SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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8300 S ASHLAND AVE · AUBURN GRESHAM, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 29, 2012 · passed with conditions

4 of 6 inspections passed, 2 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
4 passed · 2 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
29
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Mar 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 29
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

HAMBURGER COLD HOLDING UNIT(46.1F) AND REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE(51.2F) IN DRIVE-THRU AREA NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES- BOTH UNITS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FROM THESE UNITS AND HAVE THEM REPAIRED-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A). ONCE UNITS HAVE BEEN REPAIRED, FAX A REQUEST FOR RE-INSPECTION TO 312-746-4240.

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

GRILLED CHICKEN-110.1F, CRISPY CHICKEN-115.1F, CHICKEN NUGGETS-124.5F-PRODUCTS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).

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

REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM WALK-IN FREEZER. CLEAN THE EXTERIORS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, & INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. CLEAN & SANITIZE CARPETING IN DINING AREA.

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

CLEAN/PAINT OR REPLACE ALL SECTIONS OF HEAVILY STAINED WALLS THROUGHOUT. SEAL ALL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN DINING ROOM AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT DOORS WHERE NEEDED. REPAIR BOTTOM NORTH ENTRY/EXIT DOOR.

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

REPLACE BLOWN HEAT LAMP IN CHICKEN NUGGET HOT HOLDING UNIT.

DEC 30
2011
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR BROKEN BRICKS IN FRONT NEAR NORTH ENTRANCE.

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

PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE RACK IN WALK-IN COOLER. REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AROUND DOOR TO WALK-IN FRREZER.

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

CLEAN THE COMPRESSOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, & SHELF INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS WHERE NEEDED.

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

CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS AND WALLS WHERE NEEDED. RE-SEAL WALL COVE IN WALK-IN COOLER WHERE LOOSE.

NOV 14
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE RACK IN WALK-IN COOLER. REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AROUND DOOR TO WALK-IN FRREZER.

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

CLEAN THE COMPRESSOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, & SHELF INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS WHERE NEEDED.

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

CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS AND WALLS WHERE NEEDED. RE-SEAL WALL COVE IN WALK-IN COOLER WHERE LOOSE.

FEB 24
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE RACK IN WALK-IN COOLER. REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AROUND DOOR TO WALK-IN FRREZER.

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

CLEAN THE COMPRESSOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, & SHELF INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS WHERE NEEDED.

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

CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS AND WALLS WHERE NEEDED. RE-SEAL WALL COVE IN WALK-IN COOLER WHERE LOOSE.

APR 28
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING ,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS ,CABINET UNDER FRONT EXPOSED SINK,COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
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.FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS IN ALL CORNER IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS REMOVE STANDING WATER NEAR EXPOSED SINK,COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORFacility 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.REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.EXTEND DRAIN LINES DIRECTLY TO FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR NEAR EXPOSED SINK.

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MAR 11
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. TOP OF HAMBURGER PREP COOLER (MEAT WELL) NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 53.2F. TOP OF COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED H59957

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF RAW HAMBURGER PATTIES 52.8F STORED IN TOP OF HAMBURGER PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED H59957

MINORSanitation
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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, CABINET UNDER FRONT EXPOSED SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR NEAR REAR EXPOSED SINK.

MINORFacility 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. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORPlumbing & 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. EXTEND DRAINLINES DIRECTLY TO FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR NEAR EXPOSED SINK.

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