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ST REST COUNTRY KITCHEN

727 E 87TH ST · Chicago, IL 60619

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for ST REST COUNTRY KITCHEN on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2642308

Location recorded for this inspection · ST REST COUNTRY KITCHEN · 727 E 87TH ST

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.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2071836

Location recorded for this inspection · ST REST COUNTRY KITCHEN · 727 E 87TH ST

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: FOUND LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR. UNIT HOLDING AT PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREA; MUST REPLACE CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED CEILING VENTS STAINED IN KITCHEN; MUST CLEAN VENTS. THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; CLEAN SAME. REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON THE VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF BOTH WASHROOMS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS ARE NOT WORKING; MUST REPAIR VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2059850

Location recorded for this inspection · ST REST COUNTRY KITCHEN · 727 E 87TH ST

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: FOUND LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR. UNIT HOLDING AT PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREA; MUST REPLACE CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED CEILING VENTS STAINED IN KITCHEN; MUST CLEAN VENTS. THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; CLEAN SAME. REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON THE VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF BOTH WASHROOMS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS ARE NOT WORKING; MUST REPAIR VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2059418

Location recorded for this inspection · ST REST COUNTRY KITCHEN · 727 E 87TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: REFRIGERATION UNIT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE AS REQUIRED. FOUND THE AIR TEMP OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 64.0F. INSTRUCTED THAT THE WALK-IN UNIT MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. MUST REPAIR UNIT AND HAVE UNIT REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPT OF HEALTH PRIOR TO USING. MUST FAX A LETTER TO 312 746-4240 OR EMAIL REQUEST TO [email protected] TO REQUEST THAT THE TAG IS REMOVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER. FOUND FOODS RANGING FROM 56.8F-61.1F. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW. FOODS OBSERVED WERE EGGS, BEEF, CHICKEN AND FISH ALL UNCOOKED. ALL FOOD WAS DISGARDED WEIGHING 50 POUNDS AND VALUED AT $142.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: FOUND THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. MACHINE NOT FILLING UP WITH WATER TO RUN A FULL CYCLE AND CHEMICALS NOT RUNNING THRU MACHINE EITHER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE MACHINE SERVICED AND TO MANUALLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE IN THE THREE COMP SINK. MACHINE WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPT OF HEALTH. MUST FAX REQUEST FOR TAG REMOVAL TO 312 746-4240 OR EMAIL REQUEST TO [email protected]. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF PESTS AND INSECTS ON PREMISES AS DESCRIBED: FOUND TWO LIVE ROACHES IN KITCHEN AREA ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE PREP TABLE AND ON THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. OBSERVED FORTY OR MORE LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS OF THE KITCHEN NEAR THE SWINGING DOORS AND BY THE SOFT SERVE MACHINE BEHIND THE COUNTER. OBSERVED THE REAR DOORS OF THE KITCHEN NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM AS REQUIRED; MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: FOUND THE THREE COMP SINK FAUCET NOT MAINTAINED AND IN POOR REPAIR. THE FAUCET NECK IS LOOSE AND BEING HELD TOGETHER WITH A TOWEL AND DUCK TAPE. THE FAUCET POPPED OFF WHILE RUNNING FULL WATER PRESSURE AT THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMP SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR. UNIT HOLDING AT PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQIUPMENT (FRYERS, GRILL, STOVE), CLEAN SLICER AND MEAT SAW, CLEAN PREP TABLES, CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS INCLUDING DEEP FREEZER, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE AND SLEEVE HOLDER AT PREP TABLE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREA AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, DISHMACHINE, SINKS AND PREP TABLES TO REMOVE GREASE, DIRT AND OTHER DEBRIS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND SOME CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN KITCHEN; REPAIR OR REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE. THE PIPES/LINES CONNECTING TO VARIOUS EQUIPMENT AND WALLS NEED CLEANING (STOVE, FRYER, GRILL, DISHMACHINE AND SINKS); CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS. THE FUSE BOXES OR SHUT OFF VALVE BOXES NEXT TO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM ON THE WALL IN THE PREP AREA NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREA; MUST REPLACE CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED CEILING VENTS STAINED IN KITCHEN; MUST CLEAN VENTS. THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; CLEAN SAME. REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON THE VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF BOTH WASHROOMS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: ONE SET OF LIGHTS IN THE PREP AREA ARE NOT SHIELDED; MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD FOR THIS SET OF LIGHTS.

