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SPEEDWAY #8315

3401 S CALIFORNIA AVE · Chicago, IL 60608

GAS STATION/RESTAURANT

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for SPEEDWAY #8315 on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1151887

Location recorded for this inspection · SPEEDWAY #8315 · 3401 S CALIFORNIA 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.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1084335

Location recorded for this inspection · SPEEDWAY #8315 · 3401 S CALIFORNIA AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: THE ICE MACHINE DISPENSING CHUTES ARE FULL OF BLACK BUILDUP, MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL CLEANED, SANITIZED AND THEN RE-INSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: THE DRYING RACK FOR WASHED DISHES IS TOO SMALL. INSTALL AN ATTACHED (STAINLESS METAL) DRAINBOARD TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE FAN SHIELDS ARE VERY DIRTY IN THE WALK IN COOLER, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FANS SHIELDS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE WALK IN COOLER FLOORS ARE ENCRUSTED WITH SPILLED PRODUCT AND THE KITCHEN FLOORS ARE DIRTY AND STAINED, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER AND RESEAL THE KITCHEN FLOOR SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE REAR KITCHEN WALLS ARE DIRTY AND THE PAINT ON THE PIPES IS PEELING, CLEAN AND RESEAL THE WALLS AND CLEAN THE YELLOWING WALLS ABOVE THE TURBO CHEF OVENS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: THE LIGHTING ABOVE THE REAR PREP AREA IS NOT SHIELDED, INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE TWO TURBO CHEF OVENS IN THE REAR KITCHEN HAVE AVENT ABOVE BUT NO VENTILATION HOOD. THE UNITS ARE 6400 WATTS EACH. INSTALL PROPER VENTILATION TO CITY CODE. THE MOP SINK IS FILTY AND DRAINING SLOWLY, CLAEN UP AND REPAIR THE SINK.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
598508

Location recorded for this inspection · SPEEDWAY #8315 · 3401 S CALIFORNIA 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. THE GASKET AROUND THE WALKIN COOLER DOOR IS RIPPED AND TORN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAME.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN ALL THE CABINETS UNDER THE ROLLING GRILL,UNDER THE POP MACHINE AND UNDER COFFEE MACIHINE. LIFT THE STORE SHELVES AND CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THEM THEY AND DUSTY.

  • 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 THE FLOORS IN THE REAR STORE ROOMS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST AND DIRT ON THEM.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP.

ConsultationPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Consultation
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
413432

Location recorded for this inspection · SPEEDWAY #8315 · 3401 S CALIFORNIA AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OBSERVED BOTH LARGE DUMPSTERS (TRASH AND CARDBOARD) OVERFLOWING AND GARBAGE ON GROUND AROUND AND BEHIND BOTH DUMPSTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. PREVIOUSLY CITED IN APRIL FOR GARBAGE AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE GARBAGE PICK-UPS. MANAGER ON SITE STATED THAT ADDITIONAL PICK-UPS WERE SCHEDULED. A CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME AS DESCCRIBED IN THE COMMENTS BELOW.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES UNDER, AROUND OVEN PROOFER AND BREAD HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT PREP AREA.

  • 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 ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE THROUGH OUT PREMISES.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
233520

Location recorded for this inspection · SPEEDWAY #8315 · 3401 S CALIFORNIA AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 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 ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE THROUGH OUT PREMISES.

  • 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES UNDER, AROUND OVEN PROOFER AND BREAD HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT PREP AREA.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
231347

Location recorded for this inspection · SPEEDWAY #8315 · 3401 S CALIFORNIA AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN NOR MAINTAINED. FOUND DUMSPTER LIDS WIDE OPEN, UNABLE TO CLOSE DUE TO OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. ALSO, NOTED GARBAGE, REFUSE, LITTER SURROUNDING SAID DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN, AND RECOMMEND ADDITIONAL GARBAGE PICKUPS TO ACCOMODATE FLOW OF GARBAGE FROM OPERATIONS. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM PIPING UNDER FAN INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOUND INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS, PREP SHELVES, RACKS, HAND SINK,FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALLS IN TOILET ROOM/PREP AREA/STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAME.

  • 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 ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE THROUGH OUT PREMISES.

  • 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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CEILING PANEL FOR MISSING SECTION AT WALK-IN COOLER AND CLEAN STAINS AT CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE AND FOOD STORAGE RACKS.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT TOILET ROOM DOOR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS UNDER SODA FOUNTAIN UNIT AND CLEAN/REPLACE DRAIN LINES WITH BLACK BUILDUP.

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508 of 624 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 74268.

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