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SIMPLES II

442 E 75 ST · Chicago, IL 60619

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for SIMPLES II on .

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Latest inspection

Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
920434

Location recorded for this inspection · SIMPLES II · 442 E 75 ST

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

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.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
176705

Location recorded for this inspection · SIMPLES II · 442 E 75 ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
176529

Location recorded for this inspection · SIMPLES II · 442 E 75 ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. OBSERVED NO PROPER REFRIGERATION FOR STORAGE FOR POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS,BUT A POP COOLER.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE COLD UNITS AND FREEZERS.

  • 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 8-MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND HOT WATER TANK. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. ALSO MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.

  • 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. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STORAGE SHELVING FOR HOT HOLDING UNITS/STEAMTABLE,ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS,CHEMICALS,DRY STORAGE. ALSO MUST INSTALL SOAP/TOWEL HOLDER/TISSUE HOLDER IN WASH ROOM.MUST SECURE TOLIET TO FLOOR ON RIGHT SIDE.

  • 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 CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN/PAINT LOWER WALLS IN WASH ROOM,SEAL OPENING THRU-OUT AROUND PIPES/CEILINGS,REPLACE DAMAGE CEILING TILES.

  • 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. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT IN REAR PORCH AREA.

  • 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. MUST HAVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT PROPRELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD OR REMOVE ANY EQUIPMENT NOT UNDER HOOD . ALSO MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET/HANDLES AT 3-COMP SINK.

  • 41

    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. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER OF UNNCESSARY ARTICLES/UNUSED FREEZER OFF PREMISES. ALSO REMOVE JUICER.

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How results compare in ZIP 60619

237 of 293 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 2021000.

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