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STEAK & EGGER

1174 W CERMAK RD · Chicago, IL 60608

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for STEAK & EGGER on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2645248

Location recorded for this inspection · STEAK & EGGER · 1174 W CERMAK RD

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: PIPES (GAS OR WATER) BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS OR SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: DETAIL CLEANING FOR ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ALONG PREP AREA AT FRONT HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT ANDREAR PREP AREAS IN NEED OF DETAILCLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND GREASE SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CEILING IN REAR PREP SPACE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: HOOD VENT FILTERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES THAT ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MAINTAIN

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Inspection history

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CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
579534

Location recorded for this inspection · STEAK & EGGER · 1174 W CERMAK RD

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: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND 48 EGGS SETTING ON THE SHELF OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT TEMPERATURE 60.5F EGGS NOT AT PROPER TEMPS MUST BE 40F OR BELOW MUST KEEP IN A REFRIGERATED UNIT.MANAGER DISPOSED OF THE EGGS. CRITICAL CITATION GIVEN 7-38-005(A).HOOOO636340 12 COURT DATE APRIL 14,2011 AT 9:00AM ROOM 112 400 W SUPERIOR CHICAGO, IL OR YOU MAY PAY THE FINE BY MAIL SEE THE BACK OF THE REPORT.

  • 4

    SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: 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. THE METAL PLATE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE IS RUSTY AND DRIPPING YELLOW WATER ON TO THE ICE WHEN UNIT IS ON THE DEFROST CYCLE. MANAGER REMOVED THE ICE AND IS CLEANING IT NOW. CRITICAL CITATION GIVEN 7-38-005(A) HOOOO636340 12 SEE ABOVE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

  • 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. FOUND RUSTY FOOD STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES IN THE BACK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,STORAGE RACKS,CAN OPENER AND REACH IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

  • 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. THE WALKIN FREEZER THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ICE AND CLEAN SAME.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CLEAN ALL VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP.

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How results compare in ZIP 60608

508 of 624 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 13520.

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