SAM'S CHICKEN & RIBS

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1424816 DATED ON 03/17/15 NOT CORRECTED- #32 PREMISES USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO HOLD RAW MEATS INSIDE REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY FOR MEATS/FOODS IN FREEZER, #33 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE CONDIMENT REACH IN COOLER AND INSIDE MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT, #45- NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES. ALL SAID PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090, NON COMPLIANCE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DARK PITS ON PREP AREA CUTTING BOARD SURFACE ABOVE 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PREMISES USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO HOLD RAW MEATS INSIDE REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY FOR MEATS/FOODS IN FREEZER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE CONDIMENT REACH IN COOLER, INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND HOOD EXHAUST NOT CLEAN AND SURROUNDING EQUIPMENT(GRILL, OVEN,ETC.) EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND WALL IN POOR REPAIR/NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND SMALL HOLES IN WALLS BEHIND AND BELOW 3COMPARTMENT SINK THAT NEED TO BE SEALED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ALSO, ANY SMALL HOLES AT WALLS AT KITCHEN AREAS MUST BE SEALED.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS THAT MUST BE REMOVED.(BULBS, TOOLS, ETC.)

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND REACH IN FREEZER AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND WALL IN POOR REPAIR/NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND SMALL HOLES IN WALLS BEHIND AND BELOW 3COMPARTMENT SINK THAT NEED TO BE SEALED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ALSO, ANY SMALL HOLES AT WALLS AT KITCHEN AREAS MUST BE SEALED.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS THAT MUST BE REMOVED.(BULBS, TOOLS, ETC.)

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE REACH-IN FREEZER AND THE REACH-IN COOLER UNDER THE COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CLEANING FOR ALL RUBBER GASKETS ON PREMISES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROVES AND PERMANENT STAINS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS ON PREMISES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT BLOOD INSIDE THE DEEP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE REACH-IN FREEZER AND THE REACH-IN COOLER UNDER THE COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CLEANING FOR ALL RUBBER GASKETS ON PREMISES.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WASHBOWL SINK AT THE CUSTOMER BATHROOM WAS CLOGGED AND UNABLE TO DRAIN. PLUMBER WAS CONTACTED AND ONSITE AFTER VIOLATION; PLUMBER WAS ABLE TO UNCLOGG WASHBOWLK SINK TO ALLOW PROPER DRAINAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOALATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1369447 DATED ON 10/3/13 FOR VIOLATION #38. "INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN."

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT ALL FOODS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE REACH-IN FREEZER AND THE REACH-IN COOLER UNDER THE COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CLEANING FOR ALL RUBBER GASKETS ON PREMISES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SHELVING UNITS BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER TO REMOVE GREASE SPLATTER, FOOD DEBRIS, AND GREASE.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NOTED REAR EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK INACCESSIBLE WITH LARGE NAAM(INDIAN BREAD MAKING OVEN) INFRONT OF HAND WASH SINK. ALSO NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL AT SAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE THE NAAM AND MAKE HAND WASH SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES AND MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL AT ALL SINKS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.(CHICKEN,CURRY LAMB,SAMOSA,YOGURT ETC). FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT ABOUT 2:40PM. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANGER ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN POTATO SLICER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, REPAIR THORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF FREEZER BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DEFROST ICE BUILT UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER BY THE EXTINGUISHER AT REAR AD WHERE EVER NECESSARY.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST ALSO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN TILES AT FLOOR BETWEEN PREP AREAS AND ON WALL AT THE BATHROOM.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: REAR PREP/DISHWASH HANDWASH BOWL NOT ACCESSIBLE, BLOCKED BY UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT ALSO NO SOAP OR HAND DRYING TOWELS/DEVICE AT SAME SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REMOVE UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT/UNBLOCK EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AND PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT SAME.

