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Restaurant: Mac Arthur's
Address: 5412 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60644
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: May 14, 2012

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All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST RESEAL ALL RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE COOLERS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN EXHAUST FAN ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT KITCHEN AREA
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 IN COOLERS IN A CONSPICUOUS MANNER.

REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT THREE COMP SINK IN REAR.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. PROVIDE COVING ALONG WALL/FLOOR IN COAT AREA.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL HOLES, CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT PREVENTING INSECT ENTRANCE AND HARBORAGE.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DETAIN CLEAN MOBIL CARTS, WHEELS OF SOME EQUIPTMENT.

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 2- HOT HOLDING CABINETS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AT 104.3F & 111.4F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE SUCH AS(BAKED FISH,BAKED CHICKEN,GREEN BEANS,BEEF RIBS,PORK CHOPS,ETC)& WALK IN COOLER AT 56.8F WITH COOKED CHICKEN & PORK CHOPS STORED INSIDE. NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNITS ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)CITATION ISSUED.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF BANANA PUDDING AT 49.0F ,COLESLAW 44.5F IN FRONT OPEN DISPLAY UNIT.BOTH HOT HOLDING UNITS HAD COOKED BAKED CHICKEN 109.4F-133.7F,BAKED FISH 109.0F-112.2F,SALSIBURY STEAK 124.1F-124.9F,GREEN BEANS 121.1F,BEEF RIBS 106.5F-113.6F,HAM HOCKS 120.1.WALK IN COOLER HAS SEVERAL LARGE PLASTIC BINS OF COOKED PORK CHOPS 49.2F-49.5F,COOKED CHICKEN 51.3F-52.2F.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW. PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED.APPX.284LBS.$ 402.CRITICAL 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
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.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 30 LIVE DRAIN FLIES ON WALLS & CEILINGS ,UNDER NEATH SODA MACHINE IN DINING AREA &FLYING THROUGHOUT PREMISES.ALSO MORE THAN 75 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON PALLETS & ON FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,PAPER GOODS STORAGE,EMPLOYEES LOCKER ROOM.PARKING LOT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/17/11.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON HOT HOLDING CABINETS,POTATO PEELER LID IN POOR REPAIR,WORN CUTTING BOARDS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN ALL COOLERS & PREP TABLES.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVING UNITS,FRYERS,PREP COOLERS,FILTERS AT HOOD,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,PREP TABLES,OVENS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.MUST CLEAN FLOORS & DRAINS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN COOLER & PREP AREAS & WHERE NEEDED.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING WALL TILES,CEILING TILES,WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER,& END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 1- COMP SINK IN REAR AREA.
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.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOORS & AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

