Byrons Kitchens

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the floor under the 3-compartment sink.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of 3-compartment sink. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: All stored items underneath 3-compartment sink and in rear prep area must be elevated from the floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Premises using milk creates for product elevation inside walk-in cooler. Must use approved shelving

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty food storage shelving inside walk-in cooler and rear food prep area. Must repaint or replace shelving.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed opening into wall inside unisex employee washroom. Must seal opening and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and food debris on floor underneath 3-compartment sink and under around and behind cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy dust build up on ceiling ventilation vent inside unisex employee washroom. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: All stored items throughout the outdoor storage shed must be elevated from the floor to monitor and clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation inside the walk-in freezer.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard as liner for shelving at the front fry station.-----extremely dirty, grease encrusted plumbing piping under the front hand washing sink. Must clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Rusty shelving inside the front prep reach-in cooler. Must remove rust or replace.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Severely damaged faucet with missing metal on the front prep hand washing sink. Instructed to repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors throughout the outdoor storage shed dirty with debris. Must clean, maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2572983 on 3-22-23 not corrected . #'s 53--noted bathroom on premise with no garbage can. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids especially at all women wash rooms and unisex washrooms.#55-: instructed to clean and maintain floors along wall base and underneath equipment especially at the rear and cooking stove.#56- noted employee belongings on top of the soda dispensing syrup machine at the food prep area. Instructed to provide a designated area for employees to store their belongings. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted bathroom on premise with no garbage can. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids especially at all women wash rooms and unisex wash rooms.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted dirty and dusty ceiling tiles a the front and rear food prep areas. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floors along wall base and underneath equipment especially at the rear and cooking stove.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Noted employee belongings on top of the soda dispensing syrup machine at the food prep area. Instructed to provide a designated area for employees to store their belongings.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 1/2 inch gap at rear exit door sweep. Must rodent proof said door.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food build up on shelves upper and lower surfaces at dishwash area. Must clean shelves and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food/dirt build up on floor throughout dishwash area/rear area/washroom. Must clean floor under and around all equipment and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed 1 missing stopper for 3-compartment sink. Must provide additional stopper.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floor tiles in poor repair/low grout under and around 3-compartment sink. Must regrout said damaged floor tiles and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors along wall base and underneath equipment especially at the rear prep area and the heating unit and at the front behind the refrigeration display unit.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer in small refrigerator in rear containing milk. Install and maintain.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Refer to violation #60

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing allergen labeling from prepackaged desserts. All prepackaged desserts must contain applicable allergen labeling. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed enclosed outside storage area containing to go containers and cups. All tools etc need to be stored away from all food related to go containers. Clean and organize enclosed outside storage area.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling vent above soda syrups with heavy dust accumulation. Clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations from report # 2268257 dated 2/20/19 not corrected including violation #37 all prepackaged desserts for sale in display cooler must be properly labeled with bussiness name, address and list of ingredients violation #58 proof of allergen training is required for all city of chicago certified food managers. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: All pre-packaged desserts for sale in display cooler must be properly labeled with business name, address and list of ingredients.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Must provide food scoop with handles for peppers in the walk-in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Must not use plastic grocery bags as food containers for ready to eat bread. Must use food grade disposable plastic bags or washable containers.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Plastic ice shoot on the soda/ice dispensing system found dirty. Must clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Water leaking from the ceiling in the employee washroom. Must repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Excessive dust on the ceiling vent in the employee washroom. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: No visible back flow preventer device at water line of sprayer at three compartment sink,provided or remove.un thread faucet at tree compartment sink,provide thread faucet. Water leaking from the third compartment sink by the wall,instructed to repair(able to use said sink).

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

Inspector’s note: No exposed hand sink installed at front prep area. Rear exposed hand sink is used also for a wash bowl,due to no sink inside the washroom and for the dish room. Exposed hand sink must be installed under the city plumbing code,soap and paper towel must be provided

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

Inspector’s note: Food(ice) not protected.we observed ice machine above the pop machine dispenser with excess black slime substance at water reservoir were ice is made,front panel and panels inside the unit. Also ice dispenser at pop machine with slime build up.must detail clean,sanitize and maintain mentioned unit and ice dispenser.ice is used for human consumption. Found food stored on floor under the shelves inside the walk-in freezer: whole turkey,chicken nuggets,and other foods.instructed to remove food,must elevate food and store on shelves 6" above floor. Serious violation:7-38-005(a)

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

Inspector’s note: Broken black rubber gasket at inside door of small refrigerator above the chest freezer,need to repair,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material. Rusty shelves inside the walk-in cooler.not cleanable.repair/replace. No visible back flow preventer device at water line of sprayer at three compartment sink,provided or remove.un thread faucet at tree compartment sink,provide thread faucet. Water leaking from the third compartment sink by the wall,instructed to repair(able to use said sink).

