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BYRONS HOT DOG INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

BYRONS HOT DOG INC (AKA: BYRONS HOT DOGS) 1701 W LAWRENCE AVE, CHICAGO 60640 Restaurant
May 17, 2021 Canvass License #7252
8
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
5
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

8
Violation #25
MINOR
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE, OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR HAMBURGERS PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED TODAY.
Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.
Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR WHITE CHEST FREEZER AT FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA. MUST PROVIDE A NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND EASILY CLEANABLE
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOORS OF REACH-IN COOLER AND CHEST WHITE FREEZER AT FRONT AREA(SOUTH WALL).REPAIR ISSUE.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: PLATE OF CAN OPENER UNIT RUSTY NOT EASILY CLEANABLE AT REAR PREP AREA, REPAIR/REPLACE
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH BUILD-UP GREASE INSIDE THE CABINET OD DEEP FRYER, TABLE LEGS, WHEELS OF THE EQUIPMENT, ETC. DETAIL CLEAN 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 #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT WATER LINE ICE MACHINE ABOVE SELF SERVE SODA DISPENSER IN DINING AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #54
MAJOR
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OUTSIDE REFUSE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, A LOT OF DEBRIS ON GROUND: FOOD GLOVES, PAPER, A LOT OF DRY LEAVES. ALSO, DRY SOLID GREASE ON TOP OF THE WASTE OIL CONTAINER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO MINIMIZE RODENTS, INSECTES, ACTIVITY
Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.
Refuse must be properly contained and removed.
Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.
Violation #54
MAJOR
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OUTSIDE REFUSE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, A LOT OF DEBRIS ON GROUND: FOOD GLOVES, PAPER, A LOT OF DRY LEAVES. ALSO, DRY SOLID GREASE ON TOP OF THE WASTE OIL CONTAINER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO MINIMIZE RODENTS, INSECTES, ACTIVITY
Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.
Refuse must be properly contained and removed.
Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

Health Department Information

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