ERIK'S DELI

333 S State ST, CHICAGO, IL 60604 · Restaurant

13 inspections

CanvassAug 12, 2014
0 infractions
CanvassMar 21, 2014
3 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - CUTTING BOARDS THAT ARE WORN AND DISCOLORED IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN BATHROOM AND STORAGE CLOSET. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - ANY CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREA AND BATHROOM MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Canvass Re-InspectionDec 20, 2013
4 infractions
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS AROUND 3-COMP. SINK AND GREASE TRAP.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A COVER TO THE VENT ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST REPLACE BROKEN HANDLE ON TOILET IN EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE STORAGE AREA ACROSS FROM EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM.
CanvassDec 12, 2013
7 infractions
- 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
  - POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE GO IN BACK TO USE THE PHONE TO CALL FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER THEN CAME BACK TO FRONT PREP AREA AND STARTED MAKING A SANDWICH WITH THE SAME GLOVES ON. NO (PROPER) HANDWASHING. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS WHEN MULTI-TASKING, TOUCHING PHONE, BODY, BEFORE/AFTER GLOVE USE, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  - NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN LOG AND IT MUST BE MAINTAINED AND AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
- 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  - FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR NO MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. SOUP, BEEF, CHICKEN, PORK, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING OF CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 MANAGER WAS CALLED ON SITE, ARRIVED AT 11:40AM AND GAVE HIS WALLET CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS AROUND 3-COMP. SINK AND GREASE TRAP.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A COVER TO THE VENT ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST REPLACE BROKEN HANDLE ON TOILET IN EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE STORAGE AREA ACROSS FROM EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM.
Canvass Re-InspectionJul 26, 2013
1 infraction
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST REPLACE RIPPED RUBBER GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
CanvassJul 19, 2013
3 infractions
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  - FOUND 10 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE REAR BY THE WALK IN COOLER, 5 IN THE FRONT BY THE PEPPER SALAD BAR AND 1 LARGE FLY IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST REPLACE RIPPED RUBBER GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST FIX LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.
CanvassFeb 27, 2012
4 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CABINET UNDER BEVERAGE STATION.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP UNDER 1-COMP. SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - MUST CLEAN CEILING ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA-REMOVE DUST/DIRT.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
Tag RemovalNov 1, 2011
0 infractions
ComplaintOct 18, 2011
7 infractions
- 10. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
  - 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 WASTE WATER BACKING UP AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, MOP SINK AND 1-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL PLUMBER IMMEDIATELY. SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED.
- 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
  - Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. EMPLOYEES WASHROOM TOILET BOWL NOT FLUSHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR TOILET AND USE BUILDING WASHROOM ACROSS THE HALL, AND POST OUT OF ORDER SIGN ON EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. WASHROOM IS TAGGED BY CDPH AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO FAX A REQUEST FOR TAG REMOVAL AT (312)746-4240
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC BAGS AS STOPPERS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS(X3) AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
- 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. OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE TRAPS.
- 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. OBSERVED WATER ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE/KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - 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. 1-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - 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. REAR STORAGE AREA CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
CanvassJan 28, 2011
3 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLER DOOR GASKETS.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  - 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 THERMOMETER INSIDE FRONT SODA COOLER.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - 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. SODA STORAGE ROOM CLUTTERED. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR IN ORDER TO PROPERLY CLEAN FLOOR.
ComplaintJul 15, 2010
1 infraction
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - 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. Found rear of premises not organized/personal items shoes,clothes etc.
Short Form ComplaintFeb 4, 2010
0 infractions
CanvassJan 25, 2010
3 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. Found some food debris at rear kitchen areas.
- 39. LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
  - Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. Found washcloths not properly stored.
- 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
  - All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. Observed foodhandler not wearing hair restraint.