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION #21 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #586064 DATED ON 07/28/11, NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, SAUSAGE, CHICKEN, ETC.) ARE HANDLED. MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER AND ORGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. CERTIFIED MANAGER/OWNER ARRIVED AT 3:40PM. RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED - Comments: OBSERVED OPEN BAIT BOXES OF RODENTICIDE ON FLOOR IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL OPEN BAIT BOXES. PROVIDE ENCLOSED, LABELED BOXES IF NECESSARY.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS/DISHWASH AREA, FOOD DEBRIS/MOLD INSIDE UNUSED REACH IN COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF DIPPER WELL WITH FOOD DEBRIS, EXTERIOR OF COOKING/COOLING EQIUPMENT WITH FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP/DIRT ON FLOOR IN PREP AREAS, DISHWASH AREA AND EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALLS IN REAR PREP/DISHWASH AREA ALSO OBSERVED PEELING CEILING TILE PAPER ABOVE MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT BULB NOT PROTECTED INSIDE PRODUCE COOLER (AQUAFINA COOLER). MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD WITH END CAPS FOR LIGHT BULB.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REAR PREP/DISHWASH EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK. DIPPER WELL (CURRENTLY UNUSED) IMPROPERLY INSTALLED AT CUSTOMER SIDE OF FRONT COUNTER AREA. MUST RELOCATE DIPPER WELL TO FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND COUNTER.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: UNNECESARY AND UNUSED COOKING AND PROCESSING EQUIPMENT IN REAR AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT. STORE ALL ELSE CLEAN AND ORGANIZED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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 3DOOR CHEF REACH IN COOLER AT REAR CORNER BY OVEN NOT MAINTAINIG PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT THE TIME OF COMPLAINT REINSPECTION.THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COOLER WAS READING 60.3F,POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN IT WERE ALSO AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(a)CRITICAL INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ABOVE COOLER REPAIR TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW BEFORE IT COULD BE USED FOR STORAG OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. MEANWHILE COOLER IS TAGGED. INSTRUCTED TO FAX LETTER TO CDPH FOOD PROTECTION OFFICE AT 312 746-4240 TO HAVE TAG REMOVE. HEARING FOR TICKET #H000073111-15 WILL BE ON 10-06-11 AT 400 W.SUPERIOR AVE.ROOM 112 AT 10:00am.

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. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS 5pds PIZZA PUFFS,AND 4pds HAMBURGER BEEF AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 49.7F TO 53.2F,IN THE ABOVE 3DOOR CHEF REACH IN COOLER AT THE TIME OF COMPLAINT REINSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(a)CRITICAL INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ABOVE FOODS. 9pds TOTAL WT.OF ABOVE MENTIONED FOODS WERE DISCARED AND DENATUED WITH SANITIZER AT TOTAL COST OF $40.00. INSTRUCTED ALSO TO HAVE ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. COURT HEARING DATE FOR TICKET #H000073111-15 WILL BE ON 10-06-11 AT 400 W SUPERIOR AVE.ROOM 112 AT 10:00am.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER FOUND PRESENT ON PREMISES AT THE TIME OF COMPLAINT REINSPECTION WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN,BEEF,PORK,ETC.WERE BEING PREPAREA AND SERVE TO THE PUBLIC. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOODSERVICE STAFFS ENROLLED IN SANITATION CLASS AND MAKE A CERT.FOOD MANAGER AVAILABLE ON FACILITY WHEN ABOVE FOODS ARE PREP.AND SERVED AT ALL TIMES. OWNER HAVE BEEN WARNED MANY TIMES.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS THROUGHOUT FACILITY AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RUST AND PAINT PEELING ON METAL SHELF BOTTOM IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS,REPAIR SEAT COVERS WITH SPILTS IN DINING,AND DAMAGED WOODEN SHELF UNDER COUNTER AT FRONT PREP AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS AND STAINS ON DOUGH MIXER BOWL/PIN,EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA,TOILET BOWL, AND MOP SINK.

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

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: INSTRUCTED FOODSERVICE EMPLOYEES HAVE HAIR RESTRAINT ON WHILE FOODS ARE HANDLED,AT ALL TIMES.