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PAPAS PHILLY STEAK AND FISH

7500 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE · Chicago, IL 60619

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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
2583930

Location recorded for this inspection · PAPAS PHILLY STEAK AND FISH · 7500 S COTTAGE GROVE 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 with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2511116

Location recorded for this inspection · PAPAS PHILLY STEAK AND FISH · 7500 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLOTHES SITTING ON COUNTER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. INFORMED MANAGER MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED UNTENSILS SITTING ON CUTTING BOARD, NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP UTENSILS IN IN CONTAINER IN CLEAN RUNNING WATER OR AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 135(F) TO PREVENT BACTERIAL GROWTH.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD STAINED WITH DEEP CUTTING GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN, IN THE MEAN TIME BE SURE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AT LEAST EVERY TWO HOURS OR AS OFTEN AS NEEDED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER BUILD UP INSIDE THREE DOOR COLD HOLD UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET SEALS AT THIS UNIT AS WELL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CARBOARD IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS A PREVENTION OF INSECT HARBORING AND MAINTAINING A CLEAN AND SANITIZED AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE REAR OF THE STORE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT HARBORING OF PEST AND INSECTS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT OF SERVICE FACILITY, BEHIND COUNTER OF FRONT SERVICE AREA AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEAR HOOD UNIT.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP ON HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE FOOD CONTAMINATION.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL PERSON WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2362396

Location recorded for this inspection · PAPAS PHILLY STEAK AND FISH · 7500 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED BEEF, COLESLAW) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN WARNING LABEL ON THE PREPACKAGED DESSERTS THAT ARE FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/2" HOLE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR LEADING TO THE REAR CLOSET. MUST SEAL HOLE AND PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS LAYING ON COUNTER SURFACES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE LOCATED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE REAR OF THE STORE. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM NOT TURNING ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL PERSON WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2345705

Location recorded for this inspection · PAPAS PHILLY STEAK AND FISH · 7500 S COTTAGE GROVE 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(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED BEEF, COLESLAW) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN WARNING LABELS ON THE PREPACKAGED DESSERTS THAT ARE FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE LOCATED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-304.11 OBSERVED VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM NOT TURNING ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL PERSON WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2136088

Location recorded for this inspection · PAPAS PHILLY STEAK AND FISH · 7500 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2135775

Location recorded for this inspection · PAPAS PHILLY STEAK AND FISH · 7500 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 9

    WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT MULTIPLE SINKS(EXPOSED SINK, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, UTILITY SINK, AND WASHBOWL)DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 31

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

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON REACH-IN FREEZER NEAR FRONT COUNTER. REPLACE MISSING DOOR UNDER SINK IN WASHROOM.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF BREADING ROLLING CART, FANGUARDS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS, BASES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, SHAKE MIXER, SINKS, PREP TABLES, FRYER CABINETS, SURFACES UNDER GRILL, MICROWAVE, KNIFE RACK.

  • 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 AND STORAGE AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR CEILING LEAKS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN ALL LOBBY, PREP, STORAGE, AND WASHROOM AREAS. CLEAN ALL SOILED CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

  • 41

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

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1995973

Location recorded for this inspection · PAPAS PHILLY STEAK AND FISH · 7500 S COTTAGE GROVE 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: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THE PREP CART USED TO BREAD FISH AND CHICKEN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE OBSERVED. CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS AND GRILL. CLEAN THE STORAGE CART IN THE REAR WHERE FLOUR LOCATED NEXT TO THE MOP SINK.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND IN STORAGE ROOMS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED. ONE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE OBSERVED ABOVE THE FRONT COUNTER REGISTER; REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM ON THE CEILING TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ONE FAUCET KNOB MISSING AND THE OTHER IS STRIPPED AT THE THREE COMP SINK; REPAIR/REPLACE FAUCET KNOBS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE ROOM (PREVIOUS WATER CLOSET). REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1632533

Location recorded for this inspection · PAPAS PHILLY STEAK AND FISH · 7500 S COTTAGE GROVE 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: DISCARD ALL BROKEN MULTI-USE CONTAINERS. INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THE PREP CART USED TO BREAD FISH AND CHICKEN OR DISCONTINUE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, RERIGERATION UNITS, CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE TOILET AND SINK IN THE WASHROOM.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP,DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES TROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE UNUSED WASH ROOM. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

  • 43

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

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1632129

Location recorded for this inspection · PAPAS PHILLY STEAK AND FISH · 7500 S COTTAGE GROVE 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 NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT 52.5 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE AND OUT OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED APPROXIMATATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, IN UNUSED WASHROOM AND NEXT TO THE REACH IN COOLER DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH GAPS ALONG THE SIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE DOOR COMPLETELY RODENT AND INSECT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. NOTED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE OVERFLOWING FROM THE DUMPSTER AND PILED ON THE GROUND NEXT TO THE DUMPSTER. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GARBAGE, PROPERLY CLOSE LIDS AND MAINTAIN AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DISCARD ALL BROKEN MULTI-USE CONTAINERS. INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THE PREP CART USED TO BREAD FISH AND CHICKEN OR DISCONTINUE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, RERIGERATION UNITS, CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE TOILET AND SINK IN THE WASHROOM.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP,DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES TROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE UNUSED WASH ROOM. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

  • 43

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

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1591531

Location recorded for this inspection · PAPAS PHILLY STEAK AND FISH · 7500 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT PRACTICING GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES. HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS. ALSO, WHEN ASKED TO WASH HANDS, EMPLOYEE USED THE 3-COMP SINK TO WASH HIS HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO USE GLOVES, TONGS, ETC., WHEN HANDELING READY TO EAT FOODS , AND TO ONLY USE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK TO WASH HANDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-10(A)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE USE OF CARDBOARD THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; FRYER, GRILL, AND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1591497

Location recorded for this inspection · PAPAS PHILLY STEAK AND FISH · 7500 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

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: OBSERVED PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES, 51.2F, CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. UNIT TAGGED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED BEFORE USING AGAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES STORED IN THE ABOVEMENTIONED PREP COOLER. 12 LBS OF CHICKEN, 50F, VALUED AT $35; 9 LBS OF CATFISH FILETS, 51F, VALUED AT $50; 6 LBS OF CATFISH, 48.5F, VALUED AT $25; 10 LBS OF CHICKEN TENDERS, 51.4F, VALUED AT $15; 5 LBS OF DELI MEAT, 53.5F, VALUED AT $15; 1.5 LBS OF PERCH, 48F, VALUED AT $10; 3 LBS OF STEAK, 50F, VALUED AT $10, 1 LBS OF BACON, 48F, VALUED AT $5. MANAGER VOLUTARILLY DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO COLD HOLD AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE USE OF CARDBOARD THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; FRYER, GRILL, AND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1557224

Location recorded for this inspection · PAPAS PHILLY STEAK AND FISH · 7500 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

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

Recorded violations

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    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DOOR GASKET ON THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AND 2-DRAWER PREP COOLER.

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    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINAIN THE FOLLOWING FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT;UNDER THE FRYER AND GRILL, UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK; THE MOUNTED KNIFE RACK IN THE PREP AREA; DIRT AND DEBRIS OFF THE GREASE TRAP; DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS FROM FAN COVERS.

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    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRYER AND GRILL AND UNDER 3 COMP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

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    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA.

Local context · Chicago

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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Official source and data freshness

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