THE RIM SEAFOOD.
5657 N LINCOLN AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
Failed an inspection 10 years ago. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 282016PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 15LBS OF CLAMS VALUED AT $75 WITHOUT SHELLFISH TAG ATTACHED TO PRODUCT. OBSERVED 8LBS OF OYSTERS VALUED AT $16 WITHOUT SHELLFISH TAG ATTACHED TO PRODUCT. "SHELLFISH TAGS ARE REQUIRED TO BE ATTACHED UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY OR RETAGGED AND THEREAFTER KEPT ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS" CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (B) (B-2)
OBSERVED REACH IN CHEST FREEZER AND REACH IN FREEZER WITH EXCESS ICE ACCUMULATION. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE USE OF CARDBOARD AS SHELF LINER. CARDBOARD IS PROHIBITED AND CAN NOT BE USED. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD. SURFACES NEED TO BE NON ABSORBANT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATORS UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL REFRIGERATORS. OBSERVED STOVE AND COOKING AREAS UNCLEAN. REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING AT BOTTOM OF STOVE AREA AND CLEAN SHELVING.
OBSERVED FLOOR VERY UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIMENT. FLOOR BEHIND STOVE HAS ALOT OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS. CLEAN IN DETAIL UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED WALL BEHIND STOVE AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITHCEN WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED VENTS ABOVE STOVES AND FRYERS VERY UNCLEAN WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS.
OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE AN IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
MAR 312016PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 10LBS OF PEI MUSSELS AND 10 LBS OF CLAMS WITHOUT SHELLFISH TAGS. BOTH ITEMS DID NOT HAVE SHELLFISH TAG WITH PRODUCT AND NO TAGS COULD BE PRODUCED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. 20LBS OF SHELLFISH VALUED AT $100 WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. "SHELLFISH TAGS ARE REQUIRED TO BE ATTACHED UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY OR RETAGGED AND THEREAFTER KEPT ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS" CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (B) (B-2)
OBSERVED 12 DOZEN EGGS WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10LBS WAS FOUND ON COUNTER AT 75.3F. ALL EGGS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLAITON 7-38-005 (A)
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARRED AND SERVED INCLUDINE SHELLFISH, PORK AND STEAK. MUST HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION7-38-012
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE TO INDICATE PROPER AMOUNT OF SANITIZER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-32-010
OBSERVED REACH IN CHEST FREEZER AND REACH IN FREEZER WITH EXCESS ICE ACCUMULATION. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE USE OF CARDBOARD AS SHELF LINER. CARDBOARD IS PROHIBITED AND CAN NOT BE USED. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD. SURFACES NEED TO BE NON ABSORBANT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATORS UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL REFRIGERATORS. OBSERVED STOVE AND COOKING AREAS UNCLEAN. REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING AT BOTTOM OF STOVE AREA AND CLEAN SHELVING.
OBSERVED FLOOR VERY UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIMENT. FLOOR BEHIND STOVE HAS ALOT OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS. CLEAN IN DETAIL UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED WALL BEHIND STOVE AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITHCEN WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED VENTS ABOVE STOVES AND FRYERS VERY UNCLEAN WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS.
OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON ALL COUNTERS. WIPING CLOTHS NEED TO BE STORED WITHIN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE AN IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
AUG 182015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Above violation still remaining(Cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be repaired/replaced).
Above violation still remaining(Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage. Excess debris and clutter and old equipment in rear storage areas shall be removed).
JUL 242015FAILED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
Found no hot running water under city pressure at this time of license inspection, per mgmt hot water heater got damaged by workers replacing doors. Mgmt was advised that it must provide hot running water under city pressure in order to pass license inspection.
Must reconnect/replaced exposed hand sinks in prep/dining areas, in oder to pass license inspection.
Must provide soap dispenser with soap, and paper towels dispenser with paper towels to exposed hand sinks.
Found front entrance/exit doors not rodent proofed, doors had gaps on bottom, sides of doors ranging from 1 inch, to 2/1/2 inches, also new windows had gaps on bottom of windows ranging from 1 inch, to 1 1/2 inch(outer openings not protected). Above had no proof of pest control service, no log book, mgmt was advised to provide proof of pest control log book, service in order to pass license inspection.
Cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, coolers, cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment, rear storage areas, and throughout premises not clean, need detailed cleaning.
Walls that had exposed wallboard/plaster in rear kitchen area, rear storage areas, shall be repaired/sealed. Walls/windows that had exposed bricks, exposed plaster, and gaps, shall be repaired/sealed. Missing ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be provided, walls in kitchen not clean, need cleaning(detailed). Walls outside bathrooms that had exposed plaster, gaps shall be repaired/sealed.
Missing light shields in kitchen shall be provided.
Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage. Excess debris and clutter and old equipment in rear storage areas shall be removed.
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