Cheesies Pub & Grub
Last inspected: Apr 4, 2017
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Score
Across the available record, Cheesies Pub & Grub has 17 inspections on file, the first dated 2012. On Apr 4, 2017, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Cheesies Pub & Grub's record stops at Apr 4, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 10 times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Apr 4, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST BASEMENT CHEST FREEZERS. MUST ELIMINATE ICE/FROST ACCUMULATION FROM WALK IN FREEZER FAN UNIT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED CORNER PROTECTOR MISSING FROM WALL NEAR RIGHT COOK LINE, WHERE PLASTIC WALL COVERING (FRP) IS DETACHING FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALL TO BE FREE FROM UNNECESSARY CRACKS AND CAVITIES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BASEMENT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR
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Mar 27, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD IN THE STEAM TABLES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NEAR THE GRILL: NOTED GROUND BEEF, 83 DEGREES, 2 LBS WORTH $10; CHORIZO, 72 DEGREES, 2 LBS WORTH $10; MAC AND CHEESE, 120 DEGREES, 5 LBS WORTH $20; SOFT CHEESE AT 68 DEGREES, 2 LBS WORTH $3. ALSO NOTED SOUP STORED IN A STEAM TABLE AT 86-106 DEGREES, 5 LBS WORTH $10. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED THESE PRODUCTS. MUST NOT USE STEAM TABLES TO REHEAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. ALSO DISCUSSED PROPER REHEATING TO 165 WITH APPROVED METHODS/EQUIPMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION IN THE ICE MACHINE. NOTED PINK AND BLACK COLORED SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ACCUMULATING ON THE UPPER COMPARTMENT DROP PLATE AND CHUTE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE AND COMPLETE A DETAILED CLEANING AND SANITIZING OF THESE SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST BASEMENT CHEST FREEZERS. MUST ELIMINATE ICE/FROST ACCUMULATION FROM WALK IN FREEZER FAN UNIT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM PIPE BEHIND THE FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR SURROUNDING THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAIN COVER NEAR BASEMENT HANDSINK. MUST ELEVATE EQUIPMENT AND BOXES 6 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR IN REAR BASEMENT CLOSET (BEHIND WALK IN COOLER).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED CORNER PROTECTOR MISSING FROM WALL NEAR RIGHT COOK LINE, WHERE PLASTIC WALL COVERING (FRP) IS DETACHING FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALL TO BE FREE FROM UNNECESSARY CRACKS AND CAVITIES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BASEMENT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL MOPS AND BROOMS NEAR MOP SINK INVERTED OR AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Dec 12, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE BIN AT THE FRONT BAR AREA WITH NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL STOPPERS NEEDED IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 5, 2016
Complaint
11 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED MACARONI AND CHEESE AT 50.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELLY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. APPROXIMATELY 20LBS VALUE OF $40.00 INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND 140 OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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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: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED TWO SMALL LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICES IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED GREASE ENCTRUSTED ON THE TOP LIP LID SIDES AND GROUND SURROUNDING CONTAINER THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE BIN AT THE FRONT BAR AREA WITH NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN 1ST FLOOR AND IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL AND CEILING IN 1ST FLOOR REAR AREA WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED AND BASEMENT ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION FANS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL STOPPERS NEEDED IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STEAM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT FOR THE EASE OFF CLEANING PEST MONITORING AND FOOD PROTECTION.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF TABLE NEXT TO ICE BIN IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORED ICE SCOOPS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Jan 22, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 21, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM 1-12-16 #1609670 NOT CORRECTED.#18- STILL OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10-15 PLUS RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AROUND THE WATER TANK WHERE DRY FOODS ARE STORED,10 PLUS UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING ACROSS FROM THE FOOD PREP AREA 10-TO 15 PLUS UNDER THE PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE PREP TABLE. REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. SANITIZE ALL AREAS. STILL OBSERVED HOLES/OPENINGS IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND THROUGHOUT THE LIQUOR STORAGE SIDE OF THE BASEMENT. SOME BASEBOARDS STILL MISSING BEHIND THE BOX FREEZERS, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND PREP TABLE, UNDER ALL OF THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP.RODENT DROPPINGS NOTED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. SEAL ALL HOLES, OPENINGS AND REPLACE ALL MISSING WALLS, BASEBOARDS. SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT INCLUDING THE SIDE OF BASEMENT FOR LIQUOR STORAGE ACROSS FROM THE FOOD PREP AREA. REAR EXIT DOOR TO ALLEY NEXT TO THE STAIRWELL TO BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE WITH OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF THE DOOR.FRONT EXIT DOOR LEFT SIDE DOOR SEAL WITH OPEN 1/4" GAP. MUST SEAL.#29-PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1564206 ON 7-15-15 NOT CORRECTED.#33-OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON THE LOWER COMPARTMENTS OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.#34-INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT AND TO MAINTAIN.#35- INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP AREAS AND TO MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS AND TO MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORING AND FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING METHODS.#19- STILL OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS GARBAGE ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 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: SEE VIOLATION #14
