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Restaurant: Big Daddy Food & Deli
Address: 22-24 S Kostner Ave, Chicago, IL 60624
Type: Grocery Store
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: Sep 14, 2012

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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.CLUTTER ELEVATED IN FURNANCE ROOM.
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.THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS,FREEZERS,PROBE TO TAKE TEMP.
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.MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH MAP,MDS SHEETS.MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT DOOR.
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OUTSIDE REAR YARD HAS MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER,FREEZER ETC.MUST REMOVE CLUTTER.
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.MUST PROVIDE A CITY FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE AND POST.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE MISSING OUTLET COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,FANGUARD COVER.MUST PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN MEAT SLICER,DOOR JAMS OF COOLERS,POP SLEEVES,WORM OF GRINDER,PREP COOLER,FRYERS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FURNANCE ROOM.MUST SEAL GAP IN BETWEEN FLOOR & WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ,WALL BASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR CEILING NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT,MOP SINK CLOSET,SERVICE COUNTER,WALL PANELING IN PREP AREAMUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS,LOWER WALL BASES IN WALK IN COOLER.
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.MUST REPLACE FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
Inspector Comments: 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.MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH MAP,MDS SHEETS.MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT DOOR.
Inspector Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OUTSIDE REAR YARD HAS MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER,FREEZER ETC.MUST REMOVE CLUTTER.
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE MISSING OUTLET COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,FANGUARD COVER.MUST PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER.
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN MEAT SLICER,DOOR JAMS OF COOLERS,POP SLEEVES,WORM OF GRINDER,PREP COOLER,FRYERS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ,WALL BASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR CEILING NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT,MOP SINK CLOSET,SERVICE COUNTER,WALL PANELING IN PREP AREAMUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS,LOWER WALL BASES IN WALK IN COOLER.
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.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
Inspector Comments: 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.THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS,FREEZERS,PROBE TO TAKE TEMP.

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.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
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.VIOLATION CORRECTED.

Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO HANDSOAP OR HANDTOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDSINK FOR HANDWASHING AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Thawing frozen food for further processing shall be accomplished by storage in a refrigerator at 40?F or less, or by other approved method. OBSERVED FROZEN GROUND BEEF IN PLASTIC BAGS (SIX POUNDS) THAWING INSIDE THE EXPOSED HANDSINK; INSTRUCTED THAT MEAT MUST THAW UNDER REFRIGERATION, INSIDE OF A CLEAN THREE COMP SINK, OR A PREP SINK.
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. REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM CORNERS; 1/2 INCH GAP IN BOTH CORNERS OF DOOR; MUST COMPLETELY SEAL TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. A DEAD MOUSE WAS OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR OF THE FURNACE ROOM BY THE FURNACE; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. NO RECENT PEST CONTROL RECEIPT AVAILABLE TO VERIFY IF ESTABLISHMENT IS BEING SERVICED MONTHLY/REGULARLY; INSTRUCTED OWNER TO HAVE COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS, FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND COUNTERTOPS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT STORE UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. CLEAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, STORAGE AREAS, FURNACE ROOM, UNDER FRONT COUNTER, ETC. ELEVATE ITEMS IN WALK-IN COOLER SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
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 INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN COOLER.
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. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN REAR STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID ROOMS LOOKING CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS AND MOP BUCKET. UNABLE TO VIEW INSIDE ROOM WHERE HOT WATER TANK STORED DUE TO CLUTTER.
Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. NO THREE COMP SINK ON PREMISES FOR WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING OF DISHES. MUST INSTALL A SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND AN ATTACHED DRAINBOARD. (OWNER SAYS SINK WAS REMOVED). OWNER STOPPED SALE OF NACHOS WITH CHEESE AND MEAT AT THIS TIME.

VIOLATION CORRECTED.
VIOLATION CORRECTED.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT STORE UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. CLEAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, STORAGE AREAS, FURNACE ROOM, UNDER FRONT COUNTER, ETC. ELEVATE ITEMS IN WALK-IN COOLER SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
VIOLATION CORRECTED.
VIOLATION PARTIALLY CORRECTED. CONTINUE ORGANIZING REAR STORAGE ROOM. 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. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN REAR STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID ROOMS LOOKING CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS AND MOP BUCKET. UNABLE TO VIEW INSIDE ROOM WHERE HOT WATER TANK STORED DUE TO CLUTTER.

MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE, WALL BASE BEHIND EQUIPMENT MUST REPAIR, WALL PANELING IN REAR AREA MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS, REPAIR COVING ALONG WALL AREA,
OBSERVED APPROX. 50 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, ALONG WALL UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
NO SMOKING SIGNS POSTED, OBSERVED CUSTOMERS COMING OUT OF STORE SMOKING, AND CIGARETTE ASHES ON TOP OF GARBAGE CONTAINERS, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-32-020 (A)
CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT STORE UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. CLEAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, STORAGE AREAS, FURNACE ROOM, UNDER FRONT COUNTER, ETC. ELEVATE ITEMS IN WALK-IN COOLER SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR

VIOLATION CORRECTED.
CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT STORE UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. CLEAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, STORAGE AREAS, FURNACE ROOM, UNDER FRONT COUNTER, ETC. ELEVATE ITEMS IN WALK-IN COOLER SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
VIOLATION CORRECTED.
MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE, WALL BASE BEHIND EQUIPMENT MUST REPAIR, WALL PANELING IN REAR AREA MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS, REPAIR COVING ALONG WALL AREA.

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