Abe's and Tommie's Carryout
Last inspected: Oct 14, 2014
82
Score
Public records show 14 inspections at Abe's and Tommie's Carryout stretching back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Oct 14, 2014. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Abe's and Tommie's Carryout is from Oct 14, 2014, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Abe's and Tommie's Carryout squarely in typical territory. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 14, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE (TACOS,HAMBURGERS,POLISHES,ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE AND POST CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK IN REAR AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP IN FRYERS,GRILL,INTERIOR BASIN OF 3- COMP SINK AND HAND SINKS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP FROM ALONG FLOOR.MUST REMOVE HEAVY ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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Sep 4, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW AND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TACOS,HAMBURGERS,POLISHES ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE AND BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
21
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK IN REAR AREA
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP IN FRYERS,GRILL,INTERIOR BASIN OF 3- COMP SINK AND HAND SINKS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP FROM ALONG FLOOR.MUST REMOVE HEAVY ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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Aug 25, 2014
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK WITH NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK WHEN FAUCET HANDLE IS TURNED ON AND ALSO HANDLE IS SPINNING AROUND .ALSO NOTICED NO SOAP AND TOWELS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA HAND SINKS.HAND SINK FAUCET HAS BEEN REPAIRED AFTER INSPECTION AND SOAP AND TOWELS ARE PROVIDED AT SINKS.MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 25 SMALL FLIES AND MORE THAN 8 LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND IN REAR AREA AND TOILET ROOM AND AROUND PREMISES.NOTICED FRONT DOOR STANDING WIDE OPEN.ALSO RODENT POISON BAIT BLOCK ON FLOOR IN TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE POISON.KEEP DOOR CLOSED TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/25/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (ITALIAN BEEF,CHOP STEAK,GROUND BEEF).MUST PROVIDE AND POST.(SERIOUS 7-38-012).
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINATINED.OBSERVED DRAINLINE IN POOR REPAIR NOT DRAINING DIRECTLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN AND OBSERVED A INDIRECT DRAIN (HOLE IN FLOOR TO DRAIN WATER WHEN OVERFLOW OCCURS).MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW.A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE GIVEN TO DISPLAY AND BE VISIBLE TO VIEW.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK IN REAR AREA.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP IN FRYERS,GRILL,INTERIOR BASIN OF 3- COMP SINK AND HAND SINKS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP FROM ALONG FLOOR.MUST REMOVE HEAVY ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDLE ON TOILET IN POOR REPAIR.
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Jan 28, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO FOOD CERT MANAGER ON SITE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
21
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM FLOOR NEED TO BE RETILED AND DRAINED.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VEENTS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER NEED TO BE DETALED CLEAN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DRESSING ROOM OFFICE CLOSET NEED TO BE DETAIL CLEAN, ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Sep 5, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOLERS(DOORS-GASKETS),DEEP FRYERS INSIDE/OUTSIDE, PREP TABLES UNDER PREP TABLES LEGS AND SHELVES, TOP OF GREASE TRAP, UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND STORAGE SHELVES AND UNDERNEATH THEM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAD DUST BUILDUP ON THEM
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Aug 20, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOLERS(DOORS-GASKETS),DEEP FRYERS INSIDE/OUTSIDE, PREP TABLES UNDER PREP TABLES LEGS AND SHELVES, TOP OF GREASE TRAP, UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND STORAGE SHELVES AND UNDERNEATH THEM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THRIUGHOUT AND INCLUDE ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPTMENT THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAD DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS TO THE TWO DOOR COOLER.
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Nov 7, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
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Sep 17, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 12, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Must rodent proof rear garage area and front entry door. Must seal all gaps and openings around door frame and wall near right side overhead door.
18
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Must seal floor covering behind reach-in cooler and install rubber coving and properly seal.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Three compartment not maintained or operating. Waste water overflowing from air gap floor drain and coming up middle of three compartment while draining from right side. Also, walk-in unit condensation lines draining to grease trap. Instructed to remove condensation line from grease trap and have the line going to floor drain and have licensed plumber proper repair three compartment sink and drainline to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water.
