Papa D's — Fat Sandwich Company
Last inspected: Jun 17, 2014
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Score
Across the available record, Papa D's — Fat Sandwich Company has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 17, 2014. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Papa D's — Fat Sandwich Company is from Jun 17, 2014, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Papa D's — Fat Sandwich Company is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Jun 17, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 5, 2014
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: Found front entrance door with over 1/2 an inch gap on the bottom of the door. Instructed to rodent/insects proofed the door. Citation issued serious 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food container with ready to eat foods inside the reach in cooler must be labeled and dated.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Must re caulk arond the washbowl sink inside the washroom. (caulk worn out) and maintain. Must remove all the cardboard and aluminum foil on the prep table shelve and wire rack shelvings being used as a shelve liner.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Must clean and sanitize all the prep tables, all coolers, interior of the ice machine and all cooking utensils and equipments and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Must clean in detail the floor throughout premises, along the wall base, all corner ,under and behind the cooking equipment ,under the 3 compartment sink and exposed hand sink and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Fan guard of the 2 door reach in cooler and vent inside the washroom,with heavy dust build-up. Must clean and maintain. Walls around the 3 compartment sink with peeling paint. Must scrape peeling paint and repaint. Walls around the mop sink needs detail cleaning. Walls behind the toilet bowl,damaged. Must repair and maintain.
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Jun 13, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 6, 2013
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD TEMPERATURES DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1 LB FRIED CHICKEN RANGING BETWEEN 67.1F TO 96F BEING HELD IN COOKS LINE COOLER. CHICKEN WAS PREVIOUSLY FRIED IN DEEP FRYER THEN STORED DIRECTLY IN COOLER WITHOUT PROPERLY COOLING. ALL CHICKEN DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORTS ON PREMISES. LAST PEST SERVICE REPORT DATED NOVEMBER 14TH 2012. ALSO OBSERVED 1 GAL SPRAYER OF ORTHO BRAND "HOME DEFENSE MAX BUG KILLER" INSECTICIDE IN REAR FREEZER/REFRIGERATOR STORAGE ROOM. ALSO OBSERVED OPEN UNSCREENED WINDOW ON COOKS LINE. MUST PROVIDE ALL CURRENT PEST CONTROL DOCUMENTATION. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES UNAUTHORIZED INSECTICIDES, PROVIDE SCREEN FOR COOKS LINE WINDOW OR CLOSE/SEAL. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON PREMISES FROM 10-4-12. GIVEN TODAYS SUMMARY AND POSTED.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 10-4-12 NOT CORRECTED. #34-DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREAS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.#35- MUST SEAL ALL WALL OPENINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND PROVIDE CEILING ABOVE THE CHEST FREEZER IN THIS AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE ON HANDLES OF TWO DOOR COCA COLA COOLER OR UTENSILS ON COOKS LINE. MUST NOT USE WOOD OR CARDBOARD AS LEG EXTENSION ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO FLOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE AND ICE DISPENSING SHOOT DIRTY. INTERIOR GLASS, ONE DOOR COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR TILES AT ENTRANCE TO MOP SINK AREA AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING WALLS AND WALL TILE BEHIND TOILET AND WASHROOM WASHBOWL. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKS ON PLUMBING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN TWO AREAS. UNDER COLA PUMP NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Oct 4, 2012
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1285571 ON 9/27/12 NOT CORRECTED: 18/01 - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. APPROXIMATELY 25 RAT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR AND BASEBOARDS OF THE STORAGE AREA. A DEAD RAT WAS OBSERVED BEHIND THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE STORAGE AREA. MANAGER CLEANED UP THE DROPPINGS AND THE DEAD RODENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #14.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, AND EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREAS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL WALL OPENINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND PROVIDE CEILING ABOVE THE CHEST FREEZER IN THIS AREA. CLEAN WALL BEHIND THE GYRO MACHINE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Sep 27, 2012
Routine
7 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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. APPROXIMATELY 25 RAT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR, BASEBOARDS AND TOP OF THE FREEZER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, AND EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREAS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL WALL OPENINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND PROVIDE CEILING ABOVE THE CHEST FREEZER IN THIS AREA. CLEAN WALL BEHIND THE GYRO MACHINE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE WATER LEAK AT THE DRAIN LINE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Feb 25, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 14, 2011
License
10 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. NO PAPER TOWELS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING BARE HANDS PREPARING FOODS.
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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. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES OR REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION ON PREMISES WHILE INSPECTION WAS MADE.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION WHILE FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. IE: BEEF GRAVY IN HOT HOLDING STEAM TABLE @180.1F. ALSO, NO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. FORK MOUTH PIECES AT TO GO PLASTIC WARE STATION MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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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. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING ON COOKS LINE.
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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. EXTERIOR AROUND DEEP FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE.
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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 THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH OPEN CRACKS, CREVICES, NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE AND WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND DEBRIS: THROUGHOUT REAR UNDER MOP SINK,UNDER METAL SHELVING, EXPOSED HAND SINK,AT REAR STORAGE. CEMENT FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND REAR BOX FREEZER CRACKED/ DAMAGED. MUST REPAIR AND ALL FLOORS MUST BE SEALED, SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE UNDER AND BEHIND DEEP FRYER. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS AT ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH BASEBOARD FLOOR COVING THROUGHOUT REAR. POOLING WATER ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR REFRIGERATION. MUST REMOVE.
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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. LEAK FROM CEILING AT REAR REFRIGERATION AREA, MUST REPAIR.
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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 roof line. 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 UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. DIRTY LINEN FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED IN UTILITY MOP SINK.
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Jan 6, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Papa D's — Fat Sandwich Company last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Papa D's — Fat Sandwich Company on file is from Jun 17, 2014. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Papa D's — Fat Sandwich Company?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Papa D's — Fat Sandwich Company.
Has Papa D's — Fat Sandwich Company's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Papa D's — Fat Sandwich Company have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Papa D's — Fat Sandwich Company means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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