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SUNRISE AMERICAN CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT LLC

7559 N RIDGE BLVD, CHICAGO, IL 60645 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

SUNRISE AMERICAN CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT LLC has been inspected 4 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since March 5, 2014. The most recent inspection, on January 6, 2017, found no infractions.

2 of 4 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times on July 13, 2016. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 7 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 13, 2016. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 5 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 13, 2016. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded once on October 8, 2015. For example: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

4 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    9 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • OBSERVED 1-DOOR COOLER ON THE SOUTH WALL OF THE PREP AREA AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 59.5F, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE UNTIL COOLER HAS BEEN SERVICED, AND HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 40F OR BELOW. UNIT TAGGED. PREMISES HAS ANOTHER 2-DOOR COOLER ON THE EAST WALL, HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 37F, ADJACENT TO THE SAID COOLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS RAW CHICKEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 60 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN STORED INSIDE COOLER IN PREP AREA AT 67F, VALUED AT $175. MANAGER VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AND DENATURE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 1-DOOR COOLER ON THE SOUTH WALL. SAID COOLER HAS RUST ON STORAGE RACKS. ALSO DEFROST 1-DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; STOVE, INTERIOR OF WARMERS, AND THE STORAGE SHELVES UNDER THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA, FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. HOLE IN WALL ABOVE THE DRAIN BOARD OVER THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTS IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO, END CAPS ARE NEEDED ON ALL LIGHTS ABOVE THE PREP AREA. LIGHTS MISSING IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • OBSERVED BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR. INSTRUCED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF THE PREMISES; NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR, UNDER MANAGER'S DESK AROUND FROM PREP AREA, AND IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage area not clean, need cleaning.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Missing light shields in kitchen prep area, and above 3 compartment sink, shall be provided.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 3 compartment sink faucet leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
  4. License

    0 infractions

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