AUG 31
2017
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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THREE CHEFS RESTURANT.
BEAT. 36/100
8125 S HALSTED ST · AUBURN GRESHAM, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 31, 2017 · passed
Failed 4 of 13 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
9 passed · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
59
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jan 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON REAR TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVES UNDER COUNTER IN DINING AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
AUG 222017FAILED13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 22
2017
FAILED
13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 58.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR REACH-IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. REACH-IN COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, COOKED PASTA 61.6F, COOKED RICE 73F, RAW FISH 60.7F, POOLED EGGS 56.3F-73.8F, RAW SHELL EGGS 57.4F, RAW GROUND TURKEY 53.2F, RAW CHICKEN 54.9F, RAW GROUND BEEF 52.2F, RAW STEAK 51.1F-52.3F, HAM 55.2F, SALMON CROQUETTE 55.3F, RAW SHRIMP 55.7F, CRAB MEAT 56.6F, RAW SAUSAGE 56.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ALL ITEMS APPROXIMATELY 200LBS AND $400 OF FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT, OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES UNDER COUNTER IN DINING AREA, SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS NEAR REAR DOOR IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1989593 ON 2-23-17: 35-REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT SOME AREAS OF WALLS IN DINING ROOM. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS AND DOORS IN FOOD PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREAS.45-ALL EMPLOYEES CLASSIFIED AS FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CERTIFIED SERVIC MANAGERS MUST MEET IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON REAR TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVES UNDER COUNTER IN DINING AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN DINING AREA, ALONG STAIRWAY LEADING TO BASEMENT AND IN SOUTHEAST CORNER BEHIND REFRIGERATOR IN REAR AREA BEHIND WASHROOM. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SWITCH COVER IN PREP AREA NEAR ALARM SYSTEM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER PREP SINK IN KITCHEN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
FEB 232017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 23
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICY BUILD-UP FROM TOP FREEZER COMPARTMENT OF THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND RE-PAINT SAME AREAS OF WALLS IN DINING ROOM. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS AND DOORS IN FOOD PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREAS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ALL EMPLOYEES CLASSIFIED AS FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST MEET IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
FEB 162017FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 16
2017
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED CERTIFIED MGR USE BARE HANDS TO REMOVE EXCESS SLICED TOMATOES STORED ABOVE THE COOLING LINE OF CONTAINER INSIDE THE REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE. NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS ALLOWED, MUST USE GLOVES, TONGS OR UTENSILS WHEN HANDLING UNCOVERED FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
IMPROPER PEST CONTROL NOTED ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:20 ON FLOOR IN SMALL ENCLOSED ROOM WHERE SEVERAL LARGE WATER HOSES ARE FOUND ON THE FLOOR, AND 10 ON FLOOR NEAR THE MOP SINK IN LARGER AREA OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND SEAL UP ANY HOLES AND OPENINGS FOUND IN FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICY BUILD-UP FROM TOP FREEZER COMPARTMENT OF THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST RE-ATTACH SPLASH GUARD TO EXPOSED HAND SINK RIGHT NEXT TO THE DRAINBOARD ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE INTERIORS AND/OR EXTERIORS OF: DEEP FRYER, HOT HOLDING BOX USED FOR STORAGE, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND SMALL REFRIGERATOR ALL IN FOOD PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND RE-PAINT SAME AREAS OF WALLS IN DINING ROOM. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS AND DOORS IN FOOD PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREAS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ALL EMPLOYEES CLASSIFIED AS FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST MEET IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
FEB 52016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 5
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE CONDENSER OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LEAKING AND THE GASKETS TORN ON THE SAME COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE GASKETS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD SPLASH ON THE 1 DOOR SMALL PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.
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JUN 182015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 18
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVERED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED TABLE UNDERNEATH THE GRILLS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE. NOTED THE FRONT REFRIGERATOR WITH ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE TOP FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN TO REMOVE ICE AND SPILLS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS BEHIND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT DIRTY ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE AND DEBRIS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
AUG 12014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 1
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL AREA IN REAR IN POOR REPAIR BYBACK DOOR.MUST REPAIR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
WASTE BASKET IN PREP ARE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN OR REPLACE
JUL 302014FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 30
2014
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
PREMISES REACH IN COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57F.MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL COLD UNIT TO MAINTAIN FOODS.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES,IE EGGS 50.1F,CORNBREAD DRESSING-51F,GRAVY-50.8F,CHICKEN BREAST-50F,GROUND TURKEY-48F. HAM 50F,APPROX 55LBS OF FOOD WAS DISCARDED COST APPROX $150.00.ALL FOOD WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY OWNER-CDI. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL AREA IN REAR IN POOR REPAIR BY BACK DOOR.MUST REPAIR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
WASTE BASKET IN PREP ARE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAINOR REPLACE.
JAN 102013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 10
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
INVERT PLATES AND BOWLS ON BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM THE ELEMENTS.PROPERLY STORE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 92011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 9
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS INCLUDING BASEMENT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNER'S, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. SEAL LOWER SECTIONS BASEBOARDS(WALL COVES) WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT LOWER PLATFORM ABOVE STAIRS LEADING INTO BASEMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN WHITE REAR DOOR IN FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL COB WEBS ON CEILING IN BASEMENT.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
NOV 22011FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 2
2011
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
MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 16 ON LEDGES OF WALL COVE AND FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA BY STAIRS LEADING INTO BASEMENT, 10 SCATTERED IN CORNERS AND ON WALL COVE LEDGES IN DINING ROOM AND KITCHEN AREAS-MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS, FLOORS, AND SEAL OPENING ALONG THE BOTTOM LEFT SIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR(MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY). CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS-7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF THE OVENS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS INCLUDING BASEMENT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNER'S, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. SEAL LOWER SECTIONS BASEBOARDS(WALL COVES) WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT LOWER PLATFORM ABOVE STAIRS LEADING INTO BASEMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN WHITE REAR DOOR IN FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL COB WEBS ON CEILING IN BASEMENT.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
FEB 222011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
FEB 22
2011
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PAINT SHELVES UNDERNEATH FRONT COUNTER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN MOP SINK IN BASEMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. SEAL ALL CRACKS IN FLOORS IN BASEMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN ALL DOORS WHERE NEEDED. SEAL ALL LOOSE BASEBOARDS AND HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT. REMOVE ALL CHIPPED PAINT FROM UPPER SECTION OF WALL IN REAR ENCLOSED STORAGE AREA AND RE-PAINT SAME.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
SHIELD LIGHT IN REAR SECTION OF KITCHEN OR REPLACE SAME WITH A SHATTER-RESISTANT BULB. REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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