Granny B's

2632 W 71St St, Chicago, IL 60629
American
Last inspected: Jul 30, 2019
41
Score
High Risk

Inspectors have visited Granny B's 27 times, with records going back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 30, 2019. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 30, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to 17 violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited 19 times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Granny B's on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

27
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 30, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
5
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNES TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
3
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADIVISORY AND DISCLOSURE. ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD WHICH CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MUST BE CLEARLY LABELED AS SUCH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
25
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOOD ITEMS NOT DATED IN REACH-IN COOLERS. ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 25 HOURS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, DISCARDED, OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
23
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO POST HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN REACH-IN COOLER IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ACCURATE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
37
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS AND CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
45
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, ROLLING CARTS, STEAM TABLES, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
58
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Jul 22, 2019
Reinspection
6 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNES TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: : OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
10
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOOD ITEMS NOT DATED IN REACH-IN COOLERS. ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 25 HOURS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, DISCARDED, OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADIVISORY AND DISCLOSURE. ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD WHICH CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MUST BE CLEARLY LABELED AS SUCH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
25
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER MILK CRATES IN DRY STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND LEDGES ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN FRONT BEVERAGE AND WAIT STATION AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM OF ROLLING CART IN PREP AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF UNDER STEAM TABLE, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR STOVE IN REAR, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM, TWO LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING PREP TABLE AND FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
38
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL AND MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
58
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO POST HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN REACH-IN COOLER IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ACCURATE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
37
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS AND CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
45
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, ROLLING CARTS, STEAM TABLES, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 28, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 60 DOZEN OF RAW EGGS STORED IN FURNACE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 72.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD 60 LBS AND $60 OF EGGS. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
22
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOOD ITEMS NOT DATED IN REACH-IN COOLERS. ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 25 HOURS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, DISCARDED, OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADIVISORY AND DISCLOSURE. ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD WHICH CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MUST BE CLEARLY LABELED AS SUCH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
25
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER MILK CRATES IN DRY STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND LEDGES ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN FRONT BEVERAGE AND WAIT STATION AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM OF ROLLING CART IN PREP AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF UNDER STEAM TABLE, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR STOVE IN REAR, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM, TWO LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING PREP TABLE AND FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
38
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNES TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO POST HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN REACH-IN COOLER IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ACCURATE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
37
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS AND CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
45
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, ROLLING CARTS, STEAM TABLES, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL AND MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
58
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May 11, 2018
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER AT FRONT WAITRESS STATION, IN POOR REPAIR, INTERIOR OF LID CRACKED WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED TO REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE NOTED ON THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, INCLUDING CABINETS, WHEELS, SIDES AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, OVERFLOWING DRIP TRAY UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, COUNTERTOP UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF STOVE, BASINS OF ALL SINKS, COFFEE STATION, INCLUDING DRIP TRAY, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, ALL PREP TABLES, ALL ATTACHED PIPING, INTERIOR OF ALL MICROWAVES, DINING ROOM BOOTHS, TABLES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THROUGH PREMISES IN DINING AREA, IN PREP AREA, UNDERNEATH COOKING LINE, AND ALONG WALLBASE AND IN CORNERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, STAINS. INSTD TO REMOVE SURFACE STAINS, DEBRIS, AND GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR. CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA AND LOWER LEVEL NEAR STOVE. INSTD TO REPLACE ALL MISSING TILES AND MAINTAIN FLOOR SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR LOWER LEVEL NEAR REFRIGERATION. INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
35
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROVIDE PROPER ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL AND STORE PROPERLY. INSTD TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
