TONY'S STEAK & LEMONADE SHRIMP MAX FISH & CHICKEN.
1757 W 87TH ST · AUBURN GRESHAM, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 7 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 122025PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
FOUND NO LABELS ON BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL AND FRYERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, BOTTOMS OF ALL PREP TABLES, INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SHELVING INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.
FOUND UNNECESSARY ITEMS INSIDE OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER IF ITEMS NOT NEEDED.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED, FLOORS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AREA, CEILING VENTS IN FOYER AREA WHERE RUSTED AND CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOM, CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND HAVE PRINTED CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING AND HAVE PRINTED CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
MAR 192024PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
4-204.112(B) : OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR SMALL GLASS REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2-402.11 : MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER.
4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN STORAGE AREAS AND WALK IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF SOME PREP TABLES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CLOSURE ON REAR DOOR.
6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING TILES,FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT
6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DIRT BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELD COVERS THROUGHOUT
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA.
MAR 152024FAILED12 violationsDETAILS
4-204.112(B) : OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR SMALL GLASS REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SQUEEZE BOTTLES, SHAKERS,BULK)WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
3-305.11 : MUST STORE BOXES OF FOOD OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
3-307.11 : MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD ATTACHED TO REAR FOOD/DISH WASHING RACK NEXT TO HAND SINK AND PROVIDE A BARRIER THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE OR REMOVE SHELVING UNIT
2-402.11 : MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER
4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE FOIL WRAPPED AROUND PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN STORAGE AREAS AND WALK IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF SOME PREP TABLES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CLOSURE ON REAR DOOR.
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ROLLING CARTS,FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,ALL PREP COOLERS,GRILL TABLE.
: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING TILES,FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.
6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DIRT BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELD COVERS THROUGHOUT
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA.
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES.
8-404.13(B:4) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2590728 3/08/24 NOT CORRECTED.#38-6-202.15 : OBSERVED THE WEATHER STRIPPING AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR AT THE BOTTOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN WEATHER STRIPPING TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS. #55-6-501.12 : FLOORS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.#56-4-202.18 : OBSERVED THE FILTER AND HOOD DIRTY ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
MAR 82024FAILED13 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR SMALL GLASS REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SQUEEZE BOTTLES, SHAKERS,BULK)WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
MUST STORE BOXES OF FOOD OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD ATTACHED TO REAR FOOD/DISH WASHING RACK NEXT TO HAND SINK AND PROVIDE A BARRIER THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE OR REMOVE SHELVING UNIT.
MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER.
MUST REMOVE FOIL WRAPPED AROUND PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN STORAGE AREAS AND WALK IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF SOME PREP TABLES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CLOSURE ON REAR DOOR.
OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN BACKING UP AND OVERFLOWING AND POOLING WATER ONTO FLOOR WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK AND A STRONG FOUL ODOR .MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ROLLING CARTS,FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,ALL PREP COOLERS,GRILL TABLE.
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING TILES,FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DIRT BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELD COVERS THROUGHOUT.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2577725 6/22/23 NOT CORRECTED.#38-6-202.15 : OBSERVED THE WEATHER STRIPPING AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR AT THE BOTTOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN WEATHER STRIPPING TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS. #55-6-501.12 : FLOORS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.#56-4-202.18 : OBSERVED THE FILTER AND HOOD DIRTY ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
JUN 222023PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE WEATHER STRIPPING AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR AT THE BOTTOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN WEATHER STRIPPING TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AND NOT ON COUNTER TOP,OR PREP TABLES.
MUST INVERT TO GO CONTAINER ABOVE PREP STATION TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED THE SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED ROLLING CART BETWEEN THE GRILL AND FRYER ENCRUCTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO MUST CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.
FLOORS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
OBSERVED THE FILTER AND HOOD DIRTY ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION (#58 ALLERGEN TRAINING) STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#2568082 DATE 12/6/22. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN REQUIREMENTS OR MORE CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORTY FOUNDATIO CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
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DEC 202022PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations4 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 (CHICKEN.FISH,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN FOR REAR DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AND NOT ON TOPSIDE OF CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES.
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER -FANGUARD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS,FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES,ROLLING CARTS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER FRYER CABINETS,FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 1- COMPARTMENT SINK.
Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL IN LOBBY AREA
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM DOOR OF OFFICE AND WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING TILES AND VENTILATION UNITS IN CEILING THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REMOVE BLACK MOLDED CAULKING FROM WALL NEXT TO 1- COMPARTMENT SINK
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
DEC 62022FAILED14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN FOR REAR DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN MOPSINK AREA,ON UPPER WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA,FLYING AROUND MIDDLE PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/6/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AND NOT ON TOPSIDE OF CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES.
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER -FANGUARD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS,FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES,ROLLING CARTS.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER FRYER CABINETS,FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 1- COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL IN LOBBY AREA.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM DOOR OF OFFICE AND WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING TILES AND VENTILATION UNITS IN CEILING THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REMOVE BLACK MOLDED CAULKING FROM WALL NEXT TO 1- COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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