SEP 4
2024
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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WINDY CITY SMOKED MEATS.
YOUR CALL. 59/100
6427 S ASHLAND AVE FL REAR · WEST ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 4, 2024 · passed
4 of 6 inspections passed, 2 failed. 10 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
4 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
30
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Aug 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 192024FAILED12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 19
2024
FAILED
12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
OBSERVED NO VARIANCE FOR SPECIALIZED FOOD PROCESSING (ROP) NOT APPROVED BY THE REGULATORY AUTHORITIES MUST OBTAIN.OBSERVED 2- ROP VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINES THAT NEEDS HACCP APPROVAL.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON EQUIPMENT AT THIS TIME.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
SEE VIOLATION #29.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND REACH IN FREEZER, MINI LAB AREA ALONG WALL BASES,IN FRONT TOILET ROOM ALONG WALL BASES,OFFICE AREA BEHIND TABLE AND SHELVING UNIT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/19/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 2- COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOPSINK.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER TO DISPOSE OF TRASH AT THIS TIME MUST PROVIDE A DUMPSTER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES OF LARGE EQUIPMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILE IN HALLWAY WHERE REFRIGERATORS ARE STORED OUTSIDE OF REAR TOILET ROOM.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MANTAIN.
60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
AUG 42022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 4
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS IN CORNERS IN REAR COOKING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 212021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 21
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOORS OF REACH PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
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AUG 302021FAILED16 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 30
2021
FAILED
16 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT HANDSINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED REACH IN FREEZER NOT TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL UNITS ON AND OPERATING AT TIME OF INSPECTIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED ALL EXTERIOR DOORS AND BASEMENT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. MUST COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR BY SEALING 1/4 GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY OR LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY IDPH STATE LICENSE CERTIFICATE AND LOG BOOK.7-38-020 (C)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY IN MAIN PREP AREA, UNDERNEATH COOLING EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY.PRIORITY 7-38-020 (A)
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOORS OF REACH PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL OR PAINT ALL RAW WOOD AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION TO TEST CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PF PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURE IN NEED OF CLEANING, STAINED WITH WATER RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO UTILITY SINK IN FACILITY. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED DISCONNECTED DRAIN LINE INSIDE OF REACH IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RECONNECT AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HOLES IN FLOOR, NO GROUT AROUND FLOOR DRAINS, AND NO BASE BOARDS WALLS NEAR PREP COOLER AND 3 COMPARMTENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →