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ANN SATHER RESTAURANT Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ANN SATHER RESTAURANT 909 W BELMONT AVE, CHICAGO 60657 Restaurant
February 24, 2025 Canvass License #1874185
7
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #23
CRITICAL
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (COOKED APPLE SAUCE, COTTAGE CHEESE, SLICED TOMATO AND LETTUCE, TUNA, SAUSAGE GRAVY, CINNAMON ROLL FROSTING MADE WITH TCS FOOD EVAPORATED MILK) TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF PREPARATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 25 LBS VALUED AT $100 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.
Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.
Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.
Violation #37
MAJOR
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOTED BULK DRY INGREDIENTS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP AREA STORED IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAME FOR ALL ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
All food properly labeled with required information.
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
Violation #39
MAJOR
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NOTED ONIONS STORED DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH WASTE PIPE ON SHARED RACK WITH POTATOES IN BASEMENT. PERSON IN CHARGE MOVED ONIONS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER PIPE ENCASEMENT OR REMOVE FOOD AND FOOD STORAGE SHELF FROM UNDERNEATH PIPE AND MAINTAIN.
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.
Violation #44
MINOR
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: NOTED BOWLS AT SERVERS LINE NEXT TO HAND WAS SINK STACKED RIGHT SIDE UP. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON BOWLS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.
Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.
Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE UNDER COMPARTMENTS OF COOKING EQUIPMEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED ITEMS ON THE FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM AT THE BASE OF THE STEPS TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ALL KEPT ITEMS SHOULD BE STORED ON A NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SHELF THAT IS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED ITEMS ON THE FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM AT THE BASE OF THE STEPS TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ALL KEPT ITEMS SHOULD BE STORED ON A NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SHELF THAT IS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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