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #19
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #14
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON ALL DOORS OF THE COOKS LINE THREE DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING DRAINAGE LINES FOR WASTE WATER ON TWO BAR SODA GUN DISPENSERS. MUST PROVIDE DRAIN LINES TO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Jan 12, 2016
Routine
13 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 1/2 LB COOKED CHICKEN IN A CONTAINER ON SHELVING ABOVE THE STOVE AT 84.3F. 1 LB COOKED POTATOES ON SAME SHELVING AT 89.3F. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $10.00. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED MUST HOLD ALL HOT FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE BARS EXPOSED HAND SINK WHERE CUSTOMERS WERE SEATED AND EATING AND OBSERVED A PITCHER OF DRINKING WATER STORED INSIDE THE SINK. MUST HAVE ADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND SINKS TO BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF WASHING HANDS ONLY. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 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 REAR EXIT DOOR FROM WASHROOM HALLWAY TO ALLEY NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. ALSO OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. 20 TO 30 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT INSIDE OPEN/MISSING WALLS AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. 20 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. OPEN HOLES IN WALLS AND CIELINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND MISSING BASEBOARDS BEHIND BOX FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL EXIT DOORS TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING. REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SEAL ALL HOLES, OPENINGS AND REPLACE ALL MISSING WALLS, SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS AND CIELING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE ALLEY OVERFLOWING WITH BAGS OF FOOD GARBAGE AND GARBAGE AND DEBRIS ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO QUATERNARY OR CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ARE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1564206 ON 7-15-15 NOT CORRECTED.#33-OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON THE LOWER COMPARTMENTS OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.#34-INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT AND TO MAINTAIN.#35- INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP AREAS AND TO MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS AND TO MAINTAIN.#41- OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT BEHIND THE FOOD WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORING AND FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING METHODS. #45-MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON ALL DOORS OF THE COOKS LINE THREE DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE. DIRTY WOODEN SHELVING AT GAS STOVE WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR AND TOP OF REAR ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR, UNEVEN WITH DEEP HOLES AND GROOVES IN FLOORING. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE FLOOR THROUGHOUT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE MOP SINK
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ALL HOLES IN WALLS OF THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST SEAL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT THE HOT HANDLE OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK.LEAK UNDER THE 1ST FLOOR PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO BUS PAN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL. MUST PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, INCLUDING BAR SINK. MISSING DRAINAGE LINES FOR WASTE WATER ON TWO BAR SODA GUN DISPENSERS. MUST PROVIDE DRAIN LINES TO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE EMPLOYEES BICYCLES IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD/PREP AREAS.
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Jul 15, 2015
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: IN THE WALK IN COOLER-15 POUNDS OF CHICKEN AT 50.1F, 5 POUNDS OF MACARONI AND CHEESE AT 47.1F, 30 POUNDS OF CHILI AT 46.9F, AND 20 POUNDS OF SOUP AT 47.1F. IN THE 1ST FLOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER-3 POUNDS OF MAC AND CHEESE BITES AT 45.1F AND 3 POUNDS OF CHORIZO AT 47.6F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE AND TO MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES HANDWASHING DISHES IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SANITIZING AND WITHOUT SANITIZING COMPARTMENT FILLED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT HANDWASHING DISHES MUST BE DONE WITH THREE COMPARTMENTS FILLED GOING FROM WASH TO RINSE TO SANITIZE WITH AN APPROVED SANITIZER AT THE PROPER CONCENTRATION. FACILITY CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED-CHICKEN, MAC AND CHEESE, SOUP, ETC. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND OR SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE SODA MACHINE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON THE LOWER COMPARTMENTS OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALK IN COOLER FANGUARDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL WALLS AND TO MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD ALL LIGHTING AND TO REPLACE AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT BEHIND THE FOOD WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNESSSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING METHODS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FACILITY OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. INFORMATION GIVEN.
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Jun 12, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE SODA MACHINE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON THE LOWER COMPARTMENTS OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALK IN COOLER FANGUARDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL WALLS AND TO MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD ALL LIGHTING AND TO REPLACE AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT BEHIND THE FOOD WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNESSSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING METHODS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FACILITY OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. INFORMATION GIVEN.
