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THE HUT

3601 S CALIFORNIA AVE · Chicago, IL 60632

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for THE HUT on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2646149

Location recorded for this inspection · THE HUT · 3601 S CALIFORNIA AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON SHIELD AND INTERIOR WALLS OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED NO RIGHT SPLASH GUARD INSTALLED ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF DRAIN BOARD OF RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL RIGHT SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHTSIDE OF DRAIN BOARD OF RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO UTILITY SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON RIGHT DOOR OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON RIGHT DOOR OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA ON EASTSIDE WALL NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CONTAINERS ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON LOWER BACK WALL OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT ON EASTSIDE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM SAID COLD HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AT BASE OF INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR FREEZER AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SHELVES AND BUILDUP ON LEGS AND LOWER SHELVES OF LARGE AND SMALL PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED LEAKING LEFT FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED LEAKING FROM BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALL AND IN CORNERS UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, UTILITY SINK, TWO DOOR LARGE FREEZER, UNDERNEATH ALL SHELVING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON CEILING VENT IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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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-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2627784

Location recorded for this inspection · THE HUT · 3601 S CALIFORNIA AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12: CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND HEAVILY STAINED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS AT ALL TIMES

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2627397

Location recorded for this inspection · THE HUT · 3601 S CALIFORNIA AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND HEAVILY STAINED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS AT ALL TIMES

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. GAP AT DIVIDER INBETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD BASIN, ALLOWING WATER/SOLUTION TO FLOW INBETWEEN BASINS AND NOT ALLOWING SANITIZER SOLUTION TO BE CONTAINED IN 3RD BASIN. INSTD TO REPAIR PROPERLY (PLUMBER PUTTY PROHIBITED). CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2598696

Location recorded for this inspection · THE HUT · 3601 S CALIFORNIA AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE BOTTOM SIDE OF THE SHELVING ABOVE THE COMPARTMENT SINK HAS EXCESSIVE RUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE/REPLACE AND MAINTAI

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPLATTERS ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2598300

Location recorded for this inspection · THE HUT · 3601 S CALIFORNIA AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF PINK AND BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF AN ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE(ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MACHINE, AND MAINTAIN IT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE BOTTOM SIDE OF THE SHELVING ABOVE THE COMPARTMENT SINK HAS EXCESSIVE RUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPLATTERS ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2582243

Location recorded for this inspection · THE HUT · 3601 S CALIFORNIA AVE

Recorded violations

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION IN ALL FREEZERS. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2554025

Location recorded for this inspection · THE HUT · 3601 S CALIFORNIA AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED 1/4 - 1/2 INCH GAP IN FRONT ENTRY DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO TIGHT FIT DOOR.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CRATES BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE ON SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CRATES WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREA ARE RUSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WITH A CORROSION RESISTANT NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: GASKETS ON 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ON SERVICE LINE FOUND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE GASKETS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SOIL AND DEBRIS BUILD UP: ON SHELVING IN PREP AREA, AROUND GRIDDLE AREA, ON KNIFE HOLDER, AND UNDERNEATH SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING: DINING ROOM FLOOR, MISSING TILE ABOVE GRIDDLE AREA, AND NEAR BACK SHELVING.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-202.18 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP ON VENTS ABOVE GRIDDLE AND IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2553780

Location recorded for this inspection · THE HUT · 3601 S CALIFORNIA AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AND TOP SIDE OF CONDIMENT STATION. OBSERVED 2 POUNDS RAW CHICKEN 48.1 F, 2 POUNDS STEAK 47.1 F, 1 POUND SLICED TOMATOES 62.6 F AND .5 POUNDS OF LETTUCE 71.1 F. MANAGER DISCARDED INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41 F AND BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 5.5 POUNDS $24 ( PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED) ( COS)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4 - 1/2 INCH GAP IN FRONT ENTRY DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO TIGHT FIT DOOR.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH NO LID ON TOP. PERSONAL FAN WAS STORED TOUCHING THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ICE AND KEEP LID ON TOP AT ALL TIMES TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005)( CITATION ISSUED).

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CRATES BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE ON SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CRATES WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREA ARE RUSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WITH A CORROSION RESISTANT NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: GASKETS ON 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ON SERVICE LINE FOUND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE GASKETS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOIL AND DEBRIS BUILD UP: ON SHELVING IN PREP AREA, AROUND GRIDDLE AREA, ON KNIFE HOLDER, AND UNDERNEATH SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING: DINING ROOM FLOOR, MISSING TILE ABOVE GRIDDLE AREA, AND NEAR BACK SHELVING.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP ON VENTS ABOVE GRIDDLE AND IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2497773

Location recorded for this inspection · THE HUT · 3601 S CALIFORNIA AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2497486

Location recorded for this inspection · THE HUT · 3601 S CALIFORNIA AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKDS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: VARIETY OF FOODS (COOKED ITALIAN SAUSAGE, COOKED BEEF, ETC) NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED. REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS (DAY OF PREPARATION IS COUNTED AS DAY 1) . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 28

    TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS (PURSE, JACKETS, ETC) IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: FROZEN BEEF BEING THAWED IN REAR ON TABLE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTD TO THAW PROPLERLY (IE, UNDER REFRIGERATION, UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, ETC)

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANTIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRACE CONTAINERS.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SEE 60

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 4/5/2019 REPORT 2282678 16 4-602.11(B-E): **C** Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON PLASTIC INTERIOR CEILING OF ICE CHAMBER, AND ORANGE/BROWN, SLIMY, MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON PLASTIC COVER INSIDE LOWER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. 47 4-501.12: **C** Cutting Surfaces OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP GROVES ON REAR PREP TABLE (NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION). INSTRUCTED MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. 47 4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED CARDBOARD NOT PERMITTED, MUST REMOVE. ALL SURFACES MUST BE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ON BOTTOM OF 2 DOOR FREEZER IN REAR PREP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. 58 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2282678

Location recorded for this inspection · THE HUT · 3601 S CALIFORNIA AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINED IN THE PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED SOAP NOT AVAILABLE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MUST KEEP SOAP EASILY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR PROVIDED SOAP DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SANITARY MEANS TO DRY HANDS INSIDE RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE SANITARY MEANS TO DRY HAND INSIDE RESTROOM AT WASHBOWL SINK AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS, IN RESTROOM, DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE PREVIOUS VIOLATION 6-301.11 FOR CITATION.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON PLASTIC INTERIOR CEILING OF ICE CHAMBER, AND ORANGE/BROWN, SLIMY, MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON PLASTIC COVER INSIDE LOWER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON PREPPED TCS FOODS. MUST LABEL ALL TCS PREPPED FOODS WITH NAME AND DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP GROVES ON REAR PREP TABLE (NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION). INSTRUCTED MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED CARDBOARD NOT PERMITTED, MUST REMOVE. ALL SURFACES MUST BE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ON BOTTOM OF 2 DOOR FREEZER IN REAR PREP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2099004

Location recorded for this inspection · THE HUT · 3601 S CALIFORNIA 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: OBSERVED RUSTY WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS, REAR SLICER, AND #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE REAR 2 DOOR FREEZER.

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292 of 397 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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