FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
THE LITTLE CORNER SNACK SHOP Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
November 16, 2017
Complaint
License #34521
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Major
1
Corrected On Site
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #29
CORRECTED
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-3-17,REPORT#2049652 #33- EXCESS GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,AND EXCESS BURNED FOOD INSIDE THE OVEN. GREASE ON FILTERS AND HOOD,ALSO ON PIPES BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NEED TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE UNIT.KEEP IT CLEAN. #34-MISSING ,BROKEN, UNEVEN FLOOR TILES AND CEMENT PATCHED FLOOR IN REAR PREP AND DISH ROOM NO CLEANABLE .NEED TO REPLACE SAID FLOOR TILES AND CEMENT FLOOR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. MISSING COVING UNDER THE DISH MACHINE NEED TO BE REPLACED. #35-BROKEN WALL(HOLE) UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AT SAME AREA AND THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.NEED TO REPAIR SAID WALLS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING FANS IN DINING ROOMS,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TODAY WE OBSERVED SAME VIOLATION SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
Why This Matters
Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.
Food Code Requirement
Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.
Specific Requirements
Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.
Status
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-201.14
Violation #32
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO HANDLE PROVIDED AT LID OF PREP COOLER IN THE COOKING AREA,MUST PROVIDED.
Why This Matters
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Food Code Requirement
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Specific Requirements
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-103.12
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: AN EXPOSED HAND SINK NEED TO BE INSTALL AT FRONT SERVING AREA.OBSERVED WAITRESS SCOOPING SOUPS. ALSO COFFEE,WATER,RE-FILL SINGLE SERVING OF DRESSING FOR TAKE OUT. SAID SINK MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE.SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL/HAND DRYING DEVICE MUST BE INSTALLED.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: AN EXPOSED HAND SINK NEED TO BE INSTALL AT FRONT SERVING AREA.OBSERVED WAITRESS SCOOPING SOUPS. ALSO COFFEE,WATER,RE-FILL SINGLE SERVING OF DRESSING FOR TAKE OUT. SAID SINK MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE.SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL/HAND DRYING DEVICE MUST BE INSTALLED.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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