AUG 28
2019
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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THE LITE.
BEAT. 24/100
1660 E 55TH ST · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 28, 2019 · passed
Failed 3 of 7 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
3 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
37
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Aug 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN/ OR REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN PREP AREA OF GREASE SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
AUG 192019FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 19
2019
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES AT FOOD DISPENSING AREA AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF FRESH STEAK AT 47.4 F IN 2-DOOR COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 35 LBS AT A VALUE OF $50.00. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED STEAK IMMEDIATELY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS NOT STORED PROPERLY. STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN/ OR REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN PREP AREA OF GREASE SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
MAY 222019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES AT FOOD DISPENSING AREA AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT. REMOVE OR PROPERLY STORE UNUSED EQUIPMENT. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL PREP TABLES, UNDER PREP TABLES, COUNTER TOPS AND EXTERIOR OF HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN BULK CONTAINERS OF FOOD DEBRIS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD/COVER OF BULBS AT CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA.
MAY 152019FAILED12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 15
2019
FAILED
12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES AT FOOD DISPENSING AREA AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO SOAP AT FRONT OR REAR PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR USE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH GREASE SPILLED ON LID, TOP AND GROUND AROUND CONTAINER. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT. REMOVE OR PROPERLY STORE UNUSED EQUIPMENT. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL PREP TABLES, UNDER PREP TABLES, COUNTER TOPS AND EXTERIOR OF HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN BULK CONTAINERS OF FOOD DEBRIS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD/COVER OF BULBS AT CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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JAN 52018FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 5
2018
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
Observed no water available throughout facility. Must provide hot and cold water, with adequate city pressure throughout facility at all times. Critical violation 7-38-030.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
Observed broken fresh water pipe under hand sink in rear prep area. Must repair to allow water to flow at adequate city pressure, with hot and cold water at all times. Must maintain same. Critical violation 7-38-030.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Observed several potentially hazardous foods without proper labels in all coolers. Must label all potentially hazardous foods with name and date. Must maintain same.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed excessive ice build up on interior of cold station prep cooler. Must defrost, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Observed excessive food debris and stains in coolers and freezers in rear prep area. Must detail clean and sanitize all coolers. Must maintain same.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed missing coving in front prep area behind beverage cooler, and behind cooking line. Must replace. Must maintain same.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Observed no thermometers visible in refrigeration. Must provide thermometers in a conspicuous spot in all refrigeration. Must maintain same.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Must provide proof of food handler training for all employees.
AUG 222017PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 22
2017
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
Observed severe leak in fresh water pipe under hand sink in rear prep area. Must repair to allow water to flow at adequate city pressure, with hot and cold water at all times. Must maintain same. Critical violation 7-38-030.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES IN FLOOR. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER EXPOSED SINKS, 1-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND WASHBOWLS. REPLACE MISSING COVING ALONG WALLS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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