BIG SAMS FOOD & CELLULAR

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND SALES AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES NEAR WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN CEILING VENT IN PREP AREA AND WALL VENT NEAR WALK-IN COOLER(DUST BUILDUP).

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN SALES, STORAGE, AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AND UTILITY AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: : FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN SANITIZER TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1386549 ON 11-6-15: 32-OBSERVED MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 36-OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND MISSING END CAPS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 38-OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTALL HAND SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PIPE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND SALES AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES NEAR WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN CEILING VENT IN PREP AREA AND WALL VENT NEAR WALK-IN COOLER(DUST BUILDUP).

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE ACCURATE THERMOMETER IN DISPLAY COOLER NEAR FRONT DOOR AND METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN SALES, STORAGE, AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AND UTILITY AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN SANITIZER TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1386549 ON 11-6-15: 32-OBSERVED MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 36-OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND MISSING END CAPS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 38-OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTALL HAND SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PIPE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND SALES AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES NEAR WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN CEILING VENT IN PREP AREA AND WALL VENT NEAR WALK-IN COOLER(DUST BUILDUP).

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE ACCURATE THERMOMETER IN DISPLAY COOLER NEAR FRONT DOOR AND METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN SALES, STORAGE, AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AND UTILITY AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: ONSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP, FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER, ALL COUNTER TOPS, POP SLEEVES, SHELVING UNITS, AND MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, AND IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES, MISSING CEILING TILES NEAR WALK IN COOLER. REMOVE PEELING PAINT OFF WALL ACCROSS FREOM WALK IN COOLER.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHEILDS AND MISSING END CAPS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK, MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMP SINK. INSTALL HAND SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA, AND SLOW DRAIN IN HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PIPE AND PROVIDED STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES. HOT TACO MEAT AT THE FRONT REGISTER AREA, 114F, .5 LBS VALUED AT $1, RAW GROUND BEEF SITTING IN WATER IN THE 3 COMP SINK, 45.6, 4.5 LBS VALUED $12.28. EMPLOYEE VOLUTARILLY DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS HOT FOODS AT 140F AND ABOVE AND COLD FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND THE CASH REGISTER. SMALL FLIES PRESENT ON PREMISES ON BANANAS ON THE SERVICE COUNTER. FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4 INCH GAP IN CENTER AND AT BOTTOM ON BOTH DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, TREAT PREMISES FOR FLIES, AND INSTALL PROPER THESHOLDS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, COOKED TACO MEAT AND CHEESE, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ONSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP, FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER, ALL COUNTER TOPS, POP SLEEVES, SHELVING UNITS, AND MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, AND IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES, MISSING CEILING TILES NEAR WALK IN COOLER. REMOVE PEELING PAINT OFF WALL ACCROSS FREOM WALK IN COOLER.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHEILDS AND MISSING END CAPS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK, MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMP SINK. INSTALL HAND SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA, AND SLOW DRAIN IN HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PIPE AND PROVIDED STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN DISHWASHING AND MOP SINK AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF BEEF TACO FILLING STORED AND DISPLAYED FOR SALE IN HOT HOLDING UNIT 118F-120F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COOKED AND COOLED FOOD MUST BE REHEATED TO 165F AND MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE DURING SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED BEEF TACO FILLING AND CHEESE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT THE FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK AND NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE LOCATED AT THE WASHBOWL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. ALSO NO PROOF OF CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED. WASTE LINES FROM FRONT HAND SINK DRAINING DIRECTLY OUT OF THE REAR OF THE BUILDING. THE DRAIN IS NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO A WASTE LINE AND WASTE WATER IS DRAINING ONTO THE GROUND OUTSIDE. MUST REPAIR AND PROPERLY INSTALL ALL PLUMBING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR SMALL OPENING ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN CABINETS AND ALL DIRTY SURFACES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR HEAVY LEAK AND PROVIDE THREE WORKING STOPPERS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL AND DATE ALL PACKAGED SANDWICHES AND SLICED MELONS DISPLAYED FOR SALE IN DISPLAY COOLER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN REAR. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS NEED CLEANING, PAINTING AND REPAIR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL BOX, ETC.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL EXPOSED SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING BEHIND FRONT COUNTER WHERE COFFEE, AND NACHOS WITH GROUND BEEF AND CHEESE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL AND DATE ALL PACKAGED SANDWICHES AND SLICED MELONS DISPLAYED FOR SALE IN DISPLAY COOLER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN REAR. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS NEED CLEANING, PAINTING AND REPAIR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL BOX, ETC.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. REMOVE SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.