Ann Sather Restaurant
Last inspected: Sep 3, 2013
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The health department has logged four inspections at Ann Sather Restaurant, the earliest from 2010. The most recent report on file is from Sep 3, 2013. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Sep 3, 2013, so take the current picture with that in mind.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited three times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspection History
Sep 3, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIN FOIL TO COVER SHELF IN PREP AREA (BY 2-COMPARTMENT SINK). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TIN FOIL, SHELF SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/STANDING WATER INSIDE STAND UP REACH IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, DUST BUILD UP ON FAN COVER INSIDE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAITNAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULB END CAPS MISSING ABOVE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO OBSERVED LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING AT BASEMENT PREP ABOVE OVEN. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS AND WORKING LIGHT BULBS AT SAID LOCATIONS.
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Mar 16, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 9, 2012
Complaint
4 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: 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. OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AND AT BASEMENT ALONG WALLS/CORNERS BY CHEMICALS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (03/16/12).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL SHELVES/FRONT COUNTER AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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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 DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, DISHWASH AREA, FRONT SERVICE LINE AND BASEMENT.
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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. 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR SINK.
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Dec 10, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND A WHITE PLASTIC CONTAINER FILLED WITH TURKEY JUICE AND SMALL PIECES OF TURKEY IN IT, AT TEMP OF 45.6F TO 46.7F.LABEL WITH PRODUCT SHOWED 12-9-10.FOOD WAS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED:POUNDS 5, VALUE 35. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO70721-10
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA(1ST FLOOR) NOT MAINTAINED.HOT WATER VALVE SHUT OFF FROM UNDER THE SINK,NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT EXPOSED SINK. OBSERVED THE COOK WASHING HANDS IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ANOTHER MANAGER FIX THE PROBLEM,A WASHER WAS REPLACED AT HOT WATER HANDLE.EXPOSED HAND SINK IS REPAIRED.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HAND IN EXPOSED HAND SINK,AND KEEP SINK IN WORK CONDITION AT ALL TIMES, FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIALOTION:7-38-030 HOOOO70721-10
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABELED AND DATED ALL PREP FOOD(COLD & HOT).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN WIRE RACKS IN BASEMENT AREA(FOOD DEBRIS),ALSO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL USED FOR LINER ON SHELVES,IN MAIN PREP AREA. CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE,AT SECOND FLOOR,ENCRUSTED FOOD.
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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 HOLES ON WALLS IN REAR STAIRCASE,CORNER OF NORTH-WEST AND CORNER OF SOUTH-EAST
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS AT LIGHT IN 1ST AND BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ann Sather Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ann Sather Restaurant on file is from Sep 3, 2013. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ann Sather Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ann Sather Restaurant.
Has Ann Sather Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ann Sather Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ann Sather Restaurant 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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