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Surf's up Bronzeville

4317 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
American
Last inspected: Jun 2, 2021
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Score
High Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent visit was on Jun 2, 2021. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. Note that Surf's up Bronzeville's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jun 2, 2021; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “management, food employee and conditional employee”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

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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
Jun 2, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND A REFRIGERATION UNIT STORING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. UNIT FOUND AT 50F. INSTRUCTED THAT UNIT MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPT OF HEALTH.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. SIX POUNDS OF COOKED DIRTY RICE FOUND AT 48F AND VALUED AT $52.00 , SIX POUNDS OF COOKED COLLARD GREENS FOUND AT 50F AND VALUED AT $85.00 AND 20 POUNDS OF RAW CHICKEN WINGS FOUND AT 55F AND VALUED AT $80.00. ALL ITEMS WERE DISGARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL FOOD/CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM FEB. 24, 2020 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF THE REQUIREMENT WAS MET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SINKS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DIRT OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENT IN THE WASHROOM AND WALL VENT OUTSIDE OF THE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: THE REAR EXIT DOOR IS NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM AS REQUIRED; MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR TO SEAL 1/4 INCH GAP OBSERVED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FRYERS, ALL KITCHEN STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES/COUNTERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SINK IN THE CLOSET AS REQUIRED; MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE.
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Feb 24, 2020
License
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL FOOD/CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURES NOR CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL OF THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES (MUST KILL THE NOROVIRUS) FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM WITH NO COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID/COVER. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, ALONG THE WALL BASE AND UNDER/AROUND THE MOP SINK, COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. -FOUND THE WALLS UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND WALLS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF THE REQUIREMENT WAS MET.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETERS ON THE INSIDE NOR OUTSIDE OF THE COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INSIDE OF THE FRYERS AND OVEN WITH GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS AND OVENS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Surf's up Bronzeville last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Surf's up Bronzeville on file is from Jun 2, 2021. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Surf's up Bronzeville?

Across the inspection record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Surf's up Bronzeville.

Has Surf's up Bronzeville's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Surf's up Bronzeville have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Surf's up Bronzeville means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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