Fat Johnnies Red Hots
Last inspected: Sep 9, 2024
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Score
Fat Johnnies Red Hots appears in inspection records 16 times, starting in 2010. On Sep 9, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited nine times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Fat Johnnies Red Hots is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 9, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR CAVITY OF SMALL REACH-IN COOLER TO HAVE SEVERAL CRACKS AND GAPS BETWEEN WALL PANELS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SMALL REACH-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CEILING PANELS IMPROPERLY REPAIRED NEAR THE EXTERIOR DOOR, LARGE GAPS BETWEEN PANELS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING PANELS NEAR EXTERIOR DOOR AND MAINTAIN ALL PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Aug 28, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON-SITE, NOT UP-TO-DATE (NO SERVICE REPORTS FROM 2023 OR 2024). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UPDATED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AS SPECIFIED BY LAW AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR CAVITY OF SMALL REACH-IN COOLER TO HAVE SEVERAL CRACKS AND GAPS BETWEEN WALL PANELS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SMALL REACH-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING PANELS IMPROPERLY REPAIRED NEAR THE EXTERIOR DOOR, LARGE GAPS BETWEEN PANELS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING PANELS NEAR EXTERIOR DOOR AND MAINTAIN ALL PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Jun 26, 2023
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATOR DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TOILET FIXTURE DIRTY IN THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: PREMISES NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND LITTER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR, WALL, AND CEILING IN POOR REPAIR. MUST SEAL ALL OPENING AND HOLES. ALSO WALLS, AND CEILINGS NEEDS TO BE EVEN, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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May 3, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY NOR A VALID SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AS RQUIRED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHILI AND HOT DOGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR MORE CITATIONS WILL BE ISSUED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO CITY SANITATION CERTIFIED AS REQUIRED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT AS REQUIRED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATOR DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TOILET FIXTURE DIRTY IN THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR, WALL, AND CEILING IN POOR REPAIR. MUST SEAL ALL OPENING AND HOLES. ALSO WALLS, AND CEILINGS NEEDS TO BE EVEN, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: PREMISES NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND LITTER.
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Nov 12, 2020
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR, UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR AND REPAIR. . HOLES IN WALLS AND CEILING NEED TO BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED. ALL FLOOR, WALLS, AND CEILINGS NEEDS TO BE EVEN, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RAW WOOD SURFACES NOTED THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES.
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Feb 24, 2020
Complaint
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITNG AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP AT SIDE OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALUMINUM FOIL ON EXTERIOR OF STEAM TABLE. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF STEAM TABLES INCLUDING STEAM TABLE WATER AND BASINS OF SINKS NOT CLEAN, DBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MISSING COVERED RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR AND WALLS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, FOOD SPILLS, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR, UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR AND REPAIR. . HOLES IN WALLS AND CEILING NEED TO BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED. ALL FLOOR, WALLS, AND CEILINGS NEEDS TO BE EVEN, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RAW WOOD SURFACES NOTED THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 16, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR, WITH WORN, UNEVEN SURFACES. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANBLE SURFACE.
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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 (HOT DOGS). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-012 A SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BASINS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF STEAMER, ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO 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: CEILING IN POOR REPAIR, WORN AND UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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May 17, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP COUNTER, SHELVING, STEAM TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FLATS FROM THE FLOOR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE BIN. MUST STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF THE ICE BIN.
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Dec 15, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT COUNTER NOT MAINTAINED(FOIL ON TOP/WORN), INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL AND REPAIR/REPLACE COUNTER.ALSO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR THRU-OUT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT PREP COUNTER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. TEA DRIP TRAY FULL,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE HOT DOG STEAMERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR THRU-OUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL AROUND FRONT PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLASHES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/OR REPAINT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER IN REAR YARD, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE PROPANE/SYRUP TANKS, AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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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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Dec 13, 2013
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE COMPARTMENTS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF STEAM TABLES, HOTHOLDING UNITS, PRER TABLES,SINKS,COUNTER SHELVES. FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN PREP AREA FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILD UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FACUET ON EXPOSED SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLSER MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING ICE.
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Sep 26, 2013
Complaint
11 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT DOGS 58.4F STORED UNDER COUNTER AND DICED TOMATOES 62.7F STORED ON TOP OF COUNTER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
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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 MANAGER TOUCHING OPEN ICE WITH BARE HANDS AND NOT WASHING HANDS AFTER RETURNING FROM OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH HANDS BETWEEN TASKS AND MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER HAND DRYING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A CITATION ISSUED.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: IMPROPER FOOD PROTECTION-OBSERVED THREE LIVE DOGS RUNNING NEAR BOXES OF TOMATOES USED FOR RESTAURANT STORED IN ADJACENT PROPERTY VISIBLE THROUGH CHUTE OF SAME. FOOD MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION AND THE ELEMENTS WHILE BEING STORED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE COMPARTMENTS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF STEAM TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SINKS, COUNTER, SHELVES (FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA (FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON EXPOSED SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING ICE.
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Jan 23, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF STEAM TABLE, STORAGE SHELVES, AND INTERIOR OF COOLER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER HOLDING UNITS, STEAM TABLES, SINKS, COUNTERS, ETC ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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Jul 25, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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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 DEFROST INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER (ICE BUILDUP). REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE 3-COMP SINK.
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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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER HOLDING UNITS, STEAM TABLES, SINKS, COUNTERS, ETC ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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Jul 18, 2011
Routine
6 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 70-80 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE UNDER 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS, HOLES, ETC ON EXTERIOR OF BUILDING. KEEP DOORS/WINDOWS CLOSED OR PROVIDE 16 MESH SCREEN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H74007 COURT DATE 8-25-11 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107.
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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 DEFROST INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER (ICE BUILDUP). REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE 3-COMP SINK.
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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 INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF EXPOSED SINK, 3-COMP SINK, COUNTERS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, STEAM TABLES, FOOD CONTAINERS (FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP)
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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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER HOLDING UNITS, STEAM TABLES, SINKS, COUNTERS, ETC ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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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. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN 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. REMOVE EXCESS CLUTTER, LITTER, ETC OUTSIDE PREMISES.
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Jul 8, 2010
Complaint
5 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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF HOLDING UNITS, STEAM TABLES, PREP TABLES, SINKS, 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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA
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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. CEILING NEED CLEANING ABOVE PREP AREA (DUST BUILDUP). SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, WHERE WALLS AND CEILINGS MEET IN ALL AREAS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
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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. REMOVE LITTER, CARDBOARD BOXES, ETC OUTSIDE.
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Jan 28, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED 12 PACKS OF ROLLS STORED OUTSIDE UNPROTECTED AND PEELED CUCUMBERS STORED IN SOILED CARDBOARD BOX UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL FOOD IN SANITARY CONTAINERS INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION AND THE ELEMENTS.
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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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF HOLDING UNITS, STEAM TABLES, PREP TABLES, SINKS, 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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA
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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. CEILING NEED CLEANING ABOVE PREP AREA (DUST BUILDUP). SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, WHERE WALLS AND CEILINGS MEET IN ALL AREAS.
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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 SHIELDS IN 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. REMOVE LITTER, CARDBOARD BOXES, ETC OUTSIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fat Johnnies Red Hots last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fat Johnnies Red Hots on file is from Sep 9, 2024. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fat Johnnies Red Hots?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Fat Johnnies Red Hots.
Has Fat Johnnies Red Hots' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Fat Johnnies Red Hots have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fat Johnnies Red Hots means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Fat Johnnies Red Hots inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fat Johnnies Red Hots is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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