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Jun 5, 2015
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE WALK IN COOLER: FOUND 10.5 POUNDS OF MACARONI AND CHEESE AT 47.7F, 35 POUNDS OF CHILI AT 47.6F, 5 POUNDS OF CHORIZO AT 47.3F, 80 POUNDS OF CHICKEN AT 54.2F, 20 POUNDS OF GROUND BEEF AT 48.2F, 35 POUNDS OF SOUP AT 44.1F. OPERATOR DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE AND TO MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK, MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILT UP ON THE INTERIOR PORTIONS OF THE REAR ICE MACHINE. FACILITY CLEANED AND SANITIZED ALL PORTIONS OF ICE MACHINE DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE LID OF THE OUTDOOR WASTE GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID BENT AND DAMAGED MAKING IT UNABLE TO CLOSE FULLY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE SODA MACHINE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON THE LOWER COMPARTMENTS OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALK IN COOLER FANGUARDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL WALLS AND TO MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD ALL LIGHTING AND TO REPLACE AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT BEHIND THE FOOD WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNESSSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING METHODS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FACILITY OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. INFORMATION GIVEN.
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Nov 5, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 29, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND CHILI AT 69.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL FOOD APPROXIMATELY 25LBS VALUE $50.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AND HOT FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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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: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL OBSERVED INSIDE PREMISE. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT ON THE EAST SIDE OF BUSINESS WHERE DRY STORAGE GOODS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICES IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY FOOD STORGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG WALLS AT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO KEEP EVERYTHING AWAY FROM WALLS TO MONITOR FOR RODENT ACTIVITY. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR AREA BY ICE MACHINE IN THE FIRST FLOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVERS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA IN FIRST FLOOR. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT ABOVE PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE/MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW AND HAND WASHING SINK INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK IN BASEMENT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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67
Feb 6, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR CRACK FLOOR IN FRONT SELLING AREA AND KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT MUST REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN CEILING AND WALLS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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86
Jan 30, 2014
Routine
5 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: EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY. FOUND OVER 40 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE IN BASEMENT WEST SIDE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR CRACK FLOOR IN FRONT SELLING AREA AND KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT MUST REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN CEILING AND WALLS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE SCOOPS STORED 0N TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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78
Mar 25, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD.(HANDLES HAMBURGERS, SANDWICHES,ETC.)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG WALLS AT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO KEEP EVERYTHING AWAY FROM WALLS TO MONITOR FOR RODENT ACTIVITY.
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Mar 14, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RATS AT PREMISES. FOUND ABOUT 15 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AT BASEMENT. ALSO, FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED ON BOTTOM. (ABOUT 1/4 INCH GAP) CITATION ISSUED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT THROUGHOUT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT THAT MUST BE REMOVED.(BOXES,CLOTHES,ETC.)BASEMENT NEED CLEANING AND ORDER.
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86
Jun 7, 2012
License
12 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AT 46.9F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 43.8F, COOKED PASTA AT 44.0F, CHILI AT 43,8F, TACO MEAT AT 43.1F, HAM AT 43.7F, CREAM CHEESE AT 43.7F, CHEDDAR CHEESE AT 43.8F, BLUE CHEESE AT 44.7, RAW GROUND BEEF AT 44.6F, CHORIZO AT 44.9F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 45.3F, WHIPPING CREAM AT 43.1F, SOUR CREAM AT 45.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 757# OF FOOD WORTH $1566. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT BACKING UP WITH WASTE WATER WHEN THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BASEMENT IS RUNNING. EXPOSED HANDSINK TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. DO NOT PREP FOOD IN THE BASEMENT UNTIL THE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE HANDSINK. FLOOR DRAIN WAS RODDED BY A PLUMBER AND THE VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED UPON MY RETURN TO FINISH THE REPORT ON 6/8/12. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG WAS REMOVED FROM THE HANDSINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE UNIT. DO NOT USE UNTIL HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE UNIT. THE UNIT WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED UPON MY RETURN ON 6/8/12 TO FINISH THE REPORT. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG WAS REMOVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER DOORS. MUST ANCHOR THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO THE WALL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE SHELVING UNIT ABOVE THE PREP COOLER AND THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY UNDER THE PIZZA PREP COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL BASEBOARD AROUND THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR AREA OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM FLOORS AND OFFICE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cheesies Pub & Grub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cheesies Pub & Grub on file is from Apr 4, 2017. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cheesies Pub & Grub?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Cheesies Pub & Grub.
Has Cheesies Pub & Grub's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cheesies Pub & Grub have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cheesies Pub & Grub 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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