Squeakies Restaurant
Last inspected: Jun 7, 2013
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Across the available record, Squeakies Restaurant has five inspections on file, the first dated 2011. Squeakies Restaurant was last inspected on Jun 7, 2013. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. The file hasn't been updated since Jun 7, 2013, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around six violations across recent inspections versus roughly 12 violations before.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Jun 7, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN ALL COOLERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP ON BOTH FILTERS, HOODS, PREP TABLES, WHEEL BASES, DEEP FRYERS, GRILL, GRILL TABLE, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, UNDERSIDES OF PREP TABLE. MUST DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER AND CHEST REACHIN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,PIPES UNDER THE HOOD AND ALL SHELVING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BACK STOREROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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May 23, 2012
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN ALL COOLERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY & MULTIUSE UTENSILS IN REAR AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI & GREASE FROM MICROWAVES,FILTER,HOOD,FRYERS.MUST DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES & EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA NEAR GARBAGE AREA.MUST SEAL FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN DINING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED,DAMAGED WALL TRIM OUTSIDE OF EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS AT HOOD OF EQUIPMENT & PREP AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDER SODA MACHINE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR OPEN COLD HOLDING UNIT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA & UNUSED WALK IN COOLER.
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May 14, 2012
Routine
13 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS ON STEAM TABLE & IN OPEN COLD HOLDING UNIT SUCH AS FRENCH TOAST EGG BATTER 49.2F,RAW SHELLED EGGS 63.8F,POTATO & ONIONS 129.7F,PRE COOKED SAUSAGE 55.8F,COLE SLAW 54.1F,DRESSING 50.5F,PRE-COOKED SAUSAGE 107.8F-114.1F.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40 OR BELOW.HOT HOLDING AT 140 OR ABOVE.$15.APPX.15 LBS.(CRITICAL 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: OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MISSING LICENSE,MAP,ETC.MUST PROVIDE & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED & SERVED SUCH AS SAUSAGE,EGGS,COLE SLAW,ETC.CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 10:08 A.M.AFTER INSPECTION WAS COMPLETED & REPORT IS BEING WRITTEN.(SERIOUS 7-38-012).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN ALL COOLERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY & MULTIUSE UTENSILS IN REAR AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI & GREASE FROM MICROWAVES,FILTER,HOOD,FRYERS.MUST DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES & EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA NEAR GARBAGE AREA.MUST SEAL FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN DINING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED,DAMAGED WALL TRIM OUTSIDE OF EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS AT HOOD OF EQUIPMENT & PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDER SODA MACHINE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR OPEN COLD HOLDING UNIT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA & UNUSED WALK IN COOLER.
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Jul 18, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 8, 2011
License
11 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.AIR TEMPERATURE FOR WALK IN COOLER IS 47.1F.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40 OR BELOW.
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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.MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT & BOTH REAR DOORS.
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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.MUST CUT DOWN TALL WEEDS AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS & MAINTAIN.
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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 REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WIRES ON EQUIPMENT,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON CHEST FREEZER & WALK IN COOLER,LID IN POOR REPAIR ON SAME CHEST FREEZER,LOOSE WALL OUTLET IN DINING AREA,TRIM ON REAR SCREEN DOOR,LOOSE COVER ON COMPRESSOR IN WALK IN COOLER.
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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 & REMOVE GREASE & FOOD BUILD-UP ON FILTERS,HOOD,CUTTING BOARDS,PREP TABLES,WHEEL BASES,DEEP FRYERS,GRILL & GRILL TABLE,UNUSED EQUIPMENT,UNDERSIDES OF PREP TABLES & EQUIPMENT,LIGHT SHIELDS,FANGUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,SHELVING UNITS,SPIDER WEBS IN DOOR WAYS.
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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 CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES & WOOD ,CARPET FLOORS & GROUT IN WALK IN COOLER,DINING AREA,REAR AREA,WALK IN COOLER,FLOOR DRAIN COVER,THRESHOLD AT DINING AREA.
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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 REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES,HOLES IN WALLS,DAMAGED & MISSING WALLBASES & DOOR & WALL TRIM.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS,FRONT WINDOWS IN DINING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING & LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK IN COOLER & PREP AREA.
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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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.LOCK GREASE TRAP DOWN IN BASEMENT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.THERMOMETER FOR ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS & PROBE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Squeakies Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Squeakies Restaurant on file is from Jun 7, 2013. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Squeakies Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Squeakies Restaurant.
Has Squeakies Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Squeakies Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Squeakies Restaurant 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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