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SIMPLY IT Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SIMPLY IT 2269 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO 60614 Restaurant
September 8, 2017 Canvass License #1765716
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED FOODS (PLUM SAUCE)STORED IN #10 CANS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TRANSFER CONTENTS OF CANS TO A FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER STORAGE. NOTED GASKETS WORN AWAY AT SERVICE PREP COOLER AT HOT LINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE GASKETS
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: NOTED INTERIOR OF FREEZER WITH LARGE ICE CRYSTALS ON BOTTOM AND WALLS OF FREEZER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ICE CRYSTALS AND CLEAN FREEZER. NOTED FAN GUARDS OF CONDENSER UNIT GUARDS DUSTY IN WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN COMDENSER UNIT GUARDS.
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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED CEILING TILES BROKEN OVER DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.
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: NOTED LIGHT SHIELDS WARPED NOT PROPERLY FITTED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS.
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 #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET PROPER DRAIN PLUGS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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 #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET PROPER DRAIN PLUGS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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.

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