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Aug 30, 2012
Reinspection
15 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PREVIOUSLY TAGGED WALK IN COOLER FROM 8/14/12 BEING USED AT THIS TIME.OBSERVED FOOD STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER THAT'S AT 46.4F AT THIS TIME.HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG WILL REMAIN ON COOLER UNTIL REPAIRED.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF READY TO EAT & RAW FOODS STORED INSIDE OF TAGGED WALK IN COOLER FROM 8/14/12.SUCH AS FULLY COOKED READY TO EAT CORNED BEEF 46.2F-56.6F,ITALIAN BEEF 45.5-46.1F,RAW CHICKEN WINGS 54.0F,RAW FISH 48.9F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED.APPX50 LBS.$ 258 (CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS, FFROM INSPECTION REPORT #1170401, DATED 8/14/12, NOT CORRECTED: #29- PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #505384 5/19/11 #33-DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOLERS(DOOR-GASKETS),DEEP FRYERS INSIDE/OUT,PREP TABLE LEGS AND SHELVES,TOP OF GREASE TRAP,UNDER FRONT COUNTER.#34- DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND INCLUDING ALL CORNERS,UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.#35- SEAL ALL HOLES,CRACKS,OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS,ETC.MAKING ALL WALLS TIGHT FITTING PREVENTING AND RODENT/INSECTS ENTRANCE AND HARBORAGE.DETAIL CLEAN WALLS WALLS AND ATTACHMENT WHERE NEEDED.REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.#36-REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK IN COOLER.#41-ORGANIZE REAR AREA,REMOVING/REPAIRING ALL UNUSED ARTICLES.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.#18-PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1170401 8/14/12 STILL NOT CORRECTED STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF 6-8 LIVE HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.MISSING LOCK ON REAR DOOR & SCREEN TORN ON SAME DOOR THAT IS WIDE OPEN,FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG ALL SIDES MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS,LOCK & SCREEN TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION #14.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED.SEE VIOLATION #14.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES,GREASE TRAP,STEAM TABLE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK,SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK & 3- COMP SINK & FRONT HAND SINK.MUST REPLACE MISSING FANGUARD COVER IN WALK IN COOLER,WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS & WHERE NEEDED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRIS ON MEAT SLICER,KNIFE CADDY,CAN OPENER,PERSONAL FANS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,FAUCET HANDLES AT ALL SINKS,ALL VENTS,LIGHT SHIELDS,SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT,RACKS,DESK IN OFFICE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CARPET/RUGS FROM PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES & STAINLESS STEELE SHEET METAL FLOOR THROUGHOUT.MUST PAINT FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.MUST CLEAN FLOOR MATS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN & PAINT WALLS & DOORS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & MISSING WALL BASES,CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS OVER 3- COMP SINK & WHERE NEEDED
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE DRAINLINE FROM 3- COMP SINK TO A OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW WATER PRESSURE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK & HAND SINK IN REAR AREA,SLOW DRAIN AT FRONT HAND SINK.MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM AND OR WINDOW SCREEN IN TOILET ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECT ENTRY.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR ALL COOLERS & PROBE FOR FOOD TEMPS
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE,REMOVE ALL ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN OFFICE CLOSET.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAIR NETS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS
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Aug 14, 2012
Complaint
16 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 63.8F AND WALK IN FREEZER AT 35.5F.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNITS.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.ADDITIONAL COOLERS ON SITE TO STORE FOOD IN AT THIS TIME.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF FOOD STORED INSIDE OF ABOVE MENTIONED WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS PREPACKAGED READY TO EAT LUNCHEON MEAT CORNED BEEF 51.8F-62.2F & ITALIAN BEEF 60.1-62.1F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW. APPX.25LBS.$170.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A).
