UNITED GRILL.

Chicago Health Dept

4803 W ARMITAGE AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2018.

13 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Aug 2018.

Last inspected Aug 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 7

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 15 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Sanitation

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

Critical Food Storage & Handling

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

Serious Sanitation

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.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST PROVIDE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO BE EASILY VISIBLE AND ACCESSIBLE DURING INSPECTIONS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FLOOR MATS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESS DIRT/DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE TOILET ROOM VENTILATION FAN COVER. MUST REMOVE DIRT/DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION HOOD FOR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: PA 100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED

AUG 29

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLES,

Minor Sanitation

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 22

2017

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

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)

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 13

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 22

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 28

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (NOODLES). MUST LABEL.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR OF PREMISES. LIGHT BULBS, ETC. MUST REMOVE/DISPOSE.

APR 22

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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 15

2014

FAIL 9 violations

Serious Other

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)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS & COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR SOME COOLERS.

MAR 8

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT COFFEE MAKER

FEB 22

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Other

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

Critical Other

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

Serious Sanitation

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)

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT COFFEE MAKER

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER,

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM KITCHEN AREA

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS

APR 23

2012

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

Violation #19 now corrected.

Serious Other

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

Violation #29 now corrected.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Violation #30 now corrected.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Violation #31 now corrected.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Violation #36 now corrected.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Violation #38 now corrected.

APR 13

2012

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 24

2011

PASS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

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. 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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INFRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND IN REAR.

Minor Other

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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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