Papas Philly Steak and Fish
Last inspected: Jun 10, 2021
61
Score
Public records show 20 inspections at Papas Philly Steak and Fish stretching back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jun 10, 2021. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. The file hasn't been updated since Jun 10, 2021, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 10 violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 12 times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Papas Philly Steak and Fish on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Jun 10, 2021
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP ON HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE FOOD CONTAMINATION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL PERSON WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLOTHES SITTING ON COUNTER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. INFORMED MANAGER MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNTENSILS SITTING ON CUTTING BOARD, NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP UTENSILS IN IN CONTAINER IN CLEAN RUNNING WATER OR AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 135(F) TO PREVENT BACTERIAL GROWTH.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD STAINED WITH DEEP CUTTING GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN, IN THE MEAN TIME BE SURE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AT LEAST EVERY TWO HOURS OR AS OFTEN AS NEEDED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER BUILD UP INSIDE THREE DOOR COLD HOLD UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET SEALS AT THIS UNIT AS WELL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE REAR OF THE STORE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT HARBORING OF PEST AND INSECTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT OF SERVICE FACILITY, BEHIND COUNTER OF FRONT SERVICE AREA AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEAR HOOD UNIT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARBOARD IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS A PREVENTION OF INSECT HARBORING AND MAINTAINING A CLEAN AND SANITIZED AREA.
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Feb 14, 2020
Complaint
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED BEEF, COLESLAW) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN WARNING LABEL ON THE PREPACKAGED DESSERTS THAT ARE FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/2" HOLE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR LEADING TO THE REAR CLOSET. MUST SEAL HOLE AND PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS LAYING ON COUNTER SURFACES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE LOCATED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE REAR OF THE STORE. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM NOT TURNING ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL PERSON WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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Nov 15, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN WARNING LABELS ON THE PREPACKAGED DESSERTS THAT ARE FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED BEEF, COLESLAW) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE LOCATED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-304.11 OBSERVED VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM NOT TURNING ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL PERSON WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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Jan 26, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 22, 2018
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT MULTIPLE SINKS(EXPOSED SINK, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, UTILITY SINK, AND WASHBOWL)DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL PLASTIC FORKS AND CARRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON REACH-IN FREEZER NEAR FRONT COUNTER. REPLACE MISSING DOOR UNDER SINK IN WASHROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF BREADING ROLLING CART, FANGUARDS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS, BASES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, SHAKE MIXER, SINKS, PREP TABLES, FRYER CABINETS, SURFACES UNDER GRILL, MICROWAVE, KNIFE RACK.
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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 AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR CEILING LEAKS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN ALL LOBBY, PREP, STORAGE, AND WASHROOM AREAS. CLEAN ALL SOILED CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Mar 21, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THE PREP CART USED TO BREAD FISH AND CHICKEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE OBSERVED. CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS AND GRILL. CLEAN THE STORAGE CART IN THE REAR WHERE FLOUR LOCATED NEXT TO THE MOP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND IN STORAGE ROOMS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED. ONE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE OBSERVED ABOVE THE FRONT COUNTER REGISTER; REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM ON THE CEILING TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ONE FAUCET KNOB MISSING AND THE OTHER IS STRIPPED AT THE THREE COMP SINK; REPAIR/REPLACE FAUCET KNOBS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE ROOM (PREVIOUS WATER CLOSET). REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Mar 2, 2016
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISCARD ALL BROKEN MULTI-USE CONTAINERS. INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THE PREP CART USED TO BREAD FISH AND CHICKEN OR DISCONTINUE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, RERIGERATION UNITS, CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE TOILET AND SINK IN THE WASHROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP,DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES TROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE UNUSED WASH ROOM. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Feb 23, 2016
Complaint
11 minor violations.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT 52.5 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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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: NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE AND OUT OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED APPROXIMATATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, IN UNUSED WASHROOM AND NEXT TO THE REACH IN COOLER DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH GAPS ALONG THE SIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE DOOR COMPLETELY RODENT AND INSECT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. NOTED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE OVERFLOWING FROM THE DUMPSTER AND PILED ON THE GROUND NEXT TO THE DUMPSTER. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GARBAGE, PROPERLY CLOSE LIDS AND MAINTAIN AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISCARD ALL BROKEN MULTI-USE CONTAINERS. INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THE PREP CART USED TO BREAD FISH AND CHICKEN OR DISCONTINUE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, RERIGERATION UNITS, CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE TOILET AND SINK IN THE WASHROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP,DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES TROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE UNUSED WASH ROOM. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Dec 10, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT PRACTICING GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES. HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS. ALSO, WHEN ASKED TO WASH HANDS, EMPLOYEE USED THE 3-COMP SINK TO WASH HIS HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO USE GLOVES, TONGS, ETC., WHEN HANDELING READY TO EAT FOODS , AND TO ONLY USE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK TO WASH HANDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-10(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE USE OF CARDBOARD THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; FRYER, GRILL, AND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.
