MAY 23
2016
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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THE ORIGINAL MK FAST FOOD.
BEAT. 33/100
6701 S DAMEN AVE · WEST ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 23, 2016 · passed
Failed 4 of 7 inspections. 4 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
3 passed · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
29
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Apr 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 202016FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 20
2016
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1763640 ON 4/26/16 NOT CORRECTED: 18 - EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY OBSERVED ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE HVAC CLOSET, OUTSIDE OF THE HVAC CLOSET, UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES, UNDER THE CASH REGISTER AND BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE THE DROPPINGS. 29 - PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1547475 ON 9/25/15 NOT CORRECTED: 32 - EXCESSIVE ICE BUILDUP ON CONDENSER IN UPRIGHT 2 DOOR COOLER ACROSS FROM THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE. 45 - FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER REQUIREMENTS, RECORDS, LOGS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA.
MAY 182016FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 18
2016
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1763640 ON 4/26/16 NOT CORRECTED: 18 - EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY OBSERVED ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE HVAC CLOSET, OUTSIDE OF THE HVAC CLOSET, UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES, UNDER THE CASH REGISTER AND BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER. NO PEST CONTROL SERVICE PROVIDED SINCE APRIL 5, 2016. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE THE DROPPINGS. 29 - PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1547475 ON 9/25/15 NOT CORRECTED: 32 - EXCESSIVE ICE BUILDUP ON CONDENSER IN UPRIGHT 2 DOOR COOLER ACROSS FROM THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE. 45 - FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER REQUIREMENTS, RECORDS, LOGS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA. REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED HOLES IN THE BASEBOARD NEXT TO THE CHEST FREEZER AND UNDER THE OVEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALLS AND BASEBOARD. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
APR 262016FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 26
2016
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY OBSERVED ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE HVAC CLOSET, OUTSIDE OF THE HVAC CLOSET, UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1547475 ON 9/25/15 NOT CORRECTED: 32 - EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP ON CONDENSER IN UPRIGHT 2-DOOR COOLER ACROSS FROM FRYERS. WATER ACCUMULATION ON BOTTOM OF COOLERS AND ALSO IN DEEP FREEZER. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE. 35 - MISSING CEILING TILE IN TOILET ROOM AND ABOVE UTILITY SINK. REPLACE SAME. 45 - FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER REQUIREMENTS, RECORDS, LOGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
SEP 252015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 25
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP ON CONDENSER IN UPRIGHT 2-DOOR COOLER ACROSS FROM FRYERS. WATER ACCUMULATION ON BOTTOM OF COOLERS AND ALSO IN DEEP FREEZER. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MISSING CEILING TILE IN TOILET ROOM AND ABOVE UTILITY SINK. REPLACE SAME.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER REQUIREMENTS, RECORDS, LOGS.
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APR 22014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 2
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF SPICES NOT LABELED INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED BELOW FLOOR GREASE TRAP/W METAL COVER, BUT THE FLOOR LID IS WOOD AND NEED TO TILE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WALL IN RESTROOM IN POOR REPAIR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO OBSERVED THE OUTER PAIN OF GLASS BROKEN ON WINDOW . NEED TO REPLACE.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
OBSERVED RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOOR CHECK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED 3 COMP. SINK SPRAYER ONLY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NOZZLE THAT REACHES ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS.ALSO PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS OFR SINK.
APR 12014FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 1
2014
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED FRONT 2 DOOR CONDIMENT COOLER AT 50*F, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 40*F OR BELOW.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF SPICES NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED BELOW FLOOR GREASE TRAP/W METAL COVER, BUT THE FLOOR LID IS WOOD AND NEED TO APPLY TILE ON LID.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WALL IN RESTROOM IN POOR REPAIR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO OBSERVED THE OUTER PANE OF GLASS BROKEN ON WINDOW, NEED TO REPLACE.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
OBSERVED RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOOR CHECK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ONLY SPRAYER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A NOZZLE THAT REACHES ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS, ALSO PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR SINK.
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