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78
May 2, 2018
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLER, USING RAW HANDS TO HANDLE PORK AND THROW ON GRILL, THEN PLACED HANDS IN UNCLEAN WATER IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO RINSE HANDS, WIPE HANDS ON SOILED APRON AND PROCEED TO HANDLE READY TO EAT TOAST WITH BARE HANDS. INSTD TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS WITH SOAP AND WATER AT DESIGNATED EXPOSED HANDSINK , DRY WITH SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL TIMES WHEN NECESSARY, CONTAMINATION OCCURS. ALSO, NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IN ALLOWED. VIOLATION 7-38-010A 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: LIVE LARGE ROACH ON FLOOR UNDER DINING TABLE. LARGE DEAD ROACH ON FLOOR AT FRONT OF DINING AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL ROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER AT FRONT WAITRESS STATION, IN POOR REPAIR, INTERIOR OF LID CRACKED WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED TO REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE NOTED ON THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, INCLUDING CABINETS, WHEELS, SIDES AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, OVERFLOWING DRIP TRAY UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, COUNTERTOP UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF STOVE, BASINS OF ALL SINKS, COFFEE STATION, INCLUDING DRIP TRAY, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, ALL PREP TABLES, ALL ATTACHED PIPING, INTERIOR OF ALL MICROWAVES, DINING ROOM BOOTHS, TABLES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THROUGH PREMISES IN DINING AREA, IN PREP AREA, UNDERNEATH COOKING LINE, AND ALONG WALLBASE AND IN CORNERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, STAINS. INSTD TO REMOVE SURFACE STAINS, DEBRIS, AND GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR. CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA AND LOWER LEVEL NEAR STOVE. INSTD TO REPLACE ALL MISSING TILES AND MAINTAIN FLOOR SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR LOWER LEVEL NEAR REFRIGERATION. INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROVIDE PROPER ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL AND STORE PROPERLY. INSTD TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
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70
Oct 6, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 29, 2017
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE WITH INSPECTION 2059273 DATE 5/30/2017. CORRECT BY DATE 8/30/2017. VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED #32,OBSERVED RUSTY TABLE STORAGE SHELF IN LOWER PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST. #33 OBSERVED THE UPRIGHT AND BOX FREEZER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, AND CLEAN. OBSERVED THE BASEMENT STOVE, INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS, MICROWAVE AND STORAGE CLOSET SHELVES FOR DRY FOOD AND EXTERIOR OF GRILLNOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE BASEMENT SLICER, PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. #34 OBSERVED THE FLOOR THRU OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN CORNERS TO REMOVE ALL BUILT UP FOOD DEBRISE & GREASE ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. #35 WALLS THRU OUT NEED CLEANING/REPAINTING IN REAR KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO, REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR BASEMENT PREP AREA. #38 OBSERVED THE MENS RESTROOM HANDSINK LEAKING AT LOWER PIPE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.#45 OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES EVEN DISHWASHER. SERIOUS VIOLATIO 7-42-090.
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95
May 30, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE TABLE SHELF IN LOWER PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE UP-RIGHT, AND BOX FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, AND CLEAN. OBSERVED THE BASEMENT STOVE,INTERIOR OF THE FRYER DOORS, MICROWAVE, AND STORAGE CLOSET SHELVES FOR DRY FOOD. AND EXTERIOR OF GRILL NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE BASEMENT SLICER, PREP TABLE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGH IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT, IN CORNERS TO REMOVE ALL BUILT UP FOOD DEBRIS & GREASE.ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA CLOSET.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS THROUGH-OUT NEED CLEANING/REPAINTING IN REAR KITCHEN/PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO REMOVE PEELING PAINT IN BASEMENT PREP-DISH AREA, AND REPAIR HOLE IN CEILING IN FRONT OF LADIES ROOM DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING CELING TILES IN REAR BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENS RESTROOM HANDSINK LEAKING AT LOWER PIPE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
38
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NOT IN COMPLIANCE IN FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES, EVEN DISH WASHER. (GIVEN COPY OF FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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74
May 20, 2016
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL SINGLE SERVICE STRAWS MUST BE INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR, WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES IN LOWER LEVEL BASEMENT IN NEED OF REPAIR TO REPLACE ALL MISSING TILES. WATER IS POOLING UNDER TILES CAUSING A FOUL SMELL. FLOOR TILES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF SHIELDING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CORRECT LEAKS AT BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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70
May 13, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 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 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 10-12 DROPPININGS IN FRONT COUNTER, 15-17 DROPPINGS FOUND IN LOWER LEVEL STORAGE AREA, 14-15 DROPPINGS FOUND IN DRY STORAGE AREA, 12-13 DROPPINGS FOUND IN MOP STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
18
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED TO THE TOP OF CONTAINER AREA UNDER CONTAINER WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
19
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL SINGLE SERVICE STRAWS MUST BE INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR, WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES IN LOWER LEVEL BASEMENT IN NEED OF REPAIR TO REPLACE ALL MISSING TILES. WATER IS POOLING UNDER TILES CAUSING A FOUL SMELL. FLOOR TILES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF SHIELDING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CORRECT LEAKS AT BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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64
Jun 30, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES FRONT,REAR AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, FRYER DOOR, UPRIGHT FREEZER IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO DEFROST FRONT BOX FREEZER AND CLEAN
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DRY MOP.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/PROVIDE.
