Amstar, 8158 S Halsted St, Chicago, Il, USA

3 years ago

Amstar, 8158 S Halsted St, Chicago, Il, USA

8158 South Halsted Street, Chicago, 60620 Illinois, United States

Report date: May 19, 2020
5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: violation codes: 2-501. 11 inspector comments: observed no clean-up kit for vomiting and diarrhea. Must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-005)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: violation codes: 5-204. 11 inspector comments: observed no hand washing sink in rear dish washing area. Must provide a hand sink with hot & cold running water and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-030(c)

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: violation codes: 6-202. 15 inspector comments: observed an appx. "3/4-1" gap along bottom of front door. Must make door tight fitting.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: violation codes: 4-101. 19 inspector comments: must apply a sealant or paint raw wood shelving units in front & rear storage areas.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: violation codes: 4-601. 11(c) inspector comments: must clean dust build up at front service counter shelving units. Must clean debris build up from counter tops,coffee cabinet,walk in cooler-shelving units,pop & juice sleeves & fan guard covers. Must clean sinks and toilets.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: must provide a back flow device on mop sink.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: violation codes: 5-501. 17 inspector comments: must provide a garbage can with lid in customers toilet room.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: violation codes: 5-501. 111 inspector comments: must remove and organize massive amount of tree branches and crates thrown about outside garbage corral and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: violation codes: 6-201. 13 inspector comments: must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles throughout,damaged floor tiles at service counter,missing wall bases on sales floor & holes in wall. Must remove tape from wall bases.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: violation codes: 6-501. 114 inspector comments: must elevate,remove and organize clutter from in between equipment and walls throughout.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: violation codes: 6-201. 11 inspector comments: must clean dirt and build up from walls and ceilings in toilet rooms and walk in cooler.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: violation codes: 6-501. 13 inspector comments: must clean debris build up floor along wall bases and walk in cooler.

59. Previous priority foundation violation corrected
- comments: previous priority foundation violation from report #2370526 5/13/20 not corrected #48- observed incorrect chemical sanitizing kit for 3- compartment sink. Must provide chlorine test kit and maintain. (priority 7-42-090)

Source: chicago.gov

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Date Closed: Apr 5, 2024
Reason for Closure:
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and … See More
cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
Thawing procedure improper.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
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Date Closed: Apr 4, 2024
Reason for Closure:
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to … See More
rodents, insects or other pests.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
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Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
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Date Closed: Apr 4, 2024
Reason for Closure:
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all … See More
sides, above and underneath the unit.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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Source: New York City Environmental Health Department.
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Closure Date: 03/28/2024

Violation:
- High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 168 rodent droppings throughout establishment. Seventeen along window sill in service area, approximately fifty five on floor in service area, nine on shelf above 3 compartment sink, three … See More
behind prep table, approximately fifty on floor in back prep area, seventeen on back window sill, eight on floor in back storage area, and nine on wrapped toilet paper in dry storage area. **Warning**

Source: Florida Department of Health
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Closure Date: 03/28/2024

Violations:
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Giordano's, 1040 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA

2 days ago reported by user-zhzmx874

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Report date: Apr 11, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: no paper towels or hand drying device at handwashing sink in butcher's area and inside the staff washroom. Upon my request employee provided paper towels on both area. Priority foundation violation: 7-38-030(c) … See More
citation issued.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: no soap provided at handwashing sink by the three compartment sink at rear area. After my request owner provide soap at said sink. Priority foundation violation: 7-38-030(c) consolidated with above violation.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: no hand washing signage at rear utensil washing area hand wash sink. Must post signage instructing employees to wash hands.

