Sam's Chicken & Ribs

November 22, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings13
critical findings1

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Failed findings

No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Infestation, No Birds, Turtles Or Other Animalscritical

Inspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. NOTED OVER 200 MOUSE DROPPINGS GROUPED UNDER AND INSIDE 2 FRYERS IN FRONT PREP AREA, ON STORAGE SHELFS WITH UNTENSILS, ON FLOORS BEHIND WARMER AND COOLERS, IN CABINETS BEHIND STEAM TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSIDE COOLER'S MOTOR AREAS AND SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY, MUST HAVE ESTABLISHMENT TREATED. CLEAN AND SANITIZE EFFECTED AREAS AND CONTROL ACTIVITY. ALSO INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AS PER CITY CODE. CITATION #63792-11 COURT DATE 1.6.11, 4OO W SUPERIOR, ROOM 112 AT 10 AM.
code 13Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING HELD AND SERVED SUCH AS GYROS, HAMBURGERS ETC. INSTURCTED EMPLOYEE THAT THERE MUST BE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH CERTIFICATES POSTED. CITATION #63792-11. COURT DATE 1.6.11 AT 400 W SUPERIOR, ROOM 112 AT 10 AM.
code 21
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. IMPROPERLY LABELED FOODS IN A REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST LABEL WITH FOOD NAME AND DATE OF PREPARATION.
code 30
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. REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM FOIL AND CARDBOARD FROM EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. REPAIR BROKEN FAN IN 2 DOOR FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR INTERIOR DAMAGED FLOOR OF 2 DOOR FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE DAMAGED WASTE BASKET IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH PROPER COVER. REMOVE POTATO CUTTER FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTALL WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROTECT DISHWARE.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DETAIL CLEAN POTATO CUTTER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS IN REAR PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT, INSIDE AND OUT, UNDER AND BEHIND THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. INCLUDE CONNECTED PIPES. WASH AND SANITIZE SHELVING AND RACKS THROUGH-OUT ESTABLISHMENT. REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS, DEBRIS ETC.
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 CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES. REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, LITTER, DROPPINGS, GREASE, ETC. INSTALL 4 INCH COVE AT WALL-FLOOR JUNCTION IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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. REPAIR DAMAGED WALL BEHIND COOLER NEXT TO MOP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. DAMAGED AND STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. SEAL ALL OPENINGS. PAINT RAW WOOD USED FOR LEGS OF MOP SINK AND WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. SEAL HOLE AROUND PIPE IN CEILING ABOVE MOP SINK AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED FOR PEST CONTROL. PROVIDE BASEBOARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF REAR PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED TO SEAL GAPS. REPAIR CRUMBLING WALL AND PEELING PAINT ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. REPAIR BROKEN LIGHT IN HOOD VENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INADEQUATE LIGHTING UNDER HOOD VENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING. DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO REMOVE DEBRIS. REPAIR AND SEAL CRACKED AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTALL LIGHTSHIELD IN REACH-IN COOLERS.
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 DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR THAT OPENS TO REAR PREP AREA. REMOVE SHOES STORED UNDER FOOD STORAGE AREA IN REAR PREP AREA. PROVIDE SPACE FOR EMPLOYEE CLOTHING, AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Ventilation: 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. DETAIL CLEAN HOOD VENT TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GRIME. REMOVE STRONG SEWER ODOR FROM WASHROOM. REPAIR LEAK UNDER MOP SINK LEFT OF WASHROOM. REPAIR SLOW DRAINING 3 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. PROVIDE METAL STEM AND REFRIGETATION THERMOMETERS FOR PROPER FOOD TEMPERATURE TRACKING. MISSING IN FREEZERS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NO METAL STEMS AVAILABLE.
code 40
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. MISSING HAIRNETS 2 FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
code 42
No Smoking Regulations

Inspector note: Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas. THERE IS NO VISIBLE SMOKING SIGN POSTED ON PREMISES. SIGN THAT IS POSTED IS CONCEALED BY 7-UP COOLER. MUST POST SIGNS AT FRONT ENTRANCE, DINING ROOM AND AREAS WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED. CITATION 63793-12 COURT DATE 1.6.11 AT 400 W SUPERIOR, ROOM 112 AT 10 AM.
code 70

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