Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for SPINZER RESTAURANT on .
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Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2643514
Location recorded for this inspection · SPINZER RESTAURANT · 2331 W DEVON AVE
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
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Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2484475
Location recorded for this inspection · SPINZER RESTAURANT · 2331 W DEVON AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA IN BASEMENT WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK ARE LOCATED. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK AT DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14-OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED SINKS LOCATED IN REAR FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 4 GLUEBOARDS STORED IN OVEN AT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. OBSERVED 1 DEAD COCKROACH. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM OVEN.
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 135 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER BASEMENT STAIRS AND ALONG WALLS, APPROXIMATELY 25 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND IN REAR STORAGE ROOM BEHIND WOODEN BOARDS, AND APPROXIMATELY 10 MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND BEHIND CRATES BY BASEMENT STAIRS AND ICE CREAM COLD HOLDING UNIT. MUST REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED TO ELEVATE FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CRATES AND STORE FOOD ONTO SHELVING.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE WITH FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIM ON INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE LOCATED IN REAR FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CRATES AND BINS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ON FIRST FLOOR AND NEAR BASEMENT STAIRS. MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN AREA.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2464031
Location recorded for this inspection · SPINZER RESTAURANT · 2331 W DEVON AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED SINKS LOCATED IN REAR FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
21
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE UNDERNEATH HEAT LAMPS LOCATED AT FRONT SERVICE AREA: CHICKEN SAMOSAS HELD AT 129.6F, BEEF PUFFS HELD AT 125.6F, AND VARIOUS FRIED VEGETABLES HELD AT 104.0F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $30. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL HOT TCS ITEMS AT OR ABOVE 135F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK UNDERNEATH PREP COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK AT FAUCET ON ADDITIONAL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED MAIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EITHER ALL GENDER TOILET ROOM LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIM ON INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE LOCATED IN REAR FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON SIDE OF AND BENEATH ALL EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN REAR FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL HOLE IN WALL IN BASEMENT ACROSS FROM PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON VENT INSIDE PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2312898
Location recorded for this inspection · SPINZER RESTAURANT · 2331 W DEVON AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEEH HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE THE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: ALL READY TO EAT COOKED TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN THE COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED WITH EXPIRATION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST PROPERLY LABELED ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE LOCATED TO BE ABLE TO SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALLS CLOSE TO THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR BY DEVON AVE NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR MAKE THE WALLS SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. MISSING FLOOR TILES BELOW THE FOAM CUP CONTAINERS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS THRU -OUT THE REAR PREP AREA WITH FOOD STAINED AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2184297
Location recorded for this inspection · SPINZER RESTAURANT · 2331 W DEVON AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2181278
Location recorded for this inspection · SPINZER RESTAURANT · 2331 W DEVON AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. FRONT PREP ONE DOOR COOLER RANGING IN TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 43.7F TO 47.1F WITH YOGURT FOUND AT 51.3F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: CHICKEN AND CHEESE PATTIES AT 125.6F, VEGETABLE FRITTERS AT 129.2F BOTH IN HOT HOLDING DISPLAY CASE. YOGURT AT 51.3F IN SMALL ONE DOOR COOLER. CHIC PEAS AT 103.7F IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40F OR BELOW. HOT FOODS HELD AT 140F OR ABOVE. 10 LBS WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $20.00 DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
11
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. FOUND BLOCKED BY SHELVING WITH STORED ITEMS ON SHELVING. ALSO REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR WASHING HANDS, DIRTY POTS AND PANS BEING STORED INSIDE THE SINK. INSTRUCTED HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT REMOVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE IN THE FOLLOWING COOLERS: OBSERVED RAW BEEF STORED ON TOP SHELVING DIRECTLY ABOVE FRESH CILANTRO AND COOKED FOODS. RAW EGGS STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF CONTAINERS OF COOKED MEATS BOTH INSIDE THE REAR PREP TALL REACH-IN COOLER. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AND RAW BEEF STORED OVER COOKED RICE AND RAW EGGS STORED OVER FRESH TOMATOES AND PREPARED SAUCES BOTH INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT ALL TIMES IN ALL COOLERS. MANAGEMENT REARRANGED BOTH COOLERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO A CUSTOMER. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED UPON MY ARRIVAL AND ARRIVED ONE HOUR LATER. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL PRE-PACKAGED PREPARED FOODS IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER FOR SALE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, LIST OF INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN BASEMENT PREEZERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN THE FRONT PREP MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.--- DIRTY SHELVING NOTED IN THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM, AND ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP. MUST CLEAN ANS MAINTAIN.---MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING. DIRTY FLOORS UNDER THE BASEMENT TO GO CONTAINER STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---ALL STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE ALL PREP, FOOD STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT OR ENCASE ALL PLUMBING PIPING WITH HARD PLASTIC.---WALLS IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN SEAMS, CRACKS, CREVICES AT THE 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP AND 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.---DIRTY WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER. DIRTY WALL AT THE BASEMENT TO GO STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER ON LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP AND MISSING SHIELD END CAPS IN SAME AREA. MUST CLEAN AND REPLACE SHIELD END CAPS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL AN HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. SINK BEING USED TO WASH DISHES AT THIS TIME.---INOPERABLE VENTILATION ABOVE THE BASEMENT PREP GAS STOVES AND NO VENTILATION ABOVE THE LARGE GAS BREAD OVEN MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION OR REMOVE OVEN.---PLASTIC BAG BEING USED AS A MEANS OF REPAIR UNDER THE BASEMENT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REMOVE PLASTIC BAG AND PROPERLY REPAIR.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE BICYCLES INSIDE THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO PROOF OF TRAINING, PROOF OF NEW EMPLOYEE STATUS OR CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WORKING AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2104260
