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SIMPLY IT

2269 N LINCOLN AVE · Chicago, IL 60614

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
17
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2366788

Location recorded for this inspection · SIMPLY IT · 2269 N LINCOLN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 15

    FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PACKAGED FOOD, COOKED FOOD READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE THE CHEST AND REACH-IN FREEZER COVERED WITH EXCESS ICE, UNABLE TO DISTINGUISHED PRODUCTS. MUST REMOVE ALL THE PRODUCTS CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID FREEZERS. MANGER STARTED THE CLEAN PROCEDURE WITH EMPLOYEE PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO FOOD STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON SITE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE, MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN AT PREP TABLES (BETWEEN USE).

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE HANGED UTENSILS FROM SIDE OF HANDWASHING SINK,RELOCATED TO NON-CONTAMINATED AREA

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE BOX FREEZERS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS.MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. DO NOT USE BROWN PAPERS FOR SHELVES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,REACH-IN COOLERS,AND FREEZERS. RUSTY UNABLE TO CLEAN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON DRAIN PIPESUNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALSO THROUGHOUT PREP/SERVING AREAS. MUST REMOVE DUCT TAPES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT TRAYLINE IN KITCHEN REPAIR/REPLACE

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: PANELS OF RAW WOOD USED FOR CEILING TILES ABOVE THE HOOD MUST BE REMOVED,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BRICKS HOLDING DRAIN PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE REPLACED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. MUST REMOVE AND RELOCATED SOAP DISPENSER ABOVE TWO COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.ALSO RELOCATE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER.MUST BE INSTALLED BY THE HANDWASHING SINK REMOVE ALL GRIMED WIRES AND PLASTIC USED TO TIE SHELVES AND CONTAINERS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL INTERIOR FREEZERS ARE EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD,DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE,BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING PLASTIC TO SEAL DRAIN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: DRAIN PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES(STANDING WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILES) IN THE KITCHEN SPECIALLY IN DISH ROOM/PREP AREA.BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF BOTH WASHROOMS AND IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,REPLACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BROKEN CEILING TILES REPLACE AND STAINED CEILING TILES NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,ALSO BROKEN METAL PANEL ATTACHED AT WALK-IN COOLER BY THE MOP SINK.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
29
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2366297

Location recorded for this inspection · SIMPLY IT · 2269 N LINCOLN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 8

    HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH GLOVED HANDS WASHING THEM AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE ALWAYS TO REMOVE GLOVES PRIOR TO WASH HAND ONLY AT HANDWASHING SINK. EMPLOYEE FOLLOWED PROCEDURE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-010

  • 15

    FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PACKAGED FOOD, COOKED FOOD READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE THE CHEST AND REACH-IN FREEZER COVERED WITH EXCESS ICE, UNABLE TO DISTINGUISHED PRODUCTS. MUST REMOVE ALL THE PRODUCTS CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID FREEZERS. MANGER STARTED THE CLEAN PROCEDURE WITH EMPLOYEE PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS (INTERIOR TOP AND BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND HOT TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER: COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 76.1F AND COOKED STRIP BEEF AT TEMP OF 104.7F. HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 135F AND ABOVE. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND 12LB OF VARIOUS KIND OF COOKED PORK AT TEMP OF 48.2F,47.1F AND 46.7F; VARIOUS KIND OF COOKED BEEF AT TEMP OF 55F,58.3F AND 58.7F. MENTIONED PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER AT THRAYLINE. ALSO FOUND 10 TRAYS OF 30 EACH EGGS IN EACH TRAY AT TEMP OF 48.7F TO 53F STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY EMPLOYEE.POUNDS 50,VALUE 250. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: WALK-IN COOLER MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 48.7F TO 50F.TCS FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE THE UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,MEAT-EGGS ETC. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005. upon my return walk-in cooler was repaired and presently maintains temp of 41.3F. Untagged unit,instructed to continue monitor air temp

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: IMPROPER THAWING FOUND BEEF AND SHRIMP DEFROSTING ON TOP THE PREP TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 2# OF BEEF AT TEMP AT TEMP OF 55F; 1# OF SHRIMP AT TEMP OF 55.6F; 1# OF CUT BEEF SAUSAGE AT TEMP OF 67.3; 1/2 POUND OF COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 59F. INFORMATION GIVEN ON THAWING PROCEDURE. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO FOOD STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON SITE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE, MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST HAVE A COMMON NAME

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE: REAR KITCHEN AREA UNDER HANDWASHING SINK AND BY THE WALK-IN COOLER,AND AT FRONT SERVING AREA UNDER SHELVES AND COUNTER TOP. OVER 40 DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND SERVICE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A)

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN AT PREP TABLES (BETWEEN USE).

