DEC 15
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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THE SOUTHERN.
EAT. 88/100
1840-1842 W NORTH AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 15, 2016 · passed
7 of 9 inspections passed, with 1 critical violation on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
7 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
27
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jul 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Found excessive grease build up on lower interior of fryers in kitchen. Must remove grease, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Found missing or damaged floor tiles under 3 compartment sinks in kitchen area. Must repair or replace. Must maintain.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Found excessive dust on vents in women's and men's restrooms. Must remove dust to allow ventilation to function properly. Must maintain same.
OCT 82015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 8
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUULD UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCT AND DRAIN STOPPERS IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 212014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 21
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN CEILING TILES, VENTS, AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT WASHBOWL IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN SECOND FLOOR BAR AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE ALL SOILED MULTI-USE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS OFF FLOOR. REMOVE SOILED POTS FROM UTILITY SINK.
OCT 242013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 24
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DEEP FRYER INTERIOR CABINETS NOT CLEAN,GREASE BUILD-UP.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FAUCET LEAKY AT 3-COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.
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NOV 202012FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 20
2012
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE THE BAR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE LOWER WALLS,AND ON THE EQUIPMENT IN THIS AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, THE 1ST FLOOR SOUTH DOUBLE DOOR AT BOTTOM CENTER, DOORS AT THE 2ND FLOOR PARTY ROOM ARE NOT RODENT PROOFED. THERE IS A 1/4" GAP MODE OF ENTRY FOR PESTS.ALSO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST BE PROVIDED WITH A MAP LOCATOR TO IDENTIFY PEST CONTROL SERVICES.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced and repair/replace interiors of washbowls at the customers toilet rooms.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING SURFACES/SHELVINGS ABOVE THE COOKLINES,INTERIORS OF BAR COOLERS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS SAME AREA,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE DISHMACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AREAS WERE NOTED AND FLOOR IN BAR AREA REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE HOOD/FILTERS OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,THE VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE CLEANING AND REPAIR THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED AT THE HOT WATER DISPENSER AT REAR SERVICE TABLE.
FEB 12011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 1
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN AREA, AND CLEAN AND REPAINT WALL IN KITCHEN WERE NEEDED
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT, AND REPAIR DRAIN STOPPERS, AT SAME SINK
JUL 282010PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 28
2010
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALL AT MOP SINK AREA NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
JUL 212010FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
JUL 21
2010
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.FOUND PLUMBERS PUTTY INSIDE THE 3 COMP SINK AT BAR,MUST BE REMOVED/REPAIRED TO A SMOOTH,EASILY CLENABLE SURFACE.
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.SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AT BAR NOT INSTALLED,WASTE WATER LINES AT BAR GUNS AT BAR NOT INSTALLED.
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.FAN COVERS,SHELVING INSIDE COOLERS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALL AT MOP SINK AREA NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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.LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER NOT SHIELDED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH 1 COMP SINK IN FOOD PREP.
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