UNCLE REMUS.
4731 W MADISON ST · AUSTIN, CHICAGO
Failed 8 of 17 inspections. 26 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 302024PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
4-204.112(B) MUST PROVIDES THEMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLING UNITS AND MANTAIN.
6-202.15 OBSERVED BOTH DOORS TO THE PREMISE OPEN DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. ONCE THE REAR DOOR CLOSED, I NOTED AT LEAST A 1/4-INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RODENT-PROOF DOORS AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTR
6-201.11 NOTED BUCKLING AND DAMAGED CEILINGS IN TOILET ROOM AS WELL AS FRONT OF PREMISE IN WAITING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF GREASE/ FOOD DEBRIS-FILLED BUCKETS IN THE BACKYARD AREA NEAR THE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN PREMISE FREE OF CLUTTER.
MAY 232024FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED TCS FOOD FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED POTATO SALAD CUPS STORED INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT PREP RANGING BETWEEN 58-62F. OBSERVED EGGS/MILK STORED INSIDE THE COOLING UNIT WITH A COLD HOLD ATTACHED AT 50F DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @ 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. PIC DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY.
OBSERVED 2 REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA NOT AT PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF UNTI WITH COLD HOLDING ATTACHED AT @50F (STORING EGGS) AND FRONT DISPLAY COOLING UNIT NEAR REGISTER @56F (STORING POTATO SALAD CUPS). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNITS TO 41F OR BELOW AS REQUIRED. BOTH UNITS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
MUST PROVIDE THEMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLING UNITS AND MANTAIN.
OBSERVED BOTH DOORS TO PREMISE OPEN DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. ONCE REAR DOOR CLOSED NOTED AT LEAST 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RODENT PROOF DOORS AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNIT IN REAR PREP AND ALONG WALL BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SAID DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AREAS. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15 LARGE LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, ON WALLS BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SURFACES OF COOLING UNITS. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 8 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON WALLS IN TOILET ROOM AND FLYING THROUGHOUT OFFICE SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA PIPING NOT ATTACHED AT BOTTOM OF SINK AND WATER POURING INTO BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF GREASE/ FOOD DEBRIS-FILLED BUCKETS IN THE BACKYARD AREA NEAR THE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN PREMISE FREE OF CLUTTER.
NOTED BUCKELING AND DAMAGED CEILINGS IN TOILET ROOM AS WELL AS FRONT OF PREMISE IN WAITING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2576797 ON 6/5/2023 NOT CORRECTED. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... #37) OBSERVED FLOUR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS #49) OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES AND TABLETOP EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR AND DOOR HANDLE OF THE ONE-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, AND SURROUNDING FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. #55) OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS SPILLED ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP, AND-OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA OVER THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND INSIDE THE HOT WATER UNIT CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN #56)OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH A DUST AND GREASE BUILD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #57) MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. #58) MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH INDOOR AIR ORDINACE REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF SMOKING ON PREMISE WITH ASHTRAY FULL OF CIGARETTE BUTTS, ASHES ON TABLES IN BREAK ROOM/OFFICE SPACE INSIDE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. #7-32-101 THROUGH 090. CITATION ISSUED.
JUN 52023PASSED11 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT THAWING IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.
OBSERVED FLOUR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON BLACK FREEZER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES AND TABLETOP EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR AND DOOR HANDLE OF THE ONE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, AND SURROUNDING FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA OVER THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND INSIDE THE HOT WATER UNIT CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH A BUILD OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
MAY 252023FAILED17 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED (SUCH AS CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.CERTIFIED MANAGER ANTHONY FOORD ARRIVED ON SITE 30 MMINS LATER.
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HANDSINK, DISHWASHING HANDSINK, AND PREP HANDSINK. HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK, EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA RENDERED INACCESSIBLE DUE TO LEAK. WHEN USED WASTE WATER DRAINS ON FLOOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOOD 3 PANS OF TURKEY TIPS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT THAWING IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.
