UNCLE JOE'S.
4655 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR · BRONZEVILLE, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 9 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 212017PASSED10 violationsDETAILS
LABEL ALL PACKAGED DESSERTS ON SERVICE COUNTER.
INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
REPAIR DAMAGED GASKET ON RIGHT DOOR OF BLACK TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. REPLACE ALL WORN AND DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS. REPAIR MIDDLE DOOR ON THREE DOOR COOLER IN BEVERAGE AREA. REMOVE ALL FOOD FROM GROCERY BAGS IN CHEST FREEZER AND STORE IN PROPER FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, CUTTING BOARDS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS.
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN BEVERAGE AREA.
CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN VENTILATION HOOD AND PREP AREA.
REPLACE INOPERABLE BULB INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD.
PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR HANDLES ON EXPOSED SINK IN BEVERAGE AREA. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA.
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT INSIDE UTILITY SINK.
DEC 122017FAILED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED ONE LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEAR REACH-IN COOLER AND ONE LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON BETWEEN WALL AND EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
LABEL ALL PACKAGED DESSERTS ON SERVICE COUNTER.
INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
REPAIR DAMAGED GASKET ON RIGHT DOOR OF BLACK TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. REPLACE ALL WORN AND DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS. REPAIR MIDDLE DOOR ON THREE DOOR COOLER IN BEVERAGE AREA. REMOVE ALL FOOD FROM GROCERY BAGS IN CHEST FREEZER AND STORE IN PROPER FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, CUTTING BOARDS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS.
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN BEVERAGE AREA.
CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN VENTILATION HOOD AND PREP AREA.
REPLACE INOPERABLE BULB INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD.
PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR HANDLES ON EXPOSED SINK IN BEVERAGE AREA. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA.
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT INSIDE UTILITY SINK.
NOV 302017FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING READY TO EAT CARROTS WITH BARE HANDS WHILE GRATING CARROTS FOR READY TO EAT SALADS. THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. MUST WEAR GLOVES, USE TONGS, UTENSILS, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A
OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR EXPOSED SINK, 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG REACH-IN COOLER, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF UNDER STEAM TABLE IN PREP AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG FREEZER IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
LABEL ALL PACKAGED DESSERTS ON SERVICE COUNTER.
INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
REPAIR DAMAGED GASKET ON RIGHT DOOR OF BLACK TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. REPLACE ALL WORN AND DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS. REPAIR MIDDLE DOOR ON THREE DOOR COOLER IN BEVERAGE AREA. REMOVE ALL FOOD FROM GROCERY BAGS IN CHEST FREEZER AND STORE IN PROPER FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, CUTTING BOARDS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS.
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN BEVERAGE AREA.
CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN VENTILATION HOOD AND PREP AREA.
REPLACE INOPERABLE BULB INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD.
PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR HANDLES ON EXPOSED SINK IN BEVERAGE AREA. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA.
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT INSIDE UTILITY SINK.
OCT 232017PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
LABEL ALL PACKAGED DESSERTS ON SERVICE COUNTER.
INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
REPAIR DAMAGED GASKET ON RIGHT DOOR OF BLACK TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. REPLACE ALL WORN AND DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS. REPAIR MIDDLE DOOR ON THREE DOOR COOLER IN BEVERAGE AREA. REMOVE ALL FOOD FROM GROCERY BAGS IN CHEST FREEZER AND STORE IN PROPER FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, CUTTING BOARDS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS.
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN BEVERAGE AREA.
CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN VENTILATION HOOD AND PREP AREA.
PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR HANDLES ON EXPOSED SINK IN BEVERAGE AREA.
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
OCT 102017FAILED13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
BLACK TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 48.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR, COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. REACH-IN COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 50.7-61.1F, OXTAILES 114F, CABBAGE 120.8F, BROWN STEW 122.7F, STORED ON STEAM TABLE, COOKED SWEET POTATOES 97.2F AND CHICKEN 87.6F STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 50LBS AND $150 OF FOOD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW AND HOT FOOD 140F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SANITIZER AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SET UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY SET UP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
OBSERVED 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR BLACK TWO DOOR COOLER IN PREP AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER UNDER DRAINBOARD OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG CHEST FREEZER IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA AND PACKAGED DESSERTS ON SERVICE COUNTER.
INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
REPAIR DAMAGED GASKET ON RIGHT DOOR OF BLACK TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. REPLACE ALL WORN AND DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS. REPAIR MIDDLE DOOR ON THREE DOOR COOLER IN BEVERAGE AREA. REMOVE ALL FOOD FROM GROCERY BAGS IN CHEST FREEZER AND STORE IN PROPER FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, CUTTING BOARDS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS.
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN BEVERAGE AREA.
CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN VENTILATION HOOD AND PREP AREA.
PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR HANDLES ON EXPOSED SINK IN BEVERAGE AREA.
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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MAR 302017PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES.
REPLACE ALL WORN AND DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.
CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD.
PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT UTILITY SINK.
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANIITIZING SOLUTION.
MAR 232017FAILED9 violationsDETAILS
NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES.
REPLACE ALL WORN AND DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.
CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD.
PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT UTILITY SINK.
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANIITIZING SOLUTION.
JUN 282016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.
MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN, LIGHT SHIELDS, CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE BUILD UP.
FOUND A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK; REPAIR LEAK FROM PIPE.
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
FEB 222016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SOME DUST ON VENT FAN IN WOMENS WASHROOM; CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST. SOME DUST ON SOME VENTS IN THE DINING AREA; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST.
OBSERVED A HOLE INSIDE OF TTHE UTILITY SINK; REPAIR OR REPLACE SINK. OBSERVED TWO DRAIN STOPPERS AT THE THREE COMP SINK; PROVIDE THREE FOR PROPER SET UP.
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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