Select, 2542-2544 W Peterson Ave, Chicago, IL 60659 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Select
Address: 2542-2544 W Peterson Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: Oct 3, 2011
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50

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  • * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  • 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 (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  • SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  • WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
Aug 21, 2010 0
  • * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  • 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 (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Sep 1, 2010 100
  • * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  • 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 (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Sep 1, 2010 100
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
  • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Sep 26, 2011 0
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Oct 3, 2011 50

Violation descriptions and comments

Aug 21, 2010

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE UTENSIL MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER NOT IN ICE, ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: STOVE, GRILL, FRYER, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, ALL PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE, AND STORAGE SHELVES. MUST REMOOVE BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN CORNERS, UNDER EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP OF DEBRIS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER, CEILING TILES IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE MISSING.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. HANDSINK AT BAR AREA WITH LOW WATER PRESSURE, HANDSINK IN PREP AREA VERY SLOW DRAINING, ONE WASHBOWL IN LADIES ROOM SLOW DRAINING. LEAK AT ICE BIN AT FRONT BAR AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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. FOUND CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN ON COUNTER AT 76.1 DEGREES, A BUCKET OF FETA CHEESE AT 50.1 DEGREES. PRODUCT DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A) CITATION ISSUED ESTIMATE TOTAL VALUE $30.00 10 LBS
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. LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH 0 PPM OF SANITIZER. DISH MACHINE BEING HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. MUST HAVE MACHINE SERVICED. MAY NOT USE MACHINE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. CONTACT CDPH VIA FAX AT 312-746-4240. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED
All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT WATER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. WATER AT 91.2 DEGREES, MUST MAINTAIN 110 DEGREES TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. PLUMBER ARRIVED ADJUSTED HOT WATER TANK TO ACHEIVE 110 DEGREES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 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 and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA. OVER 30 FLIES IN PREP AND BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. OBSERVED APPROXIMATLY 12 MOUSE DROPPINGS NEXT TO HOT WATER HEATER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS. IE...RAW CHICKEN, SHRIMP, EGGS. ETC MUST PROVIDE CERTIFIED MANAGER AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDELING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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 CONTAINERS, DISHES, UTENSILS MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED AREA. MUST INVERT ALL UTENSILS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN WITH DEEP CUTS AND DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL GARBAGE CONTAINERS INSIDE AND COVERS FOR ALL ICE BINS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Sep 1, 2010

DISH MACHINE REMAINS TAGGED (HELD FOR INSPECTION) AT THIS TIME OF CANVASS RE-INSOECTION. INSTRUCTED MGMT TO FAX LETTER AT 312-746-4240 WHEN FIXED. MGMT WAS ADVISED TO USE 3 COMPARTMENT.
REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
ABOVE VIOLATION HAD BEEN CORRECTED AT TIME OF RE-INSPECTION.
ABOVE VIOLATION HAD BEEN CORRECTED AT TIME OF RE-INSPECTION.

Sep 1, 2010

dishmachine remains tagged(held for inspection) at this time of canvas re-inspection. instructed mgmt. to fax letter at 312-746-4240, when fixed. mgmt. was advised to use 3 compartment sink
above violation has been corrected at this time of canvass re-inspection.
above violation has been corrected at this time of canvass re-inspection.
remains to be corrected.
remains to be corrected.
remains to be corrected.
remains to be corrected.
remains to be corrected.
remains to be corrected.
remains to be corrected.

Sep 26, 2011

MUST PROVIDE LABEL AND DATED ALL FOOD CONTAINER IN THE REACH IN COOLERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD AND READY TO COOK FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
FOUND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. LID OF THE DUMPSTER WITH DRIED GREASE AND DEBRIS, AND RIM AROUND THE DUMPSTER WITH DRIPPING GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #284630 DATED 9/10/10. #32- CUTTING BOARD IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN OUT WITH DEEP CUT AND DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE LID FOR ALL GARBAGE CONTAINERS INSIDE AND MAINTAIN.#34- FLOORS IN CORNERS UNDER ALL THE EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING ALL BUILD UP OF DEBRIS.#43- ICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER NOT IN ICE. ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER RIPPED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ RE GLUE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA, THE FILTER BY THE HOOD AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN BOTH CHEST FREEZER AND ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER BEHIND THE BAR.

Oct 3, 2011

REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT# 596475 DATED 9/26/11. #19- OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED.WITH DRIED GREASE ON THE TOP AND DRIPPING GREASE AROUND THE RIM INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. #29- PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #284630 DATED 8/21/10. MUST PROVIDE LID FOR ALL THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS INSIDE. #34 FLOORS IN CORNERS, UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF DEBRIS.#43-ICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER NOT IN ICE. WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED SOLUTION. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL. MANAGER ASKED HIS FRIEND TO BUY THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS WITH LID,AND SHE AND HER HUSBAND STARTED CLEANING THE FLOOR, AND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINERS.MANAGER ALSO GOT THE CONTAINERS FOR THE WIPING CLOTH AND ICE SCOOP.
CORRECTED.
CORRECTED.
REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.

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