Central Starlite

5554 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
American
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2011
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Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Central Starlite three times, with records going back to 2010. Central Starlite was last inspected on Jan 27, 2011. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Central Starlite dates to Jan 27, 2011.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspection History
Jan 27, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH SPILLAGE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.-----MUST REPAIR/SEAL UNSEALED WALLS IN CORNER BY EXIT DOOR IN REAR AREA.-------INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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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. NOTED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (UNUSED COOLER, COFFEE MACHINE, EMPTY PLASTIC BOTTLES ETC) IN REAR AREA OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN.
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Aug 13, 2010
Tag Removal
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND PREP COOLER DOOR (KITCHEN).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KNIVES AND KNIFE RACK IN THE KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX STRIPPED COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK (DISH WASHING AREA).----- MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, NOTED EMPLOYEE USING ONION TO HOLD THE WATER AT ONE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-----INSTRUCTED TO FIX LOOSE FAUCET AT ONE HAND SINK (RIGHT SIDE) OF THE TWO HAND SINK IN LADIES WASHROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER ACCURATE AND VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL HOT AND COLD TEMP OF FOOD PRODUCT.
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Jul 28, 2010
Routine
5 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. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (WHOLE COOKED HAM) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT (INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 58.9F) DURING STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY COOKED LAST NIGHT (07-27-2010) ACCORDING TO THE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. NOTED WALK-IN COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41.9F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCT. TOTAL AMOUNT $10.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 10 LBS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND PREP COOLER DOOR (KITCHEN).
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KNIVES AND KNIFE RACK IN THE KITCHEN.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO FIX STRIPPED COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK (DISH WASHING AREA).----- MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, NOTED EMPLOYEE USING ONION TO HOLD THE WATER AT ONE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-----INSTRUCTED TO FIX LOOSE FAUCET AT ONE HAND SINK (RIGHT SIDE) OF THE TWO HAND SINK IN LADIES WASHROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER ACCURATE AND VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL HOT AND COLD TEMP OF FOOD PRODUCT.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Central Starlite last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Central Starlite on file is from Jan 27, 2011. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Central Starlite?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Central Starlite.

Has Central Starlite's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Central Starlite have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Central Starlite means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.