Philly Steak and Fresh Lemonade
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2015
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Score
Across the available record, Philly Steak and Fresh Lemonade has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2011. On Nov 6, 2015, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The file hasn't been updated since Nov 6, 2015, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Philly Steak and Fresh Lemonade is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Nov 6, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: : CLEAN THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYER,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENTS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYER OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Oct 29, 2015
Routine
3 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: REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF,HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR,INTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY ,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYER,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENTS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYER OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Sep 5, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR SLICER, AND SYRUP PUMPS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN FRONT STORAGE SHELF UNDER MICROWAVE.OBSERVED FRONT BOX FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Aug 16, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 25, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MMINOR VIOLATION FROM LAST REPORT DATED 7/23/2012 #1154467,VIOLATION #38,NOT CORRECTED:NO BACK FLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK IN BASEMENT,INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER NOT CLEAN OF GREASE BUILD UP.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO INSIDE UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Jul 23, 2012
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF PREP COOLER 71F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. PREP COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT DOGS 68.3F, DICED AND SLICED TOMATOES 54.6-62F, AND CUCUMBER SAUCE 57.7F STORED IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA (CHIPPED PAINT).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, POP MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING AT UTILITY SINK. INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. CONNECT POP MACHINE WAISTLINE TO FLOOR DRAIN (CURRENTLY DRAINING IN CONTAINER.) INSTALL LARGER 3-COMP SINK TO SUBMERGE LARGEST FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSIL. INSTALL EXPOSED SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE ICE SCOOPS IN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT. STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUSTOMER WALKING THROUGH PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA TO USE RESTROOM. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ALLOWED IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Jul 12, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Philly Steak and Fresh Lemonade last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Philly Steak and Fresh Lemonade on file is from Nov 6, 2015. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Philly Steak and Fresh Lemonade?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Philly Steak and Fresh Lemonade.
Has Philly Steak and Fresh Lemonade's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Philly Steak and Fresh Lemonade have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Philly Steak and Fresh Lemonade 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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