Sammy's Red Hots

March 10, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings12
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Sewage And Waste Water Disposal, No Back Siphonage, Cross Connection And/Or Back Flow
Inspector note: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. OBSERVED WASTE AND SEWAGE WATER BACKUP IN THE BASEMENT AND AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE BASEMENT COMING FROM THE OVERFLOWING SUMP PUMP. MUST SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES ON 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. REPAIR OR REPLACE SUMP PUMP. ALSO OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN THE WATER WAS FILLED AND DRAINED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH A LICENSED PLUMBER SO THAT WATER DRAINS PROPERLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 10Priority
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. FRONT DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOF WITH A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: 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 FROM REPORT #160424 ON 7/16/10 NOT CORRECTED: 32/01- CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY SHLEVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND OVER THE 3 COMPARMENT SINK OR REPLACE. 33/01- DETAIL CLEAN HANDSINK AND HOOD OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL MULTI USE BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS AND DUSTY COVERS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ATTACHED PIPES, WHEELS, HANDLES, ETC. IN MORE DETAIL AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM ALL SIDES. 35/01- MUST REPAIR CRACKED WALL TILES ABOVE THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALONG THE SIDE OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
code 29
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. REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA. REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVES, INTERIOR OF COOLERS. PROVIDE A DOOR HANDLE FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE 1 DOOR FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REALIGN THE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR SO THAT IT CLOSES PROPERLY. EXCESSIVE ICE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, PREP TABLES, MEAT SLICER, INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS), STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, MICROWAVE.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT, ESPECIALLY UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STOCK.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA THROUGHOUT, ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPLACE THE MISSING WALL TILES AROUND THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR THE DRYWALL AROUND THE MOP SINK. REPAIR THE WALL BOARD ACROSS FROM THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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. PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE RESTROOM AND REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE RESTROOM.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: REPAIR THE MOP SINK FAUCET THAT IS DISCONNECTED. PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR THE LEAKING PIPES NEXT TO THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE REFRIGERATION THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS. MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER.
code 40
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 REMOVE CAR TIRES FROM THE PREP AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT AREA. REMOVE ANY EXCESS CLUTTER TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
code 41

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Compared with Pass on July 29, 2010: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred.

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