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.DRAIN FLY ACTIVITY HAS BEEN MINIMIZED,NO EVIDENCE OF ANY RODENT ACTIVITY,DOORS ARE NOW RODENT PROOFED.
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 REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON HOT HOLDING CABINETS,POTATO PEELER LID IN POOR REPAIR,WORN CUTTING BOARDS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN ALL COOLERS & PREP TABLES.
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 ALL STORAGE SHELVING UNITS,FRYERS,PREP COOLERS,FILTERS AT HOOD,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,PREP TABLES,OVENS.
Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.MUST CLEAN FLOORS & DRAINS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN COOLER & PREP AREAS & WHERE NEEDED.
Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING WALL TILES,CEILING TILES,WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES.
Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER,& END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.
Inspector Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 1- COMP SINK IN REAR AREA.
Inspector Comments: 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.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOORS & AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS ON HOT HOLDING SERVING LINE & WALK IN COOLER STORED IN LARGE PLASTIC STORAGE CONTAINERS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN 126.3F-129.8F,COOKED PASTA 47.9F DATED 5/2,CUSTARD 47.8F- 49.5F DATED 5/1,POTATO SALAD 47.7F DATED 4/27,COOKED TURKEY LEGS 45.9-46.5F DATED 5/2,BEANS 56.3F DATED 5/2,MACARONI & CHEESE 51.6F-53.7F DATED 5/2,COOKED FRIED CHICKEN 47.8F.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS NOT AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED .APPX 48LBS. $93.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A).
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 125 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS ON LEDGE BEHIND OVEN,ON FLOOR & ON & IN BETWEEN PALLETS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA,ON SHELVING UNITS & ON FLOOR BEHIND BOXES & UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN PAPER STORAGE AREA,ON FLOOR & ON SHELVING UNITS,IN BOXES IN MAINTENANCE STORAGE AREA,UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.REAR DOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA NOT RODENT PROOFED.ALSO EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 100 LIVE DRAIN FLIES IN DISH WASHING AREA ON WALLS,FLOOR DRAINS,GARBAGE CANS,SOILED LINEN HAMPERS,NEXT TO WASH MACHINES,DINING AREA UNDER ICE DISPENSER STORAGE CABINET,PREP AREAS WALLS & CEILINGS & FLYING THROUGHOUT PREMISES,MASSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRI IN FLOOR DRAINS,POOLING & STANDING WATER ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT DISH WASHING AREA,ALSO MORE THAN 20 LIVE ANTS IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA NEAR OVERHEAD GARAGE DOOR & MIXED IN WITH SPILLED CORNMEAL ON FLOOR AT PALLET.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOOR.REMOVE WATER & KEEP DRY.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/3/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #547850 11/29/11 NOT CORRECTED.#32 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN ALL COOLERS & PREP TABLES.#33 MUST CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVING UNITS,FRYERS,PREP COOLERS,FILTERS AT HOOD,ICE DISPENSERS ON SODA MACHINES,INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINES,PREP TABLES,OVENS.#34 MUST GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.MUST CLEAN FLOORS & DRAINS,UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN COOLERS,PREP AREAS & WHERE NEEDED.#35 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING WALL TILES,CEILING TILES,WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES.#41 MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090).
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR PANEL & WORN DOOR GASKET ON REAR WALK IN COOLER & REMOVE RUST ON SAME.
MUST CLEAN COUNTER TOPS,UNUSED STORAGE PREP COOLER IN MAIN PREP AREA, CAN OPENER BLADE.
MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3- COMP SINK,LEAKY FILTER ON REAR OF ICE MACHINE,LEAKY PIPE UNDER ICE DISPENSER IN DINING AREA.MUST PROVIDE A EXTENSION ON DRAIN LINE TO WALK IN COOLER TO OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.

DRAIN FLY ACTIVITY HAS BEEN MINIMIZED.NO MICE DROPPINGS NOTED AT THIS TIME.
Inspector Comments:OBSERVED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1214622 DATED 5/3/12 #29 NOT CORRECTED.OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #547850 11/29/11 NOT CORRECTED.#32 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN ALL COOLERS & PREP TABLES.#33 MUST CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVING UNITS,FRYERS,PREP COOLERS,FILTERS AT HOOD,ICE DISPENSERS ON SODA MACHINES,INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINES,PREP TABLES,OVENS.#34 MUST GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.MUST CLEAN FLOORS & DRAINS,UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN COOLERS,PREP AREAS & WHERE NEEDED.#35 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING WALL TILES,CEILING TILES,WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES.#41 MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN (CRITICAL 7-42-090)MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME MAKING ADDITIONAL REPAIRS.
VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION #14.
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR PANEL & WORN DOOR GASKET ON REAR WALK IN COOLER & REMOVE RUST ON SAME.CONTINUE TO REMOVE RUST FROM ALL SURFACES.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AT COUNTER TOPS,UNUSED STORAGE PREP COOLER IN MAIN PREP AREA, CAN OPENER BLADE,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT,PIPES OF ALL COOKING & PLUMBING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING ALL COOLERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TRIM & SEPERATION OF WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3- COMP SINK,LEAKY FILTER ON REAR OF ICE MACHINE,LEAKY PIPE UNDER ICE DISPENSER IN DINING AREA.MUST PROVIDE A EXTENSION ON DRAIN LINE TO WALK IN COOLER TO OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON ALL HOSE BIBBS, ON ICE MACHINE & GARDEN HOSE.
MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS & PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA,PREP AREAS & WHERE NEEDED.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOORS AROUND ALL DRAINS & FLOOR GRATES & BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR AT POTATO PEELER THAT ARE IN POOR REPAIR.MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

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