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CONGAS

7021 W HIGGINS AVE · Chicago, IL 60656

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for CONGAS on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2561452

Location recorded for this inspection · CONGAS · 7021 W HIGGINS AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

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

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1946991

Location recorded for this inspection · CONGAS · 7021 W HIGGINS AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1946358 ISSUED ON 07-12-2016. (INITIAL CANVASS INSPECTION REPORT #1578370 ISSUED ON 09-30-2015) CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 #16 - FOUND ICE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. NOTED ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. #29 - PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1578370 ISSUED ON 09-30-2015. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 (#33) - INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER CABINETS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES, EXTERIOR ALONG SIDES OF COOLING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. (#40) - THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS. (#41) - UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES.

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND WATER LEAK FROM CEILING/ROOF ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

  • 28

    * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: FOUND NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED (07-12-2016) ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, AN INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAY AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. (NOTED A GOOD SUMMARY REPORT POSTED 09-30-2015) SERIOUS 7-42-010 (B)

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD OR DIVIDER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR.-------MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE METAL RACKS WITH RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED WATER POOLING UNDERNEATH/BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE REAR PREP AND ABOVE DINING AREA

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULBS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND BAR AND LIGHT BULB IN KITCHEN HOOD (RIGHT SIDE).

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: : INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AND IN COFFEE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA.-------NOTED HOSE CONNECTED INTO FAUCET NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AS WELL AS THE MOP SINK FAUCET IN BASEMENT (NEEDS BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE).-------MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION INSIDE (3) WASHROOMS.------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS IN REAR PREP AREA.-------MUST REPAIR STRIPPED (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT DUMP SINK BEHIND BAR.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1946358

Location recorded for this inspection · CONGAS · 7021 W HIGGINS AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION". INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL FIXED. A MECHANICAL DISH WASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 25 PPM AT 120F, 50 PPM AT 75F, 100 PPM AT 55F. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME. NO CITATION ISSUED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND ICE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. NOTED ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE, SIDE AND REAR EXIT BOTTOM DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1578370 ISSUED ON 09-30-2015. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #33 - INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER CABINETS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES, EXTERIOR ALONG SIDES OF COOLING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. #40 - THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS. #41 - UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD OR DIVIDER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR.-------MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE METAL RACKS WITH RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE REAR PREP AND ABOVE DINING AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULBS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND BAR AND LIGHT BULB IN KITCHEN HOOD (RIGHT SIDE).

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AND IN COFFEE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA.-------NOTED HOSE CONNECTED INTO FAUCET NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AS WELL AS THE MOP SINK FAUCET IN BASEMENT (NEEDS BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE).-------MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION INSIDE (3) WASHROOMS.------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS IN REAR PREP AREA.-------MUST REPAIR STRIPPED (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT DUMP SINK BEHIND BAR.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1937637

Location recorded for this inspection · CONGAS · 7021 W HIGGINS AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1621391

Location recorded for this inspection · CONGAS · 7021 W HIGGINS AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1578370

Location recorded for this inspection · CONGAS · 7021 W HIGGINS 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: INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER CABINETS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES, EXTERIOR ALONG SIDES OF COOLING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DRAINLINE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAK.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1434390

Location recorded for this inspection · CONGAS · 7021 W HIGGINS 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 CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE (AROUND ICE CHUTE). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR BY MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FLOOR DRY AND CLEAN THROUGHOUT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING ABOVE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY ALSO OBSERVED COOKLINE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL HOT WATER LEAKING AT FAUCET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1360628

Location recorded for this inspection · Sandy's Restaurant · 7021 W HIGGINS 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 PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR SURFACES OF BUFFET CABINET WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, LIGHT FIXTURES WITH DUST BUILD-UP AT BUFFET TABLE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1360389

Location recorded for this inspection · Sandy's Restaurant · 7021 W HIGGINS AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1230005

Location recorded for this inspection · Sandy's Restaurant · 7021 W HIGGINS 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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH GREASE BUILD-UP AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND BAR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDER 1ST COMPARTMENT (LEFT) OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.------------MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AND HAND SINK (LEFT SIDE) INSIDE LADIES TOILET ROOM----------MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT FAUCET UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
604516

Location recorded for this inspection · Sandy's Restaurant · 7021 W HIGGINS 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: Reach in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be replaced/repaired.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean need cleaning(crevices).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors behind coolers in bar area need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen area need cleaning.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Woman's bathroom ceiling had exposed plaster above sinks, shall be repaired/sealed

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light shield outside walk in cooler in state of disrepair(broken)shall be replaced.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
604254

Location recorded for this inspection · Sandy's Restaurant · 7021 W HIGGINS AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Above violation still remaining.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Above violation still remaining

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Above violation still remaining

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Above violation still remaining

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Above violation still remaining

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Above violation still remaining

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Above violation still remaining

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Above violation still remaining

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
88760

Location recorded for this inspection · Sandy's Restaurant · 7021 W HIGGINS AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in freezer.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Storage shelving in bsmt., storage areas that had exposed raw wood, shall be repair/sealed.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning. Non food contact surfaceas of ice machine not clean need cleaning, storage shelving in storage areas(bsmt) not clean need detailed cleaning.Prep tables lower shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, dish machine area, 3 compartment sink not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).Floors under storage shelving 1st floor, bsmt., not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls, ceilings in prep areas, bar area not clean need detailed cleaning.Walls in bsmt storage area by walk in cooler needs cleaning.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light shields in kitchen prep areas, bsmt., storage areas not clean need cleaning, broken, missing light shields in walk in cooler, bsmt., storage area shall be provided.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep areas, coolers, dining room not clean need detailed cleaning.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

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How results compare in ZIP 60656

45 of 65 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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