Whitey'S Steak & Sea Food Inc.
Failed most recent inspection — pest activity found
2015-06-23 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 11 ▾
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED ISSUED ON MAY 08, 2015, INSPECTION REPORT# 1537844. #18 - FOUND NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL WRITTEN LOG BOOK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AND AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. ...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (IE BEEF, CHICKEN, FISH ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER/OWNER, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND REACH-IN COOLER DOORS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER AND FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, KNIFE RACK, PREP TABLE, STORAGE RACKS WIT...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES (PREP AND DINING AREA) ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND FRONT AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED KITCHEN HOOD NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY (PRESENCE OF GREASE ODOR AND SMOKE WHILE COOKING ON PREMISE). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND CLEAN.--------MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION INSIDE WASHROOM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
NOTED CLUTTER AND CLOTHES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE.---------MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER IN PREP, FRONT AND DINING AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE(INFORMATION PROVIDED).
2015-05-08 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 10 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL WRITTEN LOG BOOK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AND AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
FOUND NO OUTSIDE COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL GARBAGE AND FOOD WASTE SHOULD BE STORED IN CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS AND MUST BE KEPT COVERED AND MAINTAIN. OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER MUST BE KEPT CLE...
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (IE BEEF, CHICKEN, FISH ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER/OWNER, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND REACH-IN COOLER DOORS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER AND FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, KNIFE RACK, PREP TABLE, STORAGE RACKS WIT...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES (PREP AND DINING AREA) ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND FRONT AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED KITCHEN HOOD NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY (PRESENCE OF GREASE ODOR AND SMOKE WHILE COOKING ON PREMISE). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND CLEAN.--------MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION INSIDE WASHROOM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
NOTED CLUTTER AND CLOTHES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE.---------MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER IN PREP, FRONT AND DINING AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE(INFORMATION PROVIDED).
2014-07-22 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under cooking equipment, and by mop sink area not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust canopy not clean, had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning.
2013-02-22 Pass License 4 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in rear kitchen areas need cleaning, gaps sealed.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls that had hole/gaps peeling paint in front of kitchen area, shall be repaired/sealed, must provide missing cove moulding to rear of kitchen , prep area, and under 3 compartment sink. Door frame of front kitchen had exposed raw wood, shall be sea...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
No ventilation in washroom. Must install mechanical ventilation or have a window that is openable and screened. Utility (mop) sink not installed. Must install utility sink supplied with hot and cold running water and connected to city sewer. Must ...
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Excess debris and clutter shall be remove from rear of premises.
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