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: tcs food at improper temperature. We observed 4 gallons of milk at temp of 52. 1f to 52. 7f, a dozen of eggs at temp of 46. 6f stored at display coolr in selling area. Products discarded and denatured. Cold food must maintain temp of 41f and below. Pound 10 , value $40. Priority violation:7-38-005, citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: we observed over 300 mice droppings throughout the premises. In selling area: under shelves, on top of shelves by the food (rice, flour, etc. ), on window ledges. We observed gnawed bags of dry foods by front widows and on shelves at selling area. Also observed a live mouse coming out running from under a shelf and went under two door reach-in freezer. Roodent droppings also in rear utensil washing area and storage: on floor, racks and equipment. Instructed to remove all droppings, sanitize and maintain. Have premises serviced by pest control control company, eliminate rodents. Priority violation:7-38-020(a) citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: no pest control log book provided during the inspection. Instructed to provide with all support documents required. Priority foundation violation:7-38-020(c), citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: outer opening not protected. Front and rear doors with 1/4' to 1/2' gaps at bottom of the doors. Instructed to repair issue to minimize pest entry.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must not use milk & soda crates as a means of elevation for stored items. Proved proper raised shelving.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: leaking faucets at handwashing sink and three compartment sink. Must repair.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: floors not clean under shelves and equipment. Must remove dropping, debris and items from floors throughout the premises.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: clutter and unnecessary items by rear door and on top of rear walk-in freezer. Must remove all unnecessary items and store all else to facilitate cleaning and to prevent pest harborage. Walk-in freezers are over-stocked and inaccessible. Must organize and keep accessible.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: dried food debris on walls in meat depaertment. Holes and broken wall by rear 3 compartment sink area. Large hole in ceiling above rear walk-in freezer. Surfaces must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent materials. Must clean, repair and maintain walls and ceiling.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed expired and missing food handler training certificates. Instructed to re-new and provide current proof of food handler training for 3 employees.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Apr 10, 2024
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: no city of chicago sanitation certificate on site.

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: no person on site with city of chicago sanitation certificate or proof … See More
of certificate while handling tcs products such as rice, chicken, pork etc. . Instructed person in charge someone on site must have certificate at anytime food is being preed cooked and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

21. Proper hot holding temperatures
- comments: observed a full pan of chow mein noodles for sale in front display case for sale. Noodles were at improper temperature of 120 degrees. Food was discarded at this time of inspection. All other food products in case are at adequate temperature. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed clear water backing up from floor drain when front hand sink is used. Instructed to correct drain and use the other hand sink until sink/drain corrected. Priority foundation 7-38-025 citation issued

52. Sewage & waste water properly disposed

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: outside waste grease and garbage area not maintained. Waste dumpsters open, food, food containers and debris on the ground along with the grease container with grease encrusted to the top of the container. Instructed manager on duty to clean area and maintain clean. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b) citation issued

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: floor under cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all food debris and build up. Clean and maintain.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: manager on duty does not hold an allergen certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain certificate on site.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Apr 11, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed rodent droppings on the premises. 80 on the side of the coolers in the rear, 30 in the front by the service line and 60 behind the chest freezers on the side … See More
dining area. Instructed to remove all droppings, clean/sanitize the area and recommended contacting pest control for assistance. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed the rear door not rodent/insect proofed. Instructed to rodent/insect proof the rear door and maintain.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed a food handler with a long beard in the food prep area. Instructed manager to have the food handler wear a beard restraint and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed the cutting boards in the rear prep area with deep, dark grooves and stains. Instructed to sand or replace cutting boards. Maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed the storage racks inside all of the coolers with rust. Instructed to remove rust and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed the following in need of cleaning to remove food and dirt build up: -storage racks inside all of the coolers. -prep tables -exterior of cooking/cooling equipment and sinks -interior of the coolers and freezers instructed to detail clean and maintain all.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed water stained ceiling tile in the toilet rooms. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed the floors in the corners, under/around all of the cooking/cooler equipment, inside the walkin cooler/freezer, storage racks and sinks with food, dirt and debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors throughout. -walls and ceiling in the front/rear prep areas with food splatters, dirt and dust. Instructed to detail clean and maintain walls and ceilings.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed food handlers on site with no food handler's certificates. Instructed to obtain and maintain current certificates on site at all times.

Source: chicago.gov
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