OBSERVED FLOUR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED AN APPROX 15-30 SMALL FLIES IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA ON THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE SERVICE WITH PROOF OF SERVICE LOG UPON MY RETURN ON 6/1/2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON BLACK FREEZER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES AND TABLETOP EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR AND DOOR HANDLE OF THE ONE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, AND SURROUNDING FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA OVER THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND INSIDE THE HOT WATER UNIT CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH A BUILD OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
APR 272022PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE SPRAYER AT THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITHA LEAK FROM THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA OVER THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND INSIDE THE HOT WATER UNIT CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A SLIDING REACH IN COOLER AND A SINGLE DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH A BUILD OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LIGHTING OUT IN FRONT OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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APR 202022FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FOODS INSIDE SMALL REACH IN PREP COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA(CHICKEN GIZZARDS, CATFISH, AND PERCH) READING AT TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 48-50 DEGREES. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED OPEN CONTAINER OF BUG SPRAY SITTING ABOVE FOOD COLD PREP COOLER AND ABOVE THE CHICKEN PREP AREA IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-015. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SMALL TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 50 DEGREES INTERNAL TEMPERATURE. COOLER TAGGED AND INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER WITH TEMPERATURE READING 41 DEGREES OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED AN APPROX 25-30 SMALL FLIES IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA ON THE WALLS, CEILINGS AND INSIDE THE HOT WATER UNIT CLOSET, AS WELL AS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE SMALL BLACK DEEP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE SERVICE WITH PROOF OF SERVICE LOG UPON MY RETURN ON 4/27/2022. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE SPRAYER AT THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITHA LEAK FROM THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA OVER THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND INSIDE THE HOT WATER UNIT CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A SLIDING REACH IN COOLER AND A SINGLE DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
OBSERVED LIGHTING OUT IN FRONT OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH A BUILD OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 202021PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TWO DOOR COOLER AT IMPROPER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 65F. ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TAGGED FOR RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO GASKETS ON TWO 2-DOOR COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
BSERVED BROKEN STOPPER AT WASH COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BROKEN COLD WATER FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTIALTION FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
JUL 132021FAILED18 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HANDSINK, DISHWASHING HANDSINK, AND PREP HANDSINK. HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
OBSERVED 3 CASES OF CHICKEN WINGS INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATORS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 45.5F, 62.2F, AND 47.6F, OBSERVED TURKEY LINKS IN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR HOLDING INTEERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 44.4F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 240 POUNDS OF CHICKEN AND TURKEY PRODUCTS AT A COST OF $422. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (COLESLAW SALAD, TURKEY LINKS, AND TURKEY TIPS) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TWO DOOR COOLER AT IMPROPER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 65F. ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TAGGED FOR RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NO METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NO THERMOMETERS TO MEASURE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED BUCKET OF SALT AND PEPPER AND BIN OF FLOUR WITHOUT LABELS. ALL FOODS THAT ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
OBSERVED NO GASKETS ON TWO 2-DOOR COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE MIDDLE FRYER AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BROKEN STOPPER AT WASH COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BROKEN COLD WATER FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTIALTION FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTS INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
APR 82021FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF REAR DOOR AND FRONT DOOR ALONG TOP.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GARBAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON GROUND SURROUNDING OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND BEHIND FACILITY. OBSERVED PLASIC BAGS, BOTTLES SODA CANS TIRES WOOD ETC. THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE AND HARBORAGE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REMOVED ITEMS AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS NEAR MOP SINK AND PREP AREAS,OPENED FLOOR DOOR OF GAS METER IN LOBBY.
MUST ELEVATE ,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN OFFICE.
MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
JAN 212021PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF REAR DOOR AND FRONT DOOR ALONG TOP.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS NEAR MOP SINK AND PREP AREAS,OPENED FLOOR DOOR OF GAS METER IN LOBBY.
Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN OFFICE.
Violation Codes: 6-304.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM.
Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
JAN 212021PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF REAR DOOR AND FRONT DOOR ALONG TOP.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS NEAR MOP SINK AND PREP AREAS,OPENED FLOOR DOOR OF GAS METER IN LOBBY.
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN OFFICE.
Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-304.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
nspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
JAN 132021FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN(NAME,ADDRESS,INGR EDIENTS,WEIGHT,ETC)
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR,BRICKS AND IN BETWEEN CLUTTER IN HOT WTAER TANK AREA.ON FLOOR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK.ON REAR LEDGE OF REFRIGERATOR,AT MOTOR OF FRONT POP DISPLAY COOLER,IN FRYER CABINETS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/13/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF REAR DOOR AND FRONT DOOR ALONG TOP.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FRYER CABINETS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE ,LEAKY PIPE AND STOPPER HANDLE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF SOILED GREASE ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND ON LID.MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN GREASE FROM AREAS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS NEAR MOP SINK AND PREP AREAS,OPENED FLOOR DOOR OF GAS METER IN LOBBY.
MUST ELEVATE ,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN HOT WATER TANK AREA AND OFFICE.
MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST PROVIDE ADEQAUTE LIGHTING REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.
JAN 162020PASS W/ CONDITIONS15 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (COLESLAW SALAD) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS UNITS.
OBSERVED GRAB & GO PASTRIES ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SIDE EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES AND TABLETOP EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR AND DOOR HANDLE OF THE ONE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, AND SURROUNDING FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER TO COVER THE CEILING SO THAT IT IS SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN ALL PREP AREAS.
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE DINING AREA NEAR THE TEVELSION. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND IN THE CLOSET NEAR THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
JAN 92020FAILED20 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS ON PREMISE. INSSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS ON PREMISE.
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (COLESLAW SALAD) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS UNITS.
OBSERVED GRAB & GO PASTRIES ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SIDE EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, AND SURROUNDING FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES AND TABLETOP EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR AND DOOR HANDLE OF THE ONE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.
OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER TO COVER THE CEILING SO THAT IT IS SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN ALL PREP AREAS.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE DINING AREA NEAR THE TEVELSION. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND IN THE CLOSET NEAR THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 (PREMISES HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW) NOT CORRECTED WITHIN 90 DAY TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT(#2261296) DATED FOR 01/24/2019. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEM DUE TO NON PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE.
JAN 292019PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PLACE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
OBSERVED VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
JAN 242019FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVER EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT PROVIDED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LONG STEM THERMOMETERS FOR TEMPING FOOD ITEMS.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PLACE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT COMPLETELY INSTALLED FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING (PIPES NOT HOOKED UP). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
OBSERVED VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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