Speedway #8320

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Oct 15, 2024 Conditional

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Person in charge with no city of chicago sanitation certificate.must provide.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floor drain not clean at dry storage areas.must clean.

     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: Found no city of chicago sanitation manager certificate posted.priority foundation.citation issued.7-38-012.must provide.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

2. Oct 8, 2024 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Person in charge with no city of chicago sanitation certificate.must provide.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Found 15 mouse droppings along walls at rear of premises/dry storage areas.priority foundation.citation issued.7-38-020a.must remove mouse droppings and notify pest control operator.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at dry storage areas.also, floor drain not clean at dry storage areas.must clean.

     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: Found no city of chicago sanitation manager certificate posted.priority foundation.citation issued.7-38-012.must provide.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

3. May 7, 2020 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

     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: Observed no clean up supplies on the premises to respond to vomit and diarrheal events. Management instructed to provide all supplies listed on the clean up procedure. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     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: Observed no hand soap provided at the exposed hand washing sink next to the 3 compartment sink. Management provide soap at my request. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the exposed hand washing sink next to the 3 compartment sink not accessible for use. Observed boxes stacked in front of the hand washing sink. Management removed the boxes in front of the sink so that it is accessible for use. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed rust on the storage shelf in the walk-in cooler. Management instructed to remove the rust from the shelf or replace the shelf.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacles in the employee and women's washroom. Management instructed to provide covered waste receptacles in the employee and women's washrooms.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the ventilation fan in the employee washroom not operational. Must repair or replace the ventilation fan.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

4. Aug 9, 2017 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining(Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced).

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining(Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining(Floors under storage shelving in rear storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners)).

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining(Walls that had holes by exposed hand sink in front prep area shall be repaired/sealed.).

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining(Missing light shields in dish washing area by 3 compartment sink, were missing, shall provide light shields in dish washing area by 3 compartment sink).

5. Aug 2, 2017 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • 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/observed front entrance/exit door not rodent proofed, door had 1/2 inch gap on bottom of door. Citation issued 7-38-020, serious violation.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Display cooler door tracks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Floors under storage shelving in rear storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Walls that had holes by exposed hand sink in front prep area shall be repaired/sealed, walls above hot dog grill not clean, need detailed cleaning.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Missing light shields in dish washing area by 3 compartment sink, were missing, shall provide light shields in dish washing area by 3 compartment sink.

6. Aug 18, 2016 Conditional

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

     Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

     Inspector’s note: Found the following serious violations not corrected from report # 1949201, date 8/11/16: Previous minor violations from 10/19/15, report # 1442170. Must correct the following minor violations: 33 DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT CABINETS UNDERNEATH SODA MACHINE. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS #34 DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, ALONG WALLBASE AT FRONT SELLING AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #35 OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN WALL INSIDE WASHROOM AND BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. Serious violation 7-42-090. The following violation were completed during inspection: Employees cleaned the cabinets under soda machine; wall behind 3 compartment sink; floor of walk in cooler; and Ceiling tiles installed employee restroom. Walls inside employee restroom have been detail cleaned. Wall base in front of selli

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Found cracked floor tiles in the hot food prep area. Must repair and maintain. Found damaged coving along wall in front of service counter. Must repair and maintain. Found damaged flooring under 3 compartment sink. Must fill hole where concrete is damaged (little pebbles exposed).

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Found black build up along bottom of cabinets under the hot food area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Must install hand washing sink in rear prep area, near 3 compartment sink. Must maintain.

7. Aug 11, 2016 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

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   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

     Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

     Inspector’s note: Found exposed hand sink in food prep area without soap or paper towels. Instructed must have soap and paper towels (and hot/cold water) at all times. Operator provided soap and paper towels during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.

   • 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 front door with 1/2 inch gap along bottom. Advised all doors must be tightfitting to prevent pest entry. Must maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020.

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Found outside garbage area in rear of building not maintained. Found trash and other debris on ground around dumpsters and lids open. Lids must remain closed and area around dumpsters must be clean at all times. Garbage area was cleaned and lids closed during inspection. Serious violation 7-38-020.

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: No city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods being held and served (hot dogs, cheeseburger dogs, etc.). No City of Chicago certified food manager certificates posted. Instructed must have at minimum 1 city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all times while potentially hazardous foods are being sold. Must post certificates. Serious violation 7-38-012.

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from 10/19/15, report # 1442170. Must correct the following minor violations: 33 DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT CABINETS UNDERNEATH SODA MACHINE. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS #34 DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, ALONG WALLBASE AT FRONT SELLING AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #35 OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN WALL INSIDE WASHROOM AND BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. Serious violation 7-42-090.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Found water damage, dirt build up, and slimy black mold like substance inside cabinet under exposed hand sink. Must detail clean area, and sanitize. Must maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Found cracked floor tiles in the hot food prep area. Must repair and maintain. Found damaged coving along wall in front of service counter. Must repair and maintain. Found damaged flooring under 3 compartment sink. Must fill hole where concrete is damaged (little pebbles exposed).

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Found black build up along bottom of cabinets under the hot food area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

8. Oct 19, 2015 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified food manger nor city of chicago certificate posted on premises at this time of inspection while potentially hazardous foods are prepared. Such as coffee with milk hot dog, polish sausages, buffalo chicken taquitos etc. Instructed above to operate with a city of chicago certified food manager at all timnes potentially hazardous foods are prepared and city of chicago certificate must be posted. Serious violation 7-38-012.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Detail clean interior of front cabinets underneath soda machine. Remove dirt and debris. Detail clean hand washing sink inside washroom. Remove dirt buildup.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Detail clean floor inside walk-in cooler, along wallbase at front selling area and rear storage area. Must clean 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: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles inside employees washroom. Must repair and maintain. Detail clean wall inside washroom and behind 3-compartment sink.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed clutter and unnecessary articles inside employees washroom and rear storage area. Must remove clean and organize areas to prevent rodent harborage. Observed items in rear food storage area, inside walk-in cooler and at the front selling area not elevated 6inches off floor. Must elevate items and maintain.

9. Dec 9, 2011 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

10. Dec 7, 2011 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

      Inspector’s note: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers.FOUND NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE FOR PUBLIC VIEW.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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.FOUND FLOORS DIRTY INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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.DETAIL CLEAN DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS ON CEILING ABOVE HOT DOG HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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.THERMOMETER IS NEEDED INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.