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SAMMY'S

6359 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR · Chicago, IL 60637

Restaurant

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1386312

Location recorded for this inspection · SAMMY'S · 6359 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR

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: nspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD & FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS AND ROLLING CART.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE SHELVES,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVES,PREP TABLES,FRYERS,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,WINDOW SILLS,POP COOLERS.DEFROST CHEST FREEZER IN REAR AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP & 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 DEBRI AND DIRT FROM WALLS IN PREP,DISH WASHING & LOBBY AREAS,VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,FILTERS & HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED TOILETROOM DOOR,MISSING DOOR KNOB ON REAR DOOR,STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND WINDOW SILLS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR AREA UNDER SHELVING UNITS.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1386313

Location recorded for this inspection · SAMMY'S · 6359 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR

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
9
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1386285

Location recorded for this inspection · SAMMY'S · 6359 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR

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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON LEDGE OF UNUSED FREEZER,ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND POP & JUICE STORAGE.ALSO REAR DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM .DEAD MOUSE ON LEDGE OF UNUSED FREEZER IN REAR AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD RODENT.SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/13/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER & GREASETRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,CARDBOARD & FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS AND ROLLING CART.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE SHELVES,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVES,PREP TABLES,FRYERS,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,WINDOW SILLS,POP COOLERS.DEFROST CHEST FREEZER IN REAR AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,TOILETROOM,WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP & DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI AND DIRT FROM WALLS IN PREP,DISH WASHING & LOBBY AREAS,VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,FILTERS & HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILE IN LOBBY AREA,DAMAGED TOILETROOM DOOR,MISSING DOOR KNOB ON REAR DOOR,STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,HOLE IN CEILING IN TOILETROOM.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND WINDOW SILLS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER IN DISHWASHING AREA,BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY CONDENSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER,LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN TOILETROOM.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.

  • 41

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

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1512477

Location recorded for this inspection · SAMMY'S · 6359 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR SAFDAR CHAUDRY, NO PROOF OF RECEIPT FOR CITY CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME, WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOODS BEING PREPARED, HELD, AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE TWO MICROWAVES INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FRONT AND REAR MICROWAVES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REMOVE GREASE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE REAR RESTROOM CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1152155

Location recorded for this inspection · SAMMY'S · 6359 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR

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 EXCESSIVE ICE AT THE WALK-IN COOLER COMPRESSOR(NOT MAINTAINED), INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REMOVE ICE BUILD UP.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE RACKS, AND FAN GUARD COVERS. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF BOTH MICROWAVES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER REAR STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED NEW DRYWALL IN REAR RESTROOM NOT SEALED, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/PAINT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1296649

Location recorded for this inspection · SAMMY'S · 6359 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR

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: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES.10LBS COOKED STEAK AT 45.8F,CHICKEN APPRX 30LBS-45.6F,TACO MEAT(BEEF)-45.9F.ALL FOOD WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED-CDI.COST APPRX $100.00 CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DOOR ATTACHMENT MISSING AT REAR DOOR SIDE AREA,(GAP).MUST REPAIR LEFT SIDE OF DOOR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILES IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH MORE PERMANENT MATERIALS. MUST MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1319746

Location recorded for this inspection · SAMMY'S · 6359 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR

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

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILES IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH MORE PERMANENT MATERIALS. MUST MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1319464

Location recorded for this inspection · SAMMY'S · 6359 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR

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: MUST DISCARD ALL CRACKED AND BROKEN MULTI USE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER OR REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG COOK LINE AND ON THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILES IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1154272

Location recorded for this inspection · SAMMY'S · 6359 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR

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 DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SHELVES, COOLERS, FREEZER, FRYERS.

  • 34

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

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL OPENING AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLET UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND PIPE FITTING IN OFFICE AREA. PAINT WALLS IN OFFICE AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: SEPARATE HOT SAUCE CONTAINER FROM BLEACH AND SOAP IN REAR STORAGE AREA. ORGANIZE WALK-IN COOLER.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1154241

Location recorded for this inspection · SAMMY'S · 6359 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR

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. OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN SOUTHWEST CORNER NEAR WALK-IN COOLER, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG SOUTH WALL, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CARDBOARD BOX OF GRILL SCRUBBERS ON SHELF, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES ALONG WEST WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 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 DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.

  • 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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SHELVES, COOLERS, FREEZER, FRYERS.

  • 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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

  • 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. SEAL OPENING AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLET UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND PIPE FITTING IN OFFICE AREA. PAINT WALLS IN OFFICE AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.

  • 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. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. SEPARATE HOT SAUCE CONTAINER FROM BLEACH AND SOAP IN REAR STORAGE AREA. ORGANIZE WALK-IN COOLER.

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
531324

Location recorded for this inspection · SAMMY'S · 6359 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES 53.4F. CRITICAL VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED.

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.2 POUNDS CHEESE AT 58.2F, 7 POUNDS GROUND BEEF AT 53.2, 5 POUNDS SOUR CREAM 50.4F, 7 POUNDS BEEF PIZZA PUFFS AT 47.6F AND 1POUND DICED TOMATOES AT 58.1F.CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 22POUNDS FOOD DISPOSED. MONETARY VALUE 100.00

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND WAll NOT FINISHED AT REAR DESK AREAS.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
317390

Location recorded for this inspection · SAMMY'S · 6359 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR

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. UNDER COUNTER COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, NOTED ICE BUILD-UP IN COOLER. REPAIR SAME. RUSTY SURFACE, GREASE TOP, PAINT SAME.

  • 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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT.

  • 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. ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABLE, WITH OUT ANY CHIPPED PAINT, HOLES, CRACKS, CREVICES, SEALED AROUND ALL PIPES THROUGHOUT. PAINT WHERE NEEDED WITH A LIGHT COLOR PAINT. MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND PAINT OVER EMPLOYEES WASHROOM, AND IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM, ALSO, SECURE WALL TILE IN WASHROOM.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST VENT FILTERS OVER COOKING EQUIPTMENT, SECURE WASHROOM VENT TO WALL.

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How results compare in ZIP 60637

172 of 213 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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