Slim's, 2020 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL, USA
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Slims, 2020 W Montrose Ave , Chicago, Il, USA
2 years ago
Report date: Apr 5, 2022
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed the following (tcs foods) items at improper temperatures for cold holding: sliced tomatoes 48f, blue cheese 55f, eggs 48f, cut leafy green lettuce 53. 9f, sliced chicken 48f, provolone 48f, with an internal temperature
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed the following (tcs foods) items at improper temperatures for cold holding: sliced tomatoes 48f, blue cheese 55f, eggs 48f, cut leafy green lettuce 53. 9f, sliced chicken 48f, provolone 48f, with an internal temperature
of 51f. Person in charge voluntarily discarded approximately $200 and 15lbs of product. Cooler tagged at facility. Priority violation 7-38-005,citation issued.
25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: observed no consumer advisory on menus at this time for burgers that are cooked to temperature per customer order. Instructed person in charge to provide complete consumer advisory (including asterisk for items/disclosure/statement) for all items that are cooked to order (burgers). Priority foundation violation 7-38-005,no citation issued.
33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: observed 2-door prep cooler with top load prep holding improper ambient temperature of 51f. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain. Cooler tagged and held for inspection and may not be used at this time. Priority violation 7-38-005,citation issued.
36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed multiple coolers without internal thermometers for measuring ambient air temperatures. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain.
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 1/4in gap on bottom right corner of entry way exterior door. Observed gap a lower bottom of rear exterior door leading to alley. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain for the prevention of entry of pest.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed non-smooth and easily cleanable areas filled with expanding foam. Must not use expanding spray foam sealant along floor baseboards behind prep tables. Spray foam on the wall back splash of the steam table. Spray foam in ceilings. ----open wall at electrical panels over a food prep table with peeling paint and wall plaster. Must seal any openings with a smooth, cleanable material. ----missing and damaged floor tiles in the rear prep area. -----water damaged and missing ceiling tiles in several areas throughout. Must repair/replace all to be smooth and cleanable. ----floors throughout establishment, under and surrounding all coolers, freezers, cooks line equipment, under mop and three compartment sinks with excessive grease dirt and grime. Must clean and maintain all.
56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed accumulated build up on hood system filters. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: observed the previous core violations from report #2531917 dated 9/24/2021: #47 observed broken gasket and door that falls off on 3 door cooler located opposite grill. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition. #48-- observed middle compartment of 3 compartment sink unable to be filled with water due to non-functioning built in sink stopper. Instructed to repair or replace so that all 3 compartments are able to be filled with water. #51-- observed no backflow prevention device connected to mop sink. Instructed to install in accordance with all rules, laws, and regulations. #55--observed build up of grease, grime, and food debris underneath hot line. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition. Instructed person in charge to correct all previous violations. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090,citation issued.
Source: chicago.gov
25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: observed no consumer advisory on menus at this time for burgers that are cooked to temperature per customer order. Instructed person in charge to provide complete consumer advisory (including asterisk for items/disclosure/statement) for all items that are cooked to order (burgers). Priority foundation violation 7-38-005,no citation issued.
33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: observed 2-door prep cooler with top load prep holding improper ambient temperature of 51f. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain. Cooler tagged and held for inspection and may not be used at this time. Priority violation 7-38-005,citation issued.
36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed multiple coolers without internal thermometers for measuring ambient air temperatures. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain.
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 1/4in gap on bottom right corner of entry way exterior door. Observed gap a lower bottom of rear exterior door leading to alley. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain for the prevention of entry of pest.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed non-smooth and easily cleanable areas filled with expanding foam. Must not use expanding spray foam sealant along floor baseboards behind prep tables. Spray foam on the wall back splash of the steam table. Spray foam in ceilings. ----open wall at electrical panels over a food prep table with peeling paint and wall plaster. Must seal any openings with a smooth, cleanable material. ----missing and damaged floor tiles in the rear prep area. -----water damaged and missing ceiling tiles in several areas throughout. Must repair/replace all to be smooth and cleanable. ----floors throughout establishment, under and surrounding all coolers, freezers, cooks line equipment, under mop and three compartment sinks with excessive grease dirt and grime. Must clean and maintain all.
56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed accumulated build up on hood system filters. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: observed the previous core violations from report #2531917 dated 9/24/2021: #47 observed broken gasket and door that falls off on 3 door cooler located opposite grill. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition. #48-- observed middle compartment of 3 compartment sink unable to be filled with water due to non-functioning built in sink stopper. Instructed to repair or replace so that all 3 compartments are able to be filled with water. #51-- observed no backflow prevention device connected to mop sink. Instructed to install in accordance with all rules, laws, and regulations. #55--observed build up of grease, grime, and food debris underneath hot line. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition. Instructed person in charge to correct all previous violations. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090,citation issued.
Source: chicago.gov
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Slim's, 2020 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL, USA
3 years ago
Report date: May 8, 2020
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: person in charge does not have a city of chicago sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: no city
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: person in charge does not have a city of chicago sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: no city
of chicago certified food manager on site while tcs foods are being prepared and served such as roast beef at 40. 1f. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. No citation issued.
