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SIMPSON BUILDING

6333 N WINTHROP AVE · Chicago, IL 60660

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for SIMPSON BUILDING on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2632577

Location recorded for this inspection · SIMPSON BUILDING · 6333 N WINTHROP AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE DEEP FRYERS AT THE HALAL GRILL AND THE FLAT TOP GRILL AND DEEP FRYERS AT THE MAIN KITCHEN COOK'S LINE.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SEAL THE CORNER OF THE WALL IN THE MAIN KITCHEN COOK'S LINE NEAR THE PREP TABLE AT THE ENTRANCE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE CONVEYOR IN THE DISHROOM.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2316140

Location recorded for this inspection · SIMPSON BUILDING · 6333 N WINTHROP AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND SOME DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS. MUST LABEL.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 50 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AT DISHWASHING AREAS AND ON WALLS BY FRONT DINING AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A. MUST ELIMINATE FRUIT FLIES AND NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASHING AREAS AND KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN/ DRAINS TO PREVENT FRUIT FLY HARBORAGE. GROUTING AT KITCHEN AREAS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS MENTIONED.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2223087

Location recorded for this inspection · SIMPSON BUILDING · 6333 N WINTHROP AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 OBSERVED SOME PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM AND PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRT/GRIME BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS AT DISHWASH ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11(A) OBSERVED ONE MISSING CEILING LIGHT COVER AT DISHWASH AREA ABOVE DISH CAROUSEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CEILING COVER AT SAID LOCATION.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2049853

Location recorded for this inspection · SIMPSON BUILDING · 6333 N WINTHROP AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER(PIZZA AREA) NOT ABLE TO CLOSE DOOR TIGHT DUE TO RUBBER GASKET NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED,NEED TO RE-INSTALL/REPLACE,UNIT MAINTAINS TEMP OF 37F. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER UNDER ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT TAQUERIA AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GREASE AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,INCLUDED WHEELS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR DRAINS WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE IN EACH STATION OF DINING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING ON WALL BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL,NEED TO REMOVE/REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MECHANICAL DRAIN/PIPES LEAKING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN DISH ROOM.NEED TO REPAIR CAUSE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1975430

Location recorded for this inspection · SIMPSON BUILDING · 6333 N WINTHROP AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1465394

Location recorded for this inspection · SIMPSON BUILDING · 6333 N WINTHROP AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE, 2 SODA MACHINES, ORANGE JUICE MACHINE, AND TEA MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION AT ALL MENTIONED EQUIPMENT.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(TOO CLOSE TO SANITIZED DISHES). MUST RELOCATE/STORE PROPERLY. FOUND DISHWASHING APRONS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELF RACK. MUST RELOCATE STORE PROPERLY.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1424730

Location recorded for this inspection · SIMPSON BUILDING · 6333 N WINTHROP AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT MOLD BUILD UP INSIDE UNUSED REACH IN COOLER (BY WALK IN COOLERS). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF UNUSED COOLER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION COVER AND ON CEILING TILES AROUND SAID VENTILATION COVER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALL AND CEILING TILES/VENTILATION COVER.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NOT ALL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFIED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1391428

Location recorded for this inspection · SIMPSON BUILDING · 6333 N WINTHROP AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1391426

Location recorded for this inspection · SIMPSON BUILDING · 6333 N WINTHROP AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK AT TACO PREPARATION AREA NOT MAINTAINED. EXPOSED HAND SINK COMPLETELY BACKED UP AND NOT DRAINING. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TEMPORARILY SETUP PREPARATION SINK AS A HAND SINK UNTIL TUESDAY 2-25-14. SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS SUPPLIED AT TEMPORARY HAND SINK.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND BAKERY EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1235715

Location recorded for this inspection · SIMPSON BUILDING · 6333 N WINTHROP AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/FOOD STAINS ON EXTERIOR OF MAIN PREP AREA SINKS, FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE UNUSED REACH IN COOLERS, DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER COMPRESSOR, GREASE SPILL INSIDE FRYER AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE TRAY CABINETS AT SELF SERVICE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/STANDING LIQUID ON FLOOR IN DISHWASH/SODA SYRUP ROOM AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS/EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGHOUT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALL IN DISHWASHROOM AND DAMAGED WALL PANELS AT CORNERS OF PILLAR AT DISHWASHROOM. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS AND REPAIR DAMAGED WALL PANELS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE AND DISHMACHINE WATER PIPE (BEHIND DISHMACHINE) LEAKING ALSO OBSERVED COLD WATER LINE TURNED OFF AT ICE CREAM MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1235698

Location recorded for this inspection · SIMPSON BUILDING · 6333 N WINTHROP AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: STAND UP REACH IN COOLER AT HOMETOWN STATION NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 53.0 F, FOUND CHEESE, EGGS AND SOUR CREAM INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT 49.5 F TO 50 F- LIQUID EGGS, CHEESE AND SOUR CREAM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-30-005(A).

