Chicago
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BEAT

Uncle Remus Restaurant, Inc

5611 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60644 · Austin · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Failed most recent inspection — sanitation found

Inspections
22
10 passed
Last Inspected
2019-02-05
Pass Rate
45%
9 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Failed 9 inspections (2019, 2018, 2017...)
Most recent inspection (2019-02-05) was a failure
Sanitation issues found across 58 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 18 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 58×
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Pest Activity critical 18×
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Documentation & Training critical
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Facility Condition serious
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Other critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
Chemical Safety minor
2019-02-05 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 11
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

**INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN UP ITEMS LIST ON THIER CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

SEE VIOLATION #60.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60

minor Food Storage & Handling

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET FIXTURE AT THE 3 COMP SINK AND A MISSING AIR GAP UNDERNEATH THE OTHER 3 COMP SINK NEXT TO A STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING ISSUES.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE FOR CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEE VOILATION #60.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

SEE VIOLATION #60.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

SEE VIOLATION #60.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60.

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2223190, DATE 10-1-18. #37:3-302.12 - OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE REFRIGERATOR UNITS AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PR...

minor Facility Condition

REMOVAL OF SUSPENSION SIGN

OBSERVED THE LICENSE SUSPENSION SIGN COVERED UP ON THE FRONT DOOR WITH ADVERTISEMENT ON THE FRONT AND PAPERS ON THE BACK INSIDE THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-050.

2018-10-01 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 21
critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-102.12 - OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FO...

critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) - OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITA...

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 - OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5.205.11(A)(A) - OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. BASIN WAS FILLED WITH CLEANING CLOTHS AND DIRTY APRONS. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER REMOVED ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C)...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.12 (A-D) - OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PR...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.11 - OBSERVED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUND...

serious Facility Condition

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17(A) - OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN WINGS IN THE 3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Documentation & Training

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B-C) - OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATORS FOR THE FACILITY OR IN DISREPAIR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS FOR ALL UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITAT...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 - OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE REFRIGERATOR UNITS AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM I...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 - OBSERVED LIVE ANT ACTIVITY AND MAGGOTS IN THE BASEMENT AND APPX. 45 SMALL AND LARGE FLIES IN THE REAR PREP AREA GATHERING AROUND DIRTY POTS PLACED ON THE 3-COMP SINK DRAIN BOARD. OBSERVED THE DIRTY POTS, SEWAGE BACKUP AND EXCESSIVE FOOD D...

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11B - OBSERVED FAR LEFT DOOR TO 3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR UNIT IN THE KITCHEN AREA BEING HELD CLOSED WITH A BROOM HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B) - OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

5-402.13 - FOUND STANDING BLACK SEWAGE POOLING IN SEVERAL SPOTS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON TO ACCESS THE AREA AND NOTED THAT PAPER TOWELS BEING USED IN THE TOILETS WAS THE CAUSE OF THE SEWAGE OVERFLOWING. ALSO NOTED WASTE WATER BACKI...

critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

5-402.12 - NOTED THAT ALL SINKS IN WHICH FOOD, UTENSILS, AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONNECTED TO ALSO HAVE A CATCH-BASIN OR BE EQUIPPED WITH AN APPROVED GREASE INTERCEPTOR. OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT WARE WASHING SINK WITHOUT APPROVED GREASE TRAP. MANAGE...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 - OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES, MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS, AND HOLES IN EXISTING TILES THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 - OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR OF THE STORE. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPLACE OR REMOVE ENTIRELY TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 - OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR UNITS, PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDU...

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14(A) - OBSERVED CEILING AIR VENT WITH DUST BUILDUP IN THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 - OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 - OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING.

minor Facility Condition

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

8-304.11(A) - OBSERVED PREMISES WITHOUT A POSTED SUMMARY REPORT IN A LOCATION THAT IS VISIBLE TO CONSUMERS. FACILITY CURRENTLY HAS INSPECTION REPORT FROM 2016 POSTED AT THE ORDERING WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO POST MOST CURRENT REPORT AT ALL TIMES.