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE HANGED UTENSILS FROM SIDE OF HANDWASHING SINK, RELOCATE TO PROTECTED AREA.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,REACH-IN COOLERS,AND FREEZERS. RUSTY UNABLE TO CLEAN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON DRAIN PIPESUNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALSO THROUGHOUT PREP/SERVING AREAS. MUST REMOVE DUCT TAPES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. -

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE BOX FREEZERS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS.MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. DO NOT USE BROWN PAPERS FOR SHELVES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT TRAYLINE IN KITCHEN . REPAIR/REPLACE

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: PANELS OF RAW WOOD USED FOR CEILING TILES ABOVE THE HOOD MUST BE REMOVED,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BRICKS HOLDING DRAIN PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE REPLACED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. MUST REMOVE AND RELOCATED SOAP DISPENSER ABOVE TWO COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.ALSO RELOCATE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER.MUST BE INSTALLED BY THE HANDWASHING SINK REMOVE ALL GRIMED WIRES AND PLASTIC USED TO TIE SHELVES AND CONTAINERS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL INTERIOR OF COOLER AND FREEZERS ARE EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD,DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE,BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: DRAIN PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING PLASTIC TO SEAL DRAIN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES(STANDING WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILES) IN THE KITCHEN SPECIALLY IN DISH ROOM/PREP AREA.BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF BOTH WASHROOMS,REPLACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BROKEN CEILING TILES REPLACE AND STAINED CEILING TILES NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2252958

Location recorded for this inspection · SIMPLY IT · 2269 N LINCOLN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO MOP SINK INSTALLED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED SITE TO RE INSTALL MOP SINK ON SITE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2252598

Location recorded for this inspection · SIMPLY IT · 2269 N LINCOLN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

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

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH COLD AND HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT STORED IMPROPER AT ROOM TEMPERATURE, AT COOK LINE STATION: 63.2F, 1.5LS OF COOKED VEGETABLE EGG ROLLS, $3.50 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TCS FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12- UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: REFER TO VIOLATION #60

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2185115, 7/26/18, VIOLATION # 58, NOT CORRECTED. OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION# # 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION SUMMARY, FROM 7/26/18, REPORT # 2185115 ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Suspected Food PoisoningPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
28
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2185115

Location recorded for this inspection · SIMPLY IT · 2269 N LINCOLN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDWASHING SINK NEEDED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH COLD AND HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED WEST SIDE OF KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE ACCURATE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS IN SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DOOR GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR IN 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON UPRIGHT MEAT FREEZER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST DEFROST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: HANDWASHIG SINK IN FRONT COUNTER PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THIS TIME. HOT WATER WAS TURNED OFF AT SHUT OFF UNDER HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES MANAGEMENT TURN ON HOT WATER DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED- COS

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP WITH CLEAR WATER WHEN FIRST COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED. MUST REPAIR SINK TO DRAIN PROPERLY. MUST USE DISHMACHINE TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED.-COS

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESARY ARTICLES IN FRONT COUNTER AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, BEHIND AUTO SEAL MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA AND BEHIND MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALL BEHING FRONT PREP COUNTER AREA. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH ANS EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR BASEWALL UNDERNEATH AND AROUND HANDWASHING SINK AND 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE BLACK MOLD AND DIRT FROM WALL BEHIND MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN. MUST SEAL RAW WOOD WALL AND FLOOR BY MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FRONT CONTER PREP AREA AND REAR KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1955874

Location recorded for this inspection · SIMPLY IT · 2269 N LINCOLN 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: NOTED FOODS (PLUM SAUCE)STORED IN #10 CANS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TRANSFER CONTENTS OF CANS TO A FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER STORAGE. NOTED GASKETS WORN AWAY AT SERVICE PREP COOLER AT HOT LINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE GASKETS

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED INTERIOR OF FREEZER WITH LARGE ICE CRYSTALS ON BOTTOM AND WALLS OF FREEZER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ICE CRYSTALS AND CLEAN FREEZER. NOTED FAN GUARDS OF CONDENSER UNIT GUARDS DUSTY IN WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN COMDENSER UNIT GUARDS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED CEILING TILES BROKEN OVER DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NOTED LIGHT SHIELDS WARPED NOT PROPERLY FITTED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET PROPER DRAIN PLUGS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER AT FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER FOR PEST CONTROL PURPOSES.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1978910

Location recorded for this inspection · SIMPLY IT · 2269 N LINCOLN 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
1978722

Location recorded for this inspection · SIMPLY IT · 2269 N LINCOLN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM MAY 24, 2016 ON REPORT# 1931541: (32)MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS,SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. (33) MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,ALL SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS,CAN OPENER BLADE,ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,DISH RACKS,MOPSINK & FRONT HAND SINK BASINS,OVEN,STOVE,WOK STATION,MICROWAVES,PREP COOLERS.MUST DEFROST CHEST AND UPRIGHT FREEZER. (36) MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR ALL PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS IN 7 CALENDAR DAYS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE, AND UNDER THE SMALL STORAGE TABLE NEAR THE BACK WALL TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND GRIME.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1931541

Location recorded for this inspection · SIMPLY IT · 2269 N LINCOLN 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: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK AND SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS,SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CHEST FREEZER LID IN POOR REPAIR IN WAIT AREA,FRONT BROKEN WINDOW,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH 2 & 3 DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM OVER HEAD SHELF ABOVE 2- COMP SINK AND PREP TABLE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,ALL SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS,CAN OPENER BLADE,ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,DISH RACKS,MOPSINK & FRONT HAND SINK BASINS,OVEN,STOVE,WOK STATION,MICROWAVES,PREP COOLERS.MUST DEFROST CHEST AND UPRIGHT FREEZER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA AND REAR DOOR,LIGHT SHIELDS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FILTERS AND HOOD,FAUCETS AT WOK STATION,SPIDER WEBS FROM UPPER WALLS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL NEAR REAR DOOR.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK,SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN WAIT AREA,METER CLOSET,UNUSED ICE MACHINE FROM REAR YARD AND FRONT PREP AREA UNDER 3- COMP SINK.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1770980

Location recorded for this inspection · SIMPLY IT · 2269 N LINCOLN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLERS.OBSERVED (2) FOOD HANDLERS COME IN SIDE BACK DOOR FROM OUTSIDE AND HANDLED DISHES AND FOOD CONTAINERS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLERS SWEEPING FLOORS,HANDLING DIRTY DISHES,HANDLING SOILED WIPING CLOTHS,HANDLING GARBAGE CANS AND THEN HANDLING UTENSILS,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,KNIFES AND FOODS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.20 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR MIXED IN WITH FOOD DEBRI AND DIRT UNDER STOVES,IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM,NEXT TO PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA.ALSO FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED APPX. "1-2 " ALONG BOTTOM AND REAR DOOR SWEEP BENT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/17/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL BULK AND SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS,SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CHEST FREEZER LID IN POOR REPAIR IN WAIT AREA,FRONT BROKEN WINDOW,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH 2 & 3 DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM OVER HEAD SHELF ABOVE 2- COMP SINK AND PREP TABLE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,ALL SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS,CAN OPENER BLADE,GARBAGE CANS,ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,DISH RACKS,MOPSINK & FRONT HAND SINK BASINS,OVEN,STOVE,WOK STATION,MICROWAVES,PREP COOLERS.MUST DEFROST CHEST AND UPRIGHT FREEZER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLER AND FLOOR DRAINS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA AND REAR DOOR,LIGHT SHIELDS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FILTERS AND HOOD,FAUCETS AT WOK STATION,SPIDER WEBS FROM UPPER WALLS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL NEAR REAR DOOR,DAMAGED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON FRONT ENTRY DOOR.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK,SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM FAUCET AT 2- COMP SINK

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN WAIT AREA,METER CLOSET,UNUSED ICE MACHINE FROM REAR YARD AND FRONT PREP AREA UNDER 3- COMP SINK.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

Recent InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Recent Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1527999

Location recorded for this inspection · SIMPLY IT · 2269 N LINCOLN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN IN FRONT SERVICE AREA UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENENT SINK. OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND BEHIND GRILL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALL VENT OVER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL VENT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. RESTORE HOT WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF CABINETS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA NEED TO BE CLEANED OUT. GET RID OF ANY CLUTTER AND CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL CABINETS TO DETER RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES IN PLACE. ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1527961

Location recorded for this inspection · SIMPLY IT · 2269 N LINCOLN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN IN FRONT SERVICE AREA UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENENT SINK. OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND BEHIND GRILL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALL VENT OVER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL VENT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. RESTORE HOT WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF CABINETS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA NEED TO BE CLEANED OUT. GET RID OF ANY CLUTTER AND CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL CABINETS TO DETER RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES IN PLACE. ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.

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505 of 703 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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