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Out of Business
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Canvass
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0
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Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2144806
Location recorded for this inspection · SAMMY'S RED HOTS · 238 W DIVISION ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2078247
Location recorded for this inspection · SAMMY'S RED HOTS · 238 W DIVISION ST
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 CHICKEN BEING STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER INSIDE BLACK PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE AT ALL TIMES.MUST PROVIDE.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND EXTREMELY RUSTED GREASE TRAP BOX BY THE 3-COMP SINK. ALSO INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER FOUND TWO VERY RUSTED OUT STAINLESS STEEL SHELVING RACKS ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN, REPAINT AND/OR REPLACE ALL ABOVE STATED ITEMS SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND WELL MAINTAINED.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF ALL DEEP FRYERS AT THE FRONT COOKING LINE TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND GRIME ACCUMULATION.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE NORTH WALL AT THE WALK-IN COOLER IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR. FOUND IT TO BE CURLED UP, RUSTED AND WITH HOLES ON IT. MUST REPAIR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.ALSO FOUND A LARGE GAP BETWEEN THE MOP SINK WALL AND THE FLOOR TILE BASE. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.FOUND DAMAGED WOODEN WALL PANEL WHERE THE FRENCH FRY SLICER IS HANGING ABOVE THE 2-COMP SINK. MUST REPLACE THE WATER DAMAGED WOODEN WALL PANEL SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL WALLS ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK AREA TO REMOVE FOOD STAINS AND FOOD SPLASHES.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND A LOOSE COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.FOUND 2 NON-WORKING SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMP SINK. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE 3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1979124
Location recorded for this inspection · SAMMY'S RED HOTS · 238 W DIVISION ST
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 PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FOUND IN THE CHICKEN 1DR REFRIGERATOR. FOUND RAW CHICKEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKING NOT PROPERLY DATED OR LABELED.MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF ALL DEEP FRYERS AT THE FRONT COOKING LINE TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND GRIME ACCUMULATION. ALSO MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL THE COOLERS IN THE FRONT COOKING SERVICE AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND GRIME. ALSO MUST CLEAN OUT THE GASKETS OF ALL OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLERS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR MISSING GROUT AT THE TILES N FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK, AND THE BROKEN FLOOR TILE AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE MOP SINK CLOSET AREA. FLOORS MUST BE FLAT, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES. FOUND LARGE PUDDLES OF WATER IN THE BASEMENT RY STORAGE AREA AT THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE REAR AREA OF THE BASEMENT.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE BETTER LIGHTING AT THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT. FOUND LIGHT FIXTURE NOT WORKING.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR NON-WORKING MOP SINK IN THE REAR MOP CLOSET AREA.FOUND NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR LEAKS AT THE FAUCET BASE OF THE 3-COMP SINK AND THE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT SAME. MUST REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THE 2-COMP SINK IN THE BACK AREA.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1976099
Location recorded for this inspection · SAMMY'S RED HOTS · 238 W DIVISION ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1975621
Location recorded for this inspection · SAMMY'S RED HOTS · 238 W DIVISION ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED 3 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 46.6 F, FOUND DELI MEAT AND ITALIAN BEEF INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE CHICKEN AT 47.5 F,ITALIAN BEEF AT 47.8 F,DELI MEAT AT 44.9F,ALSO CHICKEN AT 95.7F INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD AND IF HELD HOT MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 140F OR ABOVE. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE PREP AREA AND MOP SINK AREA, DINING ROOM. APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA AND MOP SINK AREA, DINING ROOM.ALSO,THE FRONT DOORS AND REAR WEST SIDE DOOR ARE NOT RODENT-PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" INCH GAP AT BOTTOMS/CORNERS OF SAID DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS AND CORNERS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1948333
Location recorded for this inspection · SAMMY'S RED HOTS · 238 W DIVISION ST
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: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORNED-OUT CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP CUTS AT PREP LINE COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1946938
Location recorded for this inspection · SAMMY'S RED HOTS · 238 W DIVISION ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 75.0F.MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F AT ALL TIMES.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE PREP 2 DOOR COOLER, COOKED CHICKEN AT 75.9F,EGGS 76.1F,COOKED FISH AT 78.0F,PIZZA PUFFS AT 80F,RANCH DRESSING 69.4F,CHILI AT 68.4F,CHUNKY TARTAR SAUCE AT 68.9F.ALSO,FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ITALIAN BEEF 54.3F,RAW FISH 78.0F,RAW CHICKEN 53.1F,SOUR CREAM 55.9F,COLESLAW AT 68.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
22
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE TO MEASURE SANITIZING LEVELS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1677217 DATED:02/04/2016. 32 RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN. 05/04/2016 38 BROKEN SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. 05/04/2016 42 FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN. 05/04/2016 43 OBSERVED ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL FOR ICE MACHINE WITH A SLIGHT CRACK.INSRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 05/04/2016 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 7/28/2016.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINERS ON SHELVINGS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINERS AND MAINTAIN SHELVINGS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORNED-OUT CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP CUTS AT PREP LINE COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES NEAR THE ICE MACHINE AND ELEVATE STORED ARTICLES IN OFFICE ROOM AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1677217
