Sizzlin Skillets

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

Inspector’s note: Observed ice buildp in rear reach-in freezer. Instructed manager to defrost and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food spills and debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, holding units, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed smoke and dust builup on walls and ceilings, debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, utility, furnace, and washroom areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter and unused items outside of premises. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary articles to prevent pest harborage.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed tall grass and weeds in rear disposal area (back yard); instructed to cut grass to avoid rodent harborage in rear area.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from february 6, 2024 as required; must correct. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued. #40 observed employees in the food prep area not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to have all employees that are in the food prep area to wear a hair restraint. Maintain same. #49 observed the interior and exterior of the fryers/cooking equipment with thick build up of food, grease and dirt. Instructed to detail clean and maintain cooking equipment. #49 observed the following in need of detail cleaning to remove food, dirt, grease build up: -interior/exterior of the hand washing sink. -interior/exterior of all coolers/freezers including the rubber gaskets on the doors. -hot holding units -the pipes/conduits -storage racks in the storage and prep areas. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all. #55 observed the interior of the floor drains…

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed individual wrapped salmon improperly thawing in a bucket of water in the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to properly thaw frozen items either under refrigeration, microwave or under cold running water.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed employees in the food prep area not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to have all employees that are in the food prep area to wear a hair restraint. Maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the cutting boards with deep grooves and stains. Instructed to sand or replace cutting boards. Must maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rubber gaskets on the 2-door reach in coolers in the prep area in poor repair. Instructed to fix/replace and maintain gaskets.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior and exterior of the fryers/cooking equipment with thick build up of food, grease and dirt. Instructed to detail clean and maintain cooking equipment.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the following in need of detail cleaning to remove food, dirt, grease build up: -interior/exterior of the hand washing sink. -interior/exterior of all coolers/freezers including the rubber gaskets on the doors. -hot holding units -the pipes/conduits -storage racks in the storage and prep areas. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard boxes and debris in the rear outdoor area. Instructed to remove all cardboard boxes/debris and maintain the rear outdoor area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the floor drains and floors in all corners and under/around all heavy equipment with food, grease and dirt build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain the floor drains and floors throughout. -the walls and ceiling has food, grease and dirt build up on them. Instructed to detail clean and maintain walls and ceilings.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-307.11: observed three sauce containers on the food prep table next to the stove in the front food prep area not covered while not in use. Instructed to cover said sauces while not in use and maintain.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: 4-903.11(a;c) observed the to go containers stored in the front food prep area not inverted. Instructed to invert said containers.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-301.12: observed the facility missing two sink stoppers for the three compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b): observed two severely burnt sheet trays being used to cover salmon on the grill. Instructed to replace said sheet trays and clean frequently so that all cooking equipment is smooth and easily cleanable

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15: observed a leak at the pipe of the washing compartment of the three compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114: observed the shelving units under the food prep tables in the front food prep area outlined with broken down cardboard boxes. Instructed to remove and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest activity. Observed approximately 55-60 mice droppings in the following areas: on the floor in the furnace closet, on the floor under the shelving unit in the toilet room, on the floor in the hot water tank closet, on the equipment in the walk-in cooler being used as dry storage, in the compartments below the service counter at the front, under the shelving unit of the food prep table next to the deep freezer chest where cardboard boxes were observed, on the interior of the back of the salad prep cooler. Also observed 6-8 gnats at the rear where the dishware is stored. Instructed to eliminate pest activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a), citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Observed an opening at the bottom of the entrance door of the facility. Instructed to rodent proof said door and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 8 dead roaches on a sticky trap on the floor in the hot water tank closet at the rear. Instructed to remove said sticky trap and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed three sauce containers on the food prep table next to the stove in the front food prep area not covered while not in use. Instructed to cover said sauces while not in use and maintain.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed the to go containers stored in the front food prep area not inverted. Instructed to invert said containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the facility missing two sink stoppers for the three compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed two severely burnt sheet trays being used to cover salmon on the grill. Instructed to replace said sheet trays and clean frequently so that all cooking equipment is smooth and easily cleanable

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the pipe of the washing compartment of the three compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the shelving units under the food prep tables in the front food prep area outlined with broken down cardboard boxes. Instructed to remove and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no light in the walk-in cooler being used for dry storage. Instructed to provide adequate light and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from 06/25/2021, report # 2521998 #49 observed heavy grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of all cooking equipment, holding units, coolers, freezers, prep tables and three compartment sink instructed manager to clean, sanitize and maintain. #49 observed inside of walk in cooler with a build up of food debris on floors. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain. #55 observed build up of food debris on walls and floors throughout the front and rear food service area. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain. #55 observed wall by the three compartment sink badly soiled. Instructed to clean, sanitize, maintain or provide easily cleanable back splash. Priority foundation 7-42-090, citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Observed badly stained cutting board in rear prep area. Instructed to replace as a means of preventing cross contamination of prepared foods.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed foil used as a lining under deep fryers and flat top grill. Instructed to remove, clean, sanitize and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed inside of walk in cooler with a build up of food debris on floors. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the vents inside of the rear walk in cooler with a build up of dust. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of all cooking equipment, holding units, coolers, freezers, prep tables and three compartment sink instructed manager to clean, sanitize and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leak at rear handwashing sink faucet near three comp sink. Insrtucted to repair and maintain. Observed mop sink in rear faucet in need of repair, instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of food debris on walls and floors throughout the rear food service area. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed wall by the three compartment sink badly soiled. Instructed to clean, sanitize, maintain or provide easily cleanable back splash.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of clutter of plastic bags being stored along with a build up of dust and dirt, instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build up of oil and dust on the hood ventilation system and poor lighting, instructed to clean and maintain and provide proper shatter proof lighting for hood system.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, holding units, coolers, freezers, prep tables. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop head on floor in rear. Instructed manager to properly hang mop head to prevent insect breeding.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged light shield in prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from report #2355226 on 12-12-19:58-observed pic has no proof of allergen training. Instructed that managers with city of chicago food sanitation certificate must have the allergen training. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Observed exterior of grease trap at 3- compartment sink. Not clean of grease, debris.instructed to clean/maintain.