2017-08-10 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR CADINETS OF THE DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING TROUGH OUT. ALSO NOTED FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR IN SPOTS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED OPENING ALONG THE WALL BASE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR. MUST SEAL ALL OPENING WHERE NEEDED TO PREVENT FUTHER ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED A LEAK AT THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2017-07-31 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND (8LBS)OF COOKED CHICKEN STORED IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 84.3F ON THE STORAGE RACK IN THE PREP AREA AND (2LBS)OKRA AT 80.6F ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE. FOOD ITEMS WERE DENATURE AND DESTROYED DURING IN...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSEVERD 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR IN THE OFFICE, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE IN THE FURNACE ROOM AND 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN THE AFF...

serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS...

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING TROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND. ALSO NOTED FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR IN SPOTS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED OPENING ALONG THE WALL BASE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR. MUST SEAL ALL OPENING WHERE NEEDED TO PREVENT FUTHER ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED A LEAK AT THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2016-12-12 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

AIR TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF THE REFRIGERATOR UNIT IN REAR WAS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 49.9F,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR REFRIGERATOR,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND COOKED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT 47.7F INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR UNIT,TOTAL WEIGHT 5LBS,TOTAL COST $75.00 FOOD ITEM WAS DENATURE AND DESTROYED DURING INSPECTION ,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS OF FOOD SPILLS AND MUST CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE STOCK "6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT COUNTER AREA

2016-11-01 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS OF FOOD SPILLS AND MUST CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE STOCK "6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT COUNTER AREA

2016-01-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER HAS GREASE ENCRUSTED ON THE TOP, LIP, AND LID OF CONTAINER. THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEQN AND MAINTAINEQUIPMENT

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE STORAGE CLOSET,WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD COVERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES OF DUST, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

2015-06-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CLEAN INTERIOR OF THREE DOOR COOLER IN PREP AREA TO REMOVE WATER AT BOTTOM OF UNIT.

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT AND UNDERNEATH THE STAIRS OF THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER TO AVOID RODENT HARBORAGE.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

2015-06-16 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 12
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND 300 POUNDS OF RAW CHICKEN ON THE FLOOR IN BUCKETS AT TEMPERATURES OF 57.3F, 58.0F AND 69.OF THAT EMPLOYEES SAID THEY HAD PREPPED FOR ANOTHER LOCATION AND THAT THE CHICKEN HAD BEEN OUT AND THAWING SINCE 9:00AM. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL POTENTIALLY H...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND THE REAR OUTSIDE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM; A ONE INCH GAP OBSERVED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. ALSO OBSERVED OVER FIFTY RODENT (MOUSE) DROPPINGS ON THE STAIRS IN ...

serious Pest Activity

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM DEC. 3, 2014: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SPLASH GUARD AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND PREP TABLE. NOTED OPENING ALONG THE WALL BASE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL ANY OP...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CLEAN INTERIOR OF THREE DOOR COOLER IN PREP AREA TO REMOVE WATER AT BOTTOM OF UNIT.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN BOTTOM INTERIOR OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASEN AND PARTICLES.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLIHMENT AND BASEMENT. CLEAN AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, UNDER SINKS AND IN STORAGE AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM UNCLEAN; MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE FRYERS. SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA; REPLACE. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPES IN REAR AREA THAT ARE INSIDE OF...

minor Sanitation

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

BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT AND UNDERNEATH THE STAIRS OF THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER TO AVOID RODENT HARBORAGE.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

minor Sanitation

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

OBSERVED TWENTY CIGARETTE BUTTS ON THE FLOOR AND STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED THAT NO SMOKING IS ALLOWED ON PREMISES AND THAT ALL BUTTS MUST BE CLEANED AND REMOVED. CITATION 7-32-020C ISSUED.

