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UNCLE REMUS

5611 W MADISON ST · Chicago, IL 60644

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for UNCLE REMUS on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2639113

Location recorded for this inspection · UNCLE REMUS · 5611 W MADISON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD (CHICKEN 170.8F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT FRONT HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAN MULTI-USE CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND PROPERLY STORE CONTAINERS OFF FLOOR.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN ALL AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL AND MOP HEAD STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2631056

Location recorded for this inspection · UNCLE REMUS · 5611 W MADISON ST

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
2618261

Location recorded for this inspection · UNCLE REMUS · 5611 W MADISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED CEILING TILE IN FRONT OF PREP AREA WITH BROWN WATER DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE/REPAIR.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2617893

Location recorded for this inspection · UNCLE REMUS · 5611 W MADISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING TILE IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH BROWN WATER DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE/REPAIR.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2594325 DATED: 5/2/24 NOT CORRECTED; #38-OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOORS LEADING TO RECEPTACLE AREA WITH AT LEAST 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. #49-OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2-DOOR COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD RESIDUE AS WELL AS 2-DOOR FREEZER LOCATED IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #56-NOTED WALK-IN COOLER BULB NOT PROPERLY WORKING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION (FLICKERING) INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2594325

Location recorded for this inspection · UNCLE REMUS · 5611 W MADISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-601.11 OBSERVED LARGE BUCKET CONTAINING MIXED SEASONINGS WITHOUT A LABEL, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOORS LEADING TO RECEPTACLE AREA WITH AT LEAST 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 OBSERVED CARDBOARD ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS USED ON PREP TABLE LINERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2-DOOR COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE SMOUNS OF DRIED FOOD RESIDUE AS WELL AS 2-DOOR FREEZER LOCATED IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-501.19 OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR IN PLACE FOR UNISEX TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11 NOTED WALK-IN COOLER BULB NOT PROPERLY WORKING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION (FLICKERING) INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL NEW EMPLOYEES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2593868

Location recorded for this inspection · UNCLE REMUS · 5611 W MADISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, COLE SLAW, FISH). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE BUCKET CONTAINING MIXED SEASONINGS WITHOUT A LABEL, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOORS LEADING TO RECEPTACLE AREA WITH AT LEAST 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 65 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID SPACE. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS USED ON PREP TABLE LINERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2-DOOR COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE SMOUNS OF DRIED FOOD RESIDUE AS WELL AS 2-DOOR FREEZER LOCATED IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR IN PLACE FOR UNISEX TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED WALK-IN COOLER BULB NOT PROPERLY WORKING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION (FLICKERING) INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL NEW EMPLOYEES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2573076

Location recorded for this inspection · UNCLE REMUS · 5611 W MADISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 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

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 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, DISHWASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2572687

Location recorded for this inspection · UNCLE REMUS · 5611 W MADISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 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 (CHICKEN,FRENCH FRIES,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.CERTIFIED MANAGER CHARMAINE RICKETTE ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:30. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 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: NOTED THE REAR OUTER EXIT DOOR HAS A GAP AT THE BOTTOM LEFT CORNER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PESTS ENTRY POINT.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: APPROXIMATELY 100-150 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND 2-3 DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINED ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE OR QUATS SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 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, DISHWASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2554222

Location recorded for this inspection · UNCLE REMUS · 5611 W MADISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE REAR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2550048

Location recorded for this inspection · UNCLE REMUS · 5611 W MADISON ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2484335

Location recorded for this inspection · UNCLE REMUS · 5611 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 SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 37

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

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE RACKS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL USED AND UNSED COOLERS,PREP TABLES,GARBAGE CANS,FRYER BASKETS,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,HAND SINK BASINS,3- COMP SINK BASINS

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN PREP,DISH WASHING,STORAGE,HALL WAY AND BASEMENT AREAS,MISSING ,STAINED,AND DAMAGED CEILINGS,MISSING & LOOSE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS,WALL TILES AND HOLES WHERE NEEDED.MUST MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS ,CEILINGS,BASEBOARDS AND WHERE NEEDED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD,STANDING WATER DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT ,STORAGE AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.

  • 57

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

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
19
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2473172

Location recorded for this inspection · UNCLE REMUS · 5611 W MADISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 3

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

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF APPX. 25LBS. COOKED CHICKEN RANGING FROM 59.0F-62.6F INSIDE OF LARGE PLASTIC BINS ON SHELVING UNITS.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX. 25LBS. $17.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 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 AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 1,000 OR MORE OF MICE AND RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN AND ON BOXES OF FOOD AND PAPER GOODS ON STORAGE SHELVES,UNDER AND AROUND FOOD AND PAPER STORAGE SHELVES,ON TOP OF UNUSED GLASS REACH IN COOLER,WALL OUTLET COVERS,ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND AND IN BETWEEN CRATES GARBAGE CANS,CHEST FREEZERS IN STORAGE AREAS,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE NEXT TO 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON BOTH SIDES OF CASHIER COUNTER,ON FLOOR IN FURNACE & HOT WATER TANK ROOM,DRY FOOD & PAPER STORAGE AREAS,ON STAIRS LEADING TO FRONT BASEMENT STAIRS AND UNDER REAR BASEMENT STAIRS,ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT MIXED IN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP,ON FLOOR AND ON SHELVING UNITS IN OFFICE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/27/2021.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1-2" GAP ALONG SIDE OF FRONT DOOR AND IN CENTER AND ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOUBLE DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINED ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE RACKS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL USED AND UNSED COOLERS,PREP TABLES,GARBAGE CANS,FRYER BASKETS,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,HAND SINK BASINS,3- COMP SINK BASINS.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS,LIDS WIDE OPEN AND TRASH ABOVE RIMS.MUST REMOVE TRASH ,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.LIDS ARE TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN PREP,DISH WASHING,STORAGE,HALL WAY AND BASEMENT AREAS,MISSING ,STAINED,AND DAMAGED CEILINGS,MISSING & LOOSE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS,WALL TILES AND HOLES WHERE NEEDED.MUST MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS ,CEILINGS,BASEBOARDS AND WHERE NEEDED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD,STANDING WATER DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT ,STORAGE AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.

  • 57

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

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60644

121 of 175 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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  • UNCLE REMUS RESTAURANT, INC5611 W MADISON ST · Chicago, IL 60644Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • M & S FOOD MARKET, INC.5615 W MADISON ST · Chicago, IL 60644Grocery Store · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • J & J FISH & CHICKEN5612 W MADISON ST · Chicago, IL 60644Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • J & J FISH5608 W MADISON ST · Chicago, IL 60644Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • PAYLESS DOLLAR PLUS INC5616 W MADISON ST · Chicago, IL 60644Grocery Store · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • MADISON STREET GRILL5601 W MADISON ST · Chicago, IL 60644Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected

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