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Restaurant: Big Red Star
Address: 1531 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: Nov 13, 2012

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All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF KITCHEN,BAR AREA ALSO FOUND 2 FRONT GARAGED TYPE DOORS WIDE OPEN.
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED I.E. OVERFLOWING GARBAGE/LITTER ON GROUND.
One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers.FOUND NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW AS REQUIRED.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN KITCHEN,BAR REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.
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.FOUND A ELECTRIC FLAT TOP GRILL IN KITCHEN IN USE AT THIS TIME NO VENTILATION-REFFERAL ATTACHED.
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.FOUND NO THERMMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.FOUND 2 FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.THE FOLLOWING REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING MANUAL CAN OPENER,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,ICE MACHINE,BAR GUNS,HOUSINGS ATTACHED.

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED CONTINUED OBSERVANCE OF LIVE FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS THAT IS APPROXIMATTELY 25 FLIES-MUST COMPLETELY ELIMINATE SAID PEST PROBLEM.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.ABATED.
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.ABATED.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.FOUND 2 FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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..FOUND A ELECTRIC FLAT TOP GRILL IN KITCHEN IN USE AT THIS TIME NO VENTILATION-REFFERAL ATTACHED.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.ABATED.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN KITCHEN,BAR REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.
All garbage and rubbish containing food wastes shall, prior to disposal, be stored in metal containers with tight fitting lids and shall be kept covered except when opened for the disposal or removal of garbage.FOUND INSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS THOROUGHOUT THE PREMISES NOT COVERED,NOT INSECT-PROOFED WITH OVERFLOW OF GARBAGE OBSERVED FLIES HOVERING OVER SAID AREAS.
Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.OBSERVED DISHWASHER EMPLOYEE WASHING MULTI-USE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT FAILING TO PROPERLY SANITIZE FURTHERMORE 3 COMP SINK NOT SET-UP AS REQUIRED (0)PPM DURING THIS INSPECTION.
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.FOUND FOODS STORED UNPROTECTED IN KITCHEN PREP AREA,FLIES NOTICED ON FOODS ALSO FOUND 2 EXTERIOR BUS PAN STATIONS ALONG FRONT OUTDOOR PATIO AND FLIES HOVERING AROUND SAID AREA.MUST REMOVE SAID EQUIPMENTS.

Corrected at this time. Insect activity on premises have been greatly minimized during this visit. Garage-type doors are closed & insect devices have been installed. All new garbage bins have lids (inside & outdoor).
Corrected at this time.
Corrected at this time.
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. ELECTRIC FLAT TOP GRILL IN KITCHEN MUST UNDER VENTILATION, WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILOWATTS.

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA
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. MUST REPAIR SLOW RUNNING HOT WATER, AND ADJUST TANK LESS WATER TANK TO HAVE HOT WATER RUNNING CONSISTENTLY, THROUGH-OUT THE DAY

VIOLATION STILL PENDING
VIOLATION STILL PENDING
VIOLATION STILL PENDING

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR WALL IN FRONT KITCHEN AREA, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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. MUST PROVIDE INTERIOR THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP AREA IN KITCHEN

VIOLATION STILL PENDING
VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED
VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED
VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED

OBSERVED COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PORK IN THE PROCESS OF COOLING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPS OF 59.7F-60.0F(NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED ALSO 2 CONTAINERS OF COOKED PORK HELD INSIDE THE 3 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER AT COOKING LINE IMPROPER TEMPS OF 46.9F-49.0F,CHEESE 48.9F. NO TIME TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED. ALL SAID PRODUCT DUMPED AND DENATURED, AT A COST OF $1,000 AND APPROX. 150 TOTAL POUNDS PER MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MONITOR,MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS 40F OR BELOW,ALL HOT FOODS 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED PREMISES STORING CAMBRO WHEELED CONTAINERS FILLED WITH ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION IN AN OUTSIDE REAR UNLOCKED SHED STORAGE NOT PROTECTED AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION.ALSO SAID CAMBRO CONTAINERS ARE DRAINING WATER ONTO GROUND THIS IS A POTENTIAL PEST FEED.PLEASE NOTE:THE PARKING LOT ADJACENT TO SAID AREA IS NOT USED FOR THE SAID BUSINESS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SAID PRACTICE AT ONCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#608272 DATED 9/15/11 SEE REPORT.MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKET AT THE 3 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER AT FRONT COOKING LINE AND PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR ICE BINS BEHIND BAR AREA.
REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN AREAS,INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
DETAIL CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
CLEAN MULTI USE KITCHEN METAL BOWLS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

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MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKET AT THE 3 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER AT FRONT COOKING LINE.

MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE IN KITCHEN AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN,MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS,REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN,MAINTAIN FILTERS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENTS,REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
EMPLOYEES WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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