Chicago Health Dept
1660 E 55TH ST · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2019.
7 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Aug 2019.
Last inspected Aug 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN/ OR REPLACE.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN PREP AREA OF GREASE SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES AT FOOD DISPENSING AREA AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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.
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS NOT STORED PROPERLY. STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN/ OR REPLACE.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN PREP AREA OF GREASE SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES AT FOOD DISPENSING AREA AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT. REMOVE OR PROPERLY STORE UNUSED EQUIPMENT. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL PREP TABLES, UNDER PREP TABLES, COUNTER TOPS AND EXTERIOR OF HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN BULK CONTAINERS OF FOOD DEBRIS.
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD/COVER OF BULBS AT CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA.
OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES AT FOOD DISPENSING AREA AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
NO SOAP AT FRONT OR REAR PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR USE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH GREASE SPILLED ON LID, TOP AND GROUND AROUND CONTAINER. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b).
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT. REMOVE OR PROPERLY STORE UNUSED EQUIPMENT. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL PREP TABLES, UNDER PREP TABLES, COUNTER TOPS AND EXTERIOR OF HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN BULK CONTAINERS OF FOOD DEBRIS.
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD/COVER OF BULBS AT CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA.
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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.
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.
Observed several potentially hazardous foods without proper labels in all coolers. Must label all potentially hazardous foods with name and date. Must maintain same.
Observed excessive ice build up on interior of cold station prep cooler. Must defrost, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
Observed excessive food debris and stains in coolers and freezers in rear prep area. Must detail clean and sanitize all coolers. Must maintain same.
Observed missing coving in front prep area behind beverage cooler, and behind cooking line. Must replace. Must maintain same.
Observed no thermometers visible in refrigeration. Must provide thermometers in a conspicuous spot in all refrigeration. Must maintain same.
Must provide proof of food handler training for all employees.
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.
SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES IN FLOOR. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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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