SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

TONY'S FAMOUS STEAK & LEMONADE.

BEAT. 34/100

1642 W 79TH ST · AUBURN GRESHAM, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 8, 2024 · passed

Failed 3 of 5 inspections. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
1 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
39
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 MONTHS
since Mar 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 8
2024
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 6
2024
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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 UNDER AND AROUND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER & COOLERS AND FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR PREP AREA. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

OCT 30
2024
FAILED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON PREP TABLES AND DISH RACKS

MINORSanitation
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 CHEST FREEZER

MINORSanitation
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 ISSUED)

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT

MINORSanitation
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 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 18
2024
FAILED
19 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
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)

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
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)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

SERIOUSPest Activity
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

OBSERVED SEVERAL FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM CEILINGS IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS MUST BE REMOVED.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR SLIDING GLASS REACH-IN COOLER.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (BULK BINS, SQUEEZE BOTTLES, SHAKERS) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

CRITICALPest Activity
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 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)

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON PREP TABLES.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE SCOOPS STORED DOWN INSIDE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON PREP TABLES AND DISH RACKS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY WATER LINE CONNECTION AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
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(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS AND WALLS IN LOBBY AND PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
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 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 5
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
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)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ROLLING CART, FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES OF FRYER.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN TOILET ROOM.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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