Sizzlin Skillets, 8635 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60619 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant: Sizzlin Skillets
Address: 8635 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 3
Last inspection: Apr 19, 2011
Score
(the higher the better)

100

Restaurant representatives - add corrected or new information about Sizzlin Skillets, 8635 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60619 »


Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Inspection Score
(the higher the better)

  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Oct 5, 2010 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Apr 12, 2011 0
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Apr 19, 2011 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Oct 5, 2010

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN THE TOPS, SIDES, FRONT AND THE INSIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE,THE KNIFE RACK,RACKS IN THE COOLERS,AND STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACH IN FREEZER HAS LARGE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN THE FURNACE CLOSET AND IN THE WATER HEATER ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTD. TO CLEAN SAME.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN ALL THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA HAS SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRISON THEM. SEAL ALL HOLES IN THE WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. REMOVE THE PEELING PAINT FROM THE CEILING IN THE CUSTOMERS WAITING ROOM AND PAINT SAME.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. ALL THE VENTS ON THE PREMISES NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.
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. NO THERMOMETERS ON SITE FOR COOKING OR IN THE REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAME.

Apr 12, 2011

FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA, BEHIND AND ALONG SIDE COOLERS,UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK,IN REAR HOT WATER HEATER ROOM AND FURNACE ROOM,IN REAR UNDER WALL BASE AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
MUST REPLACE ALL WORN CUTTING BOARDS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FRYERS INCLUDING ALL ATTACHED LEGS,WHEELS,HANDLES,POWER CORDS AND PIPES AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. ALSO PREP TABLES,SINKS AND WALLS IN PREP AREA.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREAS,ALONG WALLS AND UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
MUST REPAIR BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.
MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER,BRICKS AND DEBRIS FROM REAR STORAGE AREA OUTSIDE REAR DOOR.

Apr 19, 2011

PREVIOUS VIOLATION # 18 HAS BEEN CORRECTED AT THIS TIME.
MUST REPLACE ALL WORN CUTTING BOARDS.
PREVIOUS VIOLATION # 33 HAS BEEN CORRECTED AT THIS TIME.
PREVIOUS VIOLATION # 34 HAS BEEN CORRECTED AT THIS TIME.
MUST REPAIR BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.
MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER,BRICKS AND DEBRIS FROM REAR STORAGE AREA OUTSIDE REAR DOOR.

Do you have any questions you'd like to ask about Sizzlin Skillets? Post them here so others can see them and respond.

×
Sizzlin Skillets respresentatives - respond and add information

Write your review!

Your Ratings

You can rate this restaurant in different categories from 1 star (worst) to 5 stars (best) or leave category unrated

Food:
Service:
Price:
Ambience:
Cleanliness:

Your Review


Would you recommend Sizzlin Skillets to others? (optional)
  
Add photo of Sizzlin Skillets (optional)
Add more info about the restaurant »

About You

Your nickname:

Optional Verification

(additional info to increase the weight and the placement of your review and ratings)

Real Name:
Email (won't be published):
Date and time of your visit to this restaurant:
Phone number (won't be published):
Leave your signature»

Recently added reviews

Name City Users' Rating
J J Fish & ChickenChicago, IL
*****
Harolds ChickenChicago, IL
***
Adam's RibsChicago, IL
****
Kostner Food BasketChicago, IL
Pete The Greek RestaurantChicago, IL
*****
Baba's Famous Steak & LemonadeChicago, IL
*****
McdonaldsChicago, IL
***
Ming's Chop SueyChicago, IL
***
Deborah's Place IiChicago, IL
*****
Moses Butcher ShopChicago, IL
*

Restaurants in neighborhood

Name

Address

Distance

Chatham Meats 8629 S Cottage Grove, Chicago 0.01 miles
Walgreens # 05124 8628 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago 0.02 miles
J.P.E. Day Care Center 8625 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago 0.02 miles
Ray's Food Market 8645 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago 0.02 miles
Blue Shark Resturant 8649 S Cottage Grove, Chicago 0.03 miles
J & J Fish and Chicken 8649 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago 0.03 miles
Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins 814 E 87th St, Chicago 0.05 miles
The Baby Academy 8607 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago 0.05 miles
The Baby Academy 8605-8607 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago 0.06 miles
Target - Store T-1488 8560 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago 0.08 miles

Create your own business profile on city-data.com. It's completely free!
Business Search - 14 Million verified businesses
Search for:  near: