The Hut

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting board with deep, dark grooves and heavily stained in front prep area. Instd to replace and maintain cutting boards at all times

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

Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink in poor repair. Gap at divider inbetween 2nd and 3rd basin, allowing water/solution to flow inbetween basins and not allowing sanitizer solution to be contained in 3rd basin. Instd to repair properly (plumber putty prohibited). Citation issued 7-38-025 priority foundation.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: The bottom side of the shelving above the compartment sink has excessive rust. Instructed person in charge to remove/replace and maintai

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed splatters on walls in rear prep area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: The bottom side of the shelving above the compartment sink has excessive rust. Instructed person in charge to remove/replace and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed splatters on walls in rear prep area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored when not in use. Instd to store in sanitizing solution when not in use

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Excessive ice accumulation in all freezers. Instd to remove excessive ice and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED 1/4 - 1/2 INCH GAP IN FRONT ENTRY DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO TIGHT FIT DOOR.

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

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CRATES BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE ON SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CRATES WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING.

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

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREA ARE RUSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WITH A CORROSION RESISTANT NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

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

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: GASKETS ON 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ON SERVICE LINE FOUND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE GASKETS.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SOIL AND DEBRIS BUILD UP: ON SHELVING IN PREP AREA, AROUND GRIDDLE AREA, ON KNIFE HOLDER, AND UNDERNEATH SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAK.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING: DINING ROOM FLOOR, MISSING TILE ABOVE GRIDDLE AREA, AND NEAR BACK SHELVING.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-202.18 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP ON VENTS ABOVE GRIDDLE AND IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4 - 1/2 inch gap in front entry door. Instructed to tight fit door.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice machine with no lid on top. Personal fan was stored touching the interior of ice machine. Instructed manager to discard ice and keep lid on top at all times to avoid possible contamination. (priority foundation violation 7-38-005)( citation issued).

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

Inspector’s note: Observed crates being used for food storage on service line. Instructed manager to replace crates with adequate shelving.

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

Inspector’s note: Storage racks in walk in cooler and storage area are rusted. Instructed manager to replace with a corrosion resistant non absorbent material.

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

Inspector’s note: Gaskets on 2 door prep cooler on service line found damaged. Instructed manager to replace gaskets.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed soil and debris build up: on shelving in prep area, around griddle area, on knife holder, and underneath soda machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all non food contact surfaces.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leak at 1 compartment prep sink. Instructed manager to repair leak.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed broken and missing tiles throughout facility including: dining room floor, missing tile above griddle area, and near back shelving.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease and dust build up on vents above griddle and in toilet room. Instructed manager to clean and maintain vents.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Frozen beef being thawed in rear on table at room temperature. Instd to thaw proplerly (ie, under refrigeration, under cold running water, etc)

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store in santizing solution when not in use

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

Inspector’s note: Grocery bags being used to store food. Instd to use proper food grace containers.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 4/5/2019 REPORT 2282678 16 4-602.11(B-E): Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON PLASTIC INTERIOR CEILING OF ICE CHAMBER, AND ORANGE/BROWN, SLIMY, MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON PLASTIC COVER INSIDE LOWER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. 47 4-501.12: Cutting Surfaces OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP GROVES ON REAR PREP TABLE (NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION). INSTRUCTED MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. 47 4-101.19: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED CARDBOARD NOT PERMITTED, MUST REMOVE. ALL SURFACES MUST BE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ON BOTTOM OF 2 DOOR FREEZER IN REAR PREP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. 58…

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

Inspector’s note: Observed heavily soiled cutting board with deep groves on rear prep table (not in use at time of inspection). Instructed must resurface or replace. Must maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as a liner inside hot holding unit. Instructed cardboard not permitted, must remove. All surfaces must be non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed excessive debris on bottom of 2 door freezer in rear prep. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leak at pipes under 3 compartment sink in rear prep area. Must repair and maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty walk-in cooler storage shelves, instructed to remove the rust.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the cutting boards, rear slicer, and #10 can opener not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.also clean interior of the rear 2 door freezer.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the interior of the 2 door freezer, syrup containers and pumps.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the floor behind the stove and prep table in the rear prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the microwave, wire storage shelves in the walk-in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting board in rear with worn surfaces, deep, dark grooves. Instd to repair or replace. Torn rubber gasket on door of small reach in freezer under register. Repair same. Insulation of pipes in walk-in cooler in poor repair, worn, with stained surfaces. Repair/replace same and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Underneath flat top grill, sides of fryers, legs and wheels of all cooking equipment and attached piping not clean, grease accumulation. Clean same and maintain. Exterior of soiled linen container not clean. Clean replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Walls and ceiling of walk in cooler not clean, debris. Clean same and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair worn wood shelf above steam table in cooking area. Seal and restore to a washable cleanable surface. Maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the following area in need of cleaning: magnetic knife rack, interior of reach in refrigerators and reach in freezer. Interior of reach in refrigerator doors including gaskets. Cutting board used as shelf for bread. Maintain all areas in a clean and sanitiary manner.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed unclean floors under large refrigerator in kitchen pull large equipment away from wall and clean underneath. Maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed walls uncelan under and around 3 compartment sink. Clean walls. Observed wall in disrepair near rear exit door. Clean and maintain all walls.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Observed utensils stored improperly wedged under slicer. Utensils need to be stored in a sanitary manner to prevent contamination when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed handwash sink unclean. Clean and maintain hand wash sink at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed shelving containing food product, storage containers, and serving utensils unclean with food debris and grease accumulation. Instructed to detail clean all shelving throughout kitchen and food service area and maintain in a sanitary condition.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed interior of fryers with excess grease accumulation. Clean, remove excess grease and maintain in a sanitary condition.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed floors unclean with buildup of dirt and food debris in corners along walls and under and behind all equipment. Detail clean all floors under and behind all large equipment and maintain in a sanitary condition.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed walls unclean with grease accumulation and dirt accumulation behind grill and soft serve ice cream dispenser and throughout. Instructed to detail clean all walls containing dirt accumulation and grease accumulation and maintain in a sanitary condition.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed holes in wall where pipe leads from wall to grease trap under 3 compartment sink. Seal hole. Observed hole in wall under mop sink where pipe meets wall. Seal hole.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting in dry storage area containing ice machine. Instructed to restore adequate lighting to dry storage area outside walk in cooler where ice machine is located.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed unorganized shelving with toolbox next to food product (spices) instructed to store all food product on one shelf and all non food items separately.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed unnecessary cardboard boxes piling up in corner of kitchen near stove. Remove all boxes and unnecessary articles to prevent rodent harbor-age.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace cutting boards in the front prep area and rear prep area has open seams also wall inside walk-in cooler in rear has some rust on wall must remove with a non toxic paint

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

Inspector’s note: Neat slicer need cleaning and sanitizing of food debris

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

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning behind grill in the front prep area has heavy dirt build-up in corners and along wall base

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

Inspector’s note: Clean wall in the rear prep area near stove and 3 compartment sink

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

Inspector’s note: Light shield cover missing over lights above prep table in rear prep area

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer inside reach-in freezer in rear prep area

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

Inspector’s note: Rusty grease trap under the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to remove the rust and paint it.

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

Inspector’s note: Found 25-30 mice droppings rear area south wall under and behind the water heater. Found holes in the south west corner and throughout premises. Also the back screen door has a two inch opening at the top of the door and door does not shut properly not tight fitting or insect or rodent proofed. Need to clean, repair back door,repair all holes in the rear area and provide a pest control receipt dating today or before 10/11/2012 serious citation given 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Rusty grease trap under the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to remove the rust and paint it.

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

Inspector’s note: Defrost and clean the double door freezer has some ice buildup.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean all the floors throughout premises under the heavy equipment, along the walls and in the corners.

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

Inspector’s note: Found holes and cracks in the walls throughout premises. Instructed to repair all the holes so no insect or rodent harborage. Replace the ceiling tile in the rear area by the door.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Clutter in the rear area by the south wall. Instructed to clean and orgnize so no insect or rodent harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Raw wood storage shelves in rear. Bottom of prep table in rear with rust. Instd to paint/seal same with non-toxic paint.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior bottom of freezer and rubber gaskets of all small coolers not clean, excessive food debris. Clean same and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior panel of ice machine with calcium buil-up. Remove same. Excessive ice build-up in reach-in freezer. Remove same.

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

Inspector’s note: Vents thru-out not clean, dust accumulation. Clean same.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.REMOVE KNIVES FROM INBETWEEN EQUIPMENT.MUST INVERT UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

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.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN SCREEN ON REAR SCREEN DOOR.

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.MUST CLEAN FRYERS,GRILL TABLE,PREP COOLERS,VENTS,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,GARBAGE CANS,CAN OPENER BLADE,MEAT SLICER,CUTTING BOARD,EXHAUST FAN,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,SHELVING UNITS.

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.MUST DETAIL CLEAN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRI & GREASE ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALL BASES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.

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

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING WALLBASES &CEILING TILES.MUST CLEAN HEAVILY SOILED WALLS & BASES.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: 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.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: 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.ELEVATE & STORE ARTICLES PROPERLY.