Sammy's Red Hots

March 11, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings9
critical findings1

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Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 22LBS OF COOKED CATFISH,PIZZA PUFF,GYRO MELT AND 1 DOZEN EGGS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 52-56 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A. (COOLER WHERE ABOVE MENTIONED PRODUCTS WERE BEING HELD WAS AT 40 DEGREES. NO CITATION ISSUED FOR FACILITIES)
code 3Priority
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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40-50 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA BEHIND HOT WATER HEATER, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
code 18
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. FOUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. FOUND NOZZLE TO COLD WATER SOURCE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BROKEN OFF PREVENTING THE USE OF COLD WATER AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR BROKEN NOZZLE AND MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
code 24
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN LID TO ICE MACHINE AND REMOVE TEMPORARY PLASTIC BAG COVER.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS AND COOLERS INCLUDING ALL ATTACHED LEGS, WHEELS AND PIPING. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN PREP TABLES AND SINKS AND REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,SINKS,STEAM TABLE AND COOLERS AND THROUGHOUT AND REMOVE EXTREME GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST ALSO REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS IN BASEMENT.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL OPENING ALONG THE BOTTOM OF WALL BASE BETWEEN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND LARGE POP COOLER. MUST ALSO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. DETAIL CLEAN ALL WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,STEAM TABLE AND COOLERS AND REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST ALSO REPAINT DINGY/DIRTY WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHEILD ON LIGHT OVER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE NEEDED. MUST ALSO PROVIDE THE PROPER END CAPS FOR LIGHTS OVER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND WHERE MISSING.
code 36
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTERED AREA TO THE RIGHT OF THE STAIRWELL LEADING TO THE BASEMENT.
code 41

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