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UNION SUB

110 E 51ST ST · Chicago, IL 60615

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2633470

Location recorded for this inspection · UNION SUB · 110 E 51ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT KITCHEN PREP AREA. INTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS FROZEN FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTICGROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON AT MOP SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.

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Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2613047

Location recorded for this inspection · UNION SUB · 110 E 51ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW TCS FOOD IN THE FREEZER OPEN AND EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS OR BAG TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINTION AND/OR FREEZER BURN

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS. ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN REAR AND FRONT DEEP FREEZER.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2612641

Location recorded for this inspection · UNION SUB · 110 E 51ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN PIZZA PUFFS IN A BOX UNDER GRILL THAWING OUT. ALSO NOTED FROZEN CHICKEN IN A BUCKET THAWING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPER THAWING EITHER IN A COOLER OR UNDER RUNNING COOL WATER.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW TCS FOOD IN THE FREEZER OPEN AND EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS OR BAG TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINTION AND/OR FREEZER BURN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINNING FRONT STORAGE SHELVING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS. ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN REAR AND FRONT DEEP FREEZER.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE(GREASE CONTAINER) ENCRUST WITH GREASE ON THE LID, SIDES AND ON THE GROUND AROUND CONTAINER. THIS IS A POSSIBILE FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2607371

Location recorded for this inspection · UNION SUB · 110 E 51ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF DEEP FREEZERS.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2605975

Location recorded for this inspection · UNION SUB · 110 E 51ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED 2 BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AT THE PREP STATION NOT LABEL. MUST LABEL PRODUCT WITH THE ITEMS NAME AND MAINTAIN

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 35 LIVE FLIES SCATTERED THROUGH OUT THE REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA ON THE CEILING TILES, WALLS AND STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING AROUND ON PREP TABLE/STATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF DEEP FREEZERS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2600745

Location recorded for this inspection · UNION SUB · 110 E 51ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED 2 BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AT THE PREP STATION NOT LABEL. MUST LABEL PRODUCT WITH THE ITEMS NAME AND MAINTAIN.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED OPEN FOOD INSIDE DEEP FREEZER NOT PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS AND.OR BAGS.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING AROUND ON PREP TABLE/STATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF DEEP FREEZERS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA WITH A LEAKY PIPE AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2576480

Location recorded for this inspection · UNION SUB · 110 E 51ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INTERIOR OR REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO THERMOMETERS IN REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF LABELING WITH COMMODITY NAME AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND REACH IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. FREEZER TOPS ON 3 CHEST FREEZERS NEED REPAIRING OR REPLACING. TOPS ARE BROKEN NOT TIGHT FIGHTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CHEST FREEZERS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL DOOR HANDLES TO REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. ALL BOTTOMS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, UNDER AND AROUND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: AIR VENTS WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: HOOD VENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ONE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED HOWEVER NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL SANITIATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
18
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2575842

Location recorded for this inspection · UNION SUB · 110 E 51ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE HANDLING TCS FOOD ITEMS. SUCH AS CHICKEN, FISH, DELI MEATS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOMEONE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SITE TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

  • 8

    HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. HE TOUCHED PAPERS SERVICED A CUSTOMER AND BEGAN PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO REMOVE GLOVE AND WASH HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON NEW GLOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND HANDSINKS IN BOTH WASHROOM AND PREP AREA WITH NO SOAP TO WASH HANDS. PERSON ON DUTY FOUND SOAP AND PUT AT HANDSINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INTERIOR OR REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND A PAN OF COOKED CHICKEN IN FRONT REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 64.3 DEGREES. PERSON IN CHARGE STATES CHICKEN IS PREPARED EVERY OTHER DAY. HES NOT SURE WHEN CHICKEN WAS PREPARED. REACH IN COOLER AT PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 39.8 DEGREES AIR TEMP. CHICKEN HAS BEEN DISCARDED AT THIS TIME 5LBS TOTAL VALUE $20 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO THERMOMETERS IN REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF LABELING WITH COMMODITY NAME AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50-60 DROPPINGS IN REAR BACK STORAGE ROOM, 10-12 DROPPINGS BEHIND REACH IN FREEZERS OUTSIDE OF STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM ROOM TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND REACH IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. FREEZER TOPS ON 3 CHEST FREEZERS NEED REPAIRING OR REPLACING. TOPS ARE BROKEN NOT TIGHT FIGHTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CHEST FREEZERS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL DOOR HANDLES TO REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. ALL BOTTOMS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, UNDER AND AROUND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: HOOD VENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: AIR VENTS WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON DUTY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ONE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED HOWEVER NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL SANITIATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2563379