Location recorded for this inspection · SPINZER RESTAURANT · 2331 W DEVON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2102915
Location recorded for this inspection · SPINZER RESTAURANT · 2331 W DEVON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2028216 DATED 4/12/2017 NOT CORRECTED:-#30) NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN TIN CANS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND ALSO NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. #32) NOTED INNER LID OF CHEST FREEZER BROKEN AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.#33) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY THE SHELVES AT THE PREP AREA, INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT AND DISPLAY COUNTERS WITH DIRT, FOOD SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS......NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS AND UPRIGHT FREEZERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #38) NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LEAKING PIPPING AT THE BOTTOM OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2028216
Location recorded for this inspection · SPINZER RESTAURANT · 2331 W DEVON AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
9
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:-BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS-69.5F/68.5F,HAND WASH SINKS- 66.7/77.9F, BATHROOM 69.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, SAMUSA, BEEF ETC) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN TIN CANS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND ALSO NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED INNER LID OF CHEST FREEZER BROKEN AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY THE SHELVES AT THE PREP AREA, INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT AND DISPLAY COUNTERS WITH DIRT, FOOD SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS......NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS AND UPRIGHT FREEZERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK BY THE SECOND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREA...MUST ALSO REPLACE OR REPLACE THE SPRINGS OF THE SPRAYER NOZZLE AT THE SAME SINK....NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1953231
Location recorded for this inspection · SPINZER RESTAURANT · 2331 W DEVON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: STORE ALL SINGLE SERVICE UNTENSILS WITH HANDLES FACING OUT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK MILDEWY CAULKING AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK ON 1 ST FLOOR MAIN COOKING AREA. OBSERVED NEW CAULKING NEEDED IN WASHBOWL SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ON 1ST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN. OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELF IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. RAW WOOD SHELF IS ACCROSS FROM HOT HOLDING UNIT AND TO THE RIGHT OF REACH IN REFIRGERATOR/COLD HOLD UNIT.MUST PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE LOCATED IN FRONT SERVICE AREA UNCLEAN WITH CAKED ON FOOD DEBRIS. MICROWAVE MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATORS NEED TO BE CLEANED. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ALL CASES THAT HOLD DRY SNACKS NEED TO BE CLEANED.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN IN FRONT SERVICE AREA ALONG WALLS AND UNDER SHELVES. CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL FLOORS IN CORNERS. OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN MAIN COOKING AREA UNDER STOVES AND FYERS. REPLACE ALL CRACKED BROKEN FLOOR TILES. OBSERVED FLOORS BY EXIT DOOR LEADING TO BASEMENT UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND RESTORE SURFACE OF FLOOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS IN 1 ST FLOOR WASHROOM IN KITCHEN NEED REPAIR BEHIND TOILET. OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL. RESTORE ALL WALLS TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.OBSERVED WALL BEHIND STOVE SHEET METAL PEELING AWAY FROM WALL. REATTACH METAL TO WALL. OBSERVED COVER MISSING FROM CONDENSER IN WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT COOKING AREA. INSTALL COVER OF CONDENSER SO THAT ALL FOOD IS PROTECTED.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHEILD ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN NON COOKING ROOM USED FOR DRY STORAGE. OBSERVED SINK STOPPERS NEEDED FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT COOKING ROOM.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ROOM IN BASEMENT OFF OF COOKING AREA CONTAINING SUMP PUMP. THIS ROOM CONTAINS ALOT OF OLD UNUSABLE EQUIPEMNT AND CLUTTER. REMOVE ANY OLD UNUSABLE EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN ROOM ACCESSIBLE FOR PEST CONTROL.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED LONG HANDLED SCOOPS NEEDED IN ALL FOOD PRODUCT. PROVIDE LONG HANDLED SCOOPS TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT FROM CONTAMINATING FOOD. MAINTAIN LONG HANDLED SCOOPS. OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTERS. WIPING CLOTHS NEED TO BE STORED WITHIN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1506617
Location recorded for this inspection · SPINZER RESTAURANT · 2331 W DEVON 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 in walk in cooler, and reach in freezers, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, and in freezers.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, reach in cooler shelving/racks that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink in prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in kitchen prep area not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage areas under heavy equipment, shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). broken/damaged floor tiles in 1st floor, shall be reapired/replaced.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Drain pipe of bathroom sink in bsmt was leaking, shall be repaired/replaced.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1107095
Location recorded for this inspection · SPINZER RESTAURANT · 2331 W DEVON AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:ONE AND HALF LARGE CONTAINERS FILLED WITH HOME YOGURT STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN AT TEMP OF 46.4F(HALF FILLED CONTAINER); OTHER CONTAINER AT TEMP OF 68F. NO COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED, ALSO NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MANAGER/OWNER DISCARDED TEMPERATURE ABUSED FOOD. POUNDS 20,VALUE 24. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: RAW AND COOKED FOOD MUST BE STORED INSIDE A FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINER WITH LIDS. WHITE SHELVES IN THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN NOT CLEANABLE WITH POROUS SURFACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MISSING HANDLE AT ONE DOOR COCA-COLA REFRIGERATOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ENCRUSTED FOOD INSIDE THE MEAT GRINDER AND CAN OPENER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BROKEN WALL ABOVE THE LARGE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: END CAPS IS MISSING AT LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN,FIRST FLOOR. BURNED LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE LARGE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.BROKEN STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AREA MUST PROVIDE TO PROPERLY ABLE TO SET-UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1106515
Location recorded for this inspection · SPINZER RESTAURANT · 2331 W DEVON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60659
206 of 276 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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