SAMMY'S RED HOTS

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED 3 BUCKETS OF CHICKEN STORED IN WATER UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 55.4F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED 15# OF FOOD WORTH $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING AND WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. REPAIR THE WALL NEXT TO THE TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. REGROUT THE WALL TILES AROUND THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED UNHYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WASH HIS HANDS AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AND THEN WIPE HIS HANDS ON HIS APRON TO DRY THEM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TRAIN EMPLOYEES ON PROPER HANDWASHING AND HYGIENIC PRACTICES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL EXTERIOR DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP LINE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING AND WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. REPAIR THE WALL NEXT TO THE TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE SOFT SERVE MACHINE. REGROUT THE WALL TILES AROUND THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPLACE THE WALL TILES BEHIND THE SPRAYER FOR THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING ABOVE THE PREP LINE COOLER. MUST INSTALL.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A WORKING VENTILATION FAN FOR THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR THE PREP COOLERS.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1138641 DATED ON 11-12-12 FOR VIOLATION #32 RUSTY SHELVES ABOVE 3-COMP SINK, CARD BOARD COVERING PREP TABLE, DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS AT DOUBLE DOOR FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ,#34:DAMAGED WALL AND MISSING GROUT AT FLOOR BY THE 2-COMP SINK. INSTUCTED MGR TO CORRECT MINOR VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PEELING PAINT AT KITCHEN CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MISSING A VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET WHERE A GARDEN HOSE ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY SHELVES ABOVE 3-COMP SINK, CARD BOARD COVERING PREP TABLE, DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS AT DOUBLE DOOR FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GREASY PREP TABLE AND VENTILATION HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DAMAGED WALL AND MISSING GROUT AT FLOOR BY THE 2-COMP SINK, INSTUCTED TO REPAIR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE FREE OF HEAVY DUST/GREASE BUILD-UP.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: (7-38-030) INADEQUATE SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS. OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WASHING, SOAPING & RINSING POTS/PANS/UTENSILS IN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMP. SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SET-UP SINK FOR WASH, RINSE & SANITIZE, WITH IMMERSION OF UTENSILS/EQUIPMENT IN ALL 3-PARTS OF THIS SINK.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: (7-38-020) OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE SIDE DOOR WITH AT LEAST 1/4 TO 1/2 INCH GAP & THE THRESHOLD IS BENT. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT-PROOF OUTER OPENINGS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP & WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES MUST BE FREE OF RUST.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOLLOWING NEED DETAILED CLEANING: INTERIOR FLOOR & LEDGES OF SMALL COOLERS, INTERIOR OF FRYERS, FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES, INTERIOR OF 2-COMP SINK, MILKSHAKE MACHINE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING DUE TO GREASE/DEBRIS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS AROUND 2-COMP SINK MUST BE KEPT CLEAN & MISSING WALL TILES REPLACED. PEELING PAINT IN WALK-IN COOLER CEILING MUST BE REMOVED.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: SODA CRATES USED FOR DRY OR COLD STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE BEVERAGE LINES, SHELVES BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA.

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. REPLACE THE MISSING BASEBOARD TILE FROM THE AREA BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER.

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. OBSERVED WASTE AND SEWAGE WATER BACKUP IN THE BASEMENT AND AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE BASEMENT COMING FROM THE OVERFLOWING SUMP PUMP. MUST SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES ON 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. REPAIR OR REPLACE SUMP PUMP. ALSO OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN THE WATER WAS FILLED AND DRAINED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH A LICENSED PLUMBER SO THAT WATER DRAINS PROPERLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FRONT DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOF WITH A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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 REPORT #160424 ON 7/16/10 NOT CORRECTED: 32/01- CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY SHLEVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND OVER THE 3 COMPARMENT SINK OR REPLACE. 33/01- DETAIL CLEAN HANDSINK AND HOOD OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL MULTI USE BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS AND DUSTY COVERS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ATTACHED PIPES, WHEELS, HANDLES, ETC. IN MORE DETAIL AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM ALL SIDES. 35/01- MUST REPAIR CRACKED WALL TILES ABOVE THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALONG THE SIDE OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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. REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA. REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVES, INTERIOR OF COOLERS. PROVIDE A DOOR HANDLE FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE 1 DOOR FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REALIGN THE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR SO THAT IT CLOSES PROPERLY. EXCESSIVE ICE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, PREP TABLES, MEAT SLICER, INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS), STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, MICROWAVE.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT, ESPECIALLY UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STOCK.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA THROUGHOUT, ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPLACE THE MISSING WALL TILES AROUND THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR THE DRYWALL AROUND THE MOP SINK. REPAIR THE WALL BOARD ACROSS FROM THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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. PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE RESTROOM AND REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE RESTROOM.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE MOP SINK FAUCET THAT IS DISCONNECTED. PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR THE LEAKING PIPES NEXT TO THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE REFRIGERATION THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS. MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER.

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. MUST REMOVE CAR TIRES FROM THE PREP AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT AREA. REMOVE ANY EXCESS CLUTTER TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.