Chicago Cheese Steak Company
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2019
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Score
Public records show eight inspections at Chicago Cheese Steak Company stretching back to 2010. On Apr 10, 2019, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. Note that Chicago Cheese Steak Company's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 10, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up six times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Chicago Cheese Steak Company on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Apr 10, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY, ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TCS FOODS WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDES OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA ENCASED WITH FOOD RESIDUE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA ABOVE THE 3-DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 7, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF FRYERS CABINETS, WHEELS OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR OF GREASE INTERCEPTOR WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SINK IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRD TO INSTALL EXPOSE SINK PER CITY CODE IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA
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May 30, 2017
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF FRYERS CABINETS, WHEELS OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR OF GREASE INTERCEPTOR WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: HAND WASHING SINK IN TOILET AREA HAS NO MEANS OF DRYING HANDS. NO SANITARY DRYING DEVICE IN TOILET AREA, USING COMMON TOWEL INSTD TO PROVIDE SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE. VIOLATION 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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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 MICE DROPPINGS, OVER 20 IN THE STORAGE ROOM AREA NEAR THE HOT WATER TANK, AS WELL AS NEAR THE BASE OF WALL NEAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE VIOLATION SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE MGR ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING HANDLED. VIOLATION 7-38-012A SERIOUS.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED OR VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTD TO HAVE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-42-010B SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALUMINUM FOIL ON STORAGE SHELVES AND ROLLING CART. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE. TOP OF CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, WRAPPED WITH DUCT TAPE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR SIDES OF ICE MACHINE WITH RUST DEPOSITS. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DOOR LEADING TO PREP AREA AND WALLBASE THROUGH OUT DINING AREA, WALL NEXT TO UTILITY SINK NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET AREA IN PREP AREA DID NOT HAVE SELF CLOSING DOOR. INSTRD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SINK IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRD TO INSTALL EXPOSE SINK PER CITY CODE IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: COOLER THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED IN A CONSPICIOUS AREA IN COOLER. INSTRD TO MAINTAIN AND ENSURE THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSET WHERE HOT WATER TANK. INSTD TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA. EXTERIOR OF MOP BUCKET SOILED AND WITH SOILED WATER. INSTD TO MAINTAIN CLEAN AND EMPTY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Oct 21, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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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/ NOR MANAGER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. BEEF 141*F ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR SLICER/PREP TABLE, AND FLOUR CONTAINER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.ALSO CLEAN UPRIGHT FREEZER.ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPRAYER ONLY NO NOZZLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NOZZLE TO REACH ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
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Jul 17, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PUT ON HAIR NETS; ONE HANDLES RAW FOOD, TOUCHED THE INSIDE OF THE GARBAGE CAN, AND RESUME HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS (I.E. BUNS, PEPPERS, LETTUCE), WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO ADEQUATELY WASH HANDS WHEN MULTI-TASKING, HANDLING RAW THEN READY TO EAT FOODS, WHEN TOUCHING THE BODY, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATIOIN 7-38-010(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, RUBBER GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF THE CHEST REACH IN FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AREA AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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: FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND THE WALL ON THE SIDE OF THE MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR AND UNFINISHED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PAINT WALL, MAKE IT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE PIPE OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM).
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Nov 8, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN COOKIE OVEN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Dec 1, 2011
Routine
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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 19, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLSBASE BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR. REPLACE SAME. SMALL HOLES AROUND PIPING IN CEILING. SEAL SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicago Cheese Steak Company last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicago Cheese Steak Company on file is from Apr 10, 2019. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicago Cheese Steak Company?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Chicago Cheese Steak Company.
Has Chicago Cheese Steak Company's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chicago Cheese Steak Company have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chicago Cheese Steak Company means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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