WESTERN'S TASTE OF CHICAGO, INC.

Chicago Health Dept

6558 S WESTERN AVE · WEST ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2011.

3 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Sep 2011.

Last inspected Sep 2011. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
VIOLATIONS
14
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
SEP 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 19
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations
Serious Documentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN ITALIAN BEEF 150.9F AND COOKED TO ORDER FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.

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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SINKS, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, GRILL.

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. CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND FRYERS (GREASE BUILDUP). ELEVATE SYRUP OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

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

REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. SEAL OPENINGS BEHIND SINK IN WASHROOM. WALLS AND BASEBOARDS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN PREP AND STORAFE AREAS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

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. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

Minor 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. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

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

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

SEP 7
2010
PASS · 0 violations
AUG 27
2010
FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF DISPLAY COOLER 59.5F ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR REMOVED FROM PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.

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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLET IN REAR STORAGE AREA, ALONG WALLS, CORNERS AND BASEEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

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. REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY AROUND DRAINS INSIDE 3-COMP SINK. INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE OR REMOVE THREADS ON FAUCET ON UTILITY SINK.

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