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Restaurant: Sarah & Lee's Cafe & Catering
Address: 5535 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60651
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: Aug 16, 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. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF OF MICE ACTIVITY IN KITCHEN AREA, APPROX. 15-20 DROPPINGS SEEN ON SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND SEAL ALL OUTER OPENING TO PREVENT ENTRY SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
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 SHELVES, INTERIOR OF KITCHEN CABINETS AND COUNTER TABLES
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOOR SURFACE UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT PREMISES
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR HOLE IN WALL BY COOKING EQUIPMENT, SURFACE MUST SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

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 SHELVES, INTERIOR OF KITCHEN CABINETS AND COUNTER TABLES VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOOR SURFACE UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT PREMISES VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR HOLE IN WALL BY COOKING EQUIPMENT, SURFACE MUST SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED
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 OF MICE ACTIVITY IN KITCHEN AREA, APPROX. 15-20 DROPPINGS SEEN ON SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND SEAL ALL OUTER OPENING TO PREVENT ENTRY SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REMOVE DUST ON WALLS & CEILING THROUGHOUT AND ATTACHMENTS (PIPES, FANS ETC.)
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN PREP TABLE SHELVES, WHEELS, SOME SHELVES IN FORNT OF RESTAURANT. CLEAN OVEN TOP INSIDE AND SIDES.
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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. DETAIL FILTERS IN EXHAUST HOOD.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT, SECURE FLOOR COVERING TO FLOOR IN SOME AREAS i.e. WASHROOM, PREVENTING INSECT ENTRANCE.
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. PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.

In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago.OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK & TOILET WHERE WATER IS BACKING UP INTO ALL COMPARTMENT AND ALSO THE TOILET WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)CITATION ISSUED.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF AN INFESTATION OF RAT & MOUSE DROPPINGS MORE THAN 75 SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT SUCH AS UNDER CARPET IN TOILET ROOM,UNDER STOVE,UNUSED PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA,NEXT TO FURNACE,REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG WALL BASES,INSIDE OF DEEP FRYER CABINET,UNDER STEAM TABLE,BOOTH SEATING,ALSO A DEAD RAT ON FLOOR UNDER STOVE.FRONT DOOR SWEEP WORN.ALSO NOTICED A UNKNOWN WHITE POWDER SUBSTANCE ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,REAR STORAGE AREA & UNDER BOOTH SEATING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,DEAD RAT,UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE.MUST REPLACE WORN DOOR SWEEP.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/8/12.(CRITICAL 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS & BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST MUST REMOVE REFRIGERATOR TO ACCESS HAND SINK,RUST FROM LID OF CHEST FREEZER,PREP TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REFRIGERATOR,MISSING WALL OUTLETS.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM CABINETS,SHELVING UNITS,HOOD,FILTERS,DEEP FRYERS,STEAM TABLE,GRILL TABLE,STOVE,MICROWAVE,UNUSED CHEST FREEZER,WINDOW SILLS,OVER HEAD SHELVING UNITS,CEILING FANS,LIGHT SHIELDS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST DETAIL CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALONG WALL BASES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & DAMAGED FLOORING & SOILED CARPET IN TOILET ROOM.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA,ON SHELVING UNITS ABOVE UNUSED COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST & GREASE BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN DINING & PREP AREA.MUST SEAL HOLE IN LOWER WALL UNDER UNUSED COOLER & ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & STAINED CEILING TILES.
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 A LIGHT SHIELD OVER STEAM TABLE.
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 REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET & PIPES AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE DRAINLINES FROM HAND SINK IN PREP AREA TO A OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.
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 STEM & REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS.
All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature.MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

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.
All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.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.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
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.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
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.

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2 REFRIGERATORS AT 58.1F & 51.7F WITH COOKED READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE .A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A).
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE OF MENTIONED REFRIGERATORS SUCH AS PORK CHOPS 47.4F,MACARONI CHEESE 47.2F,SPAGHETTI 49.0F,CHICKEN 47.5F,RIBS 45.1F,MEAT LOAF 46.4F,CUBE STEAK 45.7F,GREEN BEANS 48.5F,CABBAGE 46.9F,ITALIAN BEEF 47.3F,RAW EGGS 45.1F - 48.0F,HAM 55.4F,RICE 46.9F.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVIALABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED.APPX 60 LBS. $150.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 20 MOUSE & RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS ON FLOOR BEHIND UNUSED CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA,UNDER UNUSED PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA,ON LEDGE OF & INSIDE OF STORAGE CABINET,IN REAR AREA ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN MOP BUCKET & ON WOOD LEDGE IN SAME AREA.ALSO FRONT & REAR SCREEN DOORS SCREENS IN POOR REPAIR AND DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF SCREENS & DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/14/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE & GREASE CONTAINER AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE PLASTIC BAGS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER & GREASE CONTAINER.MUST REMOVE & CLEAN AREA & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS AND BULK FOOD STORAGE AREAS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS AT STEAM TABLE IN POOR REPAIR.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS.
MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM WHEEL BASES,FRYER,GRILL,GRILL TABLE,DRAWERS,UNUSED FRONT COOLER,PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS,REFRIGERATOR,EXHAUST FANS,CEILING FANS,WINDOW SILLS,WALLS & PIPES.
MUST CLEAN GREASY FLOOR MATS.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES & UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.
MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES WHERE NEEDED.
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATORS.

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Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS AND BULK FOOD STORAGE AREAS.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS AT STEAM TABLE IN POOR REPAIR.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM WHEEL BASES,FRYER,GRILL,GRILL TABLE,DRAWERS,UNUSED FRONT COOLER,PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS,REFRIGERATOR,EXHAUST FANS,CEILING FANS,WINDOW SILLS,WALLS & PIPES
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASY FLOOR MATS.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES & UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED
Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES WHERE NEEDED

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