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Dec 9, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES, 51.2F, CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. UNIT TAGGED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED BEFORE USING AGAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES STORED IN THE ABOVEMENTIONED PREP COOLER. 12 LBS OF CHICKEN, 50F, VALUED AT $35; 9 LBS OF CATFISH FILETS, 51F, VALUED AT $50; 6 LBS OF CATFISH, 48.5F, VALUED AT $25; 10 LBS OF CHICKEN TENDERS, 51.4F, VALUED AT $15; 5 LBS OF DELI MEAT, 53.5F, VALUED AT $15; 1.5 LBS OF PERCH, 48F, VALUED AT $10; 3 LBS OF STEAK, 50F, VALUED AT $10, 1 LBS OF BACON, 48F, VALUED AT $5. MANAGER VOLUTARILLY DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO COLD HOLD AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE USE OF CARDBOARD THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; FRYER, GRILL, AND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.
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Aug 18, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DOOR GASKET ON THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AND 2-DRAWER PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINAIN THE FOLLOWING FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT;UNDER THE FRYER AND GRILL, UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK; THE MOUNTED KNIFE RACK IN THE PREP AREA; DIRT AND DEBRIS OFF THE GREASE TRAP; DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS FROM FAN COVERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRYER AND GRILL AND UNDER 3 COMP 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: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA.
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Aug 11, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZRDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES; RAW CHICKEN BREAST AND WINGS AT 49.7F, 3 LBS, VALUED AT $20. RAW STEAK AT 47.3F, 1 LBS VALUED AT $5. MANAGER VOLUTARILLY DISCARDED FOOD. ALSO INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD AND HOT FOODS MUST BE 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005(A).
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE BOX COVERED WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DIRT, AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIAZE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT REODENTS. SEROUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DOOR GASKET ON THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AND 2-DRAWER PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINAIN THE FOLLOWING FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT;UNDER THE FYRER AND GRILL, UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK; THE MOUNTED KNIFE RACK IN THE PREP AREA; DIRT AND DEBRIS OFF THE GREASE TRAP; DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS FROM FAN COVERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRYER AND GRILL AND UNDER 3 COMP 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: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ONSITE. INFO PROVIDED.
