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SIMPLY IT Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SIMPLY IT 2269 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO 60614 Restaurant
March 17, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection License #1765716
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN IN FRONT SERVICE AREA UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENENT SINK. OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND BEHIND GRILL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
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: OBSERVED WALL VENT OVER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL VENT.
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 #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. RESTORE HOT WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #41
MAJOR
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF CABINETS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA NEED TO BE CLEANED OUT. GET RID OF ANY CLUTTER AND CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL CABINETS TO DETER RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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 #41
MAJOR
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF CABINETS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA NEED TO BE CLEANED OUT. GET RID OF ANY CLUTTER AND CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL CABINETS TO DETER RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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.

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