Steak & Egger

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed metal spatula tucked between wall and a pipe. Instructed person in charge to store utensils properly.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed can opener blade in need of cleaning. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed air drying dish rack above three-compartment sink in rear area in poor repair. Rack in need of replacemnt, rubber coating is worn out. Instructed to correct and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dust in ventilation hood vent. Instructed person in charge to clean maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed walk-in cooler air vent with dust build up, instructed person in charge to clean and maintain dust-free.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed a female food handler without a hair restraint such as a hair net or a hat. Instructed to provide effective hair restraints for all food handlers.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.14 observed cloths for wiping knives not held in a sanitizing solution. Instructed to store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution at all times.

Gloves weren’t used properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.15(b-d) observed improper glove use by food handlers. Instructed to review proper glove use and when to change gloves with all food handlers.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed accumulated food debris under the flat top grill. Instructed to clean.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed excessive grease debris on the pipes that are located behind the cooking equipment. Instructed to clean all.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test strips on site. Instructed pic to provide and maintain at all times chemical test strips to test the sanitizing agent for the dishmachine and three comp sink. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed accumulated food and grease debris in between the cooking equipment. Instructed to clean.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the women's toilet room. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated dirt debris under the shelves, along the wall and under the 3 compartment sink in the rear food prep area and excessive accumulated food and grease debris under and behind the cooking equipment located in the front food prep area. Instructed to clean and sanitize all.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Continued non compliance for violation 51 observed no service sink (utility/ mop sink) on premises. Instructed to provide with hot and cold running water under city pressure. Core violations not corrected by the date specified (2-15-19)on the previous inspection report (2262039) are classified as priority foundation violation 7-42-090.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Continued non compliance for violation 51 observed no service sink (utility/ mop sink) on premises. Instructed to provide with hot and cold running water under city pressure. Core violations not corrected by the date specified (2-15-19)on the previous inspection report (2262039) are classified as priority foundation violation 7-42-090

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed several food handler employees without wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to provide and maintain

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Continued non compliance for violation 51 observed no service sink (utility/ mop sink) on premises. Instructed to provide with hot and cold running water under city pressure. Core violations not corrected by the date specified (2-15-19)on the previous inspection report (2262039) are classified as priority foundation violation 7-42-090

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed running water at the hand washing sink not staying on for at least 15 seconds. Instructed to repair so that handwashing sink hot and cold running water stays on for at least 15 seconds.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the hand washing sink. Instructed to locate.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no closed receptacle inside of the women's toilet room. Instructed to provide.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no food temperature measuring device on premises. Instructed to provide.priority foundation violation, 7-38-005

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed light coming from under the door and gray tape in the place where the handle should be on the door leading to the outside. Instructed to provide a door sweep and door handle.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths improperly stored throughout premise. Instructed that must to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses to prevent cross-contamination/maintain.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no tests strips on premises for testing sanitizing solution at three compartment sink. Instructed pic to provide a test kit or other device that acurately measures the concentration of sanitizing solution ppm. Priority foundation violation, citation issued. Cos 7-38-005.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no service sink (utility/ mop sink) on premises. Instructed to provide with hot and cold running water under city pressure.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean/sanitize interior bottom of small freezer behind front service counter of food debris. Clean interior of refrigeration units at bottom.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean floor in the following areas: at grill in prep area, at rear prep area, under 3-comp sink in corner at rear prep area and walk-in cooler/freezer. Remove ice build-up on floor in walk-in freezer.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Repair leak at pipe under 1st compartment of 3-comp sink at rear prep area.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean/sanitize interior bottom of small freezer behind front service counter of food debris. Clean interior of refrigeration units at bottom.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean floor in the following areas: at grill in prep area, at rear prep area, under 3-comp sink in corner at rear prep area and walk-in cooler/freezer. Remove ice build-up on floor in walk-in freezer.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Repair leak at pipe under 1st compartment of 3-comp sink at rear prep area.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified food manager present while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served. Premises cooks and serves steak and eggs. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from report #1977116 on 12/14/16 not corrected: 33 - observed accumulated ice inside of the walk in freezer. Instructed to remove ice and maintain. 38 - observed exposed hand sink is needed in the rear prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed no ice bin cover on the ice stored behind customer counter. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris in between and under flat top grill located in the front food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed accumulated ice inside of the walk in freezer. Instructed to remove ice and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed floors with minor food and dirt debris under the front and rear 3 compartment sinks and in the walk in cooler. Instructed to clean all and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed leak on pipe located under the rear 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain. Observed exposed hand sink is needed in the rear prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed broken shelf inside of the walk in cooler. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed the following with accumulated food and grease debris; the gaskets on all cooler and refrigerators, under the grill. Observed interior of ice machine with a pink substance. Instructed to clean all and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dirt debris on the floors under the rear 3 compartment sink, behind th ice machine (standing water) and behind the furnace. Instructed to clean all and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed minor leak under the exposed hand sink located in the rear. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of slicer, prep tables, can opener, beverage machines, shake mixer, cooking equipment.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Seal openings in ceiling around ventilation fan in women washroom.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Repair faucet handles on sink in women washroom(water must run continuously for at least 15 seconds). Install an exposed hand sink in rear prep area.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Rear door not rodent proofed 1/4" gap on bottom left side of door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry. Observed several flying insects in in prep and dining areas. Instructed manager to clean and sanitize all affected areas and call an exterminator for service. Serious violation 7-38-020

