Southwood Interventions

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Must invert multi-use utensils on dish storage shelves in kitchen and utensil storage room.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit to check sanitizing solution ppm's at 3- compartment sink must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris build up from stove & oven,interior parts of ice machine,exterior ledge of hot holding cabinet.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace loose floor panel inside of walk in freezer,damaged floor tiles in lunchroom,damaged concrete at cooking equipment and dish machine area (grout floor tile)to be smooth and easily cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean splatter and dirt build up from walls in lunchroom and behind cooking equipment.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace burntout lights in lunchroom.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2591376 3/20/24 not corrected-#10-202.12 (b-d) : must repair or replace low hot water pressure at hand sink in staff men's toilet room.#49-4-601.11(c) : must clean grease and food debris build up from interior of fryer cabinet,dish racks,serving line-hot & cold holding line shelving units and storage cabinets. #55-6-201.13 : must repair or replace missing floor tiles on serving line.#55- 6-201.16 : must repair or replace loose and damaged wall paper on serving line and lunch room.:#55- 6-501.13 : must clean debris build up from floor under,around ,along wall bases throughout prep areas including floor drains.#56- 6-202.11 : must repair or replace burntout lights in prep area,serving line,hood of cooking equipment .(priority foundation 7-42-090)(citation issued)

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) : observed interior thermometers for walk in cooler #1 & 2 in poor repair must repair or replace to be in good repair.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 : must label bulk food storage containers when food is not in original package.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-202.15 : observed can opener in the front prep area with left over food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 : must repair or replace damaged lid on food storage container in dry food storage area.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) : must clean grease and food debris build up from interior of fryer cabinet,dish racks,serving line-hot & cold holding line shelving units and storage cabinets,can opener blade

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 : observed no backflow device on ice machine to be seen for servicing

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 : must repair or replace missing floor tiles & damaged wall pillars on serving line,lunch room- loose wall bases & pillars.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.16 : must repair or replace loose and damaged wall paper on serving line and lunch room.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 : must clean dust and mold build up from walls in walk in cooler #2.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 : must clean debris build up from floor under,around ,along wall bases throughout prep ,dish washing and dry food storage areas including floor drains.must remove ice build up from walk in freezer floor

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 : must repair or replace burntout lights in prep area,serving line,hood of cooking equipment and dry food storage area.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed interior thermometers for walk in cooler #1 & 2 in poor repair and exterior thermometer on hot holding cabinet display is malfunctioning.must repair or replace to be in good repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Must label bulk food storage containers when food is not in original package.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 50 or more mice droppings on top of electrical panel and pipes at dish machine,on & inside of brick underneath dish machine scrape rack,on floor under several shelving units in additional food storage area. Must remove droppings, clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 3/12/24.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged lid on food storage container in dry food storage area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit to check sanitizing solution ppm's at 3- compartment sink and low temperature dish machine.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up from interior of fryer cabinet,dish racks,serving line-hot & cold holding line shelving units and storage cabinets,can opener blade.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow device on ice machine to be seen for servicing.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing floor tiles & damaged wall pillars on serving line,lunch room- loose wall bases & pillars.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace loose and damaged wall paper on serving line and lunch room.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean dust and mold build up from walls in walk in cooler #2.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from floor under,around ,along wall bases throughout prep ,dish washing and dry food storage areas including floor drains.must remove ice build up from walk in freezer floor.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace burntout lights in prep area,serving line,hood of cooking equipment and dry food storage area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed can opener in the front prep area with left over food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of ice machine located at the end of cook line. Instructed to maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed spills and leftover food debris on the shelves underneath the serving line. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed low pressure at the handwashing sink in the basement womens bathroom and at the handwashing sink loated at near the kitchen entry. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaks at the three compartment sink and one compartment sink faucets in the kitchen. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive build up of dirt, debris and residue on floors and walls throughout kitchen prep area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 40 mouse droppings scattered behind cooking equipment (stoves, oven) in kitchen prep. Instructed person in charge to remove, sanitize and inform pest control for service. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive build up of dirt, debris and residue on floors and walls throughout kitchen prep area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain at all times.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed serving line area, food carts not clean of debris. Instructed to clean/maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed slow draining at handwashing sink in dishwashing area.also 2nd handwashing sink on right side in mens washroom has no water. Instructed to repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors around storage units in kitchen. Also dead insects on floor in kitcken areas. Instructed to maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the ice machine. Also detail clean the interior of the walk in coolers (floors,walls,ceiling, fan cover and shelving) to remove dust, debris and spills.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a the hand sink behind the serving and dishwashing area with a slow drain. Must repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning through out kitchen area and storage rooms along the wall base and in corners to remove debris.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed the 3 compartment sink draining slowly. Instructed to repair and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA(10)AND IN THE CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA(30) AND 2 LIVE ROACHES, 1 IN THE UTILITY SINK AREA AND 1 IN THE DISH WASHING AREA ON THE FLOOR. PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF PESTS AND RODENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed the 3 compartment sink draining slowly. Instructed to repair and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floors in the prep area, dish washing area and the dry storage area with food debris and grease build up. Instructed to clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Sides of tilt skillet, can opener and holder, and interior of unused cooler with debris, grease accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Broken, cracked floor tiles and uneven surface under ovens, tilt skillet and under serving line . Instd to repair floor so as to be smooth, even, easily cleanable surface.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor in front of unused cooler not clean. Instd to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Wall panels behind cooking line in poor repair, not tight fitting, causing gap. Instd to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Leak under pipe at 3-compartment sink. Instd to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Large unused cooler on site near dishwashing area. Instd to maintain unit or remove.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Food handler requirements not met. Instd to meet requirements for all food handlers including volunteers.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the shleves below the service counter.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair the sink stopper levers at the 3 compartment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Can opener not clean, debris. Clean same.

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

Inspector’s note: Wall surrrounding utility sink not clean, excessive debris. Clean same and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found some rusty filters in both hoods in the kitchen. Instructed to remove the rust from the filters and paint them or get new ones.

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

Inspector’s note: Found ice build up from the floor in the front and rear section of the walk-in freezer floor. Must remove the ice.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace stained ceiling tiles in kitchen.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean and sanitize #10 can opener.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove ice build up from walk-in freezer floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean ceiling in walk-in cooler #1.

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

Inspector’s note: Dusty fanguard covers in walk-in cooler #1. Need to clean,also 3 tier plastic carts clean or replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Stock room floor needs to be resealed (floor paint chipping off)clean floor under ovens. Standing water on the floor over at dish machine area need to remove replace missing or broken floor tiles.

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

Inspector’s note: Need to clean light shields at dish area, and 3 comp sink area.

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

Inspector’s note: 3 compartment nozzle leaking needs repair.

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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL OVENS, SHELVES, CABINETS, EQUIPMENT IN SERVING LINE AREA.

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. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN WOMEN WASHROOM AND REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE.

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. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN SERVING LINE AREA.

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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.

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 DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD AND IN PREP AREA. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON SERVING LINE.

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. REPAIR LEFT SINK IN MEN WASHROOM ACROSS FROM KITCHEN (NO RUNNING WATER). REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 2-COMP SINK. REPAIR INOPERABLE THERMOMETERS ON DISH MACHINE.

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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.

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 DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD AND IN PREP AREA. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON SERVING LINE.

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. REPAIR LEFT SINK IN MEN WASHROOM ACROSS FROM KITCHEN (NO RUNNING WATER). REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 2-COMP SINK. REPAIR INOPERABLE THERMOMETERS AND SANITIZING RINSE ON DISH MACHINE. DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING CHEMICAL PPM 0. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE DURING INSPECTION.