FEB 26
2020
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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UNCLE REMUS SAUCY FRIED CHICKEN, INC.
BEAT. 43/100
737 E 47TH ST · BRONZEVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 26, 2020 · passed
Failed 2 of 8 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
5 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
27
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jun 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
ALL DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS MUST HAVE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE/POSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL. MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH THICK ACCUMULATION OF GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH BLOODY WATER, THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS, BEHIND THE FREEZER/COOLERS AND UNDER THE FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. -THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND GREASE/DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. MUST PROVIDE PROOF.
FEB 192020FAILED10 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 19
2020
FAILED
10 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN THE CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE WITH A VALID CERTIFICATE WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL FOOD/CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURES OR CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES TO HANDLE THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
ALL DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS MUST HAVE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE/POSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL. MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND 80 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS AND SINKS. FOUND 40 IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH THICK ACCUMILATION OF GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH BLOODY WATER, THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS, BEHIND THE FREEZER/COOLERS AND UNDER THE FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. -THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND GREASE/DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. MUST PROVIDE PROOF.
DEC 122017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 12
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL VENTILATION HOODS(GREASE BUILDUP).
NOV 302017FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 30
2017
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED FRIED CHICKEN STORED IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 75.1F-84.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN CHICKEN 180.1F PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOALTION 7-42-010B
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL VENTILATION HOODS(GREASE BUILDUP).
FEB 182016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 18
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
A SMALL AMOUNT OF GREASE OBSERVED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS; CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRONT PREP COOLER TO REMOVE CRUMBS.
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SEP 42015PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 4
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 40LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 84.4F, CHICKEN STORED IN 3 PLASTIC BUSSING TUBS NEXT TO FRYERS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO HOLD COOKED FOOD AT PROPER TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. CHICKEN DISCARDED VALUED AT $200.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MGR ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITAION ISSUED. 7-38-012
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INACCURATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN GOOD WORKING ONES.
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