Location recorded for this inspection · SAMMY'S RED HOTS · 238 W DIVISION ST
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 FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 71.6F-80.1,FISH AT 77.8F,PIZZA PUFFS AT 80.1F ALL SAID FOODS WERE STORED ON PREP TABLE,OFFERED FOR SALE. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED 6 POUNDS OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $50.00.AT THIS TIME, MANAGER WAS ADVISED THAT HOT FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 140F OR ABOVE AND COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
12
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYER AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EACH HAND SINK WITH PAPER TOWELS AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN. FRONT UPPER LID TO THE ICE MAKER IS BROKEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND WALK-IN-FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL FOR ICE MACHINE WITH A SLIGHT CRACK.INSRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE NOT BEEN TRAINED. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE AN APPROVED COURSE AND PROVIDE CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
Recent InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Recent Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1561591
Location recorded for this inspection · SAMMY'S RED HOTS · 238 W DIVISION ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
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 RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND INSIDE WALK I COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE. ALSO NOTED DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER IN POOR REPAIRS WITH LOOSE HINGES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN POTATO CUTTER ON WALL BY THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALSO MEAT SLICERS AT THE PREP TABLE BY SAME
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED WET FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AND BY THE MOB SINK OF THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NOTED MINIMUM LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING FOR THE COOLER
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED WATER LEAKING FROM PIPING AT THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING PIPES AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1561231
Location recorded for this inspection · SAMMY'S RED HOTS · 238 W DIVISION ST
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: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER PREP LINE TO BE IMPROPER:- BEEF 46.9F, TOMATOES 43.9F, COLESLAW 46.4F,FISH 43.9F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 24 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $59.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: NOTED A THICK, BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE.ALSO NOTED MISSING COVER AT THE DOOR OF ICE MACHINE. PREMISES USES A CARDBOARD BOX TO COVER THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS CLEANED, SANITIZED AND A LID IS PROVIDED THAT CAN BE EASILY CLEANED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
19
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER TO HAVE GREASE ON TOP, LID, LIPS AND DRIPPING DOWN THE SIDES ONTO THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START CLEANING THE GREASE CONTAINER. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND INSIDE WALK I COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE. ALSO NOTED DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER IN POOR REPAIRS WITH LOOSE HINGES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN POTATO CUTTER ON WALL BY THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALSO MEAT SLICERS AT THE PREP TABLE BY SAME.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED WET FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AND BY THE MOB SINK OF THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NOTED MINIMUM LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING FOR THE COOLER.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED WATER LEAKING FROM PIPING AT THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING PIPES AND MAINTAIN.
Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1501692
Location recorded for this inspection · SAMMY'S RED HOTS · 238 W DIVISION ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CHICKEN PIECES STORED IN A CARDBOARD BOX IN THE FREEZER. ALSO, OBSERVED CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS. REMOVE CARDBOARD USED AS A LINING INSIDE OF PREP COOLERS AND FREEZER. REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARD AT THE SANDWICH PREP COOLER. REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE ICE CREAM MACHINE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELVING UNIT IN BETWEEN THE COOLER AND ICE CREAM MACHINE, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND ABOVE PREP COOLERS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: : REPAIR THE LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE BASEMENT.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: : GREEN WALLBOARD IS INSTALLED BEHIND THE ICE CREAM MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING ABOVE THE PREP LINE COOLER. MUST INSTALL.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: : REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE 1ST FLOOR, BASEMENT AND OUTSIDE AREA INCLUDING MOPED SCOOTER AND DEEP FRYER.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1493256
Location recorded for this inspection · SAMMY'S RED HOTS · 238 W DIVISION ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CHICKEN PIECES STORED IN A CARDBOARD BOX IN THE FREEZER. ALSO, OBSERVED CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS. REMOVE CARDBOARD USED AS A LINING INSIDE OF PREP COOLERS AND FREEZER. REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARD AT THE SANDWICH PREP COOLER. REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE ICE CREAM MACHINE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELVING UNIT IN BETWEEN THE COOLER AND ICE CREAM MACHINE, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND ABOVE PREP COOLERS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPAIR THE LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE BASEMENT.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: GREEN WALLBOARD IS INSTALLED BEHIND THE ICE CREAM MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE WATER LEAK FROM THE BATHROOM HANDSINK THAT IS LEAKING INTO THE BASEMENT.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE 1ST FLOOR, BASEMENT AND OUTSIDE AREA INCLUDING MOPED SCOOTER AND DEEP FRYER.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60610
316 of 345 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.
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