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 FOOD HANDLERS PRACTICING POOR HYGIENIC PRACTIICES.OBSERVED A MAN PLACED HIS HANDS IN A LARGE BUCKET OF SOILED DIRTY WATER AND WASHED HIS HANDS AND STARTED TO HANDLE FOOD AND A WOMAN RINSE HER HANDS AT THE HAND SINK AND HANDLE HAMBURGER BUNS WITHOUT PROPERLY WASHING THERE HANDS.INSTRUCTED & DEMONSTRATED PROPER HAND WASHING TO EMPLOYEES.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A).
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP & NO PAPER TOWELS AT BOTH HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED & SERVED AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE SOAP & TOWELS AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030).
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN POISON IN TRAYS ALONG WALLBASES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,MISSING DOOR LOCK ON REAR DOOR & SCREEN TORN ON SAME DOOR THAT IS WIDE OPEN AT THIS TIME.ALSO FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG ALL SIDES.ALSO 5-8 LIVE HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS & SCREEN DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.REMOVE POISON.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/14/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE & FOOD DEBRI ON LID OF CONTAINER.MUST REMOVE GREASE ,CLEAN & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #505384 5/19/11 #33-DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOLERS(DOOR-GASKETS),DEEP FRYERS INSIDE/OUT,PREP TABLE LEGS AND SHELVES,TOP OF GREASE TRAP,UNDER FRONT COUNTER.#34- DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND INCLUDING ALL CORNERS,UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.#35- SEAL ALL HOLES,CRACKS,OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS,ETC.MAKING ALL WALLS TIGHT FITTING PREVENTING AND RODENT/INSECTS ENTRANCE AND HARBORAGE.DETAIL CLEAN WALLS WALLS AND ATTACHMENT WHERE NEEDED.REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.#36-REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK IN COOLER.#41-ORGANIZE REAR AREA,REMOVING/REPAIRING ALL UNUSED ARTICLES.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES,GREASE TRAP,STEAM TABLE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK,SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK & 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPLACE MISSING FANGUARD COVER IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS & WHERE NEEDED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN MEAT SLICER,KNIFE CADDY,CAN OPENER,PERSONAL FANS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,PIPES,FAUCET HANDLES AT ALL SINKS,ALL VENTS,LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARPET/RUGS FROM PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.MUST PAINT FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.MUST CLEAN FLOOR MATS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN & PAINT WALLS & DOORS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS OVER 3- COMP SINK & WHERE NEEDED.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DRAINLINE FROM 3- COMP SINK TO A OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR ALL COOLERS & PROBE FOR FOOD TEMPS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE,REMOVE ALL ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN OFFICE CLOSET.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAIR NETS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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May 19, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOLERS(DOORS-GASKETS),DEEP FRYERS INSIDE/OUTSIDE, PREP TABLE LEGS AND SHELVES, TOP OF GREASE TRAP, UNDER FRONT COUNTER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THRIUGHOUT AND INCLUDE ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPTMENT THROUGHOUT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL HOLES, CRACKS, OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS ETC. MAKING ALL WALLS TIGHT FITTING PREVENTING AND RODENT/INSECT ENTRANCE AND HARBORAGE. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND ATTACHMENTS WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE ALL WATER STAINE CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. NOTED LEAKY PIPES IN UTILITY SINK (REAR) AND PIPES OVER THE CEILING TILES NEAR THE FURNACE CORRECT ALL LEAKS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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. ORGANIZE REAR, REMOVING/REPAIRING ALL UNUSED ARTICLES
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Jan 21, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 11, 2010
License
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOOR OUTSIDE BACK AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL SINKS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST ALSO INSTALL MOP SINK ON SITE AND REPAIR EXPOSED HANDBOWL FRONT PREP AREA, SINK SLOW DRAINING
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN OUTSIDE BACK DOOR AND REMOVE ALL CLUTTER
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Abe's and Tommie's Carryout last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Abe's and Tommie's Carryout on file is from Oct 14, 2014. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Abe's and Tommie's Carryout?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Abe's and Tommie's Carryout.
Has Abe's and Tommie's Carryout's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Abe's and Tommie's Carryout have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Abe's and Tommie's Carryout means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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