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Restaurant: Saginaw Restaurant & Food
Address: 2642 E 130th St, Chicago, IL 60633
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: Jun 21, 2012

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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. NO PEST CONTROL RECIEPT AND LOG BOOK ON SITE FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.ALSO PROVIDE MSDS SHEETS MATERIAL DATA SHEETS. 7-38-020
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. NO GARBAGE DUMPSTER ON SITE. INSTD. TO PROVIDE SAME. ALSO HAVE THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THIS BUSINESS ON THE SIDES OF THE DUMPSTER.SERIOUS 7-38-020.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE THIRTY TWO BULBS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS.

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. PREMISES NOW HAS A PEST CONTROL RECIEPT AND A COMPLETE LOG BOOK ON SITE. B K HOME PEST CONTROL 8429 S. DAMEN CHICAGO,IL. 051-016863. THEY WILL SERVICE THIS ESTABLISHMENT ONCE A MONTH OR MORE IF NEEDED.
VIOLATION CORRECTED. ESTABLISHMENT NOW HAS A OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER FROM HOMEWOOD WASTE COMPANY.SAGINAW HAS THEIR NAME AND ADDRESS ON THE SIDES OF THE UNIT.
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All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.PREMISES WAS OPEN 2 HOURS BEFORE I ARRIVED, REAR HANDSINK NOT ACCESSIBLE TO WASH HANDS (EMPLOYEES NOT WASHING HANDS) THE SINK WAS DIRTY, HAD A SQUEEZE BOTTLE AND A MOUSE TRAP INSIDE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ITEMS LISTED, ALSO INSTRUCTED ON PROPER HANDWASHING. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-010 A.
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 FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1' GAP UNDER DOOR INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.NO PEST CONTROL OR LOG BOOK ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS, EXTERIOR OF STOVE FRYERS, CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE (BOTH)ALSO TABLE TOPS, STORAGE SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL ABOVE ITEMS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS THRU OUT PREMISES UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING ALSO IN CORNERS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS BEHIND GIRLL AND PREP AREA NEEDS CLEANING INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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 NOT CLEAN AND ONE LIGHT OUT UNDER GRILL INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPLACE.
None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.FOUND RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING AND HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO ADD DOOR CHECK AND REPLACE HANDLE.
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 BEHIND FRONT COUNTER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited.OBSERVED A CUSTOMER WALK THRU THE STORAGE/PREP AREA TO USE THE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED THIS WAS NOT PERMITTED. MUST BUILD WALL TO CLOSE OFF STORAGE/PREP AREA FROM PUBLIC.
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.THE SPRAYER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products.OBSERVED THE PARFAIT CUPS FROM SWEET CONNECTION NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSTRUCTED ON PROPERLY LABELING.
The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited.PREMISES MUST PUT A SOLID WALL NOT PARTITION.

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The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited. PREMISES MUST PUT A SOLID WALL NOT A PARTITION.
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All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.OBSERVED NEW FOOD COUNTER/STEAM TABLE NOT PROTECTED FROM THE PUBLIC AND NO SNEEZE GUARD INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. OBSERVED FROZEN PALETA'S FROM TROPICANA PALETERIA Y NEVERIA FOR SALE IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY PACKAGED INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM SALE AND RETURN TO PALETERIA. MUST BE TOTALY PACKAGED NOT HALF WAY.SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED CITATION ISSUED.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products.OBSERVED TAMALES NOT LABELED FOR SALE (OWNER HAS RECEIPT FROM MANOLOS 5341 S. KEDZIE AVE. 60632) ALS0 FOUND BREAD (PAN) FROM EL ACAMBARO 1746 W 47TH ST. 60609. AND OWN MADE FRUIT CUPS GRAPES NOT LABELED INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE#, ITEM NAME DATE PACKAGED OR EXPRATION DATE ETC.
The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited.NEED TO BUILD A SOLID WALL TO KEEP CUSTOMERS FROM GOING TO PREP AREA GOING TO RESTROOM.
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.OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS SPOON, FORKS, ETC. NOT PROPERLY STORED INDTRUCTED TO STORE HANDLE UP (INVERTED) SO THE WORKERS DON'T PICK UP THE UTENSIL WHERE THE CUSTOMER IS GOING TO EAT FROM.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER, MICROWAVE, FRYER DOOR, STORAGE SHELF NEEDS CLEANING.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED RAW WOOD AND TILE NOT GROUTED IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD AND GROUT THE TILE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR THRU OUT THE REAR DISH, AND PREP AREAS.REPAIR HOLE IN CORNER BY HOT WATER TANK.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS FALLING/POOR REPAIR AND NO SHIELD IN REAR OVER ICE MACHINE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ADD NEW SHIELD.
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. OBSERVED PREMISES INSTALLED A ICECREAM SECTION IN THE REAR NEED EXPOSED HAND SINK, AND RUNNING DIPPER WELL. REPAIR THE 3 COMP SINK LOWER PIPE LEAKING INTO A BUCKET INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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.OBSERVE SOME CLUTTER IN REAR AND BEHIND COUNTER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

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All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.NEED LABELS FOR PRE-PACKAGED FOODS
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.PUT ALL FORKS SPOONS HANDLE UP.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR THRU OUT AND REPAIR HOLE BEHIND HOT WATER TANK
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.REPAIR LIGHT SHIELDS AND REPLACE MISSING SHIELDS.
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.DIPPER WELL NEEDED AND REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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.
The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited.NEED WALL TO SEPERATE PREP AREA FROM RESTROOM ENTRANCE.(PREMISES TO MOVE RESTROOM TO EXTENDED ADDRESS WHEN THEY OPEN THE WEST WALL.

Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.OBSERVED HAND DIPPED ICECREAM BACK FOR A SECOND TIME LAST REPORTED ON REPORT 537263 3/22/11. MUST INSTALL HAND SINK AT THE HAND DIPPED ICECREAM .AND ALL OPEN CONTAINERS OF ICECREAM MUST BE REMOVED. HAND SINK MUST BE INSTALLED WITH IN 5 DAYS HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER HOOKED TO PROPER PLUMBING, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED, NO CITATION ISSUED BUSINESS NOT OPEN AT THIS TIME.
The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.NEED LABLES FOR PRODUCT NOT STORED IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS FRUIT CUPS, RICE, MEAT ETC.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.REPAIR HOLE BEHIND HOT WATER TANK
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MISSING DOOR HANDLE REAR DOOR MUST PROVIDE
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.NEED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS
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.DIPPER WELL NEEDED FOR HAND DIPPED ICECREAM SECOND REQUEST.
Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. 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 RESTAURANT
The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited.NEED WALL TO SEPERATE PREP AREA FROM RESTROOM ENTRANCE(PREMISES TO MOVE RESTROOM TO EXTENDED ADDRESS WHEN THEY OPEN THE WEST WALL)

CORRECTED. OWNER IS NO LONGER SELLING SCCOPED ICE CREAM.
Correct By: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 Violation Codes: 7-38-005 (B), 7-38-025 Inspector Comments: The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.NEED LABLES FOR PRODUCT NOT STORED IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS FRUIT CUPS, RICE, MEAT ETC.
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Observation Type: Out Correct By: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) 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.NEED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS
CORRECTED.OWNER NO LONGER WILL SELL SCCOPED ICE CREAM.
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Correct By: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited.NEED WALL TO SEPERATE PREP AREA FROM RESTROOM ENTRANCE(PREMISES TO MOVE RESTROOM TO EXTENDED ADDRESS WHEN THEY OPEN THE WEST WALL)

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