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TONY'S

4355 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE · Chicago, IL 60653

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Pass
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0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2636029

Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S · 4355 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

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Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
16
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2635552

Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S · 4355 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, FISH, FRENCH FRIES, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: "OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. IMPROPER: CHICKEN 50.1 F, STEAK 50.2F, AND SLICED TOMATOES. 50.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH THE DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED PREP COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 55F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE WALK IN COOLER. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PREP COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE WALK IN COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. "

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER AND UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR OF THE STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

  • 49

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

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR AT FRONT OFFICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2625346

Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S · 4355 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-601.11 OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS CONTAINING WORKING INGREDIENTS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING WITHOUT COMMON NAME LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2624929

Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S · 4355 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING FISH, STEAK, RICE, POTATOES) DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CFM WHILE OPEN AND OPERATRING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMEPRATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION STORED INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLING UNTI WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED, THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS, RICE , DELI MEAT, BEEF, SLICED TOMATOES ALL RANGING BETWEEN 62-70F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION CORRECTED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED 3 DOOR COOLER WITH COLD HOLD UNITS ATTACHED LOCATED IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE AT 69F WHILE STORING TCS FOODS (STEAK, SLICED TOMATOES, RAW CHICKEN, FRESH CHEESE, SLCIED DELI MEAT, COOKED RICE) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT TO 41F OR BELOW AS REQUIRED. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. total cost $150.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS CONTAINING WORKING INGREDIENTS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING WITHOUT COMMON NAME LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 70MALL RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOORS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, ON STORAGE SHELVING ON TOP OF BOXES AND CONTAINERS, IN MAIN PREP WHERE FLOUR AND BREADING BINS ARE STORED, SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER WIRED RACKS THROUGHOUT, IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT IN CORNERS AND THROUGHOUT STORAGE SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE BEFORE REINSPECTION, REMOVE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAIR RESTRAINTS WORN DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT LOCATED THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA, INCLUDING ROLLING CARTS CONTAINING BULK CONTAINERS OF FLOUR AND SEASONINGS, HOT HOLD UNITS, RICE COOKERS, STORED KITCHENWARE ON PREP TABLES, ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING UNITS AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY PLUMBING FIXTURES LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM.MUST MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF GREASE, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEANING UNDER PREP STATIONS, STORAGE SHELVING AND ALONG THE WALL BASE THROUGHOUT PREMISE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP ON VENTS AND VENTILATION HOOD EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS AS REQUIRED.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2611989

Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S · 4355 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW BULK STORAGE CONTAINER NOT LABEL WITH THE PRODUCT NAME IN THE REAR. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES (COOKS) WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER, DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER, INTERIOR SHELVING OF THE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO CLEAN AND REPLACE TRAYS IN THE PREP COOLER.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FIXTURE, FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE WASHROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN WALL, AND CEILING TILE REPLACE IF DAMAGED, AIR VENT AND CEILING TILES AROUND THEM NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER PREP STATIONS, STORAGE SHELVING AND ALONG THE WALL BASE THROUGH OUT.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

Canvass Re-InspectionOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2555633

Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S · 4355 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT THE 3 COMP SINK SPRAYER. NOTED HANDS SINKS WITH A SLOW DRAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2555179

Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S · 4355 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINER WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERD ON THE FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NEXT TO THE HAND SINK, NOTED 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERD ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. MUST CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-020.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON SHELVES,COUNTER TOP AND PREP STATIONS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE: INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER,SHELVING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER, PREP TABLE, ALL DRY STORAGE SHELVING, COUNTER TOPS AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT THE 3 COMP SINK SPRAYER. NOTED HANDS SINKS WITH A SLOW DRAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE WASHROOM FIXTURES AND FLOOR DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PREMISES IN POOR REPAIR NOTED HOLES AND OPENING INTO THE WALLS, CEILING AND FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENING TO PREVENT FUTHER ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS. REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES WERE NEEDED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED VENT COVERS THROUGH OUT VERY DIRTY WITH DUST, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2510939

Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S · 4355 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE AND ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT HAIR RESTAINTS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2492588

Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S · 4355 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: THE VENTS IN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE FRYERS AND GRILL NEED DETAIL CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2492293

Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S · 4355 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 80 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE UTILITY ROOM BY THE HOT WATER TANK AND ALONG THE WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE DROPPINGS AND TO HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: THE VENTS IN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE FRYERS AND GRILL NEED DETAIL CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM FEBRUARY 23, 2021 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED. #41 FOUND WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. #49 THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH THICK GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS WITH DIRT, THE STORAGE RACKS PREP TABLES WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. #55 CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM FANS IN WALK-IN COOLER. #55 CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER, IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER ALL COOLER/COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS. REMOVING POOLING WATER BY REAR DOOR KEEPING FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES. CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTS AND CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE THE DIRT, FOOD AND DUST BUILD UP. #55 MOPS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE, SITTING IN DIRTY WATER IN THE BUCKET, INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER DRYING. #55 FOUND WATER STAINED CEILLING TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST PROVIDE MISSING WALL BASE IN THE FRONT/REAR PREP AREA. #57 ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE THE ONLINE COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF THE REQUIREMENT WAS MET.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2485064

Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S · 4355 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: THE VENTS IN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE FRYERS AND GRILL NEED DETAIL CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM AUGUST 5, 2020 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. #37 LARGE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.FOUND WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. #41 INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. #49 THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH THICK GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS WITH DIRT, THE STORAGE RACKS PREP TABLES WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. #55 CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM FANS IN WALK-IN COOLER. #55 CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER, IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER ALL COOLER/COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS. REMOVING POOLING WATER BY REAR DOOR KEEPING FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES. CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTS AND CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE THE DIRT, FOOD AND DUST BUILD UP. #55 REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE REAR ROOM BY THE EXIT DOOR, AT TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND IN OFFICE AREA. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #55 MOPS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE, SITTING IN DIRTY WATER IN THE BUCKET, INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER DRYING. #55 FOUND WATER STAINED CEILLING TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST PROVIDE MISSING WALL BASE IN THE FRONT/REAR PREP AREA. #57 ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE THE ONLINE COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF THE REQUIREMENT WAS MET.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2383217

Location recorded for this inspection · TONY'S · 4355 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: FOUND TCS AND READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE/LABEL ITEMS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: LARGE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 2" GAP UNDERNEATH IT. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE DOOR. MUST BE TIGHT FITTED UNDERNEATH. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: FOUND WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH THICK GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS WITH DIRT, THE STORAGE RACKS PREP TABLES WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A LID. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM FANS IN WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE REAR ROOM BY THE EXIT DOOR, AT TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND IN OFFICE AREA. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER, IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER ALL COOLER/COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS. REMOVING POOLING WATER BY REAR DOOR KEEPING FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES. CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTS AND CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE THE DIRT, FOOD AND DUST BUILD UP.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MOPS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE, SITTING IN DIRTY WATER IN THE BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER DRYING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, MUST PROVIDE MISSING WALL BASE IN THE FRONT/REAR PREP AREA.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE THE ONLINE COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF THE REQUIREMENT WAS MET.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60653

117 of 133 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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