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CHEZ SIMO

1968 W LAWRENCE AVE · Chicago, IL 60640

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for CHEZ SIMO 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
2563202

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEZ SIMO · 1968 W LAWRENCE AVE

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.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2522523

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEZ SIMO · 1968 W LAWRENCE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2457113

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEZ SIMO · 1968 W LAWRENCE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF CABINET STORING FOOD ON NORTHSIDE OF COOKING LINE NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER WITH UNCLEAN INTERIOR. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF CABINET.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE COULD NOT BE LOCATED ON WATER INTAKE LINE FOR COFFEE MACHINE. MAKE SURE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED FOR INSPECTOR AT NEXT INSPECTION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR BEHIND BAR NEAR SOUTH END OF BAR WITH CRACKED FLOOR TILES. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SO THAT FLOOR SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EQUIPMENT NOT IN USE INCLUDING SODA MACHINE, ESPRESSO MACHINE CAUSING CLUTTER BEHIND BAR. REMOVE ALL ITEMS NOT IN USE TO DETER CLUTTER AND HARBORAGE FOR INSECTS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2345487

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEZ SIMO · 1968 W LAWRENCE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF CABINET STORING FOOD ON NORTHSIDE OF COOKING LINE NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER WITH UNCLEAN INTERIOR. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF CABINET.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE COULD NOT BE LOCATED ON WATER INTAKE LINE FOR COFFEE MACHINE. MAKE SURE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED FOR INSPECTOR AT NEXT INSPECTION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR BEHIND BAR NEAR SOUTH END OF BAR WITH CRACKED FLOOR TILES. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SO THAT FLOOR SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EQUIPMENT NOT IN USE INCLUDING SODA MACHINE, ESPRESSO MACHINE CAUSING CLUTTER BEHIND BAR. REMOVE ALL ITEMS NOT IN USE TO DETER CLUTTER AND HARBORAGE FOR INSECTS.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: REFER TO VIOLATION #60

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 2222877 DATED 9/25/18 VIOLATION # 58 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION MUST OBTAIN PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2320796

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEZ SIMO · 1968 W LAWRENCE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2222877

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEZ SIMO · 1968 W LAWRENCE 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(N) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE IN PLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-306.11 NOTED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE MENU PRESENTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT FOR THE CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 NOTED RUSTY SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-202.18 NOTED HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE EXHAUST HOOD OF THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2222225

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEZ SIMO · 1968 W LAWRENCE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2079016

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEZ SIMO · 1968 W LAWRENCE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GREASE INSIDE THE CABINET OF DEEP FRYER, AND PIES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN BY THE STOVE AT SOUTH-EAST AREA NEED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND THE GREASE TRAPS NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOOD ENCRUSTED AND GREASE ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.GRIME ON WALLS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2078933

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEZ SIMO · 1968 W LAWRENCE AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER,PRESENTLY 0ppm. MUST REPAIR CAUSE AND MAINTAIN 100ppm. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.INSTRUCTED TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GREASE INSIDE THE CABINET OF DEEP FRYER, AND PIES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN BY THE STOVE AT SOUTH-EAST AREA NEED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND THE GREASE TRAPS NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOOD ENCRUSTED AND GREASE ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.GRIME ON WALLS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1948638

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEZ SIMO · 1968 W LAWRENCE AVE

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: MUST LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT) ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND MAINTAIN.(ALL CONTAINERS HAS DATE ONLY).

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RE CAULK ALONG THE WALLS BY THE DISH MACHINE AND MOP SINK. CAULK WORN OUT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN IN DETAIL EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE STOVE WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE FILTERS ON THE HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1947193

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEZ SIMO · 1968 W LAWRENCE AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1566358

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEZ SIMO · 1968 W LAWRENCE 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: DETAIL CLEAN THE RUBBER GASKETS AROUND THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE BLACK BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2246713.

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