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SOUTHSIDE AFRICAN RESTAURANT

8311 S BALTIMORE AVE · Chicago, IL 60617

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for SOUTHSIDE AFRICAN RESTAURANT on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2615984

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTHSIDE AFRICAN RESTAURANT · 8311 S BALTIMORE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP ARA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS NOT COVERED IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS TO PROTECT LIP CONTACT SURFACES FROM CONTAMINATION.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FO ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS.

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ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2590082

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTHSIDE AFRICAN RESTAURANT · 8311 S BALTIMORE 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
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2586421

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTHSIDE AFRICAN RESTAURANT · 8311 S BALTIMORE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2586270

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTHSIDE AFRICAN RESTAURANT · 8311 S BALTIMORE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND WHERE NEEDED

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ,WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING FROM ALONG WALLS AND FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2437926 11/20/23 NOT CORRECTED STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR PREP AREA-IN & ON UTENSILS INSIDE OF STRAINER ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE,ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA.REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA- ON FLOOR IN CORNER IN BETWEEN BROOMS.BASEMENT- ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND HALLWAY IN ADJACENT AREA,SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND A DEAD MOUSE ON FLOOR IN MOTOR ROOM. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & DEAD MOUSE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/4/23.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2585527

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTHSIDE AFRICAN RESTAURANT · 8311 S BALTIMORE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIRORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) : MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR FRONT TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED MAIN ENTRY DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG TOP AND PARKING LOT DOOR ALONG BOTTOM LEFT CORNER & ALONG TOP MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11 : OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 : OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14 : OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON SPLASH GUARDS AT HAND SINKS STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LID & GASKET ON CHEST FREEZER ON 1ST FL. IN POOR REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT ,STAIR CASE AND WHERE NEEDED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA,TOILET ROOM AND WHERE NEEDED

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND PREP AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES AND BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING FROM ALONG WALLS AND FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2584752 11/6/23 NOT CORRECTED STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 150 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON WOOD LEDGE & LOWER SHELF OF HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,REAR PREP AREA-IN FRYER CABINETS,ON EXCESSIVE GREAT STUFF ALONG WALL OF TABLE & FLOOR UNDER SAME.REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA- ALONG WALL BASES UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES AND CHEST FREEZER.BASEMENT- STAIRCASE AND FLOOR,SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND A DEAD MOUSE ON UPPER LEDGE IN MOTOR ROOM,REAR DINING ROOM -NEXT TO HAND SINK. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & DEAD MOUSE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/20/23.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
27
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2584752

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTHSIDE AFRICAN RESTAURANT · 8311 S BALTIMORE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS BEANS,GOAT,RICE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:39 P.M.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIRORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS .5lb.FISH-75.2F,3lbs.BEEF STEW-104.0F.3LBS.RED GRAVY RICE-118.0F.1.5LBS.GREEN GRAVY RICE-128.9F..5LBSPLAINTAIN-77.2F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX.8.5 LBS. $.195(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR FRONT TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 200 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON WOOD LEDGE & FLOOR AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,REAR PREP AREA-ON COUNTER TOP & SERVICE WINDOW ,PREP TABLES, FRYER CABINETS,ON TOP OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES OF CHEST FREEZERS,BEHIND GREASE TRAP,BASEMENT- STAIRCASE AND FLOOR,SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT,REAR DINING ROOM UNDER AND AROUND CHAIRS . MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/6/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED MAIN ENTRY DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG TOP AND PARKING LOT DOOR ALONG BOTTOM MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO BARRIER IN HALLWAY OF FOOD STORAGE AREA ADJACENT TO TOILET ROOM THAT CUSTOMERS USE MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER TO PROTECT THE FOOD FROM CUSTOMERS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON SPLASH GUARDS AT HAND SINKS STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES AND WHERE NEEDED.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON LID OF CHEST FREEZER,LID ON CHEST FREEZER ON 1ST FL. IN POOR REPAIR.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT ON RAW WOOD AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK PLASTIC BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STOVE & OVEN, ROLLING CARTS,DISH STORAGE SHELVES, WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,FRYER CABINETS.STORAGE CABINETS.MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP IN SOME CHEST FREEZERS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS AT SERVICE COUNTER IN MAIN PREP AREA,PROPANE TANKS FROM PREMISES,BASEMENT AND WHERE NEEDED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA,TOILET ROOM AND WHERE NEEDED

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES AND BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BULD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2557025

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTHSIDE AFRICAN RESTAURANT · 8311 S BALTIMORE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2556922

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTHSIDE AFRICAN RESTAURANT · 8311 S BALTIMORE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: DURING REINSPECTION OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER/ ONLY MEANS OF REFRIGERATION AT 45.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL REFRIGERATION MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2550177

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTHSIDE AFRICAN RESTAURANT · 8311 S BALTIMORE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED SUCH AS BEEF STEW, RICE,ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREAS, IN DINE IN AREA AND IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF SPICES/FLOUR WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL CONTAINER WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED ONE DEAD MOUSE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DEAD RODENTS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CHARRED RESIDUE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT BOTTOM OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN DINE IN AREA. OBSERVED CANS OF PAINT AND OTHER SUPPLIES AT BOTTOM OF STAIRS LEADING TO BACK BASEMENT STAIRS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND PROPERLY STORE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOORS AND HOLES IN FLOOR BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN DINE IN AREA ALONG WALL OF HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL HOLES TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND NO FILTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND REPLACE FILTER.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION NOT CORRECTED IN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME FROM INSPECTION #2549482 DATED 2/7/2022.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS NEAR OVEN IN FIRST PREP AREA, 20 DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG BOTTOM STAIRWAY LEADING TO BASEMENT, OVER 100 DROPPINGS ALONG BACK WALL OF UNUSED SERVING LINE IN DINE IN AREA, OVER 50 DROPPINGS AT ENTRANCE TO BACK STAIRCASE AND OVER 100 DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT ON SHELVES AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2549482

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTHSIDE AFRICAN RESTAURANT · 8311 S BALTIMORE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED SUCH AS BEEF STEW, RICE,ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF SPICES/FLOUR WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL CONTAINER WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS NEAR OVEN IN FIRST PREP AREA, 20 DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG BOTTOM STAIRWAY LEADING TO BASEMENT, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 4 DEAD MICE IN BASEMENT NEAR FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DEAD RODENTS, CLEAN AND SANITIZER AFFECTED AREAS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED MEAT BEING STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT FOOD MUST BE STORED IN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CHARRED RESIDUE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT BOTTOM OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOORS AND HOLES IN FLOOR BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL HOLES TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND NO FILTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND REPLACE FILTER.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2316193

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTHSIDE AFRICAN RESTAURANT · 8311 S BALTIMORE 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(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA OR IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED BEEF, COOKED GREENS) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER WITHOUT DISCARD DATE LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABEL WITH PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ALL PREP TABLE LOWER SHELVES WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE FAN LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED BETWEEN THE WALL AND WALK IN COOLER AND ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS (FEMALE) WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2222395

Location recorded for this inspection · SOUTHSIDE AFRICAN RESTAURANT · 8311 S BALTIMORE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Local context · Chicago

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