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Dec 3, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIOR(S) OF DEEP FRYERS, STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES, ROLLING CART IN FOOD PREP AREA, CABINET INTERIOR UNDERNEATH WASH BOWL IN WASHROOM, CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, AND INTERIORS OF COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN OFFICE AREA, FOOD PREP AREA, IN REAR STORAGE AREAS, AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE AREAS BY REMOVING CLUTTER IN UNUSED WASHROOM IN REAR AND IN OFFICE AREA BY DOOR LEADING OUT TO CUSTONER WAITING AREA. MUST DISCARD DIRTY MOP WATER IN MOP BUCKET AND HANG MOP TO AIR DRY TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Nov 27, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREP AREA ACROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 46.7F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FROM UNIT AND HAVE IT SERVICED. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. CITATION ISUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: GYRO MEAT-111.3F, CUT TOMATOES-47.8F, ROAST BEEF-46.6F, STEAK BURGERS-50.1F, CHICKEN SOUP-111.5F, PIZZA PUFFS-46.8F. ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE AND ALL C0LD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED IN REFRIGERATION AND HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. ALL FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPOER TEMPERATURES DISCARDED. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIOR(S) OF DEEP FRYERS, STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES, ROLLING CART IN FOOD PREP AREA, CABINET INTERIOR UNDERNEATH WASH BOWL IN WASHROOM, CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, AND INTERIORS OF COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN OFFICE AREA, FOOD PREP AREA, IN REAR STORAGE AREAS, AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE AREAS BY REMOVING CLUTTER IN UNUSED WASHROOM IN REAR AND IN OFFICE AREA BY DOOR LEADING OUT TO CUSTONER WAITING AREA. MUST DISCARD DIRTY MOP WATER IN MOP BUCKET AND HANG MOP TO AIR DRY TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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74
Jul 11, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 (BEEF,ETC)
21
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN REAR EXTERIOR OF BUILDING AND REMOVE CLUTTER AND OTHER DEBRIS.
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90
Jun 28, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED EXCESSIVE WASTE GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE RECEPTACLE. ALSO NOTED GREASE HANGING FROM THE RIM OF THE RECEPTACLE AND NOTED GREASE STAINS ON THE GROUND AROUND THE RECEPTACLE. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND OUTSIDE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 (FISH,ETC)
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN REAR EXTERIOR OF BUILDING AND REMOVE CLUTTER AND OTHER DEBRIS.
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86
Mar 23, 2012
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: PREP TABLES AND SHELVES WHERE NEEDED, EXTERIOR OF REACH-IN DEEP FREEZER IN FOOD PREP AREA, HOOD AND FILTERS, INTERIORS & EXTERIORS OF COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL ROOMS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. SEAL ANY LOOSE BASEBOARDS. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LONG STEM METAL THERMOMETERS FOR MONITORING PRODUCT TEMPERATURES.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA BEING USED AS A STORAGE UNIT FOR BUS PANS. THIS SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES FOR HAND WASHING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST USE UTENSILS IN FOOD PREP AREA ON REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE AND MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS
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74
Mar 16, 2012
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMPERATURE RECORDED AT 49.1F-INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FROM UNIT AND HAVE IT SERVICED. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON COOLER-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: CHICKEN WINGS-65.1F AND 59.9F, BEEF-54.5F, POLISHES-51.1F, HOT DOGS-50.1F,-ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED(190LB VALUED AT $275.00). CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASH HANDS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH WATER, NO SOAP-MUST WASH HANDS IN DESIGNATED EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH SOAP AND WATER. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-010(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: 26 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ALONG WALL BASES IN REAR MOP SINK AREA AND IN WASHROOM-MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ANY OPENINGS FOUND-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: PREP TABLES AND SHELVES WHERE NEEDED, EXTERIOR OF REACH-IN DEEP FREEZER IN FOOD PREP AREA, HOOD AND FILTERS, INTERIORS & EXTERIORS OF COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL ROOMS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. SEAL ANY LOOSE BASEBOARDS. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LONG STEM METAL THERMOMETERS FOR MONITORING PRODUCT TEMPERATURES.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA BEING USED AS A STORAGE UNIT FOR BUS PANS. THIS SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES FOR HAND WASHING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST USE UTENSILS IN FOOD PREP AREA ON REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE AND MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS
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61
May 11, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
100
May 4, 2010
License
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Papas Philly Steak and Fish last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Papas Philly Steak and Fish on file is from Jun 10, 2021. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Papas Philly Steak and Fish?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Papas Philly Steak and Fish.
Has Papas Philly Steak and Fish's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Papas Philly Steak and Fish have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Papas Philly Steak and Fish means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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