APR 4
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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UNCLE JOHN'S BARBECUE.
YOUR CALL. 58/100
8247-8249 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE · CHATHAM, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 4, 2023 · passed with conditions
19 of 24 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
24
19 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
116
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Sep 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM, THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER WAS NOT WORKING IN THE SAID TOILET RESTROOM. MUST OBTAIN, REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C,) CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS, CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL, INSECT CONTROL DEVICES INSTALLED ABOVE A FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO RELOCATE SAID INSECT CONTROL DEVICE, SO THAT THE DEVICE IS NOT LOCATED OVER ANY FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUPS STORED IN THE BULK DRY SPICE CONTAINERS AND SCOOPS WITH THE HANDLE MAKING CONTACT WITH THE DRY FOOD INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS WITH HANDLES AND REFRAIN FROM STORING THE UTENSILS WITH THE HANDLE MAKING CONTACT WITH THE FOOD ITEMS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INSIDE OF THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT MORE FREQUENTLY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS OR FREQUENTLY.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION SYSTEM IN THE MEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID VENTILATION SYSTEM.
OCT 312022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 31
2022
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 OBSERVED WALK IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY FROST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH HEAVY SCRATCHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAK FROM THE FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAK.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
OCT 112022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 11
2022
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH HEAVY SCRATCHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED WALK IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY FROST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK FROM THE FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAK.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
OCT 262021PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 26
2021
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT, FOOD SPLATTER AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE SEASONING SHELVING IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF SEASONING STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED PALLETS BEING USED FOR STORING ITEMS IN LARGE WALK IN. FLOORS WITH SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA AND REMOVE ALL PALLETS AND CRATES IN FACILITY AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE SIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR OF THE FOOD SERVICE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING OF PEST OR INSECTS.
JAN 52021PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
JAN 5
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND NO LABEL ON BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT STORED INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SOME WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE COOLER DOORS IN THE PREP AREA (TWO AND THREE DOOR UNITS); INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS WHERE NEEDED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT STORING CHICKEN. CLEAN THE BLADE OF THE CAN OPENER AT THE REAR PREP TABLE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
SEE VIO #60
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE VIO #60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #57 AND #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION MADE JUNE 22, 2020 AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLAITON 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME. NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS (EMPLOYEES) AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. UNABLE TO PRODUCE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE.
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JUN 232020PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 23
2020
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.11: **C** Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises FOUND BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. ALSO NOTED BOXES ON FLOOR IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. ALL ITEMS THROUGHOUT FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF OF FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114: **C** Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter FOUND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA FILLED WITH CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS: BICYCLES, WORKOUT EQUIPMENT, BOXES AND CARTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE SAID AREA. CLUTTER ENCOURAGES PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REMOVE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13: **C** Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. .
JUN 162020FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 16
2020
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED RIBS, COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED HOTLINK. HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
FOUND FROZEN RIBS THAWING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO THAW RIBS IN REFRIGERATOR.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND BULK CONTAINERS OF SEASONING WITHOUT COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME FOR ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 - 60 SMALL FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA, UTILITY CLOSET, ALONG BACK WALL OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO WALK IN COOLER.MUST MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, NO CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020(A).
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOUND BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. ALSO NOTED BOXES ON FLOOR IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. ALL ITEMS THROUGHOUT FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF OF FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA FILLED WITH CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS: BICYCLES, WORKOUT EQUIPMENT, BOXES AND CARTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE SAID AREA. CLUTTER ENCOURAGES PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REMOVE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
JUL 172019PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 17
2019
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON PREP TABLE NEED CLEANING SOME DARK GROOVES. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER. MUST INSTALL
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST IDENTIFY ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, LARGE BINS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER
JUL 102019FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 10
2019
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED PROCEDURE IN PLACE HOWEVERMUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY NEEDED INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.SANITIZER
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON PREP TABLE NEED CLEANING SOME DARK GROOVES. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES FOR COOKED PORK HOT LINKS. APPROX 60-LBS INSIDE OF PREP COOLER RANGING IN TEMPERATURES OF 46.9F TO 66.9F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD (TCS) FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. FOOD WAS REMOVED AND DIACARDED BY (PIC) AT COST APPROX $200.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER. MUST INSTALL
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST IDENTIFY ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, LARGE BINS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OB SERVED 8 LARGE FLIES IN PREP AND REAR INSIDE GARBAGE STORAGE AREA, 65 SMALL GNATS FLYING AROUND IN STORAGE DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED ALONG HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE ALL UNCLEAN ITEMS, WHITE UNUSED STORAGE SHELF OF GREASE,ETC TO PREVENT A PEST BREEDING AREA.