2014-12-03 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SPLASH GUARD AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND PREP TABLE.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND COOLERS AND IN THE STORAGE ROOM ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED OPENING ALONG THE WALL BASE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL ANY OPENING AND HOLES TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS. ALSO NOTED THE CEILING TILES AND CEILING IN POOR REPAIR AND SOME FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ...

minor Facility Condition

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

NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO NOTED A LEAK AT THE 3 & 4 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2014-03-06 Pass Complaint
3
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

CHICKEN IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER (REACH IN COOLER). MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVISE ON TOILET DOOR.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.

2013-06-13 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE THE GASKETS AROUND THE INSIDE OF THE DOORS AT THE 3-DOOR COOLER.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS THRUOUT MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER BEHIND EQUIPTMENT, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AND REPAIR AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT'

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES

2013-05-31 Fail Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND FOUND 20-25 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FURNACE CLOSET AND 15-20 IN THE WATER HEATER CLOSET 1ST FLOOR REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CALL YOUR PEST CONTROL TECHICIAN TO COME HERE AND SERVICE THIS ESTABLISHMENT. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE THE GASKETS AROUND THE INSIDE OF THE DOORS AT THE 3-DOOR COOLER.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS THRUOUT MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER BEHIND EQUIPTMENT, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AND REPAIR AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT'

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

2013-04-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE THE GASKETS AROUND THE INSIDE OF THE DOORS AT THE 3-DOOR COOLER AND ONE-DOOR COOLER.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS THRUOUT MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER BEHIND EQUIPTMENT, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AND REPAIR AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.

minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS TO THE 3-DOOR COOLER AND 1 -DOOR COOLER.

2013-03-28 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND THE BACK DOUBLE DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT PROOFED HAS A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS AND BETWEEN THEM FRONT DOOR HAS A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND INSECT AND RODENT P...

serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE THE GASKETS AROUND THE INSIDE OF THE DOORS AT THE 3-DOOR COOLER AND ONE-DOOR COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE HOOD AND PIPES UNDER THE HOOD,FRYERS AND CABINETS UNDERNEATH HAS GREASE BUILDUP. CLEAN THE FIVE AIR VENTS UNDER THE WEST SIDE OF THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE THICK WITH DIRT BUILDUP.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS THRUOUT MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER BEHIND EQUIPTMENT, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AND REPAIR AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR WALLS THRU OUT, SEAL OPENING ON WALLS AND CEILING, REPLACE DAMAGE CEILING PANELS AND CLEAN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPTMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS TO THE 3-DOOR COOLER AND 1 -DOOR COOLER.

2012-10-01 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 2
minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS HAS DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM.

critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT, HUNDREDS OF WHITE BUCKETS ECT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

2012-09-20 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND THE BACK DOUBLE DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT PROOFED HAS A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS AND BETWEEN THEM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND INSECT AND RODENT PROOF THEM. FOUND 40 TO 50 FRUIT FLYES FLYING AROUN...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FRYERS AND CABINETS UNDERNEATH THEM HAS GREASE BUILDUP. CLEAN THE FIVE AIR VENTS UNDER THE WEST SIDE OF THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE THICK WITH DIRT BUILDUP.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS HAS DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM.

minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

CLEAN ALL THE CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT HAD DUST BUILDUP.

critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT, HUNDREDS OF WHITE BUCKETS ECT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

2011-09-13 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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 COOLERS,FRYERS

minor Sanitation

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.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS ...

2011-08-23 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

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.OBSERV...

minor Sanitation

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 COOLERS,FRYERS.

minor Food 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.MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.

2010-11-05 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
1
serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AR...

2010-09-01 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2010-08-25 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

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. MU...

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. LAST INSPECTION REPORT AND SUMMARY SHEET NOT POSTED OR AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

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 ALL EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS, THROUGHOUT PREMISES

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST STORE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS NICE AND NEATLY IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

100
Austin Senior Center
100
Chloe'S
66
LA Michoacana Y El Surtidazo Botanero
76
Mcdonald'S Restaurant
30
Anthony D'S Grill

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