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Restaurant: Uncle John's Bar-b-que
Address: 337 E 69th St, Chicago, IL 60637
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: Jul 31, 2012

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100

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DETAIL CLEAN ALL VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT STORE.
VIOLATION ABATED.
DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPTMENT i.e.OUTSIDE/INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS, STEAM TABLE DEEP FRYERS/WARMER,PREP TABLE LEGE, SHELVES, WHEELS OF ALL EQUIPTMENT. MUST BE CORRECTED BY JAN. 15, 2011
REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS, THEY HAVE DEEP GROVES AND VERY DISCOLORED.
EPLACE ALL MISSING BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT STORE, REPLACE MISSING/BROKER TILES, MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH WITHOUT WEAK SPOTS. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND/UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPTMENT.

FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE AT PREMISES. FOUND ABOUT 50 DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AT FRONT KITCHEN AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS.
FOUND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS.

CORRECTED.
Correct By: Saturday, June 25, 2011 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS.
CORRECTED.

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT SHIELD BROKEN REAR STORAGE AREA. NEED TO REPLACE.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.ALSO CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND PREP AREAS FRONT SIDE AND REAR.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, FAN GUARD COVERS, AND STORAGE SHELVES REAR.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE TABLES INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.REPLACE MISSING TILES FROM FLOOR.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA AND AROUND SINKS.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DETAIL CLEAN MOP SINK. REPLACE SCORED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS. PREVIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED.
VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS VIOLATION 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 10-15 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER FRYERS, 10-15 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BEHIND GREASE TRAP, 5 RAT DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF OF TABLE ALONG EAST WALL, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF OF TABLE ALONG WEST WALL, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H77187 COURT DATE 2-23-12 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 112.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PAINT SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, FRYERS, GRILL, VENTILATION HOOD, HOLDING UNITS, SINKS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. WALLS NEED CLEANING IN ALL AREAS (SPILLS). CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS.
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 ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. REMOVE SEASONINGS FROM EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS IN REAR.
RAT DROPPINGS REMOVED IN STORAGE AREAS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PAINT SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER. REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES ON PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS AND SHELVING.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, FRYERS, GRILL, VENTILATION HOOD, HOLDING UNITS, SINKS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. WALLS NEED CLEANING IN ALL AREAS (SPILLS). CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS.
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 ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MUST PAINT RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN SIDE STORAGE AREA.
REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.1 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 525LBS OF COOKED PORK RIBS,PORK RIB TIPS,TURKEY TIPS,CHICKEN WINGS,CHICKEN PARTS,HALF CHICKEN,RAW PORK RIBS,RAW PORK TIPS AND RAW BEEF RIBS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 52.1-90.1 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER FRYERS,IN CABINET UNDER FRONT COUNTER,BEHIND THE FURNACE AND ALONG WALLS IN REAR FURNANCE ROOM. ALSO NOTED 10 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER CABINET IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,SINKS AND ALL DIRTY SURFACES. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN SMALL AMOUNT OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE RECEPTACLE.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS UNDER FRYERS,UNDER STEAM TABLE AND UNDER ENRITE COOK AND HOT HOLDING LINE. MUST REMOVE GREASE,FOOD DEBRIS AND RODENT DROPPINGS. MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR FURNACE ROOM.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS INFRONT PREP AREA BY BARBEQUE PIT,BEHIND COOK LINE AND ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE REAR PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA.
MUST REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.
MUST REPAIR COLD WATER HANDLE/SOURCE AT UNUSED 3 COMP SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES AND SLOW DRAIN AT MOP SINK.
REMOVE CLUTTER FROM OFFICE AND OTHER STORAGE AREAS.

MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE REAR PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA.
MUST REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.
MUST REPAIR COLD WATER HANDLE/SOURCE AT UNUSED 3 COMP SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES AND SLOW DRAIN AT MOP SINK. INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS UNDER FRYERS,UNDER STEAM TABLE AND UNDER ENRITE COOK AND HOT HOLDING LINE. MUST REMOVE GREASE,FOOD DEBRIS AND RODENT DROPPINGS. MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR FURNACE ROOM.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS INFRONT PREP AREA BY BARBEQUE PIT,BEHIND COOK LINE AND ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
PREMISES SERVICED BY BUDGET PEST CONTROL ON 7-26-12.
MUST PAINT RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN SIDE STORAGE AREA.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,SINKS AND ALL DIRTY SURFACES. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN SMALL AMOUNT OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE RECEPTACLE.
REMOVE CLUTTER FROM OFFICE AND OTHER STORAGE AREAS.

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