Zebra's Gourmet Hot Dogs

Chicago Health Dept

3551 S HALSTED ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO

Failed most recent inspection (Sep 2012).

8 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Sep 2012.

Last inspected Sep 2012. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2012

Inspection history

SEP 5

2012

FAIL 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

LARGE OPEN SEWER DRAIN IN BASEMENT EXPOSING RAW SEWAGE AND FOUL ODOR. ALSO EVIDENCE OF SEWAGE DAMAGE ON BASEMENT FLOOR. EVIDENCE OF SEWAGE/WASTE WATER (DRIED WASTE WATER/SEWAGE ON FLOOR) INSTD TO PROPERLY COVER ALL SEWER/FLOOR DRAINS, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND REMOVE ODOR. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

NOTED RODENT (RAT & MICE) INFESTATION ON PREMISES. MICE DROPPINGS (OVER 100 NOTED) IN VARIOUS AREAS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS UNDER AND BEHIND UPRIGHT COOLER, PREP COOLER, AND ALONG WALLBASE BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. RAT DROPPINGS NOTED IN STORAGE CLOSET AND ON BASEMENT STAIRS. FRONT, REAR, AND BASEMENT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, GAPS AT BOTTOM AND SIDES OF DOORS. (APRROX 1/2 AT FRONT AND REAR, 1 INCH AT BASEMENT DOOR). INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RODENT PROOF ALL DOORS. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 CRITICAL.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS BUILD-UP WHICH INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZER, SINKS, STORAGE SHELVES, MEAT SLICER, STORAGE SHELVES, COUNTERTOPS, AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR IN VARIOUS AREAS THRU-OUT IN POOR REPAIR, BROKEN/CRACKED FLOOR TILES. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. FLOOR THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

HOLES NOTED IN CEILINGS AROUND PIPING AND ALSO HOLE NOTED AT WALLBASE BEHIND COOKING LINE. INSTD TO SEAL ANY AND ALL HOLES NOTED. STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THRU-OUT. REPLACE SAME. LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

Critical Pest Activity

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

CLUTTER/UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON SITE. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

SEP 13

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Other

* 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.OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

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.UPPER SCREEN AT REAR DOOR TORN/POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE.

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.FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA,MUST REPLACE. ALSO DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND WATER PUDDLES. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND KEEP FLOORS DRY IN BASEMENT.

Minor Facility 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. NO LIGHTS IN BASEMENT. MUST INSTALL/PROVIDE.

MAR 18

2011

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.REPLACE SOILED CEILING TILES.

MAR 10

2011

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND OVER 75 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND ONE DEAD, DECAYING RAT LOCATED IN MIDDLE OF BASEMENT FLOOR. ALSO, FOUND 20 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, NEAR UTILITY SINK, BY REFRIGERATOR AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL AND DATE PREP/COOKED FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN COOLERS.

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. REPLACE SOILED CEILING TILES.

FEB 9

2011

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. must label and dated prep/cooked foods not in original container in coolers.

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. replace soiled ceiling tiles.

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APR 16

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED- CITATION ISSUED- SERIOUS 7-42-010(b)

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL FOODS STORED IN COOLERS & FREEZERS MUST B E LABELED & DATED.

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 EXTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER

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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

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. REPLACE ALL STAINED & BROKEN CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. FINISH PAINTING WALLS THAT HAVE BEEN REPAIRED. REPLACE MISSING WALL COVINGS ALONG BASES OF WALLS. FINISH REPAIRING AREAS(CORNERS) AT FRONT AND REAR DOORS(MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING AT SIDES, CORNERS AND BOTTOMS).

Minor Sanitation

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. ELIMINATE CLUTERRY AREAS IN BASEMENT.

APR 5

2010

FAIL 0 violations

FEB 18

2010

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED: NO RECEIPTS, NO CURRENT COPY OF BUSINESS LICENSE, NO MAP, NO MSDS FORMS, NO DOCUMENTATION FROM COMPANY IN BOOK- MUST UPDATE BOOK. REAR EXIT DOOR HAS A LARGE GAP( 1 INCH) IN LOWER RIGHT CORNER, FRONT DOOR HAS A LARGE GAP( 3/4 INCH ) AT LEFT LOWER CORNER- MUST REPAIR BOTH MAKING THEM TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. 10 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ALONG BASE OF WALLS, MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS- CITATION ISSUED- SERIOUS

Serious Other

* 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 CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION- CITATION ISSUED- SERIOUS

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL FOODS STORED IN COOLERS & FREEZERS MUST B E LABELED & DATED.

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 EXTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

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