Sullivan's Original

11130 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60628

American

Last inspected: Nov 27, 2012

100

Score

Low Risk

Sullivan's Original appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2012. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 27, 2012. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Sullivan's Original's record stops at Nov 27, 2012, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 27, 2012

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Nov 21, 2012

License

9 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 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS IN REAR UTILITY ROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LICENSE# IN LOG BOOK.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector notes: 3-COMP SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND PLUMBERS PUTTY AROUND DRAINS INSIDE COMPARTMENTS OF 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 3-COMP SINK.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: PAINT SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN STORAGE AND OFFICE AREAS. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN OFFICE AND PREP AREA. SEAL AND REPLACE ALL LOOSE AND MISSING BASEBOARDS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN ALL AREAS.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF BULB ABOVE 3-COMP SINK.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF-CLOSING.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, WATER HEATER, SINK, ETC OUTSIDE IN REAR.

Nov 7, 2012

License

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sullivan's Original last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sullivan's Original on file is from Nov 27, 2012. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Sullivan's Original's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sullivan's Original have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sullivan's Original 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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