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MS. BISCUIT

5431 S WABASH AVE · Chicago, IL 60615

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for MS. BISCUIT on .

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Inspection date
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.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1401776

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: REPAIR/REPLACE LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT TWO DOOR COOLER WHERE LOOSE IN ROOM NEXT TO BREAKFAST PREP AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL, FRYERS, SURFACE UNDER GRILL, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BREAKFAST PREP AREA. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN SLICER ON PREP TABLE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN IN STORAGE AREAS UNDER EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNER AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, SPLATTER ETC. CLEAN PIPES CONNECTED TO COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG WALL TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, PROVIDE WALL OUTLET COVERS FOR ALL WALL LIGHT SWITCHES WITHOUT THEM, REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS, SOME AREAS OF WALLS IN PREP AREAS AROUND SINKS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT HAVE CHIPPED OR PEELING PAINT; REMOVE AND REPAINT.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: REPAIR/REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICES AT WASHROOM DOORS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN STORAGE AREA; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1319638

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR GARAGE STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPLACE ALL LIGHT BULBS WHERE NEEDED.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1319605

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. REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 48 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 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: NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15LBS OF COOKED SHORT RIBS,DELI MEAT,CHEESE AND SLICED TOMATOES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 49-52 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1319424 ON 03/08/2013 NOT CORRECTED. (32)MUST REPLACE WORN GASKETS AT THE ICE MACHINE. MUST SEAL RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN ALL GARAGE STORAGE AREAS. (36)VENTILATION DUCT WORK BLOCKING THE LIGHT IN THE NORTH MENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING. PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT IN THE WALK IN COOLER. (38)MUST REPLACE NOZZLE AT REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR NORTH PREP AREA. NOZZLE MUST PROPERLY EXTEND ACROSS ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVERS IN NORTH WASHROOMS. MUST CORRECT ALL MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE SOUTH PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM PREP COOLERS IN THE SOUTH PREP AREA AND DETAIL CLEAN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS AND KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1319424

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 REPLACE WORN GASKETS AT THE ICE MACHINE. MUST SEAL RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN ALL GARAGE STORAGE AREAS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOODS ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SINKS AND ALL OTHER EQUIPMENT IN THE SOUTH UNUSED PREPARATION AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN GARAGE STORAGE AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN ALL PREPARATION AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPEMENT.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: VENTILATION DUCT WORK BLOCKING THE LIGHT IN THE NORTH MENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING. PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT IN THE WALK IN COOLER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE NOZZLE AT REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR NORTH PREP AREA. NOZZLE MUST PROPERLY EXTEND ACROSS ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVERS IN NORTH WASHROOMS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: BETTER ORGANIZE SOUTH UNUSED PREPARATION AREA.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
680077

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM DIRT, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF AL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLER,S FREEZERS.

  • 34

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

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER BEHIND DISH MACHINE. SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE FITTING UNDER REAR 3-COMP SINK.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ORGANIZE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE ICE SCOOP AND WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
413504

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN FRONT SERVICE AND REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA AND OVER 3 COMP SINK WHERE PEELING. SEAL OPENING IN REAR WALL NEXT TO LARGE GARAGE DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP AT REAR ICE MACHINE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
417211

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: 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. FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25-30 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN REAR GARAGE FOOD AND DRY GOODS STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

  • 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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 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 DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN FRONT SERVICE AND REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

  • 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. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA AND OVER 3 COMP SINK WHERE PEELING. SEAL OPENING IN REAR WALL NEXT TO LARGE GARAGE DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS.

  • 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. MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP AT REAR ICE MACHINE.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1905411.

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