35
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.
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78
Nov 4, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS THAT ARE ON THE BOTTOM SHELF IN THE PANTRY.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT/SURFACES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT INCLUDING: INTERIOR BOTTOM AND WHEELS OF FRYERS, SIDES AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, ALL DRY STORAGE BINS, ALL PREP TABLES, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING LEGS, WHEELS, MEAT SLICER, KNIVES AND KNIFE RACK, TOASTER, POTATO SLICER, ROLLING CARTS, ALL RUBBER GASKETS OF REACH IN COOLERS, ALL ATTACHED PIPING THRU-OUT, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING HOOD, ALL ELECTRICAL OUTLETS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DEBRIS/GREASE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE AND OTHER FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.FOUND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. MISSIMG BASEBOARDS/COVING IN THE PANTRY.MUST PROVIDE
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES NEED DETAILED CLEANING FREE OF DEBRIS/GREASE AND PAINT WALLS WHERE NEEDED. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND CRACKS IN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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74
May 15, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL THE FOOD CONTAINERS THAT ARE ON THE SHELF IN THE PANTRY.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN TOP SIDES FRONT BACK OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT HOODS FILTERS ABOVE,ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. SANITIZE ALL OF THEM.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA, BY THE COUNTER, REAR STORE ROOM, PANTRY AND IN THE FURNACE ROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE AND OTHER FOOD SPILLS AND DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND REPAIR ALL WALLS IN BOTH PREP AREAS SEAL THEM SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.SEAL ALL THE SHELVES TO THE WALLS IN THE FOOD STOREROOM SO NO INSECT HARBORAGE.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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78
May 6, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN TOILET ROOMS WORN SURFACES WITH HOLES, CRUMBLING SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND PAINT SURFACE. INTERIOR OF HOOD NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. WALLBASE THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN AND WITH WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND PAINT SAME.
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95
Apr 29, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* 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 (EGGS, RICE, HAM, ETC) INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.
21
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 6/6/12 REPORT #: 1227351 NOT CORRECTED: 33 INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 34 ALL FOOD MUST BE UP OFF THE FLOOR. FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN, CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 35 WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 36 LIGHT SHIELD NEEDED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.
29
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: LEGS, WHEELS, SIDES AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, MEAT SLICER, TOASTER, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, COUNTERTOP UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF STOVE IN REAR NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE/DEBRIS BUILD-UP. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN TOILET ROOMS WORN SURFACES WITH HOLES, CRUMBLING SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND PAINT SURFACE. INTERIOR OF HOOD NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. WALLBASE THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN AND WITH WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND PAINT SAME.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK, LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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74
Jun 6, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD MUST BE UP OFF THE FLOOR. FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN, CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS INN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD NEEDED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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82
Nov 14, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. FOUND 2 BATHROOMS NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. TOILETS WERE UNABLE TO FLUSH, THEY ARE THE ONLY TOILETS ON SITE. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. BOTH TOILETS WERE CORRECTED BY END OF INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. TOILETS NOT MAINTAINED.
11
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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90
Nov 3, 2011
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: 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. FOUND 5 LIVE ROACHES IN REAR AREA BY REACH IN FREEZER. SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES AT FREEZER AND AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. MUST CLEAN AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY.
18
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. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
33
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS IN PREP AREAS IN NEED OF SHIELDING WITH PROPER TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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86
Sep 20, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 19, 2011
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: LIVE ROACH NOTED ON STORAGE SHELF IN PREP AREA. ALSO DEAD ROACHES ALONG WALLBASE. INSTD TO ELIMINATE ROACHES AND CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS.
13
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3/16/11 REPORT 577218 NOT CORRECTED. 33-STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. 34- FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAILED CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE AND OTHER FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 35- WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD-UP.
29
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT/SURFACES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD-UP THRU-OUT INCLUDING: INTERIOR BOTTOM AND WHEELS OF FRYERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, ALL PREP TABLES, INCLUDING LEGS, WHEELS, MEAT SLICER, ROLLING CARTS, ALL RUBBER GASKETS OF REACH IN COOLERS, ALL ATTACHED PIPING THRU-OUT, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING HOOD, ALL ELECTRICAL OUTLETS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DEBRIS/GREASE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE AND OTHER FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND COOKING LINE SINCE EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN MOVED TO CLEAN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLBASE BEHIND COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE AND IN POOR REPAIR, RAW WOOD AND FOAM NOTED IN AREA. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT SAME WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT. SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. ALL DOORS AND VENTS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN MAINTAIN
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78
Sep 15, 2011
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: LIVE ROACH NOTED ON ELECTRICAL OUTLET IN PREP AREA. ALSO DEAD ROACHES NOTED IN FREEZER AND RAT DROPPING IN REAR BY FURNACE/HOT WATER TANK. INSTD TO ELIMINATE SAME.
13
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3/16/11 REPORT 577218 NOT CORRECTED. 33- STOVE, STEAM TABLE, AND STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. 34- FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAILED CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBBRIS AND GREASE AND OTHER FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 35- WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD-UP.
29
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT/SURFACES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD-UP THRU-OUT INCLUDING: INTERIOR BOTTOM AND WHEELS OF FRYERS, SIDES AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, ALL DRY STORAGE BINS, ALL PREP TABLES, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING LEGS, WHEELS, MEAT SLICER, KNIVES AND KNIFE RACK, TOASTER, POTATO SLICER, ROLLING CARTS, ALL RUBBER GASKETS OF REACH IN COOLERS, ALL ATTACHED PIPING THRU-OUT, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING HOOD, ALL ELECTRICAL OUTLETS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DEBRIS/GREASE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE AND OTHER FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND COOKING LINE SINCE EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN MOVED TO CLEAN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS THRU-OUT NEED DETAILED CLEANING FREE OF DEBRIS/GREASE (ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING LINE) AND PAINT WALLS WHERE NEEDED. LARGE HOLE NOTED BEHIND COOKING LINE SINCE EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN MOVED TO CLEAN. SEALL LARGE HOLE
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78
Sep 14, 2011
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: LIVE ROACH NOTED IN OVEN. RAT DROPPINGS NOTED IN REAR BY FURNACE/HOT WATER TANK. INSTD TO ELIMINATE SAME AND CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. INSTD MGR ON PROPER USAGE OF BORIC ACID.
13
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3/16/11 REPORT 577218 NOT CORRECTED. 33- STOVE, STEAM TABLE, AND STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. 34- FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAILED CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBBRIS AND GREASE AND OTHER FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 35- WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILU-UP. 36- LIGHTS IN REAR IN NEED OF PROPER SHIELDING WITH TUBES AND ENDCAPS. MUST COVER AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL LINING FROM SHELVES AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. PAINT/SEAL ALL WORN, RUSTED SURFACES. INSTD TO HAVE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR PREP COOLER DOOR OFF IN HINGES. SOILED CARDBOARD CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS. INSTD TO REMOVE CARDBOARD CONTAINERS AND USE PROPER CONTAINERS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT/SURFACES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD-UP THRU-OUT INCLUDING: INTERIOR BOTTOM AND WHEELS OF FRYERS, SIDES AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, ALL DRY STORAGE BINS, ALL PREP TABLES, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING LEGS, WHEELS, MEAT SLICER, KNIVES AND KNIFE RACK, TOASTER, POTATO SLICER, ROLLING CARTS, ALL RUBBER GASKETS OF REACH IN COOLERS, ALL ATTACHED PIPING THRU-OUT, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING HOOD. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DEBRIS/GREASE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE AND OTHER FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS THRU-OUT NEED DETAILED CLEANING FREE OF DEBRIS/GREASE AND PAINT WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
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74
Aug 15, 2011
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY NOTED (NUMEROUS, OVER 30) THRU-OUT IN VARIOUS AREAS. LIVE ROACHES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM, LIVE ROACHES UNDER MEAT SLICER, LIVE ROACHES IN WOODEN STORAGE UNIT AND DRAWERS, LIVE ROACHES ON WALL IN REAR (WALL AND WALLBASE WHERE ROACHES OBSERVED IN POOR REPAIR, HOLES, GAPS, BUCKLING, NOT TIGHT FITTING. DEAD ROACHES NOTED IN CORN MEAL BAG, ON SUGAR CONTAINER, IN UPRIGHT FREEZER AT DOOR GASKETS. NUMEROUS DEAD ROACHES NOTED AROUND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR. INSTD TO ELIMINATE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY, CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. WALLS IN POOR REPAIR MUST BE REPAIRED TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 CRITICAL.
