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GENES SAUSAGE SHOP

4746-4750 N Lincoln AVE · Chicago, IL 60625

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for GENES SAUSAGE SHOP on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2632292

Location recorded for this inspection · GENES SAUSAGE SHOP · 4746-4750 N Lincoln AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY USING CARDBOARD AS A LINER ON THE SHELVING IN FRESH MEAT WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD OR REPLACE WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A HEAVY LEAK FROM THE PIPES UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MEAT ROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MUST PROVIDE UPDATED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2201052

Location recorded for this inspection · GENES SAUSAGE SHOP · 4746-4750 N Lincoln AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102-14(A- NO HEALTH POLICY ON SITE . MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11- NO PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING WHEN A PATRON OR EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND /OR DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17(E-G)) OBSERVED COOKED FOODS AND IS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABELED AND DATED ALL SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 738-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14(D)-ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD, COOLERS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12(E) MUST STORED ICE SCOOP ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION,NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE INSIDE THE ICE MAKER.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12- OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEANED IN THE PREP AREA BY THE DELI. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-302.14-NO CHEMICAL TEST KITS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZER IN THE 3 PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER FOUND THE TEST KITS AT THE END OF INSPECTION WHILE I'M WRITING THE REPORT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FAN GUARD IN SAUSAGE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT COVER IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT WITH DUST BUILD-UP MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. CEILING FRAME IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT(RUSTED). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13-NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR THE REST OF THE FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2009604

Location recorded for this inspection · GENES SAUSAGE SHOP · 4746-4750 N Lincoln AVE

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: OBSERVED LARGE WHITE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA NOT LABELED.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED OPEN CANS OF FOODS INSIDE THE COOLERS,MUST BE TRANSFERRED INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE REAR DELI WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP,DARK GROOVES AT DELI SANDWICH PREP COOLER,MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FAN COVERS INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS,VENTS COVERS ON GROCERY DISPLAY COOLERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING IN BASEMENT KITCHEN PREP AREAS, INSIDE THE BASEMENT KITCHEN WALK-IN-COOLERS,STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS INSIDE THE DELI WALK-IN-COOLER AND BASEMENT KITCHEN WALK-IN-COOLERS.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE SANDWICH PREP COOLER AT DELI AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS/ SUPPLIES MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6” INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING, EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS (PURSES) MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA NOT ON TOP OF THE LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ALSO,THE OUTSIDE AREA MUST BE BETTER MAINTAINED.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1996159

Location recorded for this inspection · GENES SAUSAGE SHOP · 4746-4750 N Lincoln 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: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES HELD INSIDE THE DELI COOLER. OBSERVED COOKED FISH AT 72.4F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 51.6F.ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE STORED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE STORED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. 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 REAR EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT-PROOFED,APPROXIMATELY 1/4" INCH MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM CENTER BETWEEN SAID DOUBLE DOORS ALSO,BROKEN WEATHER-STRIP.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM/CENTER OF DOORS TO PREVENT PEST-ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE WHITE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA NOT LABELED.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED OPEN CANS OF FOODS INSIDE THE COOLERS,MUST BE TRANSFERRED INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE REAR DELI WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP,DARK GROOVES AT DELI SANDWICH PREP COOLER,MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FAN COVERS INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS,VENTS COVERS ON GROCERY DISPLAY COOLERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING IN BASEMENT KITCHEN PREP AREAS, INSIDE THE BASEMENT KITCHEN WALK-IN-COOLERS,STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS INSIDE THE DELI WALK-IN-COOLER AND BASEMENT KITCHEN WALK-IN-COOLERS.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE SANDWICH PREP COOLER AT DELI AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS/ SUPPLIES MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6” INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING, EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS (PURSES) MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA NOT ON TOP OF THE LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ALSO,THE OUTSIDE AREA MUST BE BETTER MAINTAINED.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1763631

Location recorded for this inspection · GENES SAUSAGE SHOP · 4746-4750 N Lincoln 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: Observed the display case facing the butcher/deli department with ice accumulation. Instructed to defrost and maintain.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed the eastern bathroom on the second floor with a broken handle. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1561771

