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Hamburger Heaven Express Inc.

March 11, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings11
critical findings0

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Failed findings

toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE SIDE DOOR TO THE FOOD PREP AREA AND SOUTH ENTRANCE DOOR TO THE ESTABLISHMENT NOT RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE SIDE DOOR AND A 1" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE SOUTH ENTRANCE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHILI AT 145F) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATES POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
code 21
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED A BROKEN STYROFOAM CUP USED AS A SCOOP FOR THE SOUP IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. REPLACE THE CRACKED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER ABOVE THE SHAKE MIXER.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, INTERIOR OF THE 1 DOOR FREEZER NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND WIRE RACK ABOVE THE STOVE.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE CUTOMER WAITING AREA INSIDE OF THE SOUTH DOOR.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: CLEAN THE WINDOWSILL NEXT TO THE STEAM TABLE AND WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: REPAIR THE WATER LEAK FROM THE COLD WATER HANDLE IN THE WASHROOM. REMOVE THE DUCT TAPE FROM THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR AND LEAKS.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL PREP COOLERS.
code 40
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
code 42
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
code 43
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 25, 2014: 11 findings appeared for the first time.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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