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SAM'S CHICKEN & RIBS

1102 W GRANVILLE AVE · Chicago, IL 60660

Restaurant

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1424974

Location recorded for this inspection · SAM'S CHICKEN & RIBS · 1102 W GRANVILLE AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

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ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
585812

Location recorded for this inspection · SAM'S CHICKEN & RIBS · 1102 W GRANVILLE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 20 MOSQUITOS AND OTHER SMALL INSECTS IN THE DINING AREA BY THE WINDOW,CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS INSTRUCTED TO GET RID OF THE INSECTS,HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY BY REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK.

  • 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. MUST INVERT CLEAN UTENSILS THROUGHOUT,AT ALL TIMES.

  • 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. 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.

  • 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS AND STAINS ON DOUGH MIXER BOWL/PIN,EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA,TOILET BOWL, AND MOP SINK.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: 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 INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. INSTRUCTED FOODSERVICE EMPLOYEES HAVE HAIR RESTRAINT ON WHILE FOODS ARE HANDLED,AT ALL TIMES.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
472115

Location recorded for this inspection · SAM'S CHICKEN & RIBS · 1102 W GRANVILLE AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
383256

Location recorded for this inspection · SAM'S CHICKEN & RIBS · 1102 W GRANVILLE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 13

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. STILL OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES:INSIDE THE MEAT SLICER,UNDER THE CHEST FREEZER,INSIDE DEEP FRYER,NEXT TO CHICKEN FRYER, ON TOP OF SHELVES,ALSO REAR AREA NORTH-WEST CORNER,AND ON TOP OF FOAM THAT WAS USED TO SEAL WALLS.APPROX 50 OR MORE DROPPINGS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREA MENTIONED,ALSO CONTACT AGAIN PEST CONTROL.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-020.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.IMPROPERLY LABELED FOODS IN A REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST LABEL WITH FOOD NAME AND DATE OF PREPARATION

  • 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.REAR PREP AREAS. REPAIR BROKEN FAN IN 2 DOOR FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR INTERIOR DAMAGED FLOOR OF 2 DOOR FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE DAMAGED WASTE BASKET IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH PROPER COVER. INSTALL WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROTECT DISHWARE.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
468083

Location recorded for this inspection · SAM'S CHICKEN & RIBS · 1102 W GRANVILLE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 13

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. VIOLATION FROM 11/22/10 STILL REMAINS. MUST RODENT PROOF THE FRONT DOOR.

  • 21

    * 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. VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 11/22/10.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 11/22/10.

  • 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. VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 11/22/10.

  • 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. VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 11/22/10.

  • 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. VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 11/22/10.

  • 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. VIOLATIONS REMAINS FROM 11/22/10.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. VIOLATION FROM 11/22/10 REMAINS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. VIOLATION FROM 11/22/10 REMAINS.

  • 70

    NO SMOKING REGULATIONS - Comments: Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas. VIOLATION FROM 11/22/10 REMAINS.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
339257

Location recorded for this inspection · SAM'S CHICKEN & RIBS · 1102 W GRANVILLE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 13

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. NOTED OVER 200 MOUSE DROPPINGS GROUPED UNDER AND INSIDE 2 FRYERS IN FRONT PREP AREA, ON STORAGE SHELFS WITH UNTENSILS, ON FLOORS BEHIND WARMER AND COOLERS, IN CABINETS BEHIND STEAM TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSIDE COOLER'S MOTOR AREAS AND SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY, MUST HAVE ESTABLISHMENT TREATED. CLEAN AND SANITIZE EFFECTED AREAS AND CONTROL ACTIVITY. ALSO INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AS PER CITY CODE. CITATION #63792-11 COURT DATE 1.6.11, 4OO W SUPERIOR, ROOM 112 AT 10 AM.

  • 21

    * 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 CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING HELD AND SERVED SUCH AS GYROS, HAMBURGERS ETC. INSTURCTED EMPLOYEE THAT THERE MUST BE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH CERTIFICATES POSTED. CITATION #63792-11. COURT DATE 1.6.11 AT 400 W SUPERIOR, ROOM 112 AT 10 AM.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. IMPROPERLY LABELED FOODS IN A REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST LABEL WITH FOOD NAME AND DATE OF PREPARATION.

  • 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. REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM FOIL AND CARDBOARD FROM EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. REPAIR BROKEN FAN IN 2 DOOR FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR INTERIOR DAMAGED FLOOR OF 2 DOOR FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE DAMAGED WASTE BASKET IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH PROPER COVER. REMOVE POTATO CUTTER FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTALL WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROTECT DISHWARE.

  • 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. DETAIL CLEAN POTATO CUTTER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS IN REAR PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT, INSIDE AND OUT, UNDER AND BEHIND THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. INCLUDE CONNECTED PIPES. WASH AND SANITIZE SHELVING AND RACKS THROUGH-OUT ESTABLISHMENT. REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS, DEBRIS ETC.

  • 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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES. REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, LITTER, DROPPINGS, GREASE, ETC. INSTALL 4 INCH COVE AT WALL-FLOOR JUNCTION IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

  • 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. REPAIR DAMAGED WALL BEHIND COOLER NEXT TO MOP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. DAMAGED AND STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. SEAL ALL OPENINGS. PAINT RAW WOOD USED FOR LEGS OF MOP SINK AND WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. SEAL HOLE AROUND PIPE IN CEILING ABOVE MOP SINK AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED FOR PEST CONTROL. PROVIDE BASEBOARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF REAR PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED TO SEAL GAPS. REPAIR CRUMBLING WALL AND PEELING PAINT ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. REPAIR BROKEN LIGHT IN HOOD VENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INADEQUATE LIGHTING UNDER HOOD VENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING. DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO REMOVE DEBRIS. REPAIR AND SEAL CRACKED AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTALL LIGHTSHIELD IN REACH-IN COOLERS.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR THAT OPENS TO REAR PREP AREA. REMOVE SHOES STORED UNDER FOOD STORAGE AREA IN REAR PREP AREA. PROVIDE SPACE FOR EMPLOYEE CLOTHING, AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. DETAIL CLEAN HOOD VENT TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GRIME. REMOVE STRONG SEWER ODOR FROM WASHROOM. REPAIR LEAK UNDER MOP SINK LEFT OF WASHROOM. REPAIR SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: 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. PROVIDE METAL STEM AND REFRIGETATION THERMOMETERS FOR PROPER FOOD TEMPERATURE TRACKING. MISSING IN FREEZERS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NO METAL STEMS AVAILABLE.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. MISSING HAIRNETS 2 FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 70

    NO SMOKING REGULATIONS - Comments: Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas. THERE IS NO VISIBLE SMOKING SIGN POSTED ON PREMISES. SIGN THAT IS POSTED IS CONCEALED BY 7-UP COOLER. MUST POST SIGNS AT FRONT ENTRANCE, DINING ROOM AND AREAS WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED. CITATION 63793-12 COURT DATE 1.6.11 AT 400 W SUPERIOR, ROOM 112 AT 10 AM.

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