Mini Hut Inc

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Aug 19, 2022 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.

     Inspector’s note: Employee personal belonging on shelves in prep areas. Instd to store in designated areas

     Official wording (code 28)

     Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Raw wood storage shelves and beams through out rear. All raw wood surfaces to be sealed, so as to be a cleanable non porous surface.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: The following not clean, excessive debris/dirt/grease accumulation: all fryers including exterior sides, wheels, and interior of cabinets, entire steam table, all coolers/freezers (interior/exterior), handles, door gaskets, motors and hardware of all coolers, all storage shelves, all prep tables, all basins of sinks, legs/ wheels of all equipment, and all attached piping through out prep area. Instd to clean and maintain all.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Missing cover for trash receptacle in toilet room. Instd to repair and maintain

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Peeling paint on walls in toilet room. Missing/cracked floor tiles in rear storage room. Instd to repair and maintain same

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Walls and floors through out entire premises not clean, excessive dirt/debris/grease including: storage areas, closets, under and behind entire cooking line, along wallbase under and behind coolers, heavy equipment and in corners. Instd to detail clean all and maintain

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Missing and expired food handlers certificates. Instd to provide and maintain for all food handlers

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

2. Aug 10, 2022 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   2 critical6 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Pic in charge without city of chicago certified manager certificate. Instd to obtain and maintain

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalFood handling

     Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.

     Inspector’s note: Employee personal belonging on shelves in prep areas. Instd to store in designated areas

     Official wording (code 28)

     Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Over 40 live small flies noted in rear storage area and toilet rooms. Instd to remove all flies, clean and sanitize affected areas and contact pest control for service. Citation issued 7-38-020(a) priority foundation

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Raw wood storage shelves and beams through out rear. All raw wood surfaces to be sealed, so as to be a cleanable non porous surface.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: The following not clean, excessive debris/dirt/grease accumulation: all fryers including exterior sides, wheels, and interior of cabinets, entire steam table, all coolers/freezers (interior/exterior), handles, door gaskets, motors and hardware of all coolers, all storage shelves, all prep tables, all basins of sinks, legs/ wheels of all equipment, and all attached piping through out prep area. Instd to clean and maintain all.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Missing cover for trash receptacle in toilet room. Instd to repair and maintain

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Peeling paint on walls in toilet room. Missing/cracked floor tiles in rear storage room. Instd to repair and maintain same

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Walls and floors through out entire premises not clean, excessive dirt/debris/grease including: storage areas, closets, under and behind entire cooking line, along wallbase under and behind coolers, heavy equipment and in corners. Instd to detail clean all and maintain

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on duty while handling tcs foods (chicken, hot dogs, etc), nor certificate posted. Instd to provide and have on site at times. Citation issued 7-38-012 priority foundation

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Missing and expired food handlers certificates. Instd to provide and maintain for all food handlers

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

3. Aug 7, 2020 Conditional

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o): no employee health policy in place. Instd to provide a verifiable employee acknowledged health policy and maintain. Priority foundation. 7-38-010

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: 2-501.11: no procedure in place for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide procedure and necessary supplies effective against norovirus. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

4. Jul 29, 2020 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   3 critical5 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: No employee health policy in place. Instd to provide a verifiable employee acknowledged health policy and maintain. Priority foundation. 7-38-010

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: No procedure in place for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide procedure and necessary supplies effective against norovirus. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Missing handwash signage at handwash sink. Instd to provide signage and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Over 15 live small flies noted in carry out area, toilet room and on walls in prep area. Instd to remove all flies, clean and sanitize all areas. Contact pest control for service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: The following not clean, excessive food debris, grease, dust accumulation: interior bottom cabinets of fryers, flat top grill, all sinks, interior of all rubber door gaskets, filters and lightshields, ansel system above cooking equipment, all motor/condensing units of coolers, storage shelves, and plastic curtains over storage shelves in take out area. Instd to clean all and maintain

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Missing proper stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide proper stoppers and maintain. Handwash sink in prep area not sturdy, legs of sink on bricks and unstable. Instd to repair and maintain sturdy and stable

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Missing cover for receptacle in toilet room. Instd to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floor through out, including take out area, underneath cooking equipment, front storage closet, rear storage area, and toilet room not clean, debris. Instd to clean and maintain. Walls through out prep area including behind handwash sink, 3-compartment sink and cooking line not clean, excessive debris and grease accumulation. Instd to clean all and maintain

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Apr 20, 2018 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the rear box freezer lid being held together with duct tape, in poor repair, instructed to replace lid, or replace freezer.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of fryer doors, and exterior of fryers not clean, instructed to clean.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the floor under the fryers not clean, instructed to clean.also clean carpet in front dining area.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the wall in rear storage with hole, instructed to repair wall. Also clean wall in front the steam table.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in the front storage area under counter, instructed to clean/organize, and remove items not being used.

6. May 20, 2016 Pass

   Short Form Complaint · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment storage shelves and prep tables in need of cleaning. Must clean and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Floors through out in need of cleaning under and around all equipment, in front counter area in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Must clean and maintain.

7. Feb 4, 2016 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Floors in the front bar area and rear storage area in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Must detail clean and maintain at all times.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Hood ventilation in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up of grease and dust. Must detail clean and maintain at all times.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

     Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers in all cooler. Correct and maintain at all times.

