AUG 7
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
15 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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UNITED GRILL.
BEAT. 39/100
4803 W ARMITAGE AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 7, 2018 · passed with conditions
Failed 3 of 13 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
8 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
75
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jan 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CUT LETTUCE WITH BARE HANDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. PIC HAS BEEN INFORMED THAT EMPLOYEES MUST NOT CONTACT READY-TO-EAT WITH BARE HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION#: 7-38-005
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE ICE BIN USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE DIRT/DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AREA.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES BEHIND THE COOLER AND UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AREAS, AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUST ON THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF THE PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED AS WALLS/FLOOR/SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND NEXT TO THE REAR 3 COMP SINK. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED GROCERY BAG IN THE FRONT PREP AREA BEING USED TO HOLD BREAD. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A FOOD GRADE BAG/CONTAINER FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE BOTTOM OF THE GRILL, ON THE GRILL TABLE, AND INSIDE THE FRYER CABINET. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST PROVIDE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO BE EASILY VISIBLE AND ACCESSIBLE DURING INSPECTIONS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FLOOR MATS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESS DIRT/DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE TOILET ROOM VENTILATION FAN COVER. MUST REMOVE DIRT/DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION HOOD FOR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: PA 100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED
AUG 292017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 29
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLES,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES UNDER PREP TABLE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE BASEMENT STAIR.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR AND KEEP DRY.
AUG 222017FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 22
2017
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE BUILT UP ON ALL INTERIOR PARTS AND INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE BASIN AND DRIPPING ON TO ICE.MUST REMOVE ICE ,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON WALLS,CEILINGS AND SHELVING UNITS AND BOXES IN PREP AREAS,HALL WAY LEADING TO TOILET ROOM,IN TOILET ROOM,DINING AREA.ALSO 6- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELF AND ON ROTTEN POTATOE IN SAME AREA,AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BACK SPLASH.EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF UNKNOWN WHITE TOXIC SUBSTANCE ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.APPX." 3/4-3" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR AND BASEMENT DOOR ALONG BOTTOM,SIDES ,FRAME & WALLS.RODENT PROOF DOORS,FRAME & WALLS.MUST REMOVE UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE FROM FLOOR AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/22/17.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER & PLASTIC TOTES USED FOR GARBAGE CANS,GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM SODA MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS,GRILL TABLES,GREASE TRAP AT FRONT 3- COMP SINK.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER 4- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND BEHIND 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER,UNDER ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR AND KEEP DRY.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN WALK IN COOLER,FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN WALL TILE NEAR REAR STORAGE SHELF.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALL UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES IN WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
DEC 132016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 13
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CUT BREAD IN THE SIDE WALK-IN COOLER IMPROPERLY STORED IN GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS, IE. BAGGIES/ZIPLOC. ALSO OBSERVED NEW RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELF IN SIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE SIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
APR 222016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 22
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED REAR #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF REAR OVEN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND REAR EQUIPMENT/PREP AREA, AND STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE SIDE STORAGE/BAG N BOX AREA NOT SEALED, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL NEW PATCH WORK.
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JUL 282015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 28
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (NOODLES). MUST LABEL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT FRONT KITCHEN AREAS. MUST SWEEP AND MOP.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR OF PREMISES. LIGHT BULBS, ETC. MUST REMOVE/DISPOSE.
APR 222014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 22
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON FRONT 2- DOOR PREP COOLER
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,EXTERIOR OF GRILL,OVEN,FRYER.
APR 152014FAILED9 violationsDETAILS
APR 15
2014
FAILED
9 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1322204 3/8/13 #32 NOT CORRECTED.MUST REPLACE/RESEAL RUSTY WIRE SHELVING IN REAR REACH IN COOLER AND MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR KITCHEN AREA.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS & COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON FRONT 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,EXTERIOR OF GRILL,OVEN.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE CALCIUM BUILD-UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN WALLS UNDER SERVICE COUNTER.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN BASEMENT & LID ON SUMP PUMP.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT REAR 3- COMP SINK,DAMAGED TOILET SEAT LID.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR SOME COOLERS.
