Stanley's on Racine

324 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60607
American
Last inspected: Aug 8, 2011
78
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Stanley's on Racine, the earliest from 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 8, 2011. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Stanley's on Racine dates to Aug 8, 2011.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited four times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Stanley's on Racine on the weaker side. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 8, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE LOWER SECTIONS OF THE STOVES AND COOLERS ARE GREASY, CLEAN IN DETAIL.
32
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. THE SAUTE STATION COOLER IS BROKEN, REPAIR OR REPLACE THE COOLER. REMOVE THE ROTTEN WOOD BELOW THE BAR ICE BIN.
33
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. THE FLOOR UNDER FRYERS IS GREASY, CLEAN THE FLOOR IN DETAIL.
34
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 THE GAPS IN THE WALL ABOVE THE HOT LINE PASS SO IT IS SMOOTH AND EASY TO MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ONE OF THE WOMEN'S ROOM SINKS IS OUT OF ORDER. REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SINK.
38
78
Nov 4, 2010
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. All food shelving and surfaces in the kitchen and bar are dirty. Clean, rinse and sanitize all buildup and degrease the equipment and surfaces in detail from top to bottom. Remove encrusted food buildup from under and around the dish machine and delime the dishmachine interior.
32
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. Move away from the walls every piece of kitchen equipment and remove all of the loose debris, food and grease buildup until they are clean and sanitary.
33
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. Remove all of the black grease coated bricks holding up the the steamtable and other kitchen equipment throughout the kitchen. Clean and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.
34
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. Remove all grease buildup from the walls, pillars and ceilings and repaint the black walls and pillars a light color so dirty buildup can be seen and cleaned. Repair the damaged tiles, thresh holds and door frames to remove gaps for possible pest harborage. Clean and maintain the walls and ceilings so they are smooth and sanitary from top to bottom.
35
82
Oct 28, 2010
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. The bar service station ice scoop is stored in a filty plastic container in brackish liquid, the soda dispensing guns are stored in rubber holsters full of slimey buildup. Wash, rinse and sanitize all of the food dispensing utensils and equipment until it is clean, sanitary and maintained on a daily basis.
16
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. 10-15 live cockroaches were found behind the grease trap and under the pantry cooler on the floor. 8 smallflies were found on a carved pumpkin in the bar. Remove all evidence of insect activity. Pest proof the south outer door into the kitchen.
18
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. All food shelving and surfaces in the kitchen and bar are dirty. Clean, rinse and sanitize all buildup and degrease the equipment and surfaces in detail from top to bottom. Remove encrusted food buildup from under and around the dish machine and delime the dishmachine interior.
32
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. Move away from the walls every piece of kitchen equipment and remove all of the loose debris, food and grease buildup until they are clean and sanitary.
33
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. Remove all of the black grease coated bricks holding up the the steamtable and other kitchen equipment throughout the kitchen. Clean and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.
34
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. Remove all grease buildup from the walls, pillars and ceilings and repaint the black walls and pillars a light color so dirty buildup can be seen and cleaned. Repair the damaged tiles, thresh holds and door frames to remove gaps for possible pest harborage. Clean and maintain the walls and ceilings so they are smooth and sanitary from top to bottom.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Repair the leak under the dish sprayer.
38
70
Apr 27, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. THE KITCHEN TABLES AND SHELVES MUST BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED.
32
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. Clean and maintain the walls and ceilings so they are smooth and sanitary from top to bottom.
35
No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas. A MAN WAS OBSERVED SMOKING IN THE OUTDOOR PATIO SEATING AREA AND A LARGE ASHTRAY WAS FOUND IN SAID AREA. SMOKING IS NOT ALLOWED IN YOUR OUTDOOR PATIO AREA.
70
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Stanley's on Racine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Stanley's on Racine on file is from Aug 8, 2011. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Stanley's on Racine?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Stanley's on Racine.

Has Stanley's on Racine's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Stanley's on Racine have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Stanley's on Racine means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.