Brand Bbq Market, 2824 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Brand Bbq Market
Address: 2824 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Type: Mobile Food Dispenser
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: Feb 22, 2013
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100

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Inspection findings

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  • APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
  • CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Aug 31, 2010 100
  • CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jan 20, 2011 100
  • CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Apr 8, 2011 100
  • CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Sep 28, 2012 100
  • ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Jan 29, 2013 0
  • ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Feb 22, 2013 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Aug 31, 2010

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL ON DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT FACILITY.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWINGS WITH DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD UPS:OUTER WALLS OF GRILL AND PIG BAKING OR ROASTING CONTAINER UNDER HOOD,MOP SINK,EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT,AND ICE SCOOP CONTAINER IN BSMT.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS WITH DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:BASEMENT FLOORS,FLOORS IN FURNACE CLOSET,FLOORS UNDER 3COMP.SINK,FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN KITCHEN,AND FLOORS AT DUMPSTER AREAS. MUST ELEVATE CLEAN FOOD UTENSILS 6' OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN BEHIND SHELVES BY MOP SINK,AND ELSEWHERE WITH GREASE STAINS .
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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESS CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND MOP SINK AREA.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOODSERVICE STAFFS IN KITCHEN HANDLING FOODS WITH OUT HAIR RESTRAINT,INSTRUCTED TO RESTRAINT HAIR WHILE FOODS ARE HANDLED.

Jan 20, 2011

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING,REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHILED OVER 2 DOOR COOLER SAME AREA.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.All clean single service utensils must be stored with handles up.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DEEP FRYERS,SHELVINGS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS,ICE MACHINE,KNIFE STORAGE AREAS ETC REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALL SECTION BEHIND THE DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS IN BASEMENT MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.

Apr 8, 2011

ABATED.
ABATED.
ABATED.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALL SECTION BEHIND THE DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS IN BASEMENT MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
ABATED.
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.REMOVE CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.
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 THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

Sep 28, 2012

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN AREA
MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN KITCHEN AREA
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS
MUST CLEAN FLOORS FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT
MUST PROVIDE A DISPENSER FOR UNPACKAGED TOOTH PICKS AT FRONT COUNTER AREA
MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, CUTTING BOARDS, INTERIOR OF SMOKER, AND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS

Jan 29, 2013

MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOLLOWING A PEST CONTROL MAP TO IDENTIFY PEST CONTROL SERVICES PROVIDED TO SAID TRUCK.
MUST SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN FOOD GRADE TUBE/PIPING MATERIAL USED FOR CLEAN WATER SUPPLY FOR EXPOSED HANDSINK.
A LICENSE NUMBER MUST BE ON BOTH LATERAL SIDES OF THE MOBILE FOOD TRUCK AT LEAST 2' INCHES TALL.

Feb 22, 2013

VIOLATION #11 NOW CORRECTED.
VIOLATION #18 NOW CORRECTED.
VIOLATION #30 NOW CORRECTED.
VIOLATION #34 NOW CORRECTED.

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