Uncle Remus Chicken
Last inspected: Jul 24, 2017
67
Score
The health department has logged 14 inspections at Uncle Remus Chicken, the earliest from 2011. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 24, 2017. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 24, 2017, so take the current picture with that in mind.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 24, 2017
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTFICATE POSTED TO VIEW AND NO CERTFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,COLE SLAW,FISH,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND POST CITY FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE BOX USED FOR INSIDE GARBAGE NEAR FRYERS AND PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,WHEEL BASES,MICROWAVE, STORAGE SHELVES AND WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,SODA MACHINE,ICE BUILD UP FROM REACH IN FREEZER
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER ,PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING TILES AND VENTILATION VENTS IN DINING AREA AND PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING AREA AND PREP AREA,FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT,MISSING TOP ON BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
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Jul 17, 2017
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 80LBS. COOKED CHICKEN WINGS 56.1F AND 15LBS. COOKED CHICKEN BREAST 53.0F IN LARGE PLASTIC BUSS PANS STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER .PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.95LBS. $500.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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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: OBSERVEDEVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON UPPER AND LOWER WALLS AND CEILINGS IN DISH WASHING AREA.ALSO NO COPY OF A PEST CONTROL LICENSE INSIDE OF LOG BOOK.MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF LICENSE FOR PEST CONTROL AND RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/17/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW AND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (FRIED CHICKEN,COLE SLAW,FRENCH FRIES,FISH,ETC)MUST PROVIDE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE BOX USED FOR INSIDE GARBAGE NEAR FRYERS AND PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,WHEEL BASES,MICROWAVE, STORAGE SHELVES AND WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,SODA MACHINE,ICE BUILD UP FROM REACH IN FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER ,PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING TILES AND VENTILATION VENTS IN DINING AREA AND PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING AREA AND PREP AREA,FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT,MISSING TOP ON BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 9, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EXTERIOR 3 DOOR FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR PREP TABLES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE ON WALL, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND RE-CAULK. ALSO CLEAN FRONT LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT HANDSINK NOZZLE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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May 31, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR OVENS,INTERIOR FRYER DOORS, AND EXTERIOR COOLER DOORS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE UTILITY MOP SINK FACUET IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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May 23, 2016
Routine
3 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 12 FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS IN THE REAR UTILITY MOP SINK AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR OVENS,INTERIOR FRYER DOORS, AND EXTERIOR COOLER DOORS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE UTILITY MOP SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Jul 9, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFCATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 1, 2015
Routine
5 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 FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AT DISHWASHING AREAS. 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: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. FOUND FLORR DRAINS NOT CLEAN. MUST WASH AND FLUSH FLOOR DRAINS AT KITCHEN AREAS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS AT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY. DIRTY MOPS LEAKING ONTO FLOORS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFCATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 16, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST LABEL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Sep 9, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED CHICKEN WINGS 43.8F-45.9F,CHICKEN BREAST 49.7F-50.4F FROM 9/8/14 STORED IN WALK IN COOLER IN LARGE PLASTIC BINS.COOKED MASHED POTATOES 65.4F,COOKED GRAVY 64.9F IN STEAM TABLE PAN SITTING ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.APPX.94LBS.$138.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A).
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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 EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING AROUND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3- COMP SINK WHERE FLOOR TILE AND WALL BASE IS LOOSE & DAMAGED,FLOOR DRAINS HAS FOOD DEBRI.ON WALLS AND FLYING AROUND PREMISES AND ON DINING ROOM WALLS,PREP & DISH WASHING AREA, AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILE AND WALLBASE.CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/9/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST LABEL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,SODA MACHINE AND ICE DISPENSER,HOOD,FILTERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA AND OUTSIDE OF ENTRY DOOR TO BUSINESS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE OUTSIDE OF ENTRY DOOR TO BUSINESS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MIDDLE HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING.MUST CLEAN VENTILATION UNITS .
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Oct 25, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 16, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: No Certified Food Manager on premises or city of Chicago Certificate posted when potentially hazardous foods are served and prepared-Chicken at 177.1 F. Manager didn't have City of Chicago Certificate on premises. Instructed that a Certified Food Manager must be on premises and have City of Chicago Certificate posted during all hours of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Single use articles not properly stored. Instructed to invert containers to prevent contamination before use.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in corners not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Water pressure low at exposed handsink next to utility sink. Instructed to increase water pressure.
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Nov 2, 2011
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW (HOT) WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (DISHWASHING AREA).
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Oct 26, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE. NOTED FRIED CHICKEN WITH AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 69.5F, 69.8F 79.6F, 90.8F STORED UNDER PREP TABLE. ALSO FOUND MASHED POTATOES WITH GRAVY IN INDIVIDUAL CONTAINERS WITH AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 64.4F, 67.9, 68.2F STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR HIGHER AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS TOTAL VALUE $ 200.00 AND TOTAL WEIGHT 50 LBS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. FOUND NO PAPER TOWEL AVAILABLE AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINK. (EMPLOYEE STATED THAT THEY RAN OUT OF PAPER TOWELS). INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST BE PROVIDED WITH PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICE CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO ALL EMPLOYEES AT ALL TIMES. (MANAGER BOUGHT PAPER TOWEL AT WALMART) CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #580299 DATE 04-11-2011. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #32 - INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD UNDER STEAM TABLE BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREA. #34 - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (NOTED SLIMY BUILD-UP) TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE. #35 - INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST REPAINT WALL INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES). #36 - LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. #40 - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE PREP COOLER, FREEZER AND WALK-IN COOLER.
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Apr 11, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD UNDER STEAM TABLE BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREA.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (NOTED SLIMY BUILD-UP) TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE.-------MUST CLEAN GAP WITH DEBRIS BETWEEN FLOOR AND BASEBOARD UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST REPAINT WALL INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE PREP COOLER, FREEZER AND WALK-IN COOLER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Uncle Remus Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Uncle Remus Chicken on file is from Jul 24, 2017. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Uncle Remus Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Uncle Remus Chicken.
Has Uncle Remus Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Uncle Remus Chicken have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Uncle Remus Chicken 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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