AMERICAN RESTAURANT

3005 W MADISON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60612 · Restaurant

6 inspections

Canvass2 déc. 2014
0 infraction
Canvass7 oct. 2014
5 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - NOTED THE RUBBER GASKETS AROUND THE PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLER AND DEFROST THE REAR STORAGE FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND ICE BUILD UP. ALSO CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - NOTED A FEW OPENINGS INTO THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA AND THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENING TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - MUST CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE SERVICE AND PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO NOTED THE TANK TO THE TOILET IS CRACKED. MUST BRING PLUMBING UP TO CODE AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-Inspection21 nov. 2013
6 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - THE TOP COVER ON THE LARGE CHEST FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES IS IN POOR REPAIR MUST REPAIR COVER ALSO NEED TO DEFROST FREEZER HAS HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE STOVE AND THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP
- 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
  - THE SELF CLOSING SPRING ON THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IS HANGING OFF DOOR,MUST REPAIR SPRING SO DOOR CAN BE SELF-CLOSING
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - THE HOT WATER HANDLE ON THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA IS IN POOR REPAIR,MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDLE ALSO MUST REPAIR THE VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  - THERMOMETERS NEEDED INSIDE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREMISES
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE UPSTAIRS BSTORAGE ROOM,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
Canvass12 nov. 2013
8 infractions
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  - OBSERVED THE FRONT EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF,FOUND THE DOOR TO HAVE A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR ON THE LEFT SIDE OF DOOR,MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY,SERIOUS VILOATION 7-38-020,CITATION ISSUED
- 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  - OBSEREVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS,ITALIAN BEEF,CHEESE SAUCE,HAMBURGERS HOT DOGS,CHICKEN ETC SERIOUS VIOLATION,7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - THE TOP COVER ON THE LARGE CHEST FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES IS IN POOR REPAIR MUST REPAIR COVER ALSO NEED TO DEFROST FREEZER HAS HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE STOVE AND THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP
- 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
  - THE SELF CLOSING SPRING ON THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IS HANGING OFF DOOR,MUST REPAIR SPRING SO DOOR CAN BE SELF-CLOSING
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - THE HOT WATER HANDLE ON THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA IS IN POOR REPAIR,MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDLE ALSO MUST REPAIR THE VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  - THERMOMETERS NEEDED INSIDE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREMISES
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE UPSTAIRS BSTORAGE ROOM,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
Canvass12 sept. 2011
3 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINET OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES OBSERVED.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - PREVIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED. LOOSE FLOOR TILE IN WASHROOM; REPAIR.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.
Canvass9 août 2010
2 infractions
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Repair the holes in the base boards by the hot water heater and next to the toilet.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. Install a sheild above the meat slicer fixture.