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

Inspector’s note: Remove ice build-up inside the refrigerator above chest freezer. Remove caulking around drain at three compartment sink(wash compartment)by the attached drain board

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

Inspector’s note: Debris on floor under the shelves inside the walk-in cooler and freezer,clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: No exposed hand sink installed at front prep area. Rear exposed hand sink is used also for a wash bowl,due to no sink inside the washroom and for the dish room. Exposed hand sink must be installed under the city plumbing code,soap and paper towel must be provided water leaking on floor from pipe behind the toilet bowl. Repair cause

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Provide stem thermometor to be able to check food themperature

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

Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean inside walk in freezer and kitchen. Must mop and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Found base coving loose at rear of premises by exit door. Must replace repair. Found floors not clean at premises. Must clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean inside walk in freezer and kitchen. Must mop and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Found missing ceiling above restroom door. Must replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean inside walk in freezer and kitchen. Must mop and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Found missing ceiling above restroom door. Must replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from 7/16/15 report# 142495(35) observed dust on ceiling vents above the french fry station in front prep area, and on rear ceiling vents. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. 41 observed clutter in the rear storage area and also food stored on the floor in the walkin freezer. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt on interior panels on ice machine in food prep area. Must clean and maintain. Observed grease build-up on ventilation hood and filters above cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and grease on floor under around and behind all heavy cooking eaquipment and rear area behind water tank. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed grease and dust accumulation on light shields at the front prep area above serving line and rear food storage. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris behind the ice cream freezer in the front prep area. Aslo observered frost and ice build up in the ice cream freezer. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dust on ceiling vents above the french fry station in front prep area, and on rear ceiling vents. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in the rear storage area and also food stored on the floor in the walkin freezer. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated ice build on condenser inside milk reach in cooler. Instructed manager to remove ice build up.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on shelves in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain shelves.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food/dirt build up on floor along walls/corners by hot water tank. Instructed manager to clean and maintain floor throughout.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: No certified food handlers certificates on premises. Instructed manager to all food handlers must be certifeid with certificates of names of employees on premises.

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

Inspector’s note: Found single service utenstils stored in all different directions. Instructed to store utentils in one direction to avoid direct hand contact with the food contact surface of the utentsils.

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

Inspector’s note: Found dust buildup in the walk-in freezer fan vent cover and grease buildup in the lower compartment of the deep fryer. Instructed to detail clean and maintain the above mentioned.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the ceiling vent in the bathroom soiled with dust particles. Instructed to clean and maintain to allow proper air ventilation in bathroom.

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

Inspector’s note: The shelving in the walk in cooler and freezer are dirty and or corroded; wash, rinse, sanitize and repair the shelving in detail. The front door pest strip is showing signs of wear, replace the strip soon.

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

Inspector’s note: The counters below the steamtable are encrusted with grease, clean in detail.

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

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings in the back prep table area and in the walk in cooler are greasy, clean in detail. Replace the damaged ceiling tiles and bracket. Repair the chipping paint inside the walk in cooler ceiling.

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

Inspector’s note: The ceiling vents and filters are greasy, clean in detail and replace the disposable filter

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

Inspector’s note: Food (ice) not protected from contamination. Noted interior of ice machine water reservoir with brownish pinkish slimy substance dripping into water reservoir where ice is made. Must clean and sanitize ice machine. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(a). Ice machine was clean and sanitize during inspection.

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

Inspector’s note: Fans inside walk-in cooler and freezer with accumulation of dirt and dust. Must detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Walls and ceiling above cooking equipment in front prep area with accumulation of grease encrusted. Must clean and maintain. Water demaged and broken ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area and dining area. Must repair /replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Light shields in prep area with grease must detail clean and maintain.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Wiping clothes stored on prep tables. Must properly stored wiping clothes in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: Need to remove peeling paint and grease from ventilation for air conditioning and heat.also must provide a ceiling for above the walk-in freezer.need to clean and repaint wall under the prep table next to hot water heater.

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.NEED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND GREASE FROM VENTILATION FOR AIR CONDITIONING AND HEAT.ALSO MUST PROVIDE A CEILING FOR ABOVE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.NEED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT WALL UNDER THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO HOT WATER HEATER.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior of deep fryer, grease build-up.

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

Inspector’s note: Provide a proper cotainer / food bags to store food in.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail cleaning interior of deep fryer(excess grease build-up).

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

Inspector’s note: Replace broken light shield in prep area.front area.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEANED. OBSERVED GROUND SATURETED WITH WASTE OIL(EXCESSIVE WASTE OIL), BETWEEN GARBAGE CONTAINERS AND WASTE GREASE OIL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AREA CLEAN AT ALL TIME TO MINIMIZE INSECTS AND RODENT ACTIVITIES.SERIOUS VIOLATION :7-38-020 HOOOO59429-13.

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.PROVIDE A PROPER COTAINER / FOOD BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN.

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.DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER(EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP).

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

Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.FRONT AREA.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.NEED TO SELF CLOSE WASHROOM DOOR .