TOM'S RESTAURANT.
2701 E 130TH ST · HEGEWISCH, CHICAGO
Failed 2 of 5 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 182013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD IN MEN WASHROOM. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN KITCHEN. REPAIR CEILING IN PREP AREA (SOUTHEAST CORNER).
MAR 112013FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO HOT WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED SINKS IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF UNDER STEAM TABLE, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE FRYER CABINET, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELF UNDER DISH MACHINE, 5 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE NEAR ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF STEAM TABLES, FRYER CABINETS, DISH MACHINE EQUIPMENT.
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD IN MEN WASHROOM. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN KITCHEN. REPAIR CEILING IN PREP AREA (SOUTHEAST CORNER).
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
PROVIDE HOT WATER AT UTILITY SINK.
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. SEPARATE CLEANING EQUIPMENT FROM FOOD ITEMS UNDER PREP TABLE.
JUN 122012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
REPAIR REFRIGERATOR DOOR IN BASEMENT.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, GRILL, FRYERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SLICERS, POP MACHINE NOZZLES AND SPIGOTS.
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
JUN 52012FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING PLATES AND UTENSILS IN 3-COMP SINK WITH NO SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELF UNDER DISH MACHINE, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, 7 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SEAL 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF REAR SCREEN DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
REPAIR REFRIGERATOR DOOR IN BASEMENT. REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS ON BOTTOM OF PREP AND STEAM TABLES.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, GRILL, FRYERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SLICERS, POP MACHINE NOZZLES AND SPIGOTS.
REPAIR CEILING IN FRONT PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN WASHROOMS.
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS.
PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLERS.
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
JUN 242011PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.EMPLOYEES NOT WASHING HANDS OBSERVED SINK DRY WITH 2 BOTTLES OF SPICES AND A SMALL POT INSIDE SINK INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WHEN I TURNED ON THE WATER IT WAS LEAKING ALL OVER THE FLOOR INSTRUCTED TO PUT BUCKET UNDER PIPE (NEEDS REPAIR), SO KITCHEN EMPLOYEES CAN WASH THERE HANDS BETWEEN TASK.
Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED NO SANITIZER ON THE DISHES WASHED IN DISH WASHER AT THIS TIME MACHINE TAGGED NO EXTRA SANITIZER ON PREMISES NEEDS TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO HAND WASH IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH 100PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, FLAT GRILL, STOVE TOP, FAN GUARD COVER REAR, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE BAND SAW IN THE BASEMENT.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOOR NEEDS CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA , AND BASEMENT REPLACE FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED THE REAR CEILING IN POOR REPAIR MUST REPAIR
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.NEED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.REST ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DOOR CHECK.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. OBSERVED GREASY VENT FAN, AND OBSERVED HAND SINK AND UTILITY SINK DRAINS PLASTIC RUNNING TO THE FLOOR GREASE TRAP NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO DRAIN REFERRAL TO PLUNBING.
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