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BYRONS HOT DOG INC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

BYRONS HOT DOG INC (AKA: BYRONS HOT DOGS) 1701 W LAWRENCE AVE, CHICAGO 60640 Restaurant
May 9, 2017 Complaint License #7252
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN LAST PLASTIC SHELF INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER AT NORTH SITE OF THE UNIT,NEED TO REPLACE.CARD BOARD ARE USED FOR SHELF LINERS AND CARD BOXES WITH STRONG ODOR ARE USED TO STORE ITEMS,INSTRUCTED REMOVE ITEMS MENTIONED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OPENED FREEZER UNIT BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT(SOUTH WEST CORNER)HAS EXCESS ICE AND GREASE IN IT,NEED TO REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.EXCESS FOOD LIQUID AT POP NOZZLES AT SELF SERVE POP DISPENSER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SPECIALLY AT SOUTH WEST CORNER(SCRAPE EXCESS GREASE).ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING WALL TILES UNDER THE WEST FLAT GRILL,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.GREASE ON WALLS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: UNKNOWN PARTICLES INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN DINING AREA/ABOVE SELF DRINK AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: UNKNOWN PARTICLES INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN DINING AREA/ABOVE SELF DRINK AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

Health Department Information

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