Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for SIMPLY IT on .
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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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Inspection history
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
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1527821
Location recorded for this inspection · SIMPLY IT · 2269 N LINCOLN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
8
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED LOW TEMP CHLORINE IN USE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING. 0 READING ON CHLORINE TEST STRIPS. MUST REPAIR MAINTAIN DISH MACHINE AT 50-100 PPM OF CHLORINE FOR SANITIZING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT BASE OF REAR KITCHEN DOOR. MUST RODENTPROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPILLS AND EXCESS ICE ACUMULATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1401819
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: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER USED TO STORE MEAT. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS/CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY STORE FOODS.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED CUPS BEING USED AS SCOOPS FOR BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. PROVIDE A HANDLED SCOOP WITH THE HANDLE OUT OF THE FOOD OR PROVIDE A SEPERATE CONTAINER TO STORE SCOOP BETWEEN USE.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1228486
Location recorded for this inspection · SIMPLY IT · 2269 N LINCOLN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
9
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ANY SINK IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL SINKS. PLUMBER ARRIVED HOT WATER ON SITE AT END OF INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS AT THE FRONT BAR AREA BEHIND THE REACH-IN COOLERS, BEHIND THE CHAIRS BEING STORED NEAR THE BATHROOM AREA, AND THE CLOSET IN THE SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE INFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED A 1/4 GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL DOORS LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE MUST BE PROPERLY SEALED TO PREVENT RODENT INTRUSION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED
24
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED DISHWASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP INTO THE LEFT AND RIGHT COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WAS WATER RUNNING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE FOR THE SINK SO THAT THE WATER DRAINS PROPERLY AND DOES NOT BACKUP INTO THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. PREMESIS HAS A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE UTENSILS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 OBSERVED WATER NOT PROPERLY DRAINING AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALSO THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT A PROFESSIONAL TO REPAIR SINKS TO PROPERLY DRAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS VIOLATION NOTED DATED 7-16-13 INSPECTION NUMBER #1092494 NOT CORRECTED. #33 DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE. #34 FLOOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN FLOOR TILES MUST REPAIR/REPLACE, #35 DETAIL CLEAN WALL IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA MUST REMOVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST. DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ENCRUSTED IN CEILING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. #43 WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER USED TO STORE MEAT. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS/CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY STORE FOODS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE STAINED AND DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE THE CRACKED AND CHIPPED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA THAT ARE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS, DUST, RUST, AND SPLATTER. FLOORS MUST BE CLEANED BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL THE WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AND BAR AREA TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL HOOD VENTS IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP. REPAIR THE HOOD VENT LOCATED ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE COOKING LINE TO PROPERLY INSULATE AND TO PROTECT EMPLOYEES FROM EXHAUST EXPOSURE.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED CUPS BEING USED AS SCOOPS FOR BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. PROVIDE A HANDLED SCOOP WITH THE HANDLE OUT OF THE FOOD OR PROVIDE A SEPERATE CONTAINER TO STORE SCOOP BETWEEN USE.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED A WIPING CLOTH STORED ON THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE REAR PREP. STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BUCKET BETWEEN USE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1092505
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.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1092494
Location recorded for this inspection · SIMPLY IT · 2269 N LINCOLN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON FLOOR INSIDE GARAGE AREA WHERE CHEST TREEZERS AND PREP COOLER IS LOCATED. FOUND APROXIMATELY 35 RAT DROPPINGS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICES IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 11/27/12 INSPECTION REPORT# 1300637 NOT CORRECTED.32 MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FREEZERS. OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. 34 CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN FLOOR TILES MUST REPAIR/REPLACE
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN WALL IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA MUST REMOVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST. DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ENCRUSTED IN CEILING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1300738
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: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FREEZERS. OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE DUST ON THE FAN GUARD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE MOP SINK.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1300637
Location recorded for this inspection · SIMPLY IT · 2269 N LINCOLN AVE
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 FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED SHRIMP AT 45.8F, CHICKEN AT 50.1-54.3F, BEEF AT 44.0-55.0F, PORK CHOPS AT 47.4F, SALMON AT 46.9F, PORK SAUSAGE AT 45.1F, COOKED RICE AT 45.6F, CATFISH AT 47.3F, EGGS AT 44.4F, CUT PINEAPPLE AT 44.9F, FISH AT 43.3F, TOFU AT 44.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 50# OF FOOD WORTH $500. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
8
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: NO SANITIZING RINSE DETECTED AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. 0 PPM CHLORINE WAS OBSERVED. THE DISHMACHINE WAS NOT TURNED ON AND WAS NOT BEING USED DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT A SANITIZING RINSE OF 100PPM CHLORINE IS AVAILABLE TO SANITIZE DISHES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.