13
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3/16/11 REPORT 577218 NOT CORRECTED. 32- NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN REAR PREP AREA. 33- MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS, STOVE TOP, STEAM TABLE, AND STORAGE SHELVES. 34- FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAILED CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBBRIS AND GREASE AND OTHER FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. FLOOR THRU-OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES. 35- WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILU-UP. 36- LIGHTS IN REAR IN NEED OF PROPER SHIELDING WITH TUBES AND ENDCAPS. MUST COVER AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 38- LEAK AT REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL LINING FROM SHELVES AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. PAINT/SEAL ALL WORN, RUSTED SURFACES. INSTD TO HAVE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR PREP COOLER DOOR OFF IN HINGES. SOILED CARDBOARD CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS. INSTD TO REMOVE CARDBOARD CONTAINERS AND USE PROPER CONTAINERS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT/SURFACES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD-UP THRU-OUT INCLUDING: INTERIOR BOTTOM AND WHEELS OF FRYERS, SIDES AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, ALL DRY STORAGE BINS, ALL PREP TABLES, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING LEGS, WHEELS, MEAT SLICER, KNIVES AND KNIFE RACK, TOASTER, POTATO SLICER, ROLLING CARTS, ALL RUBBER GASKETS OF REACH IN COOLERS, ALL ATTACHED PIPING THRU-OUT, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING HOOD. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DEBRIS/GREASE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LOOSE WALLBASE NOTED THRU-OUT AND ALSO HOLES NOTED AROUND ELECTRICAL/PLUMBING PIPING IN WALLS/CEILINGS. INSTD TO REPAIR WALLBASE AND SEAL ALL HOLES PROPERLY. WALLS IN REAR IN POOR REPAIR BUCKLING, NOT TIGHT-FITTING. INSTD TO REPAIR WALLS TO BE SMOOTH EVEN EASILY CLEANABLE. WALLS THRU-OUT NEED DETAILED CLEANING FREE OF DEBRIS/GREASE AND PAINT WALLS WHERE NEEDED. HOLES NOTED IN SECTIONS OF CEILING AND ALSO CEILING THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND REPAIR CEILING. ALL DOORS AND VENTS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN MAINTAIN.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGING IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING SUMP PUMP COVER.
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Mar 23, 2011
Reinspection
7 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. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN REAR RPEP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, STOVE TOP, STEAM TABLE AND STORAGE SHELVES.
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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 IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE AND OTHER FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF PROPER SHEILDING WITH TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST COVER 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. LEAK AT REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK P-TRAP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 16, 2011
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. FOUND 10 LIVE ROACHES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. FOUND SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR AND WALLS. MUST CLEAN AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINORS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-4-10 REPT#250571 INSP#371. #33 COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION NOT CLEAN. #34 CLEAN AND REPAIR WALLS, SEAL HOLES. ALL MUST BE CORRECTED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. PREVIOUS MINORS NOT CORRECTED.
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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. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN REAR RPEP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, STOVE TOP, STEAM TABLE AND STORAGE SHELVES.
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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 IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE AND OTHER FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES AN
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF PROPER SHEILDING WITH TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST COVER 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. LEAK AT REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK P-TRAP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 24, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND REPAIR ALL WALLS IN BOTH PREP AREAS SEAL THEM SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE. FINNISH SEALING ALL THE SHELVES TO THE WALLS SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE,
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Jun 4, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. FOUND 40-50 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT BEHIND THE REACH IN COOLERS AND REACH IN FREEZER NORTH WALL AND IN THE SMALL STORE ROOM 20-25 OF THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UP THE AREAS AND CALL YOUR LICENSED PEST CONTROL TO COME HERE TO SERVICE THE ESTABLISHMENT. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020 H000056228-16 COURT DATE JULY 08,2010 ROOM 112/400 WEST SUPERIOR CHICAGO, IL.
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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. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM ALL THE SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN SO NO INSECT HARBORAGE.
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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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN TOP SIDES FRONT BACK OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT HOODS FILTERS ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL OF THEM.
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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. CLEAN AND REPAIR ALL WALLS IN BOTH PREP AREAS SEAL THEM SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.SEAL ALL THE SHELVES TO THE WALLS IN THE FOOD STOREROOM SO NO INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Granny B's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Granny B's on file is from Jul 30, 2019. The public record contains 27 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Granny B's?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 19 times, more than any other issue at Granny B's.

Has Granny B's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Granny B's have averaged around 17 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Granny B's means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.