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2141 S ARCHER AVE · Chicago, IL 60616

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2630710

Location recorded for this inspection · STRINGS · 2141 S ARCHER AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE THREE DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR IN THE PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNIT.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING BURNERS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND AREAS UNDERNEATH BURNERS; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN UNDER THE SINKS AND DISHMACHINE.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2050683

Location recorded for this inspection · STRINGS · 2141 S ARCHER AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN UNDER THREE COMP SINK AND BEHIND GREASE RECEPTOR. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER OF FOOD DEBRIS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP AT CEILING AROUND VENTS ABOVE PREP AREA, MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1975346

Location recorded for this inspection · STRINGS · 2141 S ARCHER 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: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (BURNERS, FRYERS ETC).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN UNDER THREE COMP SINK AND BEHIND GREASE RECEPTOR, CLEAN IN BASEMENT BEHIND ICE MACHINE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE RECEPTOR AT THREE COMP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1751790

Location recorded for this inspection · STRINGS · 2141 S ARCHER 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: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP, BOTTOM INTERIOR OF FRYERS. CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, WALK-IN COOLER AND IN BASEMENT IN CORNER AREAS. SOME STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THREE COMP SINK; REMOVE.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1734217

Location recorded for this inspection · STRINGS · 2141 S ARCHER 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: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP, BOTTOM INTERIOR OF FRYERS. CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, WALK-IN COOLER AND IN BASEMENT IN CORNER AREAS. SOME STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THREE COMP SINK; REMOVE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN CORNER AREA OF BASEMENT; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM MOP BUCKET ONCE USED.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1631971

Location recorded for this inspection · STRINGS · 2141 S ARCHER 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: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP, BOTTOM INTERIOR OF FRYERS. CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, WALK-IN COOLER AND IN BASEMENT IN CORNER AREAS. SOME STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THREE COMP SINK; REMOVE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN CORNER AREA OF BASEMENT; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM MOP BUCKET ONCE USED.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1631343

Location recorded for this inspection · STRINGS · 2141 S ARCHER 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 THE MALE WAITER REMOVING STEAMED BROCCOLI FROM A STRAINER WITH HIS BARE HANDS. OBSERVED A MALE COOK HANDLING BEAN SPROUTS, CUT VEGETABLES AND COOKED MEAT WITH HIS BARE HANDS (PLACING INTO A BOWL OF BROTH FILLED WITH COOKED NOODLES); INSTRUCTED THE CERTIFIED MANAGER THAT NO BARE HAND CONTACT IS ALLOWED WITH READY TO EAT FOODS; MUST USE GLOVES OR UTENSILS TO HANDLE ALL READY TO EAT FOODS. MANAGER STATES THAT THEY WERE TOLD NOT TO WEAR GLOVES. THE PREVIOUS FULL INSPECTION REPORT DATED APRIL 27, 2015 STATES IN THE COMMENTS: NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-010(A)

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP, BOTTOM INTERIOR OF FRYERS. CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, WALK-IN COOLER AND IN BASEMENT IN CORNER AREAS. SOME STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THREE COMP SINK; REMOVE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE RECEPTOR AT THREE COMP SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN CORNER AREA OF BASEMENT; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM MOP BUCKET ONCE USED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1537725

Location recorded for this inspection · STRINGS · 2141 S ARCHER AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1528245

Location recorded for this inspection · STRINGS · 2141 S ARCHER 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 STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND ABOUT 120 LBS OF CHICKEN AND PORK STOCK STORED AT KITCHEN FLOOR AT 70.4F. ITEMS STORED NEXT TO COOKING AREA NOT FOR COOLING DOWN PROCESS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP SUCH ITEMS IN CONTROLED TEMP AT PREOPR HILDING TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $600.

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION; OBSERVED A HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE CENTER OF THE FRONT COUNTER WITH FOOD ITEMS ON A STICK THAT WERE NOT PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. CUSTOMERS WALK PAST THIS COUNTER TO GO TO THE WASHROOM OR SIT AT A TABLE. EMPLOYEE STATES THAT FOOD SERVED FROM THIS UNIT IS DONE BY THE EMPLOYEES ONLY; HOWEVER THE FOOD IS NOT PROTECTED BY ANY TYPE OR BARRIER OR SNEEZE GUARD; MUST PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE BARRIER. FOUND PREP TABLES UNDER SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER OR REMOVE. FOUND OVER 20 OPEN CONTAINERS OF LIVE PLANTS IN STANDING WATER ABOVE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1494140 DATED 8-28-14 FOR VIOLATION #(42)NO HAIR RESTRAINTS WORN BY KITCHEN STAFF; ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND KITCHEN STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: EMPTY PLASTIC 2LITER SODA CONTAINER BEING REUSED TO STORE FOODS, IN STRUCTED NOT TO REUSE SIGLE SERVICE ARTICLE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: ROUGH RAW CONCRETE WALLS BEHIND BASEMENT'S PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOTH DURABLE COVER THATS EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 45

