Tony'S Famous Steak & Lemonade
Troubled record — failed 3 of 5 inspections for documentation & training, pest activity
2024-11-08 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2024-11-06 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, ALL REACH-AND & PREP COOLERS, GRILL TABLE, LEGS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND TABLES,ALL SHELVING UNITS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS AND WALLS IN LOBBY AND PREP AREA.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13(B:4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2590492 3/5/24 NOT CORRECTED #49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP FROM ROLLING CART, FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES OF FRYER.#55- 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDE...
2024-10-30 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection 7 ▾
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON PREP TABLES AND DISH RACKS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, ALL REACH-AND & PREP COOLERS, GRILL TABLE, LEGS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND TABLES,ALL SHELVING UNITS. DEFROST ICE BUILD UP FROM GLASS CHES...
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-501.15 : OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON GROUND AROUND GREASE CONTAINER. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD FROM THE GROUND AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREA.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSU...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES, FLOOR TILES NEAR FLOOR GREASE TRAP AND SECURE GREASE TRAP IN FLOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS AND WALLS IN LOBBY AND PREP AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13(B:4) Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2590492 3/5/24 NOT CORRECTED #47-4-501.11 : MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. #49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP FROM ROLLING CART, FRYER CABINET...
2024-10-18 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 19 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED, SUCH AS (ITALIAN BEEF, PASTA SAUCE, CHICKEN & FISH)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:40 P.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(C...
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
OBSERVED SEVERAL FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM CEILINGS IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS MUST BE REMOVED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR SLIDING GLASS REACH-IN COOLER.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (BULK BINS, SQUEEZE BOTTLES, SHAKERS) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN BETWEEN AND ON TOP OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND THE MOTOR OF THE GLASS BREAD COOLER. ALSO APPX. 100 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING IN FLOOR DRAINS IN ...
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON PREP TABLES.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE SCOOPS STORED DOWN INSIDE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON PREP TABLES AND DISH RACKS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED WORN AND STAINED CUTTING BOARDS MUST BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, ALL REACH-AND & PREP COOLERS, GRILL TABLE, LEGS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND TABLES. DEFROST ICE BUILD UP FROM GLASS CHEST FREEZER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY WATER LINE CONNECTION AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND FOOD BOXES THROWN ON GROUND AROUND GREASE CONTAINER. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD BOXES FROM THE GROUND AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREA.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS AND WALLS IN LOBBY AND PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES, FLOOR TILES NEAR FLOOR GREASE TRAP . THE FRONT WINDOW AND LOWER WALL LOBBY FROM A CAR CRASH ARE PARTIALLY BOARDED UP AND NEED TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR AND MAINTAINED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2590492 3/5/24 NOT CORRECTED #47-4-501.11 : MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REAR 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER.#49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUIL...
2024-03-05 Pass w/ Conditions License CRITICAL 10 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT LOWER RAW WOOD SHELVING UNIT NEAR WALL AT SERVICE COUNTER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ROLLING CART, FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES OF FRYER.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN TOILET ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE & NOT IN PLACE TILE IN FRONT PREP AREA,GAP IN LOWER WALL BASE UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER & COOLERS AND FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR PREP AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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