Steak Hoagy Sweet & More

8154 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
American
Last inspected: Sep 7, 2017
86
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 17 inspections at Steak Hoagy Sweet & More, the earliest from 2014. The most recent visit was on Sep 7, 2017. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Steak Hoagy Sweet & More dates to Sep 7, 2017.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged 11 times.

Steak Hoagy Sweet & More's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 7, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GRILL, PREP TABLE TOP AND BOTTOM, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, POTATO DICER ON WALL AND MEAT SLICER ON TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.
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Aug 31, 2017
Complaint
6 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: OBSERVED MORE THAN SEVENTY MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES. DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE CLOSET, BY THE MOP SINK, UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK, ON THE FLOOR BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE FRONT SERVING COUNTER AREA AROUND AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: THE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT WAS NOT VISIBLY POSTED AS REQUIRED. FOUND THE SUMMARY FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION (3/29/17) BEHIND A REFRIGERATION UNIT AND NOT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THAT THE SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED VISIBLE TO THE CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GRILL, PREP TABLE TOP AND BOTTOM, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, POTATO DICER ON WALL AND MEAT SLICER ON TABLE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT DRAIN OF THE THREE COMP SINK CLOGGED WITH FOOD; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DRAIN AND REMOVE FOOD OBSERVED INSIDE OF DRAIN.
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Mar 29, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 22, 2017
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1983215 ON 3-15-17:18-OBSERVED 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNERS AND WINDOW LEDGES IN WASHROOM,30 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE NEAR MICROWAVE, 5 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE UNDER GRILL, 20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER UTILITY SINK, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON WOODEN LEDGE BEHIND EXPOSED SINK, 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN CORNERS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER NEAR 7-UP COOLER AND ICE CREAM FREEZER, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON OUTLET NEAR ICE CREAM FREEZER, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER FRONT COUNTER, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNIT IN DRY STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR ATM MACHINE IN LOBBY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, POTATO DICER ON WALL, MEAT SLICER ON TABLE AND PREP TABLE TOP AND BOTTOM. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GARBAGE CONTAINER EXTERIORS. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MOP PAIL SURFACES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, STORAGE AREA, FRONT SERVING AREA AND WASHROOM. EXCESSIVE GREASE OBSERVED ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER SINKS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES, CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS. WALL IN POOR REPAIR IN HALL AREA WHERE SODA STORED; REPAIR WALL. MUST ALSO CLEAN PIPES CONNECTED TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTELETS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE FAUCET NECK AT THE THREE COMP SINK IS LEAKING. OBSERVED A TOWEL WRAPPED AROUND THE FAUCET NECK; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET NECK. MUST CLEAN THE THREE COMP SINK COMPARTMENTS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE SINK. MUST PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK. THE UTILITY SINK IS OBSTRUCTED BY A TWO DOOR FREEZER; INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST FIT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE KITCHEN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS..
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.
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Mar 15, 2017
Routine
8 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: FOUND 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA BEHIND AND ON THE SIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNIT, IN THE CORNER AREA OF THE FRONT SERVING COUNTER, IN THE CLOSET, UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK, IN THE WASHROOM AND ON THE BOTTOMS OF THE PREP TABLES UNDER AND BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND TO HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. THE PREVIOUS SERVICE FROM THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY WAS IN DECEMBER OF 2016. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: FOUND THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM DEC. 14, 2016 OBSTRUCTED. THE SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE WALL ABOVE A COOLER AND OBSTRUCTED BY BOXES OF POTATO CHIPS STORED ON TOP OF THE COOLER. INSTRUCTED THAT THE SUMMARY MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, POTATO DICER ON WALL, MEAT SLICER ON TABLE AND PREP TABLE TOP AND BOTTOM. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GARBAGE CONTAINER EXTERIORS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, STORAGE AREA, FRONT SERVING AREA AND WASHROOM. EXCESSIVE GREASE OBSERVED ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER SINKS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES, CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS. WALL IN POOR REPAIR IN HALL AREA WHERE SODA STORED; REPAIR WALL. MUST ALSO CLEAN PIPES CONNECTED TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE FAUCET NECK AT THE THREE COMP SINK IS LEAKING. OBSERVED A TOWEL WRAPPED AROUND THE FAUCET NECK; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET NECK. MUST CLEAN THE THREE COMP SINK COMPARTMENTS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE SINK. MUST PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK. THE UTILITY SINK IS OBSTRUCTED BY A TWO DOOR FREEZER; INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE KITCHEN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Dec 14, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 7, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER THE MOP SINK AND ON THE SHELF BELOW THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE NOTED AREAS AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE THE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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95
Jun 20, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE CORNERS AND ALONG THE WALLS BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Jun 13, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 55LBS OF RAW CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR FREEZER, SITTING IN THE PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT A TEMPERATURE OF 64.2F-66.5F, 40 SHELLED EGGS (3-4LBS) AT A TEMPERATURE OF 60.0F INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND 3LBS OF STEAK IN THE PREP AREA AT A TEMPERATURE OF 116.8F-122.1F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS HOT FOODS AT 140.0F OR ABOVE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 61-62LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $55. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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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 APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNERS AND ALONG THE WALL INSIDE OF THE FRONT ICE CREAM AREA, ON THE SHELF UNDER THE GRILL, ON THE RIM OF THE MOP SINK AND INSIDE OF THE SIDE STORAGE ROOM. ALSO OBSERVED A 1/4-1/2 INCH OPENING AROUND THE REAR SCREEN DOOR AND THE SCREEN TORN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREAS NOTED, PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND REMOVE THE OPENINGS IN THE SCREEN DOOR AND REPAIR THE TORN SCREEN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE CORNERS AND ALONG THE WALLS BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE HOOD VENTS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHTS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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Oct 14, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 7, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA IN CORNERS. REMOVE DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. ALSO OBSERVED SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN THE RREAR PREP AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER. SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Aug 17, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 6, 2015
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 11 PREPACKAGED BAGS OF MOLDED BREAD ON BREAD STORAGE RACKS NOT FRESH AND HOLSUM AT THIS TIME FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION .PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST ROTATE PRODUCT DAILY.APPX.11LBS. $33.(CRITICAL 7-38-005 B)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1386107 4/29/15 STILL NOT CORRECTED #33-MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM 3- COMPARTMENT AND HAND SINK BASIN,PREP TABLES,MICROWAVES,FRYERS,MEAT SLICER,GRILL TABLE,EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,POTATOE PEELER,PREP COOLERS AND REACH IN COOLERS.#34-MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND EQUIPMENT,FLOOR MATS.#35-MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS AND DOORS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,OPENINGS AROUND PIPES,LIGHT SHIELDS,LOOSE WALL PANELS IN PREP AREA.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD ON BASEMENT DOOR.#37-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILETROOM DOOR.#38 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD .#41-MUST REMOVE MASSIVE CLUTTER OFF OF FLOOR IN TOILETROOM AND FOOD STORAGE CLOSET. #45-IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST REPAIR,REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED
41
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED
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Apr 29, 2015
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM BASIN OF 3- COMP SINK AND HAND SINK,PREP TABLES,MICROWAVE,FRYERS,MEAT SLICER,GRILL TABLE,EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,POTATOE PEELER,PREP COOLER AND REACH IN COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES AND EQUIPMENT,FLOOR MATS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS AND DOORS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,OPENINGS AROUND PIPES,LIGHT SHIELDS,LOOSE WALL PANELS IN PREP AREAS.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD ON BASEMENT DOOR.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FILTER AT HOOD.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE MASSIVE CLUTTER OFF OF FLOOR IN TOILET ROOM AND FOOD STORAGE CLOSET.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 30, 2015
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM BASIN OF 3- COMP SINK AND HAND SINK,PREP TABLES,MICROWAVE,FRYERS,MEAT SLICER,GRILL TABLE,EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,POTATOE PEELER,PREP COOLER AND REACH IN COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES AND EQUIPMENT,FLOOR MATS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS AND DOORS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,OPENINGS AROUND PIPES,LIGHT SHIELDS,LOOSE WALL PANELS IN PREP AREAS.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD ON BASEMENT DOOR.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FILTER AT HOOD.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE MASSIVE CLUTTER OFF OF FLOOR IN TOILET ROOM AND FOOD STORAGE CLOSET.
41
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 26, 2015
Complaint
12 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF READY TO EAT LOAVES OF LUNCHEON MEATS IN PREP COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE WATER IN BOTTOM OF PREP COOLER WHERE FOOD IS STORED SUCH AS 24LBS. TURKEY 47.4F-49.2F,30LBS TURKEY HAM 47.2F-49.5F,9LBS SALAMI 44.9F-50.2F,20LBS ITALIAN BEEF 50.1F-50.2F,50LBS.AUJUS 48.1F-48.9F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX 133LBS.$317.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED OBSERVED SEVERAL SOILED TOWELS,SEVERAL PLASTIC CONTAINERS AND A CROCK POT IN SINK BASIN AND DRAIN LINE PIPE NOT CONNECTED AND WATER POURING ON TO FLOOR WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON. ALSO NO TOWELS AT HAND SINK.CLUTTER HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM HAND SINK AND TOWELS PROVIDED,MUST RECONNECT DRAIN LINE PIPE AND MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1501349 10/30/14 #38.MUST INSTALL A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM BASIN OF 3- COMP SINK AND HAND SINK,PREP TABLES,MICROWAVE,FRYERS,MEAT SLICER,GRILL TABLE,EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,POTATOE PEELER,PREP COOLER AND REACH IN COOLERS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES AND EQUIPMENT,FLOOR MATS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS AND DOORS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,OPENINGS AROUND PIPES,LIGHT SHIELDS,LOOSE WALL PANELS IN PREP AREAS.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD ON BASEMENT DOOR.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 1 SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK,MISSING FILTER AT HOOD.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE MASSIVE CLUTTER FROM INSIDE OF MOP SIN BASIN AND OFF OF FLOOR IN TOILET ROOM AND FOOD STORAGE CLOSET.
41
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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55
Oct 30, 2014
License
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILE MISSING INSIDE THE WASHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES,MUST INSTALL CEILING TILE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DIPPING WELL AT THE HAND PACK DISPLAY COOLER
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Steak Hoagy Sweet & More last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Steak Hoagy Sweet & More on file is from Sep 7, 2017. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Steak Hoagy Sweet & More?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Steak Hoagy Sweet & More.

Has Steak Hoagy Sweet & More's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Steak Hoagy Sweet & More have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Steak Hoagy Sweet & More means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.