SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

UNCLE JOHNNY'S GROCERY & DELI.

EAT. 81/100

500 W 32ND ST · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 27, 2011 · passed

3 of 4 inspections passed.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
3 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
12
none critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Jan 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 27
2011
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 20
2011
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION ON 01/25/10, INSPECTION #211206: #32 INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LINING FROM STORAGE SHELVES AT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RACK FROM THIRD COMPARTMENT AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. #33 THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER, SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER, VENTILATION HOOD, LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZERS, SHELVES BEHIND DELI CASE, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AT FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS #36 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK #37 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT TOILET ROOM DOOR #41 INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA, CARDBOARD BOXES. SERIOUS 7-42-090 ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL READY TO EAT, PREPACKAGED SAUCES IN CHEST FREEZER AT FRONT SERVICE AREA.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN GASKETS AND UNDER COMPRESSOR AT DELI CASE AT FRONT PREP AREA. CLEAN INTERIOR OF HAND WASH SINK AT REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE STAINS.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN WALLS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE YELLOW STAINS AND PAINT IN LIGHT COLOR FINISH. CLEAN SPLASH GUARD BEHIND MEAT SLICER AT FRONT PREP AREA. CLEAN COBWEBS AT BASEMENT ENTRANCE DOOR.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULB AND OR LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT BULB AT VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING STOVE PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT UTLITY SINK FAUCET IN BASEMENT. PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

JAN 25
2010
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LINING FROM STORAGE SHELVES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RACK FROM THIRD COMPARTMENT AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER, SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER, VENTILATION HOOD, LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZERS, SHELVES BEHIND DELI CASE, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AT FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT TOILET ROOM DOOR.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA, CARDBOARD BOXES, REMOVE UNUSED PIZZA OVEN, AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOODHANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOODS.

JAN 25
2010
PASSED
0 violations

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