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S & S Restaurant

823 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
American
Last inspected: Sep 20, 2010
90
Score
Low Risk

S & S Restaurant has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 20, 2010. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Sep 20, 2010, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting S & S Restaurant on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 20, 2010
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Cooked rice in a strainer is draining on top of the clean dishes in the sink drain board. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Cooks must wear an apron over their street clothes. All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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90
Sep 13, 2010
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. Raw bacon is being stored with cooked sausages in a steam table pan next to the grill, sausages discarded and the bacon cooked at this time.
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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 towels were to be found in both of the exposed handsinks in the kitchen.
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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 violations were documented on 11/17/10 on report # 120219 and are still not corrected. (32) The knife holder is dirty and the prep table shelves are rusty. (33) The rear 2-door cooler gaskets are still damaged and not sealing the door. (34) The floors are dirty for corner to corner.
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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. Cooked rice in a strainer is draining on top of the clean dishes in the sink drain board.
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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. Clean the grease off the exhaust hood inside and out. Remove and clean, rinse sanitize and maintain the rear prep area cutting board daily.
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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. Wash, rinse and sanitize all of the equipment inside and out until it is clean and sanitary.
33
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Cooks must wear an apron over their street clothes. All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. Keep the ice scoops in a sanitary container or holder upstairs and downstairs.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was S & S Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at S & S Restaurant on file is from Sep 20, 2010. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at S & S Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at S & S Restaurant.

Has S & S Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at S & S Restaurant 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 S & S Restaurant 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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