Sammy's Touch
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2012
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Score
Inspectors have visited Sammy's Touch four times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Jan 23, 2012. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at Sammy's Touch since Jan 23, 2012, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited three times.
Sammy's Touch's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Jan 23, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 13, 2012
Complaint
12 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF RAW EGGS 55.6-56.3F, CUCUMBER SAUCE 51.2F, AND SOUR CREAM 50F STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING FOOD EQUIPMENT, POTS, PANS AND UTENSILS IN 3-COMP SINK WITH NO SANITIZER, 3-COMP SINK NOT SET UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY SET UP 3-COMP SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
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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. OBSERVED 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF UNDER SLICER, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELF UNDER 3-COMP SINK, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER COFFEE MACHINE AND SHAKE MIXER, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN EAST STORAGE AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS IN CEILING PANELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT SIDE OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND DEBRIS, CONTAINERS, POTS, PANS, ETC STORED OUTSIDE ALONG BUILDING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Healths Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. POST CONSUMER ADVISORY.
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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. PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES AND CONTAINERS, TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION. REMOVE CLEAN POTS AND PANS OFF FLOOR.
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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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL CEILING PANELS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, GRILL, BURNERS, PREP TABLES, SINKS, COOLERS, FREEZERS (FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP, ETC).
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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. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. (BEHIND 3-COMP SINK, CHEST FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, ETC)
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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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS NEAR PIPE FITTING UNDER EAST EXPOSED SINK, AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND EAST STORAGE AREA, ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES. CLEAN INSIDE ALL CEILING PANELS. WALLS NEED CLEANING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS (SPILLS).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. REPAIR LEAKING SPRAYER ON 3-COMP SINK AND PROVIDE EXTENDING FAUCET.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASHCLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Oct 13, 2010
Routine
4 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. MUST REMOVE POP CRATES THAT ARE BEING USED FOR SHELVING FROM SIDE AREA BY ICE CREAM FREEZERS AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING THAT MUST BE ATLEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT-REMOVE GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. CLEAN ALL SHELVING IN PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS-REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP IN FREEZERS AND FAN COVERS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER, IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS AND SINKS. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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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. MUST SEAL AND PROVIDE MISSING WALL BASE IN SIDE AREA UNDER EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK BY ICE CREAM FREEZERS. MUST FIX OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Feb 22, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MEAT SLICER BLADE AT REAR PREP TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN REAR PREP AREA. REPANEL OR PAINT CEILING OF WALK-IN COOLER WHERE RUSTED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS. MUST STORE WITH MOP HEAD UPRIGHT. RECOMMENDED INSTALLING A MOP RACK FOR HANGING MOPS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sammy's Touch last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sammy's Touch on file is from Jan 23, 2012. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sammy's Touch?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sammy's Touch.
Has Sammy's Touch's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sammy's Touch have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sammy's Touch 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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