SAM'S CHICKEN AND RIBS

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED SEVERAL METAL PREP TABLES BOTTOM SHELVING WITH RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST, PAINT/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: BROKEN/INOPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR THE ABOVE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE A VALID ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOODS IE: FLOUR, NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC FOOD BASKETS AS SCOOPS FOR COOKED MEATS. MUST USE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES TO BE STORED INVERTED INSIDE FOODS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: BULK FLOUR CONTAINER AND TABLE TOP CAN OPENER NOTED DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD ACCUMULATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING UNDER CONTAINERS OF COOLING FRIES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.----NOTED WATER DAMAGED AND FOOD STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM.----BROKEN/DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THE OVENS. MUST REPLACE ALL.----EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE WALL UNDER THE REAR DISH HAND WASHING SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 7-13-23 REPORT #2578554 NOT CORRECTED. #51- NOTED LEAKING AT THE BOTTOM PIPPING OF THE BATHROOM HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.#47-: NOTED UNFINISHED WOOD USED FOR SHELVING AT THE FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES WITH NON POROUS WOOD THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED UNFINISHED WOOD USED FOR SHELVING AT THE FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES WITH NON POROUS WOOD THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED LEAKING AT THE BOTTOM PIPPING OF THE BATHROOM HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED HEAT DUST AND DIRT ON CEILING AND FANS AT FRONT KITCHEN AND DINNING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED OVER 10 RAT DROPPING AND 4 LIVE ROACHES AT THE CORNER WALL UNDERNEATH SHELVING BY THE 3 DOOR DISPLAY COOLER AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NOTED INDIVIDUAL FOOD BASKET USED FOR SERVING FOOD WITH NO HANDLE INSIDE A CONTAINER OF RIBS INSIDE REFRIGERATIONS USED FOR SCOOPING/ SERVING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED UNFINISHED WOOD USED FOR SHELVING AT THE FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES WITH NON POROUS WOOD THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING:- -RAILS OF THE 3 DOOR DISPLAY COOLER ENCRUSTED WITH DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS -SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE COOLERS WITH SPILLS DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. -SHELVES OF THE FOOD STORAGE UNIT CAKED WITH FLOUR.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: NOTED WASTE WATER BACKUP FROM THE PREP SINK INTO ONE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE PREP SINK ALL USING THE SAME DRAIN PIPE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALY WHER PEST ACTIVITY WAS NOTED. ALSO FLOORS AT THE DINNING AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED HEAT DUST AND DIRT ON CEILING AND FANS AT FRONT KITCHEN AND DINNING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)-INTERIOR LID OF THE BOX FREEZER CRACKED AND DAMAGED WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND IS BEING REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE LID.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B) INTERIOR OF OVENS DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11-WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISH AREA. MUST REPLACE.-6-501.12--EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST THROUGHOUT THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS @ $100. ASSORTED PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED RIBS, COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED STUFFED SAMOSAS FROM PREVIOUS DAYS WITH NO DATES AT ALL. NO EXPIRATION DATES. REVIEWED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RAW WOOD BLOCK AND EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A WALL MOUNT FOR THE FRY SLICER. ALSO WITH RUSTY METAL. MUST NOT USE EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM, RAW WOOD AND RUST MUST BE BE REMOVED.------MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE COOLERS. MUST BE WASHABLE CONTAINERS.----INTERIOR LID OF THE BOX FREEZER CRACKED AND DAMAGED WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND BEING REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE LID.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE TINFOIL OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.----EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT ON SHELVING ABOVE THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OF OVENS DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: EXCESSIVE GREASE ON ALL WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ATTACHED SHELVING BEHIND THE CASH REGISTER.----EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE THE FLOORS BEHIND COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISH AREA. MUST REPLACE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST THROUGHOUT THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 11-6-20 REPORT #2456382 NOT CORRECTED. #49- OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON ELECTRICAL OUTLETS BEHIND COOKING FRYERS NEAR REGISTER AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN 2-DOOR SLIDING COOLER. COOKED RICE FOUND AT 46.2F, COOKED BEEF FOUND AT 46.4F, COOKED CHICKEN FOUND AT 46.5F AND COOKED CHICKEN WITH ORANGE SAUCE FOUND AT 48.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR LOWER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD IMMEDIATELY. FOUR TRAYS OF FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 75 LBS AT A COST OF $200.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED (FLOUR). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL WITH THE COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 3 DEAD ROACHES ON GLUEBOARD BEHIND CHEST FREEZER NEXT TO MOP SINK. ALSO OBSERVED 4 DEAD ROACHES UNDER STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR WHERE TRASH BAGS WERE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN AREA.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON ELECTRICAL OUTLETS BEHIND COOKING FRYERS NEAR REGISTER AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN AT HAND WASHING SINK NEAR REGISTER AREA IN FRONT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED PORK RIBS IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. RIBS WERE FOUND AT AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 70.3F. INFORMED MANAGER PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE IS 41.0F OR LOWER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD IMMEDIATELY. RIBS WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 200 LBS AT A COST OF $550.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN STORED IN REFRIGERATOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING. FOOD ITEM MUST BE MARKED WITH THE DISCARD DATE FROM WHEN FOOD WAS ORIGINALLY PREPPED NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS FILLED WITH GREASE. OBSERVED PREP TABLE NEXT TO REGISTER WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NOT STORE FRENCH FRIES ON LOWER PART OF TABLE TO PREVENT GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS AND PIPES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT FILLED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO SUPPLIES/KIT FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT(COOLERS ETC.)MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AHD HELD FOR GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A SELL BY DATE ON LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WATER PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST MAINTAIN SINK.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA AROUND CEILING VENTILATION COVER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.