SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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816 N STATE ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 26, 2025 · passed

4 of 6 inspections passed, 1 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
26
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since May 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 26
2025
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALL UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA OPEN FROM SINK PIPE REPAIR WITH MISSING WALL COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN OPENING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND SPOLING ONIONS ON THE ONION RACK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS PAYING ATTENTION TO UNDER THE SHELVING AREAS.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A LARGE CLUSTER OF BOXES STORED IN THE BASEMENT REAR NEAR THE SODA COMPRESSION UNITS AS WELL AS AN OLD MICROWAVE AND A OLD TURBO CHEF TOASTER ACROSS FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR ALL CLUTTER AND REMOVE ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NEW MANAGER SHRESTHA WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

OCT 21
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-101.11: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.11: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. CORRECTED ON SITE HANDWASHING SOAP PROVIDED FOR HANDWASHING SINK IN WASHROOM BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS.

MINORPest Activity
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE STAY IN PLACE CABINET UNITS ACROSS FROM THE SANDWICH PREP LINE WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS BETWEEN EACH ONE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT FEEDING AND HARBORING.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING FROM PIPE ALONG LOWER WALL ON LEFT SIDE OF CABINET UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA ACROSS FROM CASH REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK FROM PIPE INSIDE CABINET UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE METAL SHELVING UNITS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

AUG 7
2024
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE STAY IN PLACE CABINET UNITS ACROSS FROM THE SANDWICH PREP LINE WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS BETWEEN EACH ONE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT FEEDING AND HARBORING.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE METAL SHELVING UNITS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

NOV 22
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS NEAR THE SODA BOX DISPENSER IN THE BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

NOV 15
2023
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH DELI MEAT SANDWICHES PREPARED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED AT 12:05PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS NEAR THE SODA BOX DISPENSER IN THE BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS DATED ON 5/27/22 REPORT #:2556440 HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. #55) 6-501.114: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND OTHER ITEMS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT IN ORGANIZED MANNER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

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MAY 27
2022
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED UNDERNEATH COUNTER MOUNTED OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND OTHER ITEMS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT IN ORGANIZED MANNER.

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