CHICAGO PIT STOP BBQ

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: Found 30 lbs of cooked sausage held in walk-in cooler at 54.1f, 10 lbs of raw chicken wings at 64.2f and 10 lbs of cooked pork ribs at 63.5f, Instructed manager to keep all cold TCS foods held at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. Food discarded valued at $70.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: Found ambient air temperature of walk-in cooler at 64.2f, cooler is used to store cooked and raw meats. Instructed manager to maintain all coolers temperature at 41f or lower. Cooler is tagged not allowed to use. Must contact the office of CDPH for tag removal request.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Slow drainage at front hand wash sink, instructed to repair and maintain.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: Improper thawing, Found a large bucket of frozen raw chicken being thawed in cold standing water in 3-comp sink, instructed to thaw according to health code, ie.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Found about 30 mouse droppings behind grease trap at main prep kitchen, instructed manager to eliminate rodents activity , pest control service recommended. priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (A).

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: See violation #60.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: Previous violation not corrected from report # 2612400 dated on 2-19-25 for violation #55 ( Inspector Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST FINISH AND MAKE WALL OVER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,FRONT CASHIER AREA AND PIT AREA AND WHERE NEEDED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.) instructed to correct violations within given time frame. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST FINISH AND MAKE WALL OVER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,FRONT CASHIER AREA AND PIT AREA AND WHERE NEEDED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.OBSERVED CHIPPING CONCRETE WALL IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE INTERIOR WALL PANEL OF WALK IN FREEZER.MUST SEAL SEVERAL HOLES IN BRICK WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST FINISH AND MAKE WALL OVER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,FRONT CASHIER AREA AND PIT AREA AND WHERE NEEDED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.OBSERVED CHIPPING CONCRETE WALL IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE INTERIOR WALL PANEL OF WALK IN FREEZER.MUST SEAL SEVERAL HOLES IN BRICK WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: : PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2611071 1/24/25 NOT CORRECTED - #49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS & WHEEL BASES.#55-6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS & CEILINGS, BEAMS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.#55-6-201.13: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WINDOW BEHIND BBQ PIT.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS APPX. 30LBS. COOKED RIB TIPS ON TOP RACK INSIDE OF BBQ PIT RANGING FROM 100.2F-122.3F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 30LBS. $500.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVING UNIT OF REAR PREP TABLE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST FINISH AND MAKE WALL OVER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,FRONT CASHIER AREA AND PIT AREA AND WHERE NEEDED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.OBSERVED CHIPPING CONCRETE WALL IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE INTERIOR WALL PANEL OF WALK IN FREEZER.MUST SEAL SEVERAL HOLES IN BRICK WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2595839 6/6/24 NOT CORRECTED- #47-: 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER SHELVING UNITS.#48- 4-301.12 : OBSERVED A LARGE PLASTIC BINS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE PROPERLY SANITIZED. MUST GET A SMALLER BINS OR A LARGER SINK. #49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS, FAN GUARD COVERS, COMPRESSOR UNIT.STORAGE RACKS,DISH RACKS,FRYER CABINETS & WHEEL BASES,PREP TABLES,GLASS ON PIT.#55-6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS & CEILINGS, BEAMS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ,INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER. #55-6-201.13: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WINDOW BEHIND BBQ PIT,GAPS IN & LOOSE WALL BASES NEAR MOP SINK AND WHERE NEEDED,FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR IN WALK IN FREEZER.#56-6-202.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: : 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR SCREEN DOOR & FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER SHELVING UNITS

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-301.12 : OBSERVED A LARGE PLASTIC BINS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE PROPERLY SANITIZED. MUST GET A SMALLER BINS OR A LARGER SINK.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS, FAN GUARD COVERS, COMPRESSOR UNIT.STORAGE RACKS,DISH RACKS,FRYER CABINETS & WHEEL BASES,PREP TABLES,GLASS ON PIT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FRONT WINDOW & FRAME,WINDOW BEHIND BBQ PIT,GAPS IN & LOOSE WALL BASES NEAR MOP SINK AND WHERE NEEDED,FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR IN WALK IN FREEZER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS & CEILINGS, BEAMS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ,INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER,LOBBY.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR,AWAY FROM WALLS AND IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: : 6-202.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 : MUST PROVIDE A FOOD ALLERGEN FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (HOT LINKS, CHICKEN,RIB TIPS,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 1:57 P.M.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 2LBS.-PRECOOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT 89.1F INSIDE OF FRYER BASKET.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX.2LBS. $40.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS SUCH AS 14LBS. PORK HOT LINKS-45.7F-47.1F.16LBS. TURKEY HOT LINKS-45.9F-48.9F.6.5LBS. BARBEQUE CHICKEN-46.0F-48.9F.6LBS. TURKEY TIPS-49.3F-51.4F DATE MARKED FROM 5/19-5/22 INSIDE OF 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX.42LBS. $136.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND WINDOW LEDGE AT FRONT WINDOWS AT SERVICE COUNTER AND PIT,ON PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,ON FLOOR BEHIND GREASE TRAP,OIL SHELF, DISH RACK ,CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELF,HOT WATER TANK,PALLETS,LADDER .ALSO A DEAD MOUSE ON FLOOR AT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & DEAD MOUSE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/23/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR SCREEN DOOR & FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSEERVED BUCKETS OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND A PLASTIC BIN WITH FOOD IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST STORE FOOD PRODUCT OFF OF FLOOR AND PLACE ON SHELVING UNITS.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER SHELVING UNITS.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED A OVERSIZED POT TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE PROPERLY SANITIZED. MUST GET A SMALLER POT OR A LARGER SINK.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS, FAN GUARD COVERS, COMPRESSOR UNIT.STORAGE RACKS,DISH RACKS,FRYER CABINETS & WHEEL BASES,PREP TABLES,GLASS ON PIT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR,AWAY FROM WALLS AND IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS & CEILINGS, BEAMS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ,INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER,LOBBY.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE CEILING PANEL OVER PREP TABLE,DAMAGED FRONT WINDOW & FRAME,WINDOW BEHIND BBQ PIT,HOLE IN WALL NEXT TO MOP SINK,BEHIND HOT WATER TANK,BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN FRONT OF 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER,GAPS IN & LOOSE WALL BASES NEAR MOP SINK AND WHERE NEEDED,FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR IN WALK IN FREEZER.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS AND BURNTOUT LIGHTS WHERE NEEDED.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A FOOD ALLERGEN FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2574606 4/19/23 NOT CORRECTED-#47-4-501.12 : OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK SEAM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.#55-6-201.17 : OBSERVED THE PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55-6-501.12 : FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.:#56- 4-202.18 : MUST CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.#57- 2-102.13 : OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER ON DUTY WITHOUT IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AS REQUIRED. MUST COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP AREA ON RACKS: 3 BINS OF COOKED RIB TIPS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES BETWEENS 83.4F- 106.1F. PREMISIES HAS NO TEMPERATURE LOGS. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED TOTALED 40LBS AT $350. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPER THAWING UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER OR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK SEAM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER ON DUTY WITHOUT IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AS REQUIRED. MUST COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK SEAM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.