Location recorded for this inspection · UNION SUB · 110 E 51ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TAPE ON HANDLE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT AS A MEANS OF REPAIR. MUST REMOVE AND REPAIR. OBSERVED LID IN DISREPAIR ON LARGE CHEST FREEZER IN FRONT PREP. LID IS DISFIGURED, RUSTED AND DENTED. LID DOES NOT CLOSE PRPOPERLY. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BOTTOM INTERIOR OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL WATER STAINED CEILING TILE; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM BEHIND TWO DOOR COOLER AND IN PREP AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN A ROOM BEHIND THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO DE-CLUTTER ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2560398

Location recorded for this inspection · UNION SUB · 110 E 51ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TAPE ON HANDLE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT AS A MEANS OF REPAIR. MUST REMOVE AND REPAIR. OBSERVED LID IN DISREPAIR ON LARGE CHEST FREEZER IN FRONT PREP. LID IS DISFIGURED, RUSTED AND DENTED. LID DOES NOT CLOSE PRPOPERLY. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. OBSERVED CRACKED GLASS ON SLIDING 2 DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE FREEZERS. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON INSIDES AND OUTSIDS OF FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SECTIONS OF WALLS MISSING ON BACK WALL OF REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2559983

Location recorded for this inspection · UNION SUB · 110 E 51ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN FACILITY/ NO PAPER TOWELS AT WASHBOWL SINK, NOR AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY MEANS TO DRY HANDS AT ALL TIMES AT HAND SINK. OPERATOR PROVIDED NAPKINS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. ALL READY TO EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED BY, SOLD OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF SEVEN DAYS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 SMALL BLACK FLIES, AND 5 LARGE BLACK FLIES IN REAR PREP AREA AND RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ADDRESS PEST ISSUE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN/RESURFACE OR REPLACE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER, WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TAPE ON HANDLE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT AS A MEANS OF REPAIR. MUST REMOVE AND REPAIR. OBSERVED LID IN DISREPAIR ON LARGE CHEST FREEZER IN FRONT PREP. LID IS DISFIGURED, RUSTED AND DENTED. LID DOES NOT CLOSE PRPOPERLY. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. OBSERVED CRACKED GLASS ON SLIDING 2 DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE FREEZERS. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON INSIDES AND OUTSIDS OF FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON WHEELS OF EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE COOLERS THROUGHOUT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SECTIONS OF WALLS MISSING NEAR UTILITY SINK, AND ON BACK WALL OF REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2544770, DATED 11/29/21. MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUSLY ISSUED CORE VIOLATIONS: #55 OBSERVED THE WALL COVING AT THE BASE OF THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT LOOSE; INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH OR REPLACE COVING AT WALL BASE. OBSERVED WATER STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN VARIOUS AREAS; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN AND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, DIRT AND DROPPINGS. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN VENT ON CEILING OF WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. #56 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOODED SYSTEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED AS REQUIRED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION DATED 11/29/21. INSTRUCTED MUST POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2544770

Location recorded for this inspection · UNION SUB · 110 E 51ST ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALL COVING AT THE BASE OF THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT LOOSE; INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH OR REPLACE COVING AT WALL BASE. OBSERVED WATER STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN VARIOUS AREAS; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN AND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, DIRT AND DROPPINGS. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN VENT ON CEILING OF WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOODED SYSTEM.

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AS REQUIRED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO POST AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

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How results compare in ZIP 60615

154 of 189 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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