SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

11 DINING, LLC.

EAT. 84/100

50 S LA SALLE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 30, 2024 · passed

Passed all 8 inspections, but 4 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
6 passed · 2 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
26
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Aug 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 30
2024
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGANAGE FOR HANDWASHING SINK THE GRILL DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

OCT 16
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLIGHT BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS AND ACCUMULATED DIRT AND DUST DEBRIS BY THE CONDENSER OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

OCT 3
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER POSTED ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED AND SERVED (SUCH AS CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SALT AND SEASONING OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STOVE TOP BURNERS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

JAN 3
2019
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR TO THE SMALLER ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO ENSURE THE DOOR IS TIGHTLY CLOSED.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STOVE TOP BURNERS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN WALK IN COOLER #2. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.

JAN 19
2018
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNITS LOCATED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT BY THE CUSTOMER SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED MINOR LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED BY THE DELI AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ENGINEER REPAIR LEAK DURING THE INSPECTION.

show all 8 inspections →
FEB 16
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ICE ON THE WALL INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER #1. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ACCUMULATED ICE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AT THE COOKLINE AND IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AT THE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

JAN 30
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED A DISPLAY COOLER AT THE IMPROPER TEMPEARATURE OF 48.1F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HUMMUS, GUACAMOLE, TURKEY SANDWICHES, TUNA, EGG SALAD, YOGURT AND MILK STORED INSIDE OF IT). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER TO HAVE A TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. EQUIPMENT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (2 GALLONS(16LBS) OF MILK AT 46.8F-47.5F, 15LBS OF YOGURT AT 47.3F, 2 1/2 LBS OF TUNA AT 47.7F, 2 1/2 LBS OF EGG SALAD AT 47.9F, 2 1/2 LBS OF GUACAMOLE 46.3F, 1 LB OF HUMMUS AT 46.9F AND 16LBS OF TURKEY SANDWICHES AND WRAPS AT 48.1F) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES STORED INSIDE OF A DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 56LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $251. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ICE ON THE WALL INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER #1. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ACCUMULATED ICE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF A PINK SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE CRUSHED ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER #2 AND UNDER THE HOOD IN THE REAR PREP AREA AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AT THE COOKLINE AND IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AT THE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

AUG 5
2016
PASSED
0 violations

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

NEARBY IN LOOP