  • 38

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

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK IS LEAKING; MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK. THE VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS ARE NOT WORKING; MUST REPAIR VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1990041

Location recorded for this inspection · ST REST COUNTRY KITCHEN · 727 E 87TH ST

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: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, EXTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, DEEP FRYERS, PREP TABLES.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQIUPMENT (FRYERS, GRILL, STOVE), CLEAN SLICER AND MEAT SAW, CLEAN PREP TABLES, CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS INCLUDING DEEP FREEZER, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREA AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, DISHMACHINE, SINKS AND PREP TABLES TO REMOVE GREASE, DIRT AND OTHER DEBRIS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE. THE PIPES/LINES CONNECTING TO VARIOUS EQUIPMENT AND WALLS NEED CLEANING (STOVE, FRYER, GRILL, DISHMACHINE AND SINKS); CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS. THE FUSE BOXES OR SHUT OFF VALVE BOXES NEXT TO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM ON THE WALL IN THE PREP AREA NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: ONE SET OF LIGHTS IN THE PREP AREA ARE NOT SHIELDED; MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD FOR THIS SET OF LIGHTS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE RECEPTOR AT THE THREE COMP SINK NEEDS CLEANING; CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE RECEPTOR. THE FAUCET NECK AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN IS LEAKING; REPAIR LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1697217

Location recorded for this inspection · ST REST COUNTRY KITCHEN · 727 E 87TH ST

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: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, EXTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, DEEP FRYERS, PREP TABLES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN AND REPAINT THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREA WITH CHIPPED PAINT AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1978734

Location recorded for this inspection · ST REST COUNTRY KITCHEN · 727 E 87TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1764084 ON 5/4/16 NOT CORRECTED: 34 - OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOK LINE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. 35 - OBSERVED A LARGE HOLE IN THE EAST WALL OF THE REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO THE TALL 2 DOOR TRUE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS. 45 - OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, EXTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, DEEP FRYERS, PREP TABLES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN AND REPAINT THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREA WITH CHIPPED PAINT AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1764084

Location recorded for this inspection · ST REST COUNTRY KITCHEN · 727 E 87TH ST

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

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: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 30LBS OF SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS AT 55.0F-62.1F IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA, 5LBS OF COOKED RICE AT 52.3F ON THE PREP TABLE AND 3LBS OF MASHED POTATOES AT 64.4F ON THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 38LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOK LINE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. ALSO OBSERVED CARPET RUGS INSIDE OF THE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND REMOVE ALL CARPET RUGS INSIDE OF THE RESTROOM.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED A LARGE HOLE IN THE EAST WALL OF THE REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO THE TALL 2 DOOR TRUE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PURSES AND COATS ABOVE PREP AREAS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATELY.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCE BASE LEAKING AND MISSING DRAIN PLUGS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING AND PROVIDE 3 DRAIN PLUGS.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1578315

Location recorded for this inspection · ST REST COUNTRY KITCHEN · 727 E 87TH ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1533175

Location recorded for this inspection · ST REST COUNTRY KITCHEN · 727 E 87TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1533095

Location recorded for this inspection · ST REST COUNTRY KITCHEN · 727 E 87TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF/SEAL THE GAPS ON THE SIDE DOOR IN THE BANQUET ROOM.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REATTACH (DOOR IS MISSING) A DOOR TO THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A METAL DRAINBOARD ABOVE 3- COMP SINK,SPLASH GUARDS IN BETWEEN 3- COMP SINK AND PREP TABLE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. TORN BOOTH SEATS,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR COOLER AND WORN CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD, ALL SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER, OVEN AND COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREAS AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DRYWALL BEHIND PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN,STAINED CEILING TILES. MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS & BASES ,VENTS, PIPES THROUGHOUT.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR YARD, FOOD AND UNDER BANQUET TABLES AND ALONG WALLS IN SAME AREA.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1386084