MAR 82013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 8
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE/RESEAL RUSTY WIRE SHELVING IN REAR REACH-IN COOLER AND MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR KITCHEN AREA
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT COFFEE MAKER
FEB 222013PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 22
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
HOT WATER RUNNING LUKE WARM (85'F) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MANAGER ADJUSTED WATER TANK, AFTER ABOUT 45 MINUTES TO AN HOUR HOT WATER BECAME HOTTER (99'F), WATER FLUCTUATE BETWEEN 85'F TO 99'F, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RUNNING HOT WATER AT 110F' AT ALL TIMES THROUGHOUT THE DAY, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, IN OPERABLE, WATER LEAKING UNDER SINK AT PIPES, AND BACKING UP, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SINK TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT USE, ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND SINK 10 FEET AWAY, MUST FAX A LETTER TO CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL, #312746-4240, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TOP AREA OF MACHINE AND INTERIOR PANELS, APPEARS TO HAVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP, ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, AND USE PRE PACKAGE ICE, UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEAN, MACHINE TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER TO CDPH ONCE MACHINE IS PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE, ALONG WITH RECEIPTS FROM COMPANY WHO CLEANED MACHINE, FAX #312746-4240 SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE/RESEAL RUSTY WIRE SHELVING IN REAR REACH-IN COOLER AND RUSTY BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE REAR KITCHEN AREA, MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR KITCHEN AREA
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT REAR KITCHEN AREA, IN WALK-IN COOLER FRONT AREA NEAR DINING ROOM, AND CLEAN FRONT COUNTER TOP TABLE AREA
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREA
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN DUSTY CEILING AND CEILING VENTS IN REAR KITCHEN AREA
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT COFFEE MAKER
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM KITCHEN AREA
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS
APR 232012PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 23
2012
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
Violation #19 now corrected.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
Violation #29 now corrected.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Violation #30 now corrected.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Violation #31 now corrected.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Violation #36 now corrected.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Violation #38 now corrected.
APR 132012FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 13
2012
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
Outside grease box not maintained, cleaned or rodent proofed. Found grease box with wasted grease on ground in front of grease box, on top and encrusted along the exterior sides. Instructed to maintain and detail clean grease box to prevent rodent and insect nuisances. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
Previous minor violations not corrected: 01-24-2011, report# 491330: 33-Instructed to clean and maintain interior surfaces of ice machine in front food prep area. 34-Instructed to clean and maintain floors along walls and in all corners in rear food prep area(noted grease and dried food debris). Must seal opening between walls and floors under exposed hand sink in rear area. 36-Light must be shielded inside walk-in cooler or provide shatter proof light bulb. 38-Instructed to fix leaky faucet neck at 3 compartment sink in front food prep area. 40-Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers and freezer. 41-Instructed to remove unnecessary articles(pile of wood) stored in the basement by staircase to prevent rodent and insect harbonage. Serious citation issued 7-42-090.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Foods storage in shopping bags inside rear cooler. Instructed to store foods in proper food grade containers or storage bags.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light bulbs in front prep area not shielded. Instructed to shield bulbs and provide end caps or install shatter proof bulbs.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation not working in toilet room. Instructed to repair exhaust fan. Sink stoppers not provided for front three compartment sink. Instructed to provide stoppers.
JAN 242011PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 24
2011
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR REPAINT ALL RAW WOOD SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.---------NOTED SOAP DISPENSER SHELF NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR WOOD ROTTING AND PEELING. MUST FIX OR REPLACE.
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA (NOTED GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS).---------MUST SEAL OPENING BETWEEN WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLER WITH BLACK MOLD-LIKE AND RUST BUILD-UP.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB.
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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INFRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND IN REAR.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER.
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. NOTED SOME LITTER AND GREASE INSIDE CLOSET BEHIND HOOD IN REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.-------INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (PILE OF WOOD) STORED IN THE BASEMENT BY STAIRCASE TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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