Location recorded for this inspection · GENES SAUSAGE SHOP · 4746-4750 N Lincoln AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED PREMISES WITH (2) VACUUM PACK MACHINES, ONE STAND ALONE AND ONE TABLE TOP, ALSO VACUUM PACKED FOOD ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE, (3 HOT DOGS AND 3 SAUSAGES), MACHINE AND VACUUM PACK PRODUCT TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT USE AND REMOVE FROM SALE, ITEMS FROM UN APPROVE SOURCE, INSTRUCTED TO GET APPROVAL FROM CDPH, ONCE APPROVAL HAS BEEN MAT MUST FAX LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOODS INSIDE COOLER ROOF TOP BEER GARDEN AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CHIP SHELVING SURFACES INSIDE PACKAGED FOOD DELI AREA, AND RUSTY WIRE SHELVING AT PRODUCE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR WALL SURFACES FIRST FLOOR INSIDE MILK AND BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN, EXHAUST HOOD FIRST FLOOR ROTISSERIE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN ALL SURFACES,

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NOT CLEAN VARIOUS AREAS, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT BASEMENT PREP AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. AT STORAGE AREAS AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN STOPPER ON BUTCHER AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR MIDDLE COMPARTMENT, AND LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BASEMENT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STOCK AND SUPPLIES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1494078

Location recorded for this inspection · GENES SAUSAGE SHOP · 4746-4750 N Lincoln AVE

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: FOODS INSIDE COOLER AND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FAN COVERS INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS, EXHAUST HOOD IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STOCK AND SUPPLIES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: EMPLOYEES IN PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1099153

Location recorded for this inspection · GENES SAUSAGE SHOP · 4746-4750 N Lincoln AVE

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: DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS IN THE KITCHEN NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; SANDWICH PREP REACH IN COOLER AT DELI, ROOF TOP REACH IN COOLER AND ICE MACHINE, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND STORAGE CARTS IN THE KITCHEN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS; MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT BASEMENT PREP AREA, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. AT STORAGE AREAS AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AND WALK IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: GREASE BUILD-UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA/KITCHEN IN BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN STOPPER ON BUTCHER AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR MIDDLE COMPARTMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1229534

Location recorded for this inspection · GENES SAUSAGE SHOP · 4746-4750 N Lincoln AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT SOME FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN KITCHEN (BY STOVE).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH STAIN INSIDE 3 WALK-IN COOLERS.-------------MUST DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM (BASEMENT).

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE PREP AND REACH-IN COOLERS.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
521657

Location recorded for this inspection · GENES SAUSAGE SHOP · 4746-4750 N Lincoln AVE

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: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, MUST DATE/LABE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON KITCHEN STORAGE SHELVES.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN; MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN. MEAT SLICERS IN DELI 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; THRU-OUT BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS, PRODUCTION ROOM, SMOKE HOUSE, WALK IN COOLERS AND MAIN KITCHEN IN BASEMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS IN MAIN KITCHEN ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 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 LEAKING PIPES UNDER MAIN KITCHEN 3PART SINK, AND FAUCET FOR MOP SINK IN BASEMENT.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT SMOKE HOUSE, PROCESSING ROOM AND STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. REMOVE CARDBOARDS, CLEAN AND COVER UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT ABOVE AREAS. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
248243

Location recorded for this inspection · GENES SAUSAGE SHOP · 4746-4750 N Lincoln AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 4.5.10 REPORT #248224.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
248224

Location recorded for this inspection · GENES SAUSAGE SHOP · 4746-4750 N Lincoln AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. FOUND A UNPROTECTED PAN OF SAUSAGE AND HAM ON TOP OF COUNTER IN BUTCHER AREA. ALSO FOUND EXPOSED BUNS IN BASKETS IN FRONT OF BUTCHER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE AND DENATURE ALL FOODS. MANAGER COMPLIED. TOTAL WEIGHT 31 LBS TOTAL VALUE $450. ALL VAULES AND WEIGHTS NOT PROTECTED. CITATION # 57986-10.

  • 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. SEAL FRONT AND REAR OUTER DOOR OPENINGS NOT RODENT PROOF. FOUND OVER 1/4" GAP UNDER ALL DOORS MENTIONED.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING HELD, PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH CERTIFICATE POSTED. CITATION 57986-10

  • 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. PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK IN BASEMENT AND CHECK CONNECTION TO WASHING MACHINE, BOTH IN BASEMENT.

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    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. REMOVE CARDBOARD NEXT TO DUMPSTER AND CLUTTER IN BASEMENT.

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How results compare in ZIP 60625

322 of 417 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1922145.

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