NOV 10
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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UNCLE NELL'S.
EAT. 91/100
3715 W ROOSEVELT RD · WEST GARFIELD PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 10, 2014 · passed
9 of 12 inspections passed, with 5 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
9 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
39
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jul 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE TOILET ROOM DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 152014PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 15
2014
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED DEEP DARK GROOVES IN TO CUTTING BOARD. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED OPENING INTO THE WALLS AT THE REAR. MUST SEAL ALL OPENING WHERE EVER NEEDED TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY POINTS.
MAY 242013PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 24
2013
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN UPPER INTERIOR OF EXHAUST INSIDE OF BBQ PIT AND INTERIOR OF PIT TO REMOVE DUST. CLEAN VENTS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE MOLD AND UNIT IS NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR WALL BY REAR EXIT DOOR WHERE CRACKED. PAINT WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA WHERE FIRE EXTINGUISHER WAS REMOVED. CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN WASHROOM TOILET AND SINK. CLEAN ALL VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN REAR STORAGE AREA. ALSO CLUTTER OF OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT:- REMOVE OR REPAIR THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZER , 3 ONE DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZERS,STOVE,STEAMTABLE AND SMALL REFRIGEATOR SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
AUG 142012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
AUG 14
2012
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN UPPER INTERIOR OF EXHAUST INSIDE OF BBQ PIT AND INTERIOR OF PIT TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN VENTS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE MOLD; UNIT IS NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF ALL FRYERS TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE NOTED, PREP TABLES AND SHELVES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED. SWEEP IN STORAGE AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR WALL BY REAR EXIT DOOR WHERE CRACKED. PAINT WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA WHERE FIRE EXTINGUISHER WAS REMOVED. CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN WASHROOM TOILET AND SINK. REPAIR LEAKING PIPE AT THREE COMP SINK IN FRONT UNDER FIRST COMPARTMENT.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
DISPOSE OF USED STANDING WASTEWATER IN MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS; STORE WITH MOPHEAD UPWARD TO DRY.
OCT 52011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 5
2011
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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. CLEAN UPPER INTERIOR OF EXHAUST OVER PIT; DUST OBSERVED. PAINT EXTERIOR OF HOODED CANOPY OVER FRYERS.
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FEB 232011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 23
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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. PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM OCT. 2010 WAS CORRECTED. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYER CABINETS TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN REAR STORAGE AREA.
OCT 282010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 28
2010
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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. MUST REPLACE CRACKED GLASS AT SLIDING DOOR COOLER, REAR PREP AREA
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. MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRONT PREP AREA
JUL 262010FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
JUL 26
2010
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.Must clean:reach in cooler and fanguards,deep fryers,b.b.q.pit,underside of prep table,ceiling fans,hood,spider webs from ceiling.Must defrost upright freezer.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.Must remove and keep dry:Water from basement floor.Must seal,repair or replace:Damaged concrete floor in lobby,hole in floor behind cooler,damaged and missing floor tiles in office,toilet room,prep areas.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.Must seal,repair or replace:All openings around pipes and wires leading into walls and ceiling,front door lower trim in poor repair,damaged ceiling tiles,upper wall.Must scrape and paint:peeling paint on walls and wallbases throughout.Must clean:walls throughout.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.Must provide:lights and shields and end caps.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.Must repair or replace:Leaky faucet at both 3-compartment sink,low hot water pressure at hand sink.Must caulk:Handsink in toilet room.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.Must provide:Thermometers for all cold holding units and probe.
JUL 152010FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
JUL 15
2010
FAILED
8 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.Must repair or replace:Damaged cutting boards,damaged gasket on chest freezers,glass damaged on sliding glass door,fanguard in sliding glass door is loose,missing outlet cover in office.Must paint or remove:Rust from lower shelf of prep table,peeling paint on shelving units at service counter.Invert utensils. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.Must clean:reach in cooler and fanguards,deep fryers,b.b.q.pit,underside of prep table,ceiling fans,hood,spider webs from ceiling.Must defrost upright freezer.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.Must remove and keep dry:Water from basement floor.Must seal,repair or replace:Damaged concrete floor in lobby,hole in floor behind cooler,damaged and missing floor tiles in office,toilet room,prep areas.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.Must seal,repair or replace:All openings around pipes and wires leading into walls and ceiling,front door lower trim in poor repair,damaged ceiling tiles,upper wall.Must scrape and paint:peeling paint on walls and wallbases throughout.Must clean:walls throughout.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Inspector Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.Must provide:lights and shields and end caps.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.Must repair or replace:Leaky faucet at both 3-compartment sink,low hot water pressure at hand sink.Must caulk:Handsink in toilet room.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.Must provide:Thermometers for all cold holding units and probe.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Inspector Comments: 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.Must elevate:Articles off of floor in basement. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
JUL 152010FAILED3 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 15
2010
FAILED
3 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF PRE COOKED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE OF LARGE PLASTIC STORAGE BINS ON PREP TABLE AT 72.8 F-76.4 F.,COLE SLAW IN 4OZ. PLASTIC CONTAINER IN GLASS POP COOLER AT 46.7 F,-56.6 F.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DUMPED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME.APPX.31.5 LBS. VALUED $250.
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.OBSERVED NO SOAP AND TOWELS AT HAND SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM.MUSTPROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS UNDER COOLER,IN OVEN,ON ELECTRICAL BOX,ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA,SHELVING UNITS IN SAME AREA MORE THAN 75 AND FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM.REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/15/10.
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