DEC 52018PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 5
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
FOUND COLE SLAW REFRIGERATED WITHOUT THE PROPER DATE MARKING ON CONTAINER; INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING FOR THE RTE COLE SLAW ("PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR CONSUME BY DATE"). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR COOLER STORING THE COLE SLAW IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE AT THE REAR PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
JUN 282017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 28
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AT THE TWO DOOR COOLER (STORING COLE SLAW) IN THE PREP AREA ON THE RIGHT SIDE LOOSE; REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AREA. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
JUN 72017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 7
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AT THE TWO DOOR COOLER (STORING COLE SLAW) IN THE PREP AREA ON THE RIGHT SIDE LOOSE; REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS. CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA UNDER AND AROUND STORED ITEMS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN AREA WHERE SAUCE IS PREPARED ABOVE THE PREP TABLES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AREA. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
SEP 142016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 14
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER NEEDS TO BE REMOVED AND REORGANIZED
AUG 152016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 15
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DISCARD BROKEN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INTERIOR OF FRYERS NEED CLEANING. WALLS NEED CLEANING.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER NEEDS TO BE REMOVED AND REORGANIZED.
MAY 102016PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 10
2016
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF COOLERS,FRYERS AND SINKS. MUST REMOVE FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE TOILET IN THE MENS WASH ROOM.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, ALONG WALLS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED SMALL ROOF LEAK NEXT TO THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER UNDER STAIRS LEADING TO THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS. MUST MINIMIZE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. ALSO MINIMIZE CLUTTER OUTSIDE REAR DOOR
FEB 192016PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 19
2016
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF COOLERS,FRYERS AND SINKS. MUST REMOVE FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE TOILET IN THE MENS WASH ROOM.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, ALONG WALLS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED SMALL ROOF LEAK NEXT TO THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER UNDER STAIRS LEADING TO THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS. MUST MINIMIZE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. ALSO MINIMIZE CLUTTER OUTSIDE REAR DOOR.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED.
DEC 32015PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 3
2015
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; DEEP FRYERS, BBQ OVEN, LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSEERVED ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, ALSO CLEAN CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON FAN GUARDS IN THE WALKIN COOLER AND FREEZER, AND CEILING VENTS. CLEAN WALLS IN THE MAIN PREP AREA WHERE BBQ GRILL IS LOCATED, AND IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 212015PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
MAY 21
2015
PASSED
9 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE BOXES USED FOR GARBAGE AND PROVIDE TRASH CANS IN TOILETROOMS,REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FOOD STORAGE BINS AND LIDS,WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER DOOR,WORN CUTTING BOARDS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM WINDOW SILLS,FRYERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,FANGUARDS IN REACH IN COOLER,SAW MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK,MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR FRONT PREP COOLER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE FOOD BOXES OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.
NOV 62014PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 6
2014
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA,HAS OPEN SEAMS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER AT PREP AREA
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR STORAGE AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
MAR 62014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 6
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED BULK FOODS IN PREP AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOODS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF FRYER LOWER COMPARTMENT. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUST ON WALK IN COOLER FAN COVERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COVERS FOR FANS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON MENS AND WOMENS RESTROOM VENTILATION FANS. MUST REMOVE DUST, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION FANS
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ARTICLES IN UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES AND CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 232014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 23
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED BULK FOODS IN PREP AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOODS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF FRYER LOWER COMPARTMENT. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUST ON WALK IN COOLER FAN COVERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COVERS FOR FANS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON MENS AND WOMENS RESTROOM VENTILATION FANS. MUST REMOVE DUST, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION FANS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ARTICLES IN UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES AND CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 242013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 24
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. DEFROST INTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER AND PREP COOLER (ICE BUILDUP).
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAK AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
JUN 102013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 10
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. DEFROST INTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER AND PREP COOLER (ICE BUILDUP).
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
SEP 182012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 18
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND CRACKS IN WALLS AND OPENINGS AROUND PIPES THROUGHOUT. ADJUST METAL THRESHOLD UNDERNEATH LEFT ENTRY DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTALL A MOP RACK IN MOP CLOSET FOR PROPER STORAGE OF MOPS.
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