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Simple Delights

6255 N MCCORMICK RD · Chicago, IL 60659

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for Simple Delights 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
2456936

Location recorded for this inspection · Simple Delights · 6255 N MCCORMICK RD

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

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
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2268972

Location recorded for this inspection · Simple Delights · 6255 N MCCORMICK RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38-010

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN BOTH COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR DOOR GASKET ON 2 DOOR COOLER AND REACH UNDER COOLER

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2169864

Location recorded for this inspection · Simple Delights · 6255 N MCCORMICK RD

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: NOTED LARGE PLASTIC GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. NOT TO BE USED FOR BULK FLOUR OR OTHER FOOD INGREDIENTS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS ONLY.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED WALLS, FLOORS, BASEBOARDS AND AROUND PIPING IN SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES IMPROPERLY SEALED WITH EXPANDING SEALANT. MUST REMOVE. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2169780

Location recorded for this inspection · Simple Delights · 6255 N MCCORMICK RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 13

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: EVIDENCE OF RODENT INFESTATION. OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS THROUGH-OUT THE ESTABLISHMENT INCLUDING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: APPROXIMATELY 75 DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BOTH FRONT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOMS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND BEHIND COOLERS AND STORED ITEMS. OVER 200 DROPPINGS ALONG BASEBOARD BEHIND COOKS LINE COOKING EQUIPMENT, STOVE, COOLER, HOT HOLDING UNIT. KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN COOLER. 30 DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER BEHIND BOX FREEZER AND FILE CABINET AND ON ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT. 30 DROPPINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AT THE DINING ROOM WASHROOM HALLWAY, ICE CREAM FREEZER. 25 DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN AT COOLER/FREEZER UNITS AND STORAGE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND EQUIPMENT. HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT DURING INITIAL INSPECTION. MANAGER ARRIVED TWENTY MINUTES AFTER INSPECTION START AFTER BEING CONTACTED BY TELEPHONE. INSTRUCTED THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED IE: RICE AT 204.5F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME. ALL PRE-PACKAGED FOODS FOR SALE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SHELVING UNDER THE MICROWAVE OVEN DIRTY WITH FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXTERIOR OF COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT AND CONNECTIONS WITH GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE COOKS LINE. DEAD MOUSE ON GLUEBOARD IN DINING ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH-OUT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MISSING WALL CAULKING WITH DAMAGED WALL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD AND WALL. MUST SEAL. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS, FLOORS, OPENING AROUND PIPING BEHIND GAS STOVE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS AND AWAY FROM WALLS 6".

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINTS.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHILE NOT IN USE.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2059939

Location recorded for this inspection · Simple Delights · 6255 N MCCORMICK RD

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
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2059653

Location recorded for this inspection · Simple Delights · 6255 N MCCORMICK RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 13

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: EVIDENCE OF RODENT INFESTATION. NOTED NUMEROUS RODENT DROPPINGS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- OVER 35 MICE DROPPINGS AT CORNER WALL BASE BY THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE DOOR WAY LEADING TO THE KITCHEN, OVER 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES WITH POTS UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLE BY THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, OVER 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE MILK CRATES AT SAME AREA, OVER 15 MICE DROPPINGS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, OVER 100 AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA ON FLOOR, SHELVES, LEDGING OF FOOD RACKS AND BY THE ELECTRICAL HEATER, OVER 10 DROPPINGS BEHIND STANDING MIXERS AT THE KITCHEN, OVER 40 THROUGH OUT THE FRONT PREP AREA ON LEDGING, ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, OVER 100 MICE DROPPING THROUGH OUT THE DRY STORAGE AREAS AT THE DINNING AREA, OVER 50 ON FLOOR OF DINING AREA BEHIND CHAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND EQUIPMENT. HAVE PREMISES SERIVED BY A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-020.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE AND APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS....MUST LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND PREPARED BY DATE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE UPRIGHT WHITE FREEZER BY ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN AND FRONT SERVICE/PREP COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.NOTED PREMISES USING MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SHELVING FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST ALSO STORE PRODUCTS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING:- ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS, FRONT SERVICE/PREP COOLER WITH STICKY SPILLS AND DIRT. NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST AND UPRIGHT FREEZERS ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND WHERE MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILING ALONG PIPING AND CONDUITS AND WHERE EVER TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FLOOR DRAIN BACKS UP WHEN WATER IS RUN AT HAND SINK ACROSS FROM COOKING LINE. WATER TURNED OFF AT SINK FAUCETS. MUST REPAIR PLUMBING TO OPERATE PROPERLY.NOTED SEWER GAS ODOR COMING OUT OF THE GREASE TRAP ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO NOTED SEAL OF GREASE TRAP IN POOR REPAIRS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE TRAP AND REPAIR SEAL ON TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORAGE AREAS ARE CLUTTERED AND UNORGANIZED. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE ALL ELSE ELEVATED 6" OFF FLOOR TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1960268