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

ConsultationPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Consultation
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1496440

Location recorded for this inspection · STRINGS · 2141 S ARCHER AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED A HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE CENTER OF THE FRONT COUNTER WITH FOOD ITEMS ON A STICK THAT WERE NOT PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. CUSTOMERS WALK PAST THIS COUNTER TO GO TO THE WASHROOM OR SIT AT A TABLE. EMPLOYEE STATES THAT FOOD SERVED FROM THIS UNIT IS DONE BY THE EMPLOYEES ONLY; HOWEVER THE FOOD IS NOT PROTECTED BY ANY TYPE OR BARRIER OR SNEEZE GUARD; MUST PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE BARRIER OR REMOVE FROM THIS LOCATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.

  • 28

    * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED AS REQUIRED IN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION DONE ON AUGUST 19, 2013. INSTRUCTED THAT THE INSPECTION SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION UNTIL ANOTHER SUMMARY IS ISSUED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) ISSUED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LOOSE AND WORN RUBBER GASKETS OBSERVED AT THE THREE DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM THE UNIT. UNIT IS HOLDING AT THE PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME. ONE SHELF IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IS CRACKED AT THE BOTTOM; REPAIR OR REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (BURNERS AND POTS) NEED CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT. CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELF TO REMOVE LIQUID SUBSTANCE THAT WASTED.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN LOWER WALLS UNDERNEATH SINKS IN DISHWASHING AREA. CLEAN THE WALL AROUND AND BEHIND THE MOP SINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS AND ABOVE BASEMENT STAIRS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED THE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE BASEMENT WHERE THE SUBPUMP IS LOCATED CLUTTERED WITH ITEMS; ADVISED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: NO HAIR RESTRAINTS WORN BY KITCHEN STAFF; ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND KITCHEN STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1494140

Location recorded for this inspection · STRINGS · 2141 S ARCHER AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED A HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE CENTER OF THE FRONT COUNTER WITH FOOD ITEMS ON A STICK THAT WERE NOT PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. CUSTOMERS WALK PAST THIS COUNTER TO GO TO THE WASHROOM OR SIT AT A TABLE. EMPLOYEE STATES THAT FOOD SERVED FROM THIS UNIT IS DONE BY THE EMPLOYEES ONLY; HOWEVER THE FOOD IS NOT PROTECTED BY ANY TYPE OF BARRIER OR SNEEZE GUARD; MUST PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE BARRIER OR REMOVE FROM THIS LOCATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.

  • 28

    * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED AS REQUIRED IN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION DONE ON AUGUST 19, 2013. INSTRUCTED THAT THE INSPECTION SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION UNTIL ANOTHER SUMMARY IS ISSUED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) ISSUED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LOOSE AND WORN RUBBER GASKETS OBSERVED AT THE THREE DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM THE UNIT. UNIT IS HOLDING AT THE PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME. ONE SHELF IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IS CRACKED AT THE BOTTOM; REPAIR OR REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (BURNERS AND POTS) NEED CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT. CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELF TO REMOVE LIQUID SUBSTANCE THAT WASTED.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN LOWER WALLS UNDERNEATH SINKS IN DISHWASHING AREA. CLEAN THE WALL AROUND AND BEHIND THE MOP SINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS AND ABOVE BASEMENT STAIRS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED THE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE BASEMENT WHERE THE SUBPUMP IS LOCATED CLUTTERED WITH ITEMS; ADVISED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: NO HAIR RESTRAINTS WORN BY KITCHEN STAFF; ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND KITCHEN STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1228108

Location recorded for this inspection · STRINGS · 2141 S ARCHER AVE

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
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1228053

Location recorded for this inspection · STRINGS · 2141 S ARCHER AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: ALL REFRIGERATION AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT MUST BE ON AND AVAILABLE FOR TESTING. MUST PROVIDE

  • 9

    WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: NO HOT WATER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO HANDWASH SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER OR CONTRACT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.

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