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/FOOD STAINS ON EXTERIOR OF MAIN PREP AREA SINKS, FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE UNUSED REACH IN COOLERS, DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER COMPRESSOR, GREASE SPILL INSIDE FRYER AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE TRAY CABINETS AT SELF SERVICE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/STANDING LIQUID ON FLOOR IN DISHWASH/SODA SYRUP ROOM AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS/EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGHOUT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALL IN DISHWASHROOM AND DAMAGED WALL PANELS AT CORNERS OF PILLAR AT DISHWASHROOM. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS AND REPAIR DAMAGED WALL PANELS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE AND DISHMACHINE WATER PIPE (BEHIND DISHMACHINE) LEAKING ALSO OBSERVED COLD WATER LINE TURNED OFF AT ICE CREAM MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
519347

Location recorded for this inspection · SIMPSON BUILDING · 6333 N WINTHROP AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND 3 EACH 16 oz.TOFU CONTAINER ON TOP OF PREP TABLE AT TEMP OF 55.7F- 57F- AND 57.5F EMPLOYEE WAS READY TO SLICE IT AND SERVE.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED FOR THAT PRODUCTS.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUND 3, VALUE 6 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO77329-12

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD,( PREPPING FOOD AND SET UP THEIR FOOD STATION),TOUCHING NON-FOOD SURFACES,SUCH AS GARBAGE CANS,DIRTY KNIFES,AND EQUIPMENT THEN GOING BACK TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOOD.ALSO OBSERVED ALL EMPLOYEE CHANGING GLOVES BETWEEN TASK, HOWEVER NO HAND WASHING PRIOR TO PUT ON A CLEAN FOOD GLOVES.EXPLAINED THE IMPORTANCE OF HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A) HOOOO77329-12

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA(MAIN KITCHEN) WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS. PAPER TOWELS WAS PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST.INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO77330-13

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL PLASTIC UTENSILS USED BY COSTUMERS IN EACH PREP/SERVING STATIONS.LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS (DRY FOOD), IN STORAGE AREA.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPLACE BROKEN LIDS FOR THE WHITE PLASTIC CONTAINERS WERE DRY FOOD IS STORED(REAR STORAGE )REPLACE BROKEN WRAPPING AROUND PIPE IN MAIN KITCHEN(EXPOSED INSULATION), NORTH- EAST CORENER. ADDITIONAL THRESHHOLD IS NEEDED AT SIDE DOOR LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. NEED TO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS AT FAST FOOD STATION(HOT DOG, CHICKEN)ELECTRIC CORDS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS(DUST BUILD-UP),CLEAN EXTERIOR OF HOT LAMPS AT SAME LOCATION(GREASE AND DUST). CLEAN AND SANITIZE NOZZLE OF ICE CREAM MACHINE(ENCRUSTED FOOD)

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN UNDER THE SHELVES OF JUICE STORAGE AREA,FOOD SPILLAGE ALSO CLEAN CORNERS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING TILES IN BAKERY AREA AND PREP/SERVING AREAS.REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE BETWEEN THE WALL AND DISH MACHINE,CLEAN AND RE CAULK AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN BAKERY AREA AND ALL OTHER PREP/SERVING STATIONS,INCLUDED MAIN KITCHEN(DUST BUILD-UP).

Tag RemovalPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Tag Removal
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
579941

Location recorded for this inspection · SIMPSON BUILDING · 6333 N WINTHROP AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVDE SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINKS IN PREP AREAS ON PREP TABLE SIDES,REPAIR DAMAGED CABINET STORAGE SHELVES UNDER SODA MACHINE COUNTERS THROUGHOUT,REPAIR BADLY WORN OUT WOOD PREP TABLES WOOD CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREAS,AND RUST IN DOUGH MIXER BOWL IN BAKERY.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS AND STAINS ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,PLASTIC PANEL IN ICE MACHINE,FILTERS ON HOOD,CAN OPENER BLADE,AND NOZZLES ON SODA DISPENSER MACHINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS AND WATER ON FLOORS AT MAIN KITCHEN,DISHMACHINE ROOM,SODA SYRUP STORAGE AREA,AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM.MUST ELEVATE DISH WASHER RACKS AND OTHE FOOD UTENSILS AND PRODUCTS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS ON WALLS IN DISHMAINE ROOM AT SODA STORAGE AREA,RELACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN SAME LOCATION, AND IN MALE STAFF TOILET ROOM,AND REPAIR WALLS BY TOILET BOWL AT SAME AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED REPLACE MISSING LIHGT SHIELD IN DISHMACHINE ROOM.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRIPPING FAUCETS ON 2COMP.& 3COMP.SINKS.

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