DEC 23
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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UNCLE REMUS SFC 3 LLC.
YOUR CALL. 56/100
737 E 47TH ST · BRONZEVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 23, 2024 · passed with conditions
6 of 13 inspections passed, 4 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 9 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
6 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
46
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Feb 2020
INSPECTION HISTORY
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN THE CEILING TILES AND AIR VENT COVERS IN THE SERVICE/DINING AREA ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58: ALLERGEN TRAINING STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2591645 DATE 3/26/24. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY MUST OBTAIN A FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED FOR ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
MAR 262024PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 26
2024
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE FRONT WEATHER STRIP SLIGHLY WORN. MUST REPLACE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY MUST OBTAIN A FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED FOR ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
FEB 222024PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 22
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE FRONT WEATHER STRIP SLIGHLY WORN. MUST REPLACE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY MUST OBTAIN A FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED FOR ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
AUG 112023PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 11
2023
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM OF FRYERS, STORAGE SHELVES IN REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AT SINKS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOPS AND BROOMS PROPERLY ON A HANGING RACK AND NOT BESIDE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
LIGHT DUST OBSERVED ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; CLEAN VENTS WHERE NEEDED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY TO OBTAIN A FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED FOR ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
OCT 252022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 25
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DOOR TO WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM BROKEN AND UNABLE TO GRANT ACCESS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DOOR.
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OCT 112022FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 11
2022
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 30 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN INCLUDING: NEAR LOCKER AND BEHIND OVEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE WITHOUT TIGHT FITTING LID. LID WAS BENT AND DISTORTED AND COULD NOT CLOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DOOR TO WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM BROKEN AND UNABLE TO GRANT ACCESS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DOOR.
SEP 72021PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
SEP 7
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
REMOVAL OF SUSPENSION SIGN
OBSERVED UPON ARRIVAL THE LICENSE SUSPENSION SIGN ON THE FRONT DOOR COVERED WITH A WHITE BOARD. INSTRUCTED THAT THE SIGN MUST NOT BE REMOVED, COVERED OR DEFACED IN ANY WAY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-050.
SEP 22021FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 2
2021
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACE OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND WHEELS ON FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN LOWER SHELVES AT PREP TABLES TO REMOVE DROPINGS WHERE CUTTING BOARDS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE SHELF UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER BY REGISTER, CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT CABINET TO REMOVE URINE ODOR. DETAIL CLEAN LARGE INTERIOR GARBAGE CAN AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.ALSO CLEAN ALL SHELVING RACKS AND REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN UPPER SECTIONS OF VENTILATION HOODS. DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS ON SITE TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE AND TO REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER AND AROUND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. OBSERVED WALLS AROUND AND UNDER PREP TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
STILL FINDING LIVE HOUSE FLIES IN PREP AREA, MOP SINK CLOSET AND IN DINING AREA AND MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA AS WELL AS ON STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS OBSERVED AND ELIMINATE FLIES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.
REMOVAL OF SUSPENSION SIGN
FOUND THE LICENSE SUSPENSION SIGN ON THE FRONT DOOR COVERED WITH OTHER SIGNAGE (PHOTO TAKEN). INSTRUCTED THAT THE SIGN MUST NOT BE REMOVED, COVERED OR DEFACED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-050.
AUG 302021FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 30
2021
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THE CONTAINER STORING FLOUR IN PREP AREA.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACE OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES (TOPS AND BOTTOMS, HOT HOLDING UNIT, REFRIGERATION UNIT SHELVES. CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MOTOR HOUSING OF THE REACH IN COOLER THE COOKING AREA TO REMOVE GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR FRONT CABINETS AND REMOVE NESTING MATERIALS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND BEHIND, UNDER AND AROUND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND DUST. CLEAN WALLS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND TILES IN DINING ROOM AND KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE NESTING MATERIALS UNDER FRONT REACH IN COOLER.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE FRYERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. (NEW MANAGERS TRANSFERRED FROM ANOTHER LOCATION).
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM AUGUST 23, 2021 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. #38 OBSERVED 60 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND A LIVE MOUSE IN FRONT SERVING COUNTER AREA, IN MOP SINK CLOSET AND IN DINING AREA. ALSO 30 LIVE HOUSE FLIES IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT TO ELIMINATE ALL ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
AUG 232021FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 23
2021
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 12 LIVE FLIES IN KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM AREAS AND 60 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES, BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZER, NEXT TO THE TWO COMP SINK, UNDER SHELF ACROSS FROM THE TWO COMP SINK AND UNDER THE ELECTRICAL PANEL BOX. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACE OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES (TOPS AND BOTTOMS, HOT HOLDING UNIT, REFRIGERATION UNIT SHELVES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND BEHIND, UNDER AND AROUND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND DUST. CLEAN WALLS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE FRYERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. (NEW MANAGERS TRANSFERRED FROM ANOTHER LOCATION)
OCT 62020PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 6
2020
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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
FEB 262020PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 26
2020
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF THE REQUIREMENT WAS MET.
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