THE PEPPER CANISTER.

Chicago Health Dept

509 N WELLS ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

11 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Dec 2019.

Last inspected Dec 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

DEC 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 13

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. NO CITATION.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE IN MAIN KITCHEN NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE. 0PPM OBTAINED AT CL TEST STRIP. MACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION / PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO DISCLAIMER NO REMINDER ON MENU FOR FOOD THAT CAN BE COOKED TO ORDER ( HAMBURGERS ). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.NO CITATION

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN BEHIND BLADE, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED. SODA GUN HOLDER AT BAR NOT CLEAN AND NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

JUN 27

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND CHAR ACCUMULATING ON THE SIDES OF THE GRILL, TOP OF THE STOVE AND FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HOLES IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE, WHERE DRYWALL HAS BEEN CUT AWAY AND PIPES EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH CEILING TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

JUN 26

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED COOK LINE PREP TOP COOLER HOLDING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 53 DEGREES F WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL THE CDPH HAS REMOVED THE TAG. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST MAINTAIN AT 40 DEGREES F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN THE COOK LINE PREP TOP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: RICE, 61 DEGREES F; PICO DE GALLO, 61 DEGREES F; SAUSAGE, 58-60 DEGREES F; CHEESE, 58-60 DEGREES F; STEAK, 57 DEGREES F; HAMBURGER, 58 DEGREES F; DELI MEATS, 57 DEGREES F; HUMMUS, 60 DEGREES F; CUT TOMATO, 51-56 DEGREES F; SOUR CREAM, 54 DEGREES F; EGGS, 54 DEGREES F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 30 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $100. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND CHAR ACCUMULATING ON THE SIDES OF THE GRILL, TOP OF THE STOVE AND FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HOLES IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE, WHERE DRYWALL HAS BEEN CUT AWAY AND PIPES EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH CEILING TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MAY 30

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND SLIGHT BUILD-UP AT THE INNER PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AT BOTH CORNERS.ALSO FOUND EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND DIRTY AND FOUL URINE ODORS IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

FOUND LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATORS IN THE BASEMENT AREA WITHOUT LIGHT SHIELD COVERS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS FOR THE ABOVE STATED LIGTH FIXTURES.

APR 11

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR WATER STAINED SECTION OF CEILING NEAR THE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

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MAR 30

2016

FAIL 7 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES THROUGHOUT INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINES, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE BLACKENED CAULK ABOVE THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR WATER STAINED SECTION OF CEILING NEAR THE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Minor Facility Condition

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

NO LIGHT SHIELD AT KITCHEN HOOD.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE 2 BROKEN SINK STOPPERS AT KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED VISIBLE CRACKS AT END OF ICE SCOOP FOR ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

JUN 24

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED A SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE SODA GUN HOLDERS AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.ALSO NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 11

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS(PLATES, BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED HOLES ON INNER DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.NOTED NO LIDS AT THE ICE BIN OF THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED HOLES ON CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINE AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

NOTED MISSING SHIELDS AND LIGHT BULB ABOVE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION AND ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND NEW BULB.

SEP 4

2014

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED WASTE WATER WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED HOLES ON INNER DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.NOTED NO LIDS AT THE ICE BIN OF THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SODA GUN HOLDERS AT THE BAR WITH GRAYISH SUBSTANCE INSIDE GUN HOLDERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED HOLES ON CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINE AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

NOTED MISSING SHIELDS AND LIGHT BULB ABOVE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION AND ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND NEW BULB.

NOV 15

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

BAR ICE BINS MISSING COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED ON BLADE COVER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CEILING IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM IN POOR REPAIR, A HOLE AND DAMAGED SECTION OF CEILING NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

DEC 6

2010

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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 AREA REACH IN COOKLINE COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation

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 THICK DUST BUILD ON PREP COOLER CONDENSER AND SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. CEILING LIGHT COVER CRACKED ABOVE POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SHELF. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT COVER.

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