Location recorded for this inspection · Simple Delights · 6255 N MCCORMICK RD

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 SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED ON ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS. IN FRONT SERVICE AREA IN BRTWEEN HAND SINK AND CUTTING BOARD, IN MAIN COOKING AREA TO PROTECT ADJACENT FOOD AND SAUCES, AND IN REAR IN BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 1 COMPARTMENT FOOD PREP SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSABLE OLD EQUIPMENT WITHIN KITCHEN INCLUDING INOPERABLE FRYER AND 2 STANDING MIXERS. REMOVE ALL OLD UNUSABLE EQUIPMENT.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1948451

Location recorded for this inspection · Simple Delights · 6255 N MCCORMICK RD

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 3 FRUIT FLIES IN FRONT SERVICE AREA, OBSERVED 20 FRUIT FLIES IN KITHCEN NEAR MOP SINK, OBSERVED 10 FRUIT FLIES NEAR HOT WATER HEATER. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND ELIMINATE ALL FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED ON ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS. IN FRONT SERVICE AREA IN BRTWEEN HAND SINK AND CUTTING BOARD, IN MAIN COOKING AREA TO PROTECT ADJACENT FOOD AND SAUCES, AND IN REAR IN BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 1 COMPARTMENT FOOD PREP SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ALL INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS UNCLEAN WITH FOOD CRUMBS AND FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN INDETAIL ALL INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE UNCLEAN, OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF TABLETOP FRYER WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION, OBSERVED COVERING ON RADIO WITH FOOD CRUMBS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN. CLEAN FLOORS NEAR MOP SINK, UNDER ALL FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND IN STORAGE CLOSETS NEAR FRONT DOOR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALL BEHIND 1 COMPARTMETN SINK UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPLATTER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT BULB ABOVE GRILL BURNT OUT. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE TO RPEVENT SMALL FLY BREEDING ACTIVITY. DECLUTTER NAD REMOVE ANY UNECESSARY ITEMS FROM FRONT STORAGE ROOMS. OBSERVED UNUSABLE OLD EQUIPMENT WITHIN KITCHEN INCLUDING INOPERABLE FRYER AND 2 STANDING MIXERS. REMOVE ALL OLD UNUSABLE EQUIPMENT.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED RAGS ON COUNTERS. RAGS MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1592246

Location recorded for this inspection · Simple Delights · 6255 N MCCORMICK RD

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: Found some food items not properly dated in cooler, must properly date food items in cooler.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exposed hand sink in rear prep area caulk in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1506411

Location recorded for this inspection · Simple Delights · 6255 N MCCORMICK RD

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: Cooler, reach in freezer shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in kitchen prep area under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in front storage room under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1418606

Location recorded for this inspection · Simple Delights · 6255 N MCCORMICK RD

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DURING INSPECTION FOUND ALL THREE HAND WASHING SINKS OBSTRUCTED. IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA FOUND SINK WITH A DISH, PLATE AND SPOON IN THE HAND SINK, IN THE REAR FOUND A LARGE PLASTIC PITCHER INSIDE THE HAND WASHING SINK AND IN THE REAR FOUND A LARGE GARBAGE CAN AND APPROXIMATELY 10 STAINLESS STEEL PANS ON TOP OF THE HAND WASHING SINK. ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.CDI.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: AT 1020AM DURING INSPECTION THERE WAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND COOKED. THE MUST ALWAYS BE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED OR SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. CERTIFIED MANAGER WALKED IN AT 1055AM.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND FOOD ITEMS WRAPPED TO BE SOLD WITHOUT PROPER LABELING INSIDE THE 2-SLIDING DOOR COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE HOT HOLDING SELF-SERVE SMALL BUFFET CASE. ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY DATED AND LABELED AT ALL TIMES.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR DOORS AND BOTTOM SHELF OF 1DR UPRIGHT FREEZER AND 2DR REACH REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND FOOD SPLASHES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP/CATCH BASIN LID ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN NEXT TO THE REFRIGERATORS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TESTING STRIPS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1345837

Location recorded for this inspection · Simple Delights · 6255 N MCCORMICK RD

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: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CERAMIC WHITE PLATES NEXT TO THE BUFFET TABLE. MUST BE INVERTED TO BE PROPERLY PROTECTED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF SMALL BOX ICE MACHINE LOCATED BY THE COFFEE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRAYISH BUILD-UP.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS UNDER REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK ACROSS FROM THE 3-COMP SINK. ALSO REGROUT AT SAME ABOVE STATED AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE OFF PREMISES CLUTTER. FOUND A LARGE ICE MACHINE NOT IN WORKING ORDER AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. REPAIR OR REMOVE OFF PREMISES.

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