TONY'S FAMOUS STEAK & LEMONADE.
1642 W 79TH ST · AUBURN GRESHAM, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 5 inspections. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 62024FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
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.
6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS AND WALLS IN LOBBY AND PREP AREA.
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 UNDER AND AROUND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER & COOLERS AND FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR PREP AREA. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
OCT 302024FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON PREP TABLES AND DISH RACKS
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 CHEST FREEZER
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 ISSUED)
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.
6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS AND WALLS IN LOBBY AND PREP AREA.
6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT
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 CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES OF FRYER.#55- 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER & COOLERS AND FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR PREP AREA. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
OCT 182024FAILED19 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
OBSERVED SEVERAL FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM CEILINGS IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS MUST BE REMOVED.
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR SLIDING GLASS REACH-IN COOLER.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (BULK BINS, SQUEEZE BOTTLES, SHAKERS) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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 THE WASHING AREA, ON WALLS, CEILINGS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, DISHES, GARBAGE CANS, ETC., THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, INCLUDING THE TOILET ROOM.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/18/24.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON PREP TABLES.
MUST REMOVE SCOOPS STORED DOWN INSIDE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION.
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON PREP TABLES AND DISH RACKS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
OBSERVED WORN AND STAINED CUTTING BOARDS MUST BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
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.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY WATER LINE CONNECTION AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS AND WALLS IN LOBBY AND PREP AREA.
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.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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 BUILD-UP FROM ROLLING CART, FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES OF FRYER.#55-6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAP IN LOWER WALL BASE UNDER 3- 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. #55-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.#55- 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER & COOLERS AND FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR PREP AREA. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
MAR 52024PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT LOWER RAW WOOD SHELVING UNIT NEAR WALL AT SERVICE COUNTER.
MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ROLLING CART, FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES OF FRYER.
MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN TOILET ROOM.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE & NOT IN PLACE TILE IN FRONT PREP AREA,GAP IN LOWER WALL BASE UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST CLEAN DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER & COOLERS AND FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR PREP AREA.
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →