL THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN REACH-IN COOLERS-MUST PROVIDE. 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.

FEB 7
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL SODA LIDS FOR SELF-SERVICE MUST BE INVERTED UPSIDE-DOWN, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. 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.

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

CABINET UNDER SELF-SERVICE SODA DISPENSER MUST BE FREE OF DEAD INSECTS/DEBRIS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

DEC 13
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MINOROther
35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOV 2
2011
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 2
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

A WORK ORDER IS PLACED TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE, PER MGR "DISH MACHINE SHOULD BE IN GOOD WORKING ORDER BY THE 7TH OF THIS MONTH". IN THE MEAN TIME ISTRUCTED TO CONTINUE USING MAIN KITCHEN 3COMP SINK. COOLER IS TAGGED. MUST FAX A TAG REMOVAL REQUEST WHEN READY.

MINOROther
34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MINOROther
35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MINOROther
40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NOV 2
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MINOROther
33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MINOROther
34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MINOROther
35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OCT 27
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN EQUIPMENT.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
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. PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL FAUCET AND SINK HANDLES LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

OCT 26
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

(7-38-030) PREP AREA HANDSINK NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND THE REAR PREP AREA HANDSINK BLOCKED BY 2-DRY STORAGE SHELVES, WHICH DOES NOT ALLOW ACCESS FOR HANDWASHING OF FOODHANDLERS. ALSO OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MOLD/DIRT ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THIS SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SHELVES, CLEAN/SANITIZE SINK & MAKE IT ALWAYS ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.

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

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE & CABINETS BELOW COUNTERS NEED CLEANING. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

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

FLOORS BEHIND ICE MACHINE, ALONG BASEBOARD UNDER 3-COMP. SINK, UNDER SHELVINGS OF WALK-IN COOLERS MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS/DIRT. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

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

WALLS BEHIND ICE MACHINE & BELOW 3-COMP. SINK NEED CLEANING. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEFT SIDE FAUCET OF 3-COMP. SINK IS LEAKING-MUST FIX. 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.

OCT 26
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: CABINETS UNDER COUNTERS, GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

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

FLOORS UNDER WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES, UNDER FRONT COUNTERS, BEHIND ICE MACHINE, ALONG WALLBASES BENEATH THE 3-COMP. SINK MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

3-COMP. SINK FAUCETS LEAKING-MUST FIX. 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.

OCT 26
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

(7-38-005A) FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND A 4-DOOR PIZZA REACH-IN COOLER (AT PREP AREA), WITH AIR TEMPS RANGING FROM 49.F-57F. UNIT TAGGED. ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE AT 40F OR LESS. All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.

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

(7-38-005A) INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOODS IN A 4-DOOR REACH-IN PIZZA COOLER: 8-LBS. OF COLE SLAW AT 51.8F; 4-LBS. OF HAM AT 55.5F; 2-LBS. OF ITALIAN SAUSAGE AT 53.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF THESE FOODS & MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. (TOTAL COST=$35.OO) All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.

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

ICE BUILD-UP AROUND CONDENSERS OF PIZZA PREP COOLER-MUST FIX. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

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

ALL CABINETS UNDER COUNTERS, TRAY SHELVINGS INSIDE COOLERS, FAN GUARDS OF COOLERS, INTERIOR FLOOR OF COOLERS MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS/DIRT. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

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

ALL FLOOR DRAINS NEED DETAILED CLEANING. FLOORS UNDER/BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN, INCLUDING THE FLOORS AT THE DRY STORAGE AREAS, The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

OCT 26
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: CABINETS UNDER COUNTERS, INTERIOR OF PREP SINK, INTERIOR OF COOLERS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

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

ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS BEHIND/UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT & PREP TABLES MUST BE KEPT CLEAN, ESPECIALLY UNDER FRYERS. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

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

HOLES ON THE WALLS UNDER PREP SINK & UNDER COUNTERS MUST BE SEALED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THE 2-COMP. SINK IS SLOW-DRAINING, MUST FIX. 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.

OCT 26
2011
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING, FINAL RINSE TEMP IS 120F. MACHINE IS OPERATIONAL.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR STORE IT AWAY AND USE MAIN KITCHEN (ACCROSS AND DOWN A PUBLIC HALLWAY) TO WASH AND SANITZE UTENSILS.

MINORSanitation
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. DIRT AND STANDING WATER NOTED BEHIND ICE MAKER AND PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
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. MISSING WALLBASE COVERING BEHIND SMALL ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

MINOROther
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. MISSING THERMOMETER AT DISPLAY COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

OCT 26
2011
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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. FOUND ABOUT 9 LIVE COCKROACHES BEHIND PREP COOLR AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.

MINORSanitation
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. PREP COOLER DOOR NOT CLOSING PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
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. SHELVES INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT EXTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
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. UNUSED FLOOR DRAINS TRAPPING WASTE WATER AND DEBRIS UNDER PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

MINORSanitation
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. CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED AT KITCHEN WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL

APR 5
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180 F. OBSERVED PREMISES USING HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AT THIS TIME, DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT 126.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE, MUST SANITIZE AT 180 F. CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT GREAT STATE FARE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
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. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.

MINORSanitation
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. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

APR 5
2011
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. THE ICE MACHINE HAS A HEAVY RUST AND BACTERIAL BUILDUP INSIDE THE ICE BIN, HAVE THE BUILDUP CLEANED OFF AND SANITIZED.

SERIOUSSanitation
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. THE DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS, REPAIR THE LEAKING WASTE WATERLINE, THE MAIN DISHROOM IS BEING USED AS AN ALTERNATE SANITIZING FACILITY.

MINORSanitation
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. THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

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

CLEAN THE DEAD BUGS OUT OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS.

DEC 14
2010
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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. FOUND ABOUT 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED BEHIND PREP AREAS IN MAIN KITCHEN AND DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, ALSO FOUND 15-20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE RODENT AND INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.

MINORSanitation
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. ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
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 ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN AREA.

MINORSanitation
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. HOLES NOTED AROUND PIPES IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND CREVICES.

DEC 14
2010
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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 SHELVES INSIDE COOLERS, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS NOTED.

FEB 9
2010
PASSED
0 violations

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