The Hearty Boys Caterers
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2015
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The Hearty Boys Caterers has been inspected nine times since 2010. On Apr 7, 2015, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The most recent inspection at The Hearty Boys Caterers is from Apr 7, 2015, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up four times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so The Hearty Boys Caterers is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Apr 7, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED IN BASEMENT AROUND HOT WATER TANKS AND AT RESTAURANT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Mar 31, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED PINK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION DRIPPING INTO ICE (READY TO EAT FOOD). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE ALSO MUST REMOVE/MELT ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/FOOD BUILD UP ON PREP AREA SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE BAR REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED IN BASEMENT AROUND HOT WATER TANKS AND AT RESTAURANT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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May 21, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. IN THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE THE DRIP PAN WAS FILLED WITH A BROWNISH LIQUID FROM THE WATER NOT DRAINING ADEQUATELY. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL ICE CUBES STORED IN THE MACHINE AND ALL ICE BEING USED ON PREMISES FROM THE ABOVE MENTIONED MACHINE. STAFF MEMBERS CLEANED AND SANITIZED THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE DURING THE INSPECTION AND THE SERVICE COMPANY WAS CALLED FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER FLOOR AND STORAGE RACKS TO REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE PREP AREA AND TWO LIGHT FIXURES IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR ALL LIGHT FIXTURES STORED ABOVE FOOD PREP, FOOD, OR FOOD SERVICE UTENSILS AT ALL TIMES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOUND CUPS STORED IN DRY BULK FOODS USED TO DISPENSE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO USE HANDLED SCOOPS AND TO PROPERLY STORE IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER OR IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP, IN BETWEEN USE.
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Apr 24, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN MEAT COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN LITCHEN AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER.REMOVE DIRT BUILD-UP AND GREASE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CELLING TILES IN POOR REPAIR IN DISHWASH ROOM AND REAR OF KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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May 4, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: NO SHELLFISH TAGS WERE STORED WITH A CONTAINER OF MUSSELS IN THE CATERING WALK-IN COOLER AND THE REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL SHELLFISH TAGS WITH THE PRODUCT UNTIL THE PRODUCT IS GONE, AND THEN MAINTAIN THE TAGS FOR 90 DAYS. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED 6# OF MUSSELS WORTH $30. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B(2)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: BECHAMEL SAUCE AT 44.6F, COOKED PASTA AT 45.3F, CARROT BISQUE SOUP AT 45.3F, TOFU AT 44.7F, LIME AND LEMON JUICES AT 44.9F, BLUE CHEESE AT 46.0F, HORSERADISH CREAM SAUCE AT 45.5F, MERINGUE FILLING AT 45.1F, CREAM PIES AT 47.1F, AND CUSTARD AT 44.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 30# OF FOOD WORTH APPROXIMATELY $300. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE WALL BETWEEN THE ELECTRICAL PANEL AND THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE OVEN AND IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Aug 11, 2011
Tag Removal
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER,OR REPLACE THEM
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Aug 3, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER,OR REPLACE THEM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
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Jul 27, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE SMALL COOLER(AIR TEMP OF 41.6F):COOKED PORK AT TEMP OF 47.6F; LOBSTER SALADS AT TEMP OF 46.9F; ALSO FOUND 14 EACH 4oz. CONTAINERS STORED IN WATER(FOR COOLING PROCESS)T TEMP OF 93.2F,WATER TEMP OF 89.2F; NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED,INCLUDED FOR PRODUCT OF COOLING PROCESS.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 6,VALUE 91. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000073314-11
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE,ALSO BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE ON UPPER MEYAL PANEL.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT.TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS CLEANED(FAX #312-746-4240).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)H000073314-11
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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: 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, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.OBSERVED BOTH REAR DOORS NOT RODENT AND INSECTS PROOFED(GAP OF 1" TO 1/2" BOTTOM)AND SIDE DOOR NOT ABLE TO CLOSE COMPLETELY(MAIN SIDE DOOR IS OPENED).OBSERVED HOUSE FLIES IN PREP AREA FLYING AROUND AND RESTING ON ELECTRICAL CORD WHICH IS ABOVE THE PREP TABLE.ALSO FLIES IN DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/ INSECT PROOF DOORS.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000073315-12
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dish washing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED WASTE WATER FLOWING ON FLOOR FROM GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED OR WATER RUNS FROM THE FAUCET GREASE TRAP THAT IS NOT PROPERLY SEALED RELEASE WATER ON FLOOR.PREMISES HAS A DISH MACHINE THAT DRAINS IN DIFFERENT AREA(BASEMENT).INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000073315-12
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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. PAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER,OR REPLACE THEM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET FOR ALL FAUCETS(3 COMPARTMENT SINK, EXPOSED HAND SINK ETC)
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May 6, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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.CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
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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. SWEEP FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE AREA, SECOND FLOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Hearty Boys Caterers last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Hearty Boys Caterers on file is from Apr 7, 2015. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Hearty Boys Caterers?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Hearty Boys Caterers.
Has The Hearty Boys Caterers' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Hearty Boys Caterers have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Hearty Boys Caterers 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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