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MS. BISCUIT

5431 S WABASH AVE · Chicago, IL 60615

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Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2572126

Location recorded for this inspection · MS. BISCUIT · 5431 S WABASH AVE

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.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2498077

Location recorded for this inspection · MS. BISCUIT · 5431 S WABASH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK FOR HANDWASHING IN THE REAR PREP AREA LEADING TO THE GARAGE; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HAND TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AT THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNIT.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT NEW EMPLOYEES MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2497730

Location recorded for this inspection · MS. BISCUIT · 5431 S WABASH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBLITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK FOR HANDWASHING IN THE REAR PREP AREA LEADING TO THE GARGAGE; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HAND TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: FOUND SOME COOKED TCS FOODS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS AND DATE MARKING; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 40 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE UTILITY CLOSET WHERE HOT WATER TANK IS STORED; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA AND RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR CLOSEST TO THE OUTSIDE DISPOSAL AREA; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AT THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNIT.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER BLADE AT THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER SQUIRTING FROM THE FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE BAR AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET NECK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE UTILITY CLOSET AREA WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENT IN THE REAR KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE STAINED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: SEE VIO #60

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SEE VIO #60

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2018; MUST CORRECT. #57 ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. #58 ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY POSTED AS REQUIRED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. INSPECTION SUMMARY NOT POST FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION MADE ON MARCH 29, 2019. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2282320

Location recorded for this inspection · MS. BISCUIT · 5431 S WABASH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO PROCEDURES IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR AT HOT LINE OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION(S) FROM REPORT #2229488 DATED 10/10/2018 NOT CORRECTED: #57 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW AND #58 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2229792

Location recorded for this inspection · MS. BISCUIT · 5431 S WABASH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14N OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOOD INSIDE REFRIGERATORS IN PREP KITCHEN WITH OUT DATE MARK/ MISSING; COOKED POTATO, SAUSAGE, SALMON ETC. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO UTILIZE DATE MAKRING ON READY TO EAT TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT * FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-2020.16 OBSERVED EXIT/ENRTY DOOR IN REAR OF FACILITY FOR REFUSE NOT TIGHT FITTED ABOVE 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM AND SIDE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSEVED FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ACTIVELY HANDLE FOOD WITH OUT UTILIZING HAIR RESTRAINTS SUCH AS HATS, HAIR COVERINGS OR HAIR NETS. ALLY FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGH OUT FACILITY AND PREP AREA. MUST STORE ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11 ACCUMULATION ON FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES, EQUIPMENT AND ON FLOOR ALL PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.14 OBSERVED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS IN DISREPAIR, MISSING AND POROUS NOT SEALED MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOORS FOR SMOOTH, NON POROUS, EASY TO CLEAN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCULUMATION OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES NOT UTILIZED FOR DAILY OPERATION THROUOUT FACILITY AND NON FUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT, DISORGANIZED AND CLUTTER FOR HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS NOT NEEDED FOR DAILY OPERATION AND ORGANIZE AREAS.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
16
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2229488

Location recorded for this inspection · MS. BISCUIT · 5431 S WABASH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14N OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION IN PREP KITCHEN HAND SINK . MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A)(2) OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPREATURE REQUIREMENTS OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW IN PREP KITCHEN AREA3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 57.8- 60.3 DEGREES F. COOKED PORK SAUSAGE 3LBS , POTATOS 10LBS, SLICE TOMATOS ALL AT 54- 56.7 DEGREES F. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED. APPROX 14LBS $100 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOOD INSIDE REFRIGERATORS IN PREP KITCHEN WITH OUT DATE MARK/ MISSING; COOKED POTATO, SAUSAGE, SALMON ETC. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO UTILIZE DATE MAKRING ON READY TO EAT TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT * FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11 OBSERVED COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT(3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER) NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW IN PREP KITCHEN AND COOK LINE AT 60 DEGREES F. UNIT TAGGED MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUE

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED NUMEROUS FLYING INSECTS THROUGH OUT FACILITY; INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR MINIMIZATION AND ELIMANITION OF PEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-2020.16 OBSERVED EXIT/ENRTY DOOR IN REAR OF FACILITY FOR REFUSE NOT TIGHT FITTED ABOVE 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM AND SIDE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSEVED FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ACTIVELY HANDLE FOOD WITH OUT UTILIZING HAIR RESTRAINTS SUCH AS HATS, HAIR COVERINGS OR HAIR NETS. ALLY FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGH OUT FACILITY AND PREP AREA. MUST STORE ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11 ACCUMULATION ON FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES, EQUIPMENT AND ON FLOOR ALL PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCULUMATION OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES NOT UTILIZED FOR DAILY OPERATION THROUOUT FACILITY AND NON FUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT, DISORGANIZED AND CLUTTER FOR HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS NOT NEEDED FOR DAILY OPERATION AND ORGANIZE AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.14 OBSERVED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS IN DISREPAIR, MISSING AND POROUS NOT SEALED MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOORS FOR SMOOTH, NON POROUS, EASY TO CLEAN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2059328

Location recorded for this inspection · MS. BISCUIT · 5431 S WABASH 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
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2050824

Location recorded for this inspection · MS. BISCUIT · 5431 S WABASH 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: OBSERVED 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND LOCKERS IN REAR SOUTH STORAGE AREA, 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR UTILITY SINK IN SOUTH UTILITY CLOSET, 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN STORAGE AREA NEAR PIZZA PREP AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, 10 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE COMPRESSOR UNIT OF PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON TABLE UNDER FRONT COUNTER IN WAIT STATION, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS, PREP AND REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS, COOKING EQIPMENT, PREP TABLES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN WALLS UNDER HAND SINK IN BREAKFAST PREP AREA, ABOVE 3-COMPARATMENT SINK, ETC. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN UNUSED AREA NEAR BREAKFAST PREP AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN SOUTH STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1763824

