Sammy's Red Hots
Last inspected: Aug 11, 2017
78
Score
Sammy's Red Hots, located at 238 W Division St in Chicago, IL, had its most recent inspection on August 11, 2017, which was categorized as low risk with a score of 78. This inspection identified five minor violations, including issues with food in original containers, customer advisory posting, and the cleanliness of food and non-food contact surfaces. Across 29 scored inspections, Sammy's Red Hots has historically received mostly medium-risk classifications.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 11, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
78
Jan 10, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
Nov 29, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 17, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Jul 28, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Jul 21, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
Feb 4, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
67
Jul 27, 2015
Recent Inspection
5 minor violations.
78
Jul 15, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
67
Nov 10, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
Aug 5, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
Jun 13, 2014
Complaint
7 minor violations.
70
Feb 24, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Feb 13, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Mar 18, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 11, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Nov 21, 2012
Suspected Food Poisoning
3 minor violations.
86
Oct 5, 2012
Complaint
1 minor violation.
95
Aug 15, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Aug 7, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
May 27, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Mar 15, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 10, 2011
Routine
12 minor violations.
55
Jul 29, 2010
Tag Removal
3 minor violations.
86
Jul 6, 2010
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
74
Jun 23, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
Apr 8, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
Mar 19, 2010
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
74
Mar 11, 2010
Complaint
9 minor violations.
64
Violations — Aug 11, 2017 Inspection
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND CHICKEN BEING STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER INSIDE BLACK PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE AT ALL TIMES.MUST PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXTREMELY RUSTED GREASE TRAP BOX BY THE 3-COMP SINK. ALSO INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER FOUND TWO VERY RUSTED OUT STAINLESS STEEL SHELVING RACKS ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN, REPAINT AND/OR REPLACE ALL ABOVE STATED ITEMS SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND WELL MAINTAINED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF ALL DEEP FRYERS AT THE FRONT COOKING LINE TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND GRIME ACCUMULATION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE NORTH WALL AT THE WALK-IN COOLER IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR. FOUND IT TO BE CURLED UP, RUSTED AND WITH HOLES ON IT. MUST REPAIR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.ALSO FOUND A LARGE GAP BETWEEN THE MOP SINK WALL AND THE FLOOR TILE BASE. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.FOUND DAMAGED WOODEN WALL PANEL WHERE THE FRENCH FRY SLICER IS HANGING ABOVE THE 2-COMP SINK. MUST REPLACE THE WATER DAMAGED WOODEN WALL PANEL SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL WALLS ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK AREA TO REMOVE FOOD STAINS AND FOOD SPLASHES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A LOOSE COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.FOUND 2 NON-WORKING SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMP SINK. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE 3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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