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Steers Restaurant

5777 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60646
American
Last inspected: Sep 20, 2011
74
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Steers Restaurant four times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Sep 20, 2011. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Note that Steers Restaurant's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 20, 2011; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to three violations before.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Steers Restaurant's 74 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 20, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust shall be repair/replaced.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine, cooler shelving, and cooking equipment not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors behind griddle/grill, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning, floors in rear storage areas, storage room need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, bathrooms, shall be replaced/repair.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shield in storage area/office shall be provided, light shields in rear kitchen areas need cleaning.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers, walk in coolers, and rear kitchen areas need cleaning.
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Jan 21, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in freezer, must date and label all food items in walk in freezer.
30
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.Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks, storage shelving not clean need cleaning, storage shelving/racks in rear storage areas need cleaning.
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.Floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment need cleaning(corners), floor in storage room under shelving need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls in rear prep area not clean need detailed cleaning, damaged/stained ceiling tiles in storage room shall be replaced.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in prep areas, rear kitchen area, rear storage area, and storage room need cleaning.light shields in bathrooms, dining area need cleaning.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy needs cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep areas, walk in cooler, and coolers need cleaning.
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Aug 5, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 2, 2010
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Found front prep cooler at 51.9 F. Instructed that all coolers must maintain 40 F or below.
2
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Shelves inside prep cooler not maintained. Istructed to remove foil from shelves, replace shelves or apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Deep fryers cabinets not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along side of equipment and under deep fryers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Floor not maintained inside walk-in cooler. Instructed to seal floor covering.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tile not maintained in rear. Instructed to seal all holes. Light, fan covers and ventilation covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Faucet leaking at utility sink and right faucet at the three compartment. Instructed to repair to prevent leak. Ventilation not working in toilet rooms. Instructed to repair to exhaust fans.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Steers Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Steers Restaurant on file is from Sep 20, 2011. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Steers Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Steers Restaurant.

Has Steers Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Steers Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Steers 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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