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PHOENIX RESTAURANT OF IL.L.L.C

2131 S ARCHER AVE · Chicago, IL 60616

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Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1546375

Location recorded for this inspection · PHOENIX RESTAURANT OF IL.L.L.C · 2131 S ARCHER AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

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

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1114668

Location recorded for this inspection · PHOENIX RESTAURANT OF IL.L.L.C · 2131 S ARCHER AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN 1ST FL PREP AREA IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMP SINK AND WALK IN COOLER.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO WALK IN COOLER ON 1ST FL.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CORRECTED.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
16
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1114655

Location recorded for this inspection · PHOENIX RESTAURANT OF IL.L.L.C · 2131 S ARCHER AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FOUND NO SOAP/PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK (ACROSS FROM THE 2-COMP SINK) IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS WITH SOAP/PAPER TOWELS. ITEMS WERE PROVIDED AFTER MY REQUEST. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND 1ST FL (GAP IN BETWEEN MIDDLE DOORS) AND 2ND FL FRONT DOORS (IN BETWEEN AND UNDERNEATH) NOT RODENT PROOFED-1/2" GAP NOTED AND FOUND MICE DROPPINGS ON THE PREMISES. FOUND 20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE OF 1ST FL MECHANICAL ROOM, 5 ON SHELVES BY REACH IN FREEZER (BY MECHANICAL ROOM) ON 1ST FL. 10 IN THE STORAGE AREA ON THE 1ST FL,10 IN 2ND FL MECHANICAL ROOM, 5 ON THE BOTTOM PREP TABLE AND FLOOR BY 2ND FL MECHANICAL ROOM, 10 IN THE CORNER UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS BY THE CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM AND 10 SCATTERED ALONG THE SHELVES BY THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP/RODENT PROOF EITHER 1ST FL DOOR OR SECOND FL DOORS, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY DATE/LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN COOKED/PREPARED, REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING, ETC. INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER/FREEZERS AND REACH IN COOLERS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST, REPAINT (USING A NON TOXIC PAINT) OR REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AND IN PREP AREAS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE ON THE 1ST FL, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ON 2ND FL, STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES IN ALL PREP AREAS AND THE CAN OPENER IN THE 2ND FL PREP AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND SINKS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN 1ST FL PREP AREA IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMP SINK AND WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE 2ND FL PREP AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS ATLEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REATTACH OR REPLACE LOOSE COVING AROUND ICE MACHINE-1ST FL.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS IN EMPLOYEE TOILETS ROOM (1ST & 2ND FL) AND REMOVE MOLD FROM WALLS IN MECHANICAL ROOM ON 2ND FL.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING/DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA AND IN ROOM WITH ICE MACHINE ON 1ST FL AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED. MUST FIX DAMAGED WALL IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM ON THE 2ND FL.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO WALK IN COOLER ON 1ST FL.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST FIND AND FIX LEAKS IN CEILING IN PREP AREA ON 1ST FL. MUST REROUTE TUBE (IN FRONG OF 3 COMP SINK) DISPOSING OF WASTE WATER INTO PLASTIC CONTAINER TO A FLOOR DRAIN-1ST FL.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK IN DISHMACHINE AREA ON THE 2ND FL.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST FIX LEAK AT THE KNOB ON A PIPE IN BETWEEN THE 3 COMP SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE 2ND FL.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE ALL UNUSED WAS CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1096590

Location recorded for this inspection · PHOENIX RESTAURANT OF IL.L.L.C · 2131 S ARCHER AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.)

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT STORAGE AREAS/2ND FLOOR BY RESTROOMS.(NEEDS CLEANING AND ORDER).

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOUND FOODHANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1096353

Location recorded for this inspection · PHOENIX RESTAURANT OF IL.L.L.C · 2131 S ARCHER AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

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
1096340

Location recorded for this inspection · PHOENIX RESTAURANT OF IL.L.L.C · 2131 S ARCHER AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS BY BAR AREAS AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Correct By: Thursday, August 16, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.)

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Correct By: Thursday, August 16, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.(MUST STORE INVERTED)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Correct By: Thursday, August 16, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN DISHRACKS AND MOP SINK.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT DRY STORAGE AREAS(1ST FLOOR) AND BY BAR AREAS. ALSO, FOUND HOLES AT WALLS THAT MUST BE SEALED AT DRY STORAGE AREAS 1ST FLOOR.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Correct By: Thursday, August 16, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND LIGHT FIXTURES NOT SHIELDED.MAIN KITCHEN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND CLUTTER AT DRY STORAGE AREAS SHELVING UNITS THAT MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.(OLD CONTAINERS)FOUND MERCHANDISE STORED ON FLOORS INSIDE DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE ALL MERCHANDISE ON SHELVING UNITS.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1096313

Location recorded for this inspection · PHOENIX RESTAURANT OF IL.L.L.C · 2131 S ARCHER AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.)