11
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP AREA/BAR HANDSINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. FRUIT IS CUT AND SERVED FOR SMOOTHIES IN THIS AREA AND DRINKS ARE SERVED. OBSERVED A BAG OF ICE BEING STORED IN THE BASIN OF THE SINK SO THAT IT COULD NOT BE USED FOR HANDWASHING. MANAGEMENT MOVED THE BAG OF ICE DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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 RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE GARAGE AREA WHERE SEVERAL CHEST FREEZERS AND A PREP COOLER IS LOCATED. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE GARAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FREEZERS. OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE DUST ON THE FAN GUARD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE MOP SINK. CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE WALL ABOVE THE MOP SINK.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
517586
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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. EXTERIOR GREASE TRAP WITH DRIPPING GREASE.RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON FAR RIGHT SIDE COOLER OF COOKS LINE TORN AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.NEWLY INSTALLED FLOOR TILES NOT ATTACHED TO FLOOR. MUST GROUT AND PERMANENTLY ATTACH. GREASE ON FLOOR SURROUNDING GREASE TRAP. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
517573
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: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 6-22-10 NOT CORRECTED.#30-ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.#31-KNIVES STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP TABLES AND ELECTRICAL CONDUITS.#32-MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT.#34-ALL STORED ARTICLES THROUGHOUT MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM FLOOR, INCLUDING GARAGE STORAGE. FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT DIRTY WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#35- WALL CAULKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MOLDY IN POOR REPAIR, MUST REPLACE.#36-DIRTY LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE ENTRANCE TO WALK IN COOLER WITH DEAD INSECTS, MUST CLEAN. #41-ALL ARTICLES STORED ON REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. EXTERIOR GREASE TRAP WITH DRIPPING GREASE AND MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS SEAL FOR GREASE TRAP. RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON FAR RIGHT SIDE COOLER OF COOKS LINE TORN AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST NOT USE CARD BOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS. MISSING FLOOR TILES AT COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE. EXCESSIVE GREASE ON FLOOR SURROUNDING GREASE TRAP MUST CLEAN.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
ConsultationPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Consultation
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
277182
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
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Location recorded for this inspection · SIMPLY IT · 2269 N LINCOLN AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
8
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING WHILE DISHES ARE BEING WASHED. FOUND CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE WITH DISPENSING 0PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL SANITIZING TO 100PPM AND SUPERVISOR SALAZAR CONTACTED AT 312-746-5426.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. TABLEWARES MUST BE COVERED OR WRAPPED. KNIVES STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP TABLES AND ELECTRICAL CONDUITS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER HOLDER. CLEAN UTENSILS STORED HANGING ABOVE EXPOSED HAND SINK, MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST CLEAN. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. VENTILATION HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE DRIPPING, MUST CLEAN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ALL STORED ARTICLES THROUGHOUT MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM FLOOR, INCLUDING GARAGE STORAGE. FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT DIRTY WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALL CAULKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MOLDY IN POOR REPAIR, MUST REPLACE.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. DIRTY LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE ENTRANCE TO WALK IN COOLER WITH DEAD INSECTS, MUST CLEAN.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ALL ARTICLES STORED ON REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60614
505 of 703 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
The source is a history of inspections. A reported result or business status describes the visit and may have changed since.
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