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: No certified manager on duty at beginning of inspection when potentially hazardous foods (soup, 167.5f, chili 152.6f)are prepared and served. A certified manager must be on site at all times potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served. Certified manager arrived at 9:10 am serious violation 7-38-012a

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector’s note: Front 3-compartment sink not maintained, drainpipe under right compartment leaking heavily and draining onto floor. Instructed manager to repair 3-compartment sink. Serious violation 7-38-030

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from report #1528045 on 3-19-15. 34-replace the broken floor tiles in the walk-in cooler. Serious violation 7-42-090

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory posted. Instructed manager to provide and post in view of customers.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of slicer, prep tables, can opener, beverage machines, shake mixer, cooking equipment.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Clean ceiling vent above pop machine in wait station area(dust buildup). Seal openings in ceiling around ventilation fan in women washroom.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Replace damaged light shield in walk-in cooler.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Repair faucet handles on sink in women washroom(water must run continuously for at least 15 seconds). Install an exposed hand sink in rear prep area.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Store ice scoop handle up in ice bin to prevent bare hand contact.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Replace the broken floor tiles in the walk-in cooler. Clean the floor of the walk-in freezer and in both prep areas under equipment and around the walls.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floor tiles beneath the front area 3 compartment sink needs regrouting and maintain.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Food (ice) not protected during storage inside of the ice machine. Observed black slimy substance on interior water components of the ice machine. Management instructed to turn off machine, remove ice and have interior of ice machine cleaned and sanitized. Tagged held for inspection .must fax letter to the cdph 312-746-4240 or by e-mail: cdphfood@cityofchicago.org for tag removal att:d.bhattal.also,remove fly strips above food preparation areas and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005a.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Observed live fruit flies in the prep areas and customer dining booth tables and windows. Approximately 15 live fruit flies were observed on the walls, ceiling and ceiling tiles, and equipment in the prep areas and customer dining area.instructed manager to detail clean and sanitize all affected areas and additional pest control service is reccomended to minimize or eliminate the pest activity and remove dead fruit flies on window ledges next to customer dining booth tables throughout and maintain floors dry to control pest problem. Serious violation 7-38-020.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: The following items require a detail cleaning hood/filters to remove grease and dust build-up,sides of hot cooking equipments,bottom counters and attached equipments behind front service areas,manual can opener and housing attached,shelvings throughout the prep area and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floor tiles beneath the front area 3 compartment sink needs regrouting and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Remove food debris splashed on walls and ceilings in food prep areas and maintain to smooth,easily cleanable surfaces.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: No light shields on light bulbs in the rear.must provide lights shields or shatter-proof lighting and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must repair water leak at drain pipe beneath the front 3 compartment sink and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Missing ice bin cover. Provide same.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment, including sides, underneath flat top grill and all attached piping, legs, etc. Not clean, excessive grease build-up. Instd to clean and maintain same.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Lightshields in rear not clean, debris. Clean same and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Leaks at exposed handsink faucet and underneath pipe at 3-compartment sink. Repair same.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Clean and maintain blade of can opener and meat slicer on rear prep tables.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean area underneath grill and maintain in front prep area.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Replace missing wall tile behind toilet of womens washroom. Clean wall behind grill and maintain.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: End caps needed on light shields in rear prep area; provide end caps.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Repair ventilation fans in both washrooms.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: The walk in cooler shelving is dirty; wash, rinse and sanitize the shelving regularly.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: The ice machine door interior is dirty; wash, rinse and sanitize the unit. The framing north of the grill is full of food buildup, clean out the food buildup and sanitize the area. The can opener has some buildup on the base and blade; wash, rinse and sanitize the can opener.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: The floor drains have dirty buildup and the tile is damaged next to the one south of the rear three compartment sink, repair the tile and clean the drains.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. The grill and fryer area has a large amount of food and grease spillage; wash, rinse and sanitize said area in detail and maintain it. The south-west walk in cooler rack is dirty; wash, rinse and sanitize the rack. The counter above the front three compartment sink is dirty, clean and reseal said area. Clean the dirty radiator in the women's rest room.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. The meat slicer has a yellow buildup below the blade; clean and sanitize the slicer in detail.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. The floors have dirty buildup in the corners and edges of the front counter, clean the floor from corner to corner.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: The water glass filler has a dirty buildup; wash, rinse and sanitize.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed no lid for ice bin, leaving ice exposed. Must provide a properly fiting lid. Observed the exposed handsink no easily accessible to rear food prep and dishwashing area, instructed to remove the door separating these areas or install an additional hand sink.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED ENCRUSTED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS BY WATER HEATER FLOOR. MUST CLEAN. OBSERVED POOLED WATER BEHIND ICE MACHINE. MUST CONTROL SOURCE OF WATER AND KEEP AREA CLEAN.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: No chlorine testing strips on premises to check chlorine concentration in sanitizing solutions. Must provide.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. FOUND RUSTY FOOD STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES IN THE BACK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS DUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CLEAN ALL THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. FOUND RUSTY FOOD STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES IN THE BACK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,STORAGE RACKS,CAN OPENER AND REACH IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE WALKIN FREEZER THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ICE AND CLEAN SAME.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CLEAN ALL VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP.