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SAMMY'S BREAKFAST-LUNCH-DINNER Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SAMMY'S BREAKFAST-LUNCH-DINNER (AKA: SAMMY'S BREAKFAST) 250 E 103RD ST, CHICAGO 60628 Restaurant
November 21, 2023 Canvass License #2247014
5
Total Violations
1
Major
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #40
MINOR
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP AREAS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.
Violation #41
MAJOR
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE AND MAINTAIN WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED REAR REACH IN CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR AND DAMAGED TOILET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE BOTH.
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 #56
MINOR
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH NO WORKING LIGHTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BLOWN BULBS AND MAINTAIN LIGHTS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.
Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.
Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.
Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.
Violation #56
MINOR
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH NO WORKING LIGHTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BLOWN BULBS AND MAINTAIN LIGHTS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.
Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.
Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.
Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections