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UNCLE REMUS PLUS GUILTY PLEASURES

4731 W MADISON ST · Chicago, IL 60644

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2618444

Location recorded for this inspection · UNCLE REMUS PLUS GUILTY PLEASURES · 4731 W MADISON ST

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4
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Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2595433

Location recorded for this inspection · UNCLE REMUS PLUS GUILTY PLEASURES · 4731 W MADISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) MUST PROVIDES THEMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLING UNITS AND MANTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED BOTH DOORS TO THE PREMISE OPEN DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. ONCE THE REAR DOOR CLOSED, I NOTED AT LEAST A 1/4-INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RODENT-PROOF DOORS AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTR

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 NOTED BUCKLING AND DAMAGED CEILINGS IN TOILET ROOM AS WELL AS FRONT OF PREMISE IN WAITING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF GREASE/ FOOD DEBRIS-FILLED BUCKETS IN THE BACKYARD AREA NEAR THE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN PREMISE FREE OF CLUTTER.

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Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2595132

Location recorded for this inspection · UNCLE REMUS PLUS GUILTY PLEASURES · 4731 W MADISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOOD FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED POTATO SALAD CUPS STORED INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT PREP RANGING BETWEEN 58-62F. OBSERVED EGGS/MILK STORED INSIDE THE COOLING UNIT WITH A COLD HOLD ATTACHED AT 50F DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @ 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. PIC DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED 2 REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA NOT AT PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF UNTI WITH COLD HOLDING ATTACHED AT @50F (STORING EGGS) AND FRONT DISPLAY COOLING UNIT NEAR REGISTER @56F (STORING POTATO SALAD CUPS). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNITS TO 41F OR BELOW AS REQUIRED. BOTH UNITS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THEMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLING UNITS AND MANTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED BOTH DOORS TO PREMISE OPEN DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. ONCE REAR DOOR CLOSED NOTED AT LEAST 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RODENT PROOF DOORS AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNIT IN REAR PREP AND ALONG WALL BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SAID DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AREAS. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15 LARGE LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, ON WALLS BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SURFACES OF COOLING UNITS. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 8 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON WALLS IN TOILET ROOM AND FLYING THROUGHOUT OFFICE SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA PIPING NOT ATTACHED AT BOTTOM OF SINK AND WATER POURING INTO BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF GREASE/ FOOD DEBRIS-FILLED BUCKETS IN THE BACKYARD AREA NEAR THE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN PREMISE FREE OF CLUTTER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED BUCKELING AND DAMAGED CEILINGS IN TOILET ROOM AS WELL AS FRONT OF PREMISE IN WAITING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2576797 ON 6/5/2023 NOT CORRECTED. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... #37) OBSERVED FLOUR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS #49) OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES AND TABLETOP EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR AND DOOR HANDLE OF THE ONE-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, AND SURROUNDING FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. #55) OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS SPILLED ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP, AND-OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA OVER THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND INSIDE THE HOT WATER UNIT CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN #56)OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH A DUST AND GREASE BUILD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #57) MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. #58) MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 62

    COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH INDOOR AIR ORDINACE REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF SMOKING ON PREMISE WITH ASHTRAY FULL OF CIGARETTE BUTTS, ASHES ON TABLES IN BREAK ROOM/OFFICE SPACE INSIDE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. #7-32-101 THROUGH 090. CITATION ISSUED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2576797

Location recorded for this inspection · UNCLE REMUS PLUS GUILTY PLEASURES · 4731 W MADISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT THAWING IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FLOUR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON BLACK FREEZER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES AND TABLETOP EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR AND DOOR HANDLE OF THE ONE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, AND SURROUNDING FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA OVER THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND INSIDE THE HOT WATER UNIT CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH A BUILD OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
17
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2576409

Location recorded for this inspection · UNCLE REMUS PLUS GUILTY PLEASURES · 4731 W MADISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED (SUCH AS CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.CERTIFIED MANAGER ANTHONY FOORD ARRIVED ON SITE 30 MMINS LATER.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HANDSINK, DISHWASHING HANDSINK, AND PREP HANDSINK. HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK, EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA RENDERED INACCESSIBLE DUE TO LEAK. WHEN USED WASTE WATER DRAINS ON FLOOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOOD 3 PANS OF TURKEY TIPS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT THAWING IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FLOUR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED AN APPROX 15-30 SMALL FLIES IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA ON THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE SERVICE WITH PROOF OF SERVICE LOG UPON MY RETURN ON 6/1/2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON BLACK FREEZER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES AND TABLETOP EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR AND DOOR HANDLE OF THE ONE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, AND SURROUNDING FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA OVER THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND INSIDE THE HOT WATER UNIT CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH A BUILD OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2554903

Location recorded for this inspection · UNCLE REMUS PLUS GUILTY PLEASURES · 4731 W MADISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE SPRAYER AT THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITHA LEAK FROM THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA OVER THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND INSIDE THE HOT WATER UNIT CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A SLIDING REACH IN COOLER AND A SINGLE DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH A BUILD OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHTING OUT IN FRONT OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2554576

Location recorded for this inspection · UNCLE REMUS PLUS GUILTY PLEASURES · 4731 W MADISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED FOODS INSIDE SMALL REACH IN PREP COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA(CHICKEN GIZZARDS, CATFISH, AND PERCH) READING AT TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 48-50 DEGREES. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 28

    TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED OPEN CONTAINER OF BUG SPRAY SITTING ABOVE FOOD COLD PREP COOLER AND ABOVE THE CHICKEN PREP AREA IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-015. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 50 DEGREES INTERNAL TEMPERATURE. COOLER TAGGED AND INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER WITH TEMPERATURE READING 41 DEGREES OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED AN APPROX 25-30 SMALL FLIES IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA ON THE WALLS, CEILINGS AND INSIDE THE HOT WATER UNIT CLOSET, AS WELL AS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE SMALL BLACK DEEP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE SERVICE WITH PROOF OF SERVICE LOG UPON MY RETURN ON 4/27/2022. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE SPRAYER AT THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITHA LEAK FROM THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA OVER THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND INSIDE THE HOT WATER UNIT CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A SLIDING REACH IN COOLER AND A SINGLE DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH A BUILD OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHTING OUT IN FRONT OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2522938

Location recorded for this inspection · UNCLE REMUS PLUS GUILTY PLEASURES · 4731 W MADISON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED TWO DOOR COOLER AT IMPROPER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 65F. ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TAGGED FOR RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO GASKETS ON TWO 2-DOOR COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BSERVED BROKEN STOPPER AT WASH COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BROKEN COLD WATER FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTIALTION FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
18
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2522660

Location recorded for this inspection · UNCLE REMUS PLUS GUILTY PLEASURES · 4731 W MADISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HANDSINK, DISHWASHING HANDSINK, AND PREP HANDSINK. HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED 3 CASES OF CHICKEN WINGS INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATORS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 45.5F, 62.2F, AND 47.6F, OBSERVED TURKEY LINKS IN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR HOLDING INTEERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 44.4F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 240 POUNDS OF CHICKEN AND TURKEY PRODUCTS AT A COST OF $422. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (COLESLAW SALAD, TURKEY LINKS, AND TURKEY TIPS) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED TWO DOOR COOLER AT IMPROPER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 65F. ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TAGGED FOR RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO THERMOMETERS TO MEASURE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BUCKET OF SALT AND PEPPER AND BIN OF FLOUR WITHOUT LABELS. ALL FOODS THAT ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO GASKETS ON TWO 2-DOOR COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE MIDDLE FRYER AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN STOPPER AT WASH COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BROKEN COLD WATER FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTIALTION FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTS INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2500264

Location recorded for this inspection · UNCLE REMUS PLUS GUILTY PLEASURES · 4731 W MADISON ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2497986

Location recorded for this inspection · UNCLE REMUS PLUS GUILTY PLEASURES · 4731 W MADISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF REAR DOOR AND FRONT DOOR ALONG TOP.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GARBAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON GROUND SURROUNDING OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND BEHIND FACILITY. OBSERVED PLASIC BAGS, BOTTLES SODA CANS TIRES WOOD ETC. THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE AND HARBORAGE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REMOVED ITEMS AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS NEAR MOP SINK AND PREP AREAS,OPENED FLOOR DOOR OF GAS METER IN LOBBY.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE ,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN OFFICE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2472957

Location recorded for this inspection · UNCLE REMUS PLUS GUILTY PLEASURES · 4731 W MADISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF REAR DOOR AND FRONT DOOR ALONG TOP.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS NEAR MOP SINK AND PREP AREAS,OPENED FLOOR DOOR OF GAS METER IN LOBBY.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN OFFICE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-304.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

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