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.(MUST STORE INVERTED)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN DISHRACKS AND MOP SINK.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: FOUND LIGHT FIXTURES NOT SHIELDED.MAIN KITCHEN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
657285

Location recorded for this inspection · PHOENIX RESTAURANT OF IL.L.L.C · 2131 S ARCHER AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PAINT AND OR REPLACE RUSTY RACKS ON 1ST. FLOOR PREP AREA. REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS FROM INTERIOR UPPER PANEL AND SIDES OF ICE MACHINE IN 1ST. FLOOR PREP AREA. REPLACE WORN WOODEN SHELVES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND ABOVE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT TEA STATION.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM ON RIGHT HAND SIDE OF DINING AREA.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
657270

Location recorded for this inspection · PHOENIX RESTAURANT OF IL.L.L.C · 2131 S ARCHER AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND ICE MACHINE AT 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON SIDES, INTERIOR REAR AROUND WATER FILTER IN CONTACT WITH WATER USED TO MAKE ICE CUBES. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE CUBES, CLEAN, SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. EMPLOYEE CLEANED AND SANITZED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY END OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND 6 LIVE ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS, 1 SMALL ROACH CRAWLING ON WALL NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON 1ST. FLOOR PREP AREA, 2 LARGE ROACHES ON WALLS INSIDE ELEVATOR ROOM IN DRY STORAGE AREA ON 1ST. FLOOR, 2 ROACHES ON FLOOR INSIDE ELECTRICAL ROOM, 1 ROACH UNDER TEA UNIT ON 2ND FLOOR TEA STATION, 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALL BASE AT REAR PREP AREA BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR ELECTRICAL ROOM, NEXT TO CHEST FREEZERS ON 1ST. FLOOR PREP AREA, ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO BAR, UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR ON 2ND FLOOR, AND UNDER AROUND RACKS IN DRYS FOOD STORAGE ROOM ON 1ST. FLOOR. ALSO, OBSERVED 1 RAT DROPPING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT REAR PREP AREA ON 2ND FLOOR AND 6 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND AND NEXT TO ICE MACHINE ON 1ST. FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. REAR EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, OBSERVED 1/4TH INCH GAP UNDER SAID DOORS AND AT MIDDLE OF DOORS. PROVIDE MESH SCREEN AT WINDOW IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR LEFT SIDE REAR DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN AND TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.

  • 25

    TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED - Comments: FOUND OPEN BAIT, GREEN POSION PELLETS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON FLOORS IN MAIN KITCHEN NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT, AROUND HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN, 1ST. FLOOR PREP AREA, CORNERS OF STAIRCASE ON 1ST. AND 2ND FLOORS, ELECTRICAL ROOM AND DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE POISON/BAIT IN ENCLOSED RECEPTACLE AND NO OPEN BAIT PERMITTED IN FOOD PREP AREAS. SERIOUS 7-38-005(A)

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #579835 ON 03/18/11: #32 REMOVE MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING/RACKS, #33 DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT TEA STATION, UNDER AROUND TEA UNIT, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, SIDES OF EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, #34 DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT STAIRCASE LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOOR, REGROUT FLOOR TILES NEEDED AT PREP AREAS, DISH MACHINE AREA, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SINKS, AND REMOVE RUST FROM FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS, CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS UNDER FISH TANKS AND UNDER SINKS, REMOVE STANDING WATER SECTIONS AROUND FLOOR DRAIN IN KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA, PROVIDE FLOOR TILE FOR MISSING SECTION AT KITCHEN PREP AREA, #35 REPLACE DAMAGED AND STAINED CEILING PANELS IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOMS. PROVIDE CEILING PANELS FOR MISSING SECTIONS IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM, CLEAN AROUND ANSUL SYSTEM AT REAR KITCHEN, CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER, FAN GRID COVERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS, #36 PROVIDE LIGHT BULBS WITH LIGHT SHIELDS AND OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS UNDER VENTILATION HOOD AT REAR KITCHEN, REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AT VENTILATION HOOD AT MAIN KITCHEN, CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN, AND REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD AT DISH WASHING AREA, #37 PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR IN KITCHEN, #38 PROVIDE HOT AND OR TEMPERED WATER AT ONE OF TWO WASHBOWLS IN MENS TOILET ROOM ON RIGHT SIDE DINING AREA, #41 REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS/EQUIPMENT, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL, ORGANIZE CLUTTERED STORAGE ROOM AT RIGHT SIDE DINING AREA AND BAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE, #43 INVERT ICE SCOOPS AND PROVIDE CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ICE MACHINE AT BAR. SERIOUS 7-42-090 ISSUED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PAINT AND OR REPLACE RUSTY RACKS ON 1ST. FLOOR PREP AREA. REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS FROM INTERIOR UPPER PANEL AND SIDES OF ICE MACHINE IN 1ST. FLOOR PREP AREA. DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS WITH ICE BUILDUP IN 1ST. FLOOR PREP AREA. REPLACE WORN WOODEN SHELVES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND ABOVE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT TEA STATION.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REMOVE CIGARRETTE BUTTS FROM FLOORS AT REAR STAIRCASE. CLEAN FLOORS IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM ON RIGHT HAND SIDE OF DINING AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR WALL BEHIND DOOR IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. SEAL LARGE HOLE BEHIND ICE MACHINE ON 1ST. FLOOR.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE LIGHTING INSIDE SOME REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN BY DISH WASHER. REPAIR LEAKS AT COLD WATER HANDLE AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT TEA STATION.

Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
579954

Location recorded for this inspection · PHOENIX RESTAURANT OF IL.L.L.C · 2131 S ARCHER AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT RUSTY RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND BOTTOM OF CABINET UNDER GRILL. PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND WASH SINK AND PREP RACK AND SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP RACK AT REAR KITCHEN. REMOVE MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING/RACKS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT TEA STATION, UNDER, AROUND TEA UNIT, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT/BURNERS, DEEP FRYERS, SIDES OF EQUIPMENT, PREP SHELVES, PREP/UTENSIL RACKS, PLASTIC BIN CONTAINERS USED TO STORE DIRTY AND CLEAN UTESILS, DISH RACKS, UNDER, AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS, FLOORS INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, GASKETS AT REFRIGERATION UNITS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AROUND PREP AREAS, TEA STATION, BAR, STAIRCASE LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOOR. REGROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED AT PREP AREAS, DISH MACHINE AREA, THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, AND REMOVE RUST FROM FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS UNDER FISH TANKS AND UNDER SINKS. REMOVE STANDING WATER SECTIONS AROUND FLOOR DRAIN IN KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA. PROVIDE FLOOR TILE FOR MISSING SECTION AT KITCHEN PREP AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS IN HOT WATER TANK ROOMS AT WALL, SEAL WALL BASE IN ELECTRICAL ROOM, REPLACE DAMAGED AND STAINED CEILING PANELS IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOMS. PROVIDE CEILING PANELS FOR MISSING SECTIONS IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN WALLS NEXT TO DISH MACHINE/CLEAN UTENSIL STORAGE AREA, AROUND ANSUL SYSTEM AT REAR KITCHEN, CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLERS, FAN GRID COVERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND CLEAN DUSTY VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS/KITCHEN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE LIGHT BULBS WITH LIGHT SHIELDS AND OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS UNDER VENTILAITON HOOD AT REAR KITCHEN, REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AT VENTILATION HOOD AT MAIN KITCHEN, CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN, AND REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD AT DISH MACHINE AREA. REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR IN KITCHEN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAK AT COLD WATER HANDLE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR, PROVIDE HOT AND OR TEMPERED WATER AT ONE OF TWO WASHBOWLS IN MENS TOILET ROOM ON RIGHT SIDE DINING AREA, REVERSE HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES TO CORRESPOND TO HOT AND COLD WATER AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR KITCHEN, REPAIR LEAKS AT BACKFLOW DEVICE AT WALL AND HOT WATER HANDLE AT UTILITY SINK, INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT ONE OF TWO WASHBOWLS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM ON RIGHT SIDE DINING AREA, REPAIR LEAKS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN KITCHEN, AND REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE CLEAN POTS,PANS, EQUIPMENT FROM UTILITY SINK AREA, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS/EQUIPMENT, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL, ORGANIZE CLUTTERED STORAGE ROOM AT RIGHT SIDE DINING AREA, AND BAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. INVERT ICE SCOOPS AND PROVIDE CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ICE MACHINE AT BAR.