Location recorded for this inspection · ST REST COUNTRY KITCHEN · 727 E 87TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2355187 4/1/15 NOT CORRECTED #18-STILL FINDING EVIDENCE RODENTS. APPX 150-200 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,ON FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER NEXT TO FOOD CONTAINERS, ON LEDGES OF ALL COOLERS,ON FLOOR AND LEDGES IN ELECTRICAL ROOM,ON AND UNDER PREP TABLES,BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA, UNDER TABLES ON TOP AND IN BETWEEN ARTICLES STORED UNDERNEATH BANQUET TABLES AND ALONG WALL BASES ,IN LOWER CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS, WOMEN'S AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM,UNDER AND AROUND SHELVING UNITS,ON SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA ,ON FLOOR NEXT TO POP COOLER AT SERVICE COUNTER, LOWER CABINETS OF HOT HOLDING UNITS. ALSO UNKNOWN WHITE POWDER SUBSTANCE. ALSO STILL EVIDENCE OF LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES. REAR DOOR DOUBLE DOORS RUSTED OUT AND NOT RODENT PROOFED AND DINING ROOM DOOR HAS OPENING TO OUTSIDE AT BOTTOM. SEVERAL BAGS OF OPEN RODENT POISON ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND OPENING IN WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE AND IN DINING / BANQUET AREAS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND POISON CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/10/15. #29-PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLALTIONS STILL NOT CORRECTED #30-MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE CLOSET.#33-DETAIL CLEAN DEEP FRYERS IN THE PREP AREA HAS GREASE BUILD UP.#35-DETAIL CLEAN WALL BASES BEHIND ALL COOOKING EQUIPMENT HAS HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD UP AND REMOVE SOME CHIP PAINT ON WALL NEAR 3- COMP SINK.#38-MUST PROVIDE A UTILITY SINK ON PREMISES WITH BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-42-090).

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION #14.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION #14.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A METAL DRAINBOARD ABOVE 3- COMP SINK,SPLASH GUARDS IN BETWEEN 3- COMP SINK AND PREP TABLE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUSTED OUT PREP TABLE.MUST RMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS OF PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,DAMAGED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER,BROKEN GLASS AT UPPER FRONT DOOR,TORN BOOTH SEATS,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER,WALK IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR,WORN CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM DISH RACKS,EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,SAW MACHINE,MEAT SLICER,ALL SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,GRILL AND PREP TABLES,OVEN,CAN OPENER,COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREAS AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS.MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DRYWALL BEHIND PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN,STAINED CEILING TILES .MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS & BASES ,VENTS, PIPES THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN,LEAKY COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD TEMPS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR YARD,ELECTRICAL CLOSET,FOOD AND CONTAINERS ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER,UNDER BANQUET TABLES AND ALONG WALLS IN SAME AREA.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1386063

Location recorded for this inspection · ST REST COUNTRY KITCHEN · 727 E 87TH ST

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: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS SUCH AS 2LBS SMOKED SAUSAGE 124.1F,3LBS. PAN SAUSAGE 130.8F,1LB. LINK SAUSAGE 117.8F,1 LB.SALT PORK BACON 112.8F,2 LB.BACON 112.6F IN SEVERAL PANS ON TOP SHELF OF GRILL AND 60LBS. COOKED GREENS 59.2F-67.3F,15LBS. COOKED CABBAGE 53.0F,25LBS. COOKED RICE 44.6F IN LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS AND BUCKET IN WALK IN COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX 107LBS. $96.(CRITICAL 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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX 100 RODENT DROPPINGS OR MORE SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS ON FLOOR IN ELECTRICAL ROOM,ON AND UNDER PREP TABLES,BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA,BANQUET ROOM,TOILET ROOMS,HOT HOLDING LOWER CABINETS.SEVERAL BAGS OF RODENT POISON IN SAME AREAS.ALSO APPX 10 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.ALSO REAR DOUBLE DOOR RUSTED OUT & NOT RODENT PROOFED,BANQUET DINING ROOM DOOR THE SAME.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/1/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1387676 10/7/14 NOT CORRECTED #30-MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE CLOSET.#33-DETAIL CLEAN DEEP FRYERS IN THE PREP AREA HAS GREASE BUILD UP.#35-DETAIL CLEAN WALL BASES BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD UP AND REMOVE SOME CHIP PAINT ON WALL NEAR 3- COMP SINK.#38- MUST PROVIDE A UTILITY SINK ON PREMISES WITH BACKFLOW DEVICE.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A METAL DRAINBOARD ABOVE 3- COMP SINK,SPLASH GUARDS IN BETWEEN 3- COMP SINK AND PREP TABLE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUSTED OUT PREP TABLE.MUST RMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS OF PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,DAMAGED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER,BROKEN GLASS AT UPPER FRONT DOOR,TORN BOOTH SEATS,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER,WALK IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR,WORN CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM DISH RACKS,EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,SAW MACHINE,MEAT SLICER,ALL SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,GRILL AND PREP TABLES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREAS AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS.MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DRYWALL BEHIND PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN,STAINED CEILING TILES .MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS & BASES AND PIPES THROUGHOUT.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS R 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN,LEAKY COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD TEMPS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR YARD,ELECTRICAL CLOSET.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

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