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: no written employee health policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.
5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: no written cleaning procedure or required equipment for a vomiting/diarrhea event. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
9. No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
- comments: observed bare hand contact with ready to eat foods. Cook observed handling ready to eat bread and chopped ready to eat bacon with one bare hand and one gloved hand. Instructed no bare hand contact with ready to eat foods. Priority violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: no paper towels or hand drying device in the employee washroom. Must provide at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) no citation issued.
15. Food separated and protected
- comments: observed raw animal origin eggs being stored on shelving directly above prepared ready to eat lettuce in a tall reach-in cooler. Instructed to store all foods protected. Lettuce discarded/eggs removed. Priority violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
21. Proper hot holding temperatures
- comments: observed marinara sauce being held in a hot holding unit at an improper temperature of 98. 6f. Instructed all hot food must be held at a minimum temperature of 135f or greater. Sauce removed. Priority violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
23. Proper date marking and disposition
- comments: observed the following prepared, tcs foods not properly date labeled. Sliced cheese, roast beef, with no labels. All prepared, ready to eat tcs foods must be properly date labeled with an expiration date no longer than 7 days. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: broken internal thermometer in the cooks line cheese cooler. Instructed to replace.
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: all bulk food containers must be properly labeled with the product common name.
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: torn mesh screening on the bottom of the rear kitchen exit door to the alley. Instructed to repair/replace mesh screening to be tight fitting, rodent and insect proofed.
40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: all food handlers must wear effective hair and beard restraints.
41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: all prep area wiping cloths must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution in between use.
48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: no chlorine chemical test strips on site for monitoring sanitizing levels at the three compartment sink. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: interior of the tall reach-in freezer with excessive ice build up. Instructed to remove, clean and maintain.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: walls in the following areas damaged with chipping, peeling plaster and paint: walls surrounding the rear hand washing sink, walls at the rear prep table and walls at the rear clean pot/pan storage shelving. Must be smooth and cleanable. ----must not use expanding spray foam sealant along floor baseboards behind prep tables. Spray foam on the wall back splash of the steam table. Must seal any openings with a smooth, cleanable material. ----missing and damaged floor tiles in the rear prep area. Must repair/replace to be smooth and cleanable.
56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: employees must not store personal belongings in/on dry food storage. Must provide a designated area for employees belongings.
58. Allergen training as required
- comments: no proof of allergen training or certificates for all the city of chicago certified food managers. Must provide.
Source: chicago.gov
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: no written employee health policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.
5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: no written cleaning procedure or required equipment for a vomiting/diarrhea event. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
9. No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
- comments: observed bare hand contact with ready to eat foods. Cook observed handling ready to eat bread and chopped ready to eat bacon with one bare hand and one gloved hand. Instructed no bare hand contact with ready to eat foods. Priority violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: no paper towels or hand drying device in the employee washroom. Must provide at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) no citation issued.
15. Food separated and protected
- comments: observed raw animal origin eggs being stored on shelving directly above prepared ready to eat lettuce in a tall reach-in cooler. Instructed to store all foods protected. Lettuce discarded/eggs removed. Priority violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
21. Proper hot holding temperatures
- comments: observed marinara sauce being held in a hot holding unit at an improper temperature of 98. 6f. Instructed all hot food must be held at a minimum temperature of 135f or greater. Sauce removed. Priority violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
23. Proper date marking and disposition
- comments: observed the following prepared, tcs foods not properly date labeled. Sliced cheese, roast beef, with no labels. All prepared, ready to eat tcs foods must be properly date labeled with an expiration date no longer than 7 days. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: broken internal thermometer in the cooks line cheese cooler. Instructed to replace.
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: all bulk food containers must be properly labeled with the product common name.
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: torn mesh screening on the bottom of the rear kitchen exit door to the alley. Instructed to repair/replace mesh screening to be tight fitting, rodent and insect proofed.
40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: all food handlers must wear effective hair and beard restraints.
41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: all prep area wiping cloths must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution in between use.
48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: no chlorine chemical test strips on site for monitoring sanitizing levels at the three compartment sink. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: interior of the tall reach-in freezer with excessive ice build up. Instructed to remove, clean and maintain.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: walls in the following areas damaged with chipping, peeling plaster and paint: walls surrounding the rear hand washing sink, walls at the rear prep table and walls at the rear clean pot/pan storage shelving. Must be smooth and cleanable. ----must not use expanding spray foam sealant along floor baseboards behind prep tables. Spray foam on the wall back splash of the steam table. Must seal any openings with a smooth, cleanable material. ----missing and damaged floor tiles in the rear prep area. Must repair/replace to be smooth and cleanable.
56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: employees must not store personal belongings in/on dry food storage. Must provide a designated area for employees belongings.
58. Allergen training as required
- comments: no proof of allergen training or certificates for all the city of chicago certified food managers. Must provide.
Source: chicago.gov
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