8. Jan 21, 2016 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Floors in the front bar area and rear storage area in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Must detail clean and maintain at all times.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Hood ventilation in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up of grease and dust. Must detail clean and maintain at all times.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

     Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers in all cooler. Correct and maintain at all times.

9. Jan 21, 2016 Fail

   Short Form Complaint · Fail

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

     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 mouse dropping under front counter 15-16 droppings, found mouse droppings behind chest freezer in rear area 16-17 droppings noted. 3-4 fruit flies in washroom, prep area and front counter. Rear door not rodent proofed. Gap at left corner and side of door. Must contact pest control for service and correct door. Serious violation 7-38-020

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Floors in the front bar area and rear storage area in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Must detail clean and maintain at all times.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Hood ventilation in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up of grease and dust. Must detail clean and maintain at all times.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

     Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers in all cooler. Correct and maintain at all times.

10. Jan 5, 2016 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical4 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Found 100 pounds of raw chicken in reach cooler at improper temperature. 5 differant gray containers with raw chicken pieces at improper temperature. 57.2, 55.6, 46.8, 58.1, 54.9 manager states chicken was marinating prior to being put into cooler at proper temperature. All chicken was discarded and denatured at this time of inspection. Total value $150.00 100 pounds critical violation 7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from 9-2-15 report #1516479 insp#372 #33 observed the front and rear cooler and freezer interior's not clean, instructed to clean.also clean interior of the fryer doors. #34 observed the floor under the fryers not clean, instructed to clean. #35 observed the front ceiling water damaged,instructed to repair/repaint. Also clean/paint rear prep area walls and ceilings remove all food splashes #36 observed no light shields in the rear prep area, instructed to provide. #41 observed the cabinets under front counter cluttered, instructed to organize and remove items not being used. #45 observed no food handler certificates on premises at this time, instructed to provide. Given copy of idph;s food handler info. At this time. All violations in need of correcting and maintaining. Serious violation 7-42-090

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors in the front bar area and rear storage area in need of detail cleaning to remove all buuld up. Must detail clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Hood ventilation in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up of grease and dust. Must detail clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers in all cooler. Correct and maintain at all times.

11. Sep 2, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the front and rear cooler and freezer interior's not clean, instructed to clean.also clean interior of the fryer doors.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor under the fryers not clean, instructed to clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the front ceiling water damaged,instructed to repair/repaint. Also clean/paint rear prep area walls and ceilings remove all food splashes

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no light shields in the rear prep area, instructed to provide.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the cabinets under front counter cluttered, instructed to organize and remove items not being used.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on premises at this time, instructed to provide. Given copy of idph;s food handler info. At this time.

12. May 23, 2013 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

13. May 16, 2013 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical6 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. Cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc

      Inspector’s note: Source of cross contamination not controlled, observed food handler touching raw hot dogs with bare hands from cooler, placing in steam table and then immediatley preparing a ready to eat hot dog and placing tomatoes and condiments on hot dogs with bare hands (no handwashing). Also same food handler later handling raw chicken and blood juices with bare hands, then immediately handling containers of ready to eat coleslaw with bare hands and without washing hands. Instd mgr on importance of handwashing inbetween changing tasks, designating duties to prevent possible cross contamination, and using minimum bare hand contact with ready to eat foods (cut tomatoes, hot dogs, etc). Mgr voluntarily discarded and denatured prepared hot dogs and container of coleslaw. Approx 3lbs $5 value. Citation issued 7-38-005a critical

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Over 50 mice droppings noted scattered in various areas on pallets and under and behind heavy equipment, and next to hot water tank. Instd to remove all droppings, clean and sanitize all affected areas. Recommend contact pest control for service. Citation issued 7-38-020 serious.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food equipment thru-out not clean, excessive encrusted debris/grease build-up on the following: interior,exterior of all coolers, freezers, including door handles, rubber gaskets, door tracks, motors, all attached motor hardware, interior/exterior of all fryers, interior/exterior of unused coolers/fryers, storage shelves, sinks, legs, wheels and all attached piping of equipment. All must be detailed cleaned and maintained, free on accumulation.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor thru-out premises especially under and behind cooking line, encrusted with grease/debris. Floor thru-out in storage areas not clean. Clean same and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No light in storage area where bread is stored. Must provide adequate lighting in same area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exposed handsink loose from wall and uneven. Instd to have tight fitting and properly adjusted.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clutter/unnecessary articles thru-out. Instd to remove same and organize areas to prevent rodent harborage.

14. Mar 22, 2011 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Interior bottom of fryers, exterior/interior of all coolers, sides of cooking equipment, storage shelves, countertops not clean, debris build-up. Clean same and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor under and behind cooking equipment not clean, grease/debris build-up clean same and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Small holes noted in walls. Seal holes. Walls thru-out not clean. Clean same. Replace all missing/stained ceiling tiles.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Leak at 3-compartment sink faucet and small leak at pipe underneath. Repair same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clutter behind front counter, excessive papers. Clean and organize area

15. Oct 7, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Interior bottom of fryers, exterior/interior of all coolers, sides of cooking equipment, storage shelves not clean, debris build-up. Clean same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Small holes noted in walls. Seal holes. Walls thru-out not clean. Clean same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Leak at 3-comaprtment sink faucet. Repair same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clutter behind front counter, excessive papers. Clean and organize area.