Chicago
22
BEAT

White Castle #53

1400 W 79th St, Chicago, IL 60620 · Auburn Gresham · Restaurant · Medium risk
BEAT
22/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
15
8 passed
Last Inspected
2024-12-03
Pass Rate
53%
3 failures
Score
22/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2024-12-03)
Failed 3 inspections (2024, 2022, 2020)
Sanitation issues found across 55 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 12 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 55×
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Food Temperature critical 12×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Other minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Facility Condition minor
2024-12-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 2
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT SOUTH ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, GRILL AND WHERE NEEDED.

2024-11-21 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 12
critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTIES BY BOTH FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS.OBSERVED THEM HANDLING MONEY AND RINGING THE REGISTER, THEN PUTTING ON PLASTIC GLOVES AND HANDLING BUNS AND SAUSAGES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.MUST WASH HANDS...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 2.5 OZ. SLOPPY JOE RANGES FROM 80.2F-84.7F IN HOT HOLDING UNITS. PRODUCTS WERE DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX. 2.5 OZ.$5.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION I...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1 DOZEN SHELLED EGGS AT 62.1F ON COUNTERTOP. 2LBS. 1921 HAMBURGERS AT 47.8F.THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD-HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.3LBS.$24.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 1921 HAMBURGER REACH IN COOLER AT 45.7F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED, EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.MUST HAVE A COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW. (PRI...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT SOUTH ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED NO HAIR RESTRAINTS WORN BY FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

GLOVES USED PROPERLY

OBSERVED GLOVES BEING USED IMPROPERLY DURING FOOD PREPARATION AND HANDLING OF MONEY AT THIS TIME.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER,SODA STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS & GREASE BUILD UP FROM EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,CONDIMENT BINS,WIRES AND PLUGS,DISH RACK.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE IN WALL IN BASEMENT UNUSED TOILET ROOMS,OVERHEAD PIPES IN CEILING IN BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND GRILL.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2559655 6/22/22 NOT CORRECTED-#37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE. #49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXT...

2022-06-22 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
11
minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR 1921 PREP COOLER.MUST PROVIDE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON FRONT LINE PREP COOLER.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS,ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,GRILL TOPS,TRASH CAN,1 & 3- COMP SINK BASINS,MOP SINK BASIN,BOTH SODA MACHINES ,STORAGE SHELVES,SERVICE COUNT...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS THROUGHOUT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND KEEP DRY.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND NEAR WALK IN COOLER,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN BASEMENT.

2022-06-10 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 15
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT NOR COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM FOR HAND WASHING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 5-GALLONS OF SHAKE MIX AT 48.2F INSIDE OF HOPPER OF SHAKE MACHINE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.5-GALLONS $16 (COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR 1921 PREP COOLER.MUST PROVIDE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING ON WALL AND SEWER DRAIN IN BASEMENT.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/10/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON FRONT LINE PREP COOLER.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS,ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,GRILL TOPS,TRASH CAN,1 & 3- COMP SINK BASINS,MOP SINK BASIN,BOTH SODA MACHINES ,STORAGE SHELVES,SERVICE COUNT...

minor Employee Hygiene

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL WITH EXCESSIVE TRASH ON GROUND(BLUE PLASTIC GLOVES,CUPS,CARDBOARD HAMBURGER BOXES) AND STANDING RAIN WATER POOLING ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND DUMPSTERS.MUST REMOVE TRASH AND WATER.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.(PRIORITY FOU...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS THROUGHOUT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND KEEP DRY.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND NEAR WALK IN COOLER,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN BASEMENT.

2020-11-04 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2020-10-27 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2382274 6/25/20 NOT CORRECTED#49- MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,COOLERS,ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,GRILL TOPS,DISH RACKS,REACH IN FREEZERS.#51- OBSERVE...

2020-06-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 18
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR A CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (EGGS,SAUSAGES,HAMBURGERS,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA AND MEN'S BASEMENT TOILET ROOM.PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030)(C0S)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1.5 DOZEN RAW SHELLED EGGS AT 62.1F ON COUNTER TOP. .5LB. DEHYDRATED ONIONS 78.5F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. 1-GALLON SHAKE MIX 54.3F INSIDE OF HOPPER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOL...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF FRONT PREP COOLER AT 49.3F,SIDE PREP COOLER AT 73.2F. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL LETTER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS FOR ALL PREP COOLERS .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED SEVERAL GAPS AT DOORS/GASKETS OF PREP COOLERS AND WALL FREEZERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,COOLERS,ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,GRILL TOPS,DISH RACKS,REACH IN FREEZERS,TRASH CANS,WALK IN FREEZER FAN GUARD COVERS,3- COMP SINK BASINS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STANDING WATER IN HAND SINK BASIN IN MEN'S STAFF BASEMENT TOILET ROOM.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ON PREMISES,LOOSE WALL BASE IN BASEMENT MEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREAS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREAS/DISH WASHING AREA,SPILLED SYRUP ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT,WALK IN FREEZER AND FLOOR DRAINS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN MEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2019-10-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

THE PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL PIC WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. BURGERS, DAIRY, CHICKEN, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION...

critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL FOOD/CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATI...

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURES OR CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH, MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

FOUND NO METAL STEMMED THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKING OF TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN METAL STEM THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

THE WASHBOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS NEED RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND WASHBOWLS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH THICK, ENCRUSTED GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

THE INTERIOR OF BOTH TOILET BOWLS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS ARE IN SERIOUS NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FECAL MATTER AND URINE STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TOILET ROOMS.

minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE DEEP FRYER, COOLERS/FREEZERS, SINKS, IN THE BASEMENT AND TOILET ROOMS WITH DEBRIS, FOOD, GREASE BUILD UP. ALSO, THE WALLS AND CEILING AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPM...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. MAINTAIN SAME.

2016-03-25 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER DOORS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZERS AND GASKETS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

critical Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE FAUCET ABOVE THE TOP LOADING MILK SHAKE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT THE FAUCET AT ALL TIMES.

2016-03-24 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED 2 REACH IN PREP COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES 47.4F AND 46.2F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SLICED CHEESE AND SHELLED EGGS) INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COOLERS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. EQUIPMENT IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIO...

critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SLICED CHEESE) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 47.5F-51.2F WHILE STORED IN A REACH IN PREP COOLER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 16LBS OF CHEESE VALUED AT $125. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARD...

critical Sanitation

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CRACKING SHELLED EGGS THEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS (TOAST, BREAD, COOKED SAUSAGE AND CHEESE) WITHOUT WASHING THEIR HANDS AFTER HANDLING THE SHELLED EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING RAW FOODS AND GOING TO HANDLE...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER DOORS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZERS AND GASKETS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

critical Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE FAUCET ABOVE THE TOP LOADING MILK SHAKE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT THE FAUCET AT ALL TIMES.

2014-07-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

REACH IN COOLER USED FOR EGGS MAINTAINING IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45.8F.OBSERVED DOOR OPEN AND NOT BEING CLOSED AFTER EACH USE AND GASKET/DOOR IN POOR REPIR.AFTER CLOSING DOOR COOLER TEMPERATURE TAKEN,COOLER WENT DOWN TO 43.7F.MUST NOT USE. CDI...

critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND EGGS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF ,(45.7F-50.3F) COOLER DOOR NOT BEING CLOSED/OPEN.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS/POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.APPROX 33LBS/$10.00.EGGS DISGARDED BY MANAGER.CRITICAL VIO...

critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WASHING HANDS WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS, PULLING BREAD BUNS FROM PACKAGING,(MAKING SANDWICHES).MANAGER WHILE MAKING SANDWICHES FOR ORDERS PICKED UP SOME KEYS FROM DRIVE THRU AREA AND CONTINUE TO MAKE SANWHICHES.2 OTH...

minor Sanitation

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

GASKET/DOOR ON REACH IN COOLER FOR EGG STORAGE IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

SEAL OPINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA AND REPAIR BASE BOAED IN DINING ROOM.ALSO CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT.ELEVATE STORAGE OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT WASHROOM

2013-04-04 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

GASKET AROUND BREAKFAST COOLER IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR OF SPILLS IN PREP AREA AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT AROUND GREASE TRAP AND PALLETS.

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT WHERE NECESSARY AND IN MENS' BASEMENT WASHROOM, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2011-10-07 Pass Short Form Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

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

BIN INSIDE ICE MACHINE LEAKING -MUST EITHER REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS(INCLUDING GASKETS AROUND DOORS), INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS(USED & UNUSED), SHELVES ABOVE MOP SINK, AND OVERHEAD SYRUP LINES IN BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE & FOOD DEBRIS), UNDERNEATH CO2 AND GREASE TANKS IN BASEMENT(SPILLAGE FROM CONTAINERS), ALONG ALL WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE WORN GROUT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT ...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN COB WEBS AND BUGS FROM CORNERS IN BASEMENT. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.

2011-08-18 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

BIN INSIDE ICE MACHINE LEAKING -MUST EITHER REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS(INCLUDING GASKETS AROUND DOORS), INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS(USED & UNUSED), SHELVES ABOVE MOP SINK, AND OVERHEAD SYRUP LINES IN BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE & FOOD DEBRIS), UNDERNEATH CO2 AND GREASE TANKS IN BASEMENT(SPILLAGE FROM CONTAINERS), ALONG ALL WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE WORN GROUT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT ...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN COB WEBS AND BUGS FROM CORNERS IN BASEMENT. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.

2010-08-17 Pass Complaint
4
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. REPAIR DAMAGED GASKETS ON REACH-IN FREEZER.

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 ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES, SPIGOTS AND NOZZLES, FRYERS, COOLERS, FREEZERS

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. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER FRYERS, GRILL (GREASE BUILDUP) AND ICE MACHINE (STANDING WATER) ALONG WAL...

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...

100
Pepe'S Mexican Restaurants
100
Firehouse Steak & Lemonade
50
Italian Fiesta Pizzeria, Inc
61
Smoked Soul
38
Dunkin Donuts

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