Suspected Food PoisoningFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
579835

Location recorded for this inspection · PHOENIX RESTAURANT OF IL.L.L.C · 2131 S ARCHER AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED 10 COOKED, UNCOVERED CHICKENS HANGING ON HOOKS ABOVE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR KITCHEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: 68.8-71.0F. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO COOL HOT FOODS FROM 140F TO 70F IN TWO HOURS AND 70F TO 40F IN FOUR HOURS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS AT APPROXIMATE VALUE $400.00. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS IN STAFF TOILET ROOM IN KITCHEN AND HAND WASH SOAP DISPENSER UNABLE TO DISPENSE SOAP TO WASH HANDS DUE TO SENSOR NOT WORKING AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AND OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT STAFF TOILET ROOM AND PROVIDE SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS PER CITY CODE. FOUND WASHBOWLS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM WITH NO HOT AND OR TEMPERED WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND OR TEMPERED WATER AT WASHBOWLS TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS PER CITY CODE. INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL TOILET ROOMS ON LEFT SIDE DINING AREA. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND OVER 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BOTTOM SHELVES UNDER GRILL, UNDER REFRIGERATION UNIT BY RICE COOKERS, ALONG WALL BASE IN ELECTRICAL ROOM AT REAR KITCHEN, AND SCATTERED ALONG WALL BASE AT BAR STORAGE AREA AROUND COMPUTER WIRES AT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. ALSO, REAR EXIT DOORS WITH 1/4INCH GAP UNDER SAID DOORS AND FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS AT 2ND FLOOR WITH 1/2 INCH GAP UNDER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN AND RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE RECEPTACLE NOT CLEAN NOR MAINTAINED. FOUND GREASE BUILDUP ON TOP OF LID AND GREASE SPILLS ON SURROUNDING GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE SPILLS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AREA AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ALSO, REMOVE LARGE FISH TANK NEXT TO GREASE RECEPTACLE. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT RUSTY RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND BOTTOM OF CABINET UNDER GRILL. PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND WASH SINK AND PREP RACK AND SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP RACK AT REAR KITCHEN. REMOVE MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING/RACKS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT TEA STATION, UNDER, AROUND TEA UNIT, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT/BURNERS, DEEP FRYERS, SIDES OF EQUIPMENT, PREP SHELVES, PREP/UTENSIL RACKS, PLASTIC BIN CONTAINERS USED TO STORE DIRTY AND CLEAN UTESILS, DISH RACKS, UNDER, AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS, FLOORS INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, GASKETS AT REFRIGERATION UNITS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AROUND PREP AREAS, TEA STATION, BAR, STAIRCASE LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOOR. REGROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED AT PREP AREAS, DISH MACHINE AREA, THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, AND REMOVE RUST FROM FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS UNDER FISH TANKS AND UNDER SINKS. REMOVE STANDING WATER SECTIONS AROUND FLOOR DRAIN IN KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA. PROVIDE FLOOR TILE FOR MISSING SECTION AT KITCHEN PREP AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS IN HOT WATER TANK ROOMS AT WALL, SEAL WALL BASE IN ELECTRICAL ROOM, REPLACE DAMAGED AND STAINED CEILING PANELS IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOMS. PROVIDE CEILING PANELS FOR MISSING SECTIONS IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN WALLS NEXT TO DISH MACHINE/CLEAN UTENSIL STORAGE AREA, AROUND ANSUL SYSTEM AT REAR KITCHEN, CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLERS, FAN GRID COVERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND CLEAN DUSTY VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS/KITCHEN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE LIGHT BULBS WITH LIGHT SHIELDS AND OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS UNDER VENTILAITON HOOD AT REAR KITCHEN, REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AT VENTILATION HOOD AT MAIN KITCHEN, CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN, AND REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD AT DISH MACHINE AREA. REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR IN KITCHEN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAK AT COLD WATER HANDLE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR, PROVIDE HOT AND OR TEMPERED WATER AT ONE OF TWO WASHBOWLS IN MENS TOILET ROOM ON RIGHT SIDE DINING AREA, REVERSE HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES TO CORRESPOND TO HOT AND COLD WATER AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR KITCHEN, REPAIR LEAKS AT BACKFLOW DEVICE AT WALL AND HOT WATER HANDLE AT UTILITY SINK, INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT ONE OF TWO WASHBOWLS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM ON RIGHT SIDE DINING AREA, REPAIR LEAKS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN KITCHEN, AND REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE CLEAN POTS,PANS, EQUIPMENT FROM UTILITY SINK AREA, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS/EQUIPMENT, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL, ORGANIZE CLUTTERED STORAGE ROOM AT RIGHT SIDE DINING AREA, AND BAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. INVERT ICE SCOOPS AND PROVIDE CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ICE MACHINE AT BAR.

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394 of 485 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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