Location recorded for this inspection · MS. BISCUIT · 5431 S WABASH 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: MUST REMOVE ALL EXPOSED WIRES IN THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET, IN STORAGE ROOMS AND IN PREP AREAS WHERE NEEDED. MUST PROPERLY INSTALL ALL ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AND CONDUITS. REMOVE HEAVY ICE BUILD UP IN FREEZERS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS,PREP TABLES AND REFRIGERATION UNITS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SINKS, ALONG WALLS, UNDER COOK LINES, IN STORAGE AREAS,AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST FINISH WALLS THAT WERE PREVIOUSLY TAKEN DOWN AND INSTALLED. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. SEAL EXPOSED BRICK IN THE PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND THE SOFT SERVE MACHINE IN THE SEASONAL ICE CREAM/SMOOTHIE PREP AREA. (AREA NOT IN USE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION) MUST INSATLL THE PROPER BASIN AT THE MOP SINK FAUCET IN THE NORTH MOP SINK CLOSET. MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT THE MAIN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS FROM PREMISES. ALSO REMOVE CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1763410

Location recorded for this inspection · MS. BISCUIT · 5431 S WABASH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AT 60 DEGREES F AND A REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA AT 52 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN REFRIGERATION UNITS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 45LBS OF COOKED POTATOES,CHICKEN SAUSAGE, PARTIALLY COOKED BACON, AND PORK SAUSAGE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 50-80 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN THE REAR PREP AREAS, IN THE GARAGE STORAGE AREAS BEHIND THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER, UNDER CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND ON STORAGE SHELVES. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL EXPOSED WIRES IN THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET, IN STORAGE ROOMS AND IN PREP AREAS WHERE NEEDED. MUST PROPERLY INSTALL ALL ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AND CONDUITS. REMOVE HEAVY ICE BUILD UP IN FREEZERS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS,PREP TABLES AND REFRIGERATION UNITS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SINKS, ALONG WALLS, UNDER COOK LINES, IN STORAGE AREAS,AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST FINISH WALLS THAT WERE PREVIOUSLY TAKEN DOWN AND INSTALLED. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. SEAL EXPOSED BRICK IN THE PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND THE SOFT SERVE MACHINE IN THE SEASONAL ICE CREAM/SMOOTHIE PREP AREA. (AREA NOT IN USE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION) MUST INSATLL THE PROPER BASIN AT THE MOP SINK FAUCET IN THE NORTH MOP SINK CLOSET. MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT THE MAIN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS FROM PREMISES. ALSO REMOVE CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1385876

Location recorded for this inspection · MS. BISCUIT · 5431 S WABASH 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: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN PIZZA PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME SHELVING UNITS IN REACH IN COOLERS AND SANDWICH PREP COOLER SURFACE.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN ALL PREP AREA.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ENROLL FOOD HANDLERS IN FOOD HANDLERS COURSE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1385868

Location recorded for this inspection · MS. BISCUIT · 5431 S WABASH 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: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED AND RAW FOODS STORED INSIDE OF FRONT PREP AREA PREP COOLER SUCH AS SLICED TOMATOE 45.1F-46.6F,DICED HAM 46.4F,SPINACH 45.9F,CORNED BEEF HASH 48.0F,CHICKEN SAUSAGE 43.7F,SMOKED SAUSAGE 44.4F,TURKEY BACON 62.1F,CHOPPED STEAK 44.1F,CHICKEN BREAST 44.9F,STEAK 46.4F-46.6F,SLICED HAM 46.3F.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLD AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX 100 LBS. $600.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A).

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLES AT FRONT PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR ,FAUCET HANDLE SPINS AROUND NOT COLD RUNNING WATER COMING OUT ONLY BY TURNING ON BY SHUT OFF VALVES UNDERNEATH SINKS.ALSO HAND SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE IN FRONT PREP AND SERVICE AREA WITH GARBAGE CAN AND ROLLING CART IN FRONT OF SINKS.ALSO NO TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN SANDWICH PREP AREA .TOWELS ARE NOW PROVIDED AT SINKS AND CARTS AND GARBAGE CANS ARE REMOVED FOR ACCESSIBILITY.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COLD WATER FAUCETS.(CRITICAL 7-38-030).

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS .MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN ALL PREP AREAS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON ICE MACHINE IN DISH WASHING AREA AND SANDWICH PREP COOLER,EXTERIOR PANEL OF UNUSED COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR,REACH IN COOLER ,MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN PIZZA PREP COOLERMUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME SHELVING UNITS IN REACH IN COOLERS AND SANDWICH PREP COOLER SURFACE.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT,GRILLS,STOVE,MEAT SLICER,OVEN,PREP TABLES,HOT HOLDING CABINETS,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,FRYERS,USED AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT,STEAM TABLE,MIXER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES UNDER,AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN ALL PREP AREA,LIGHT SHIELDS IN TOILET ROOMS AND PREP AREAS,HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN SANDWICH PREP AREA AT 3- COMP SINK AND PREP COOLER,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS THROUGHOUT,WORN CORD ON COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP AREAS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP COOLER IN BAKING AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON DISH MACHINE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: MUST ENROLL FOOD HANDLERS IN FOOD HANDLERS COURSE.

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