SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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136 N LA SALLE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 19, 2019 · passed with conditions

9 of 13 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
9 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
47
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Jul 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 19
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED FACILITY WITH USE OF THE INSTRUCTION GUIDE PROVIDE WITH SPILL KIT AS THE CLEAN UP POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN WRITING THE INTENT TO USE THE INSTRUCTION GUIDE AND POST ON SITE WITH SUPPLIES. FACILITY ALSO INSTRUCTED TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SUPPLIES: DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND NO REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST ALSO BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE AT ALL DINING TABLES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PRESET TABLEWARE SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED, OR INVERTED. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED BASEBOARDS IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

JUL 27
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*) -

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

UTENSILS IN USE KEPT IN A STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED NOT KEEP UTENSILS IN STANDING WATER.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND OPEN CUP OF EMPLOYEE DRINKS ON PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO TO USE LIDDED CUPS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)

MAR 7
2018
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED ( SUGAR ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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

DETERIORATED WOODEN SHELVES BEHIND FRONT SALAD PREP STATION, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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

FOOD DEBRIS NOTED AT BOTTOM OF DRAWER SHELVES COOLER, HEAVY DUST NOTED ON CLEAN UTENSILS RACK AT FIRST FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

DAMAGED FLOOR UNDER 3-COMP SINK 1ST FLOOR, STANDING WATER TOO, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALL NEXT TO PREP TABLE AT FRONT SERVICE LINE IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOTH DURABLE MATERIAL.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

SEVERAL COOLERS MISSING A REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER AT 1ST AND LOWER LEVEL KITCHENS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN THE WARMEST PART OF COOLER.

NOV 13
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED AIR CURTAINS IN POOR REPAIR LOCATED IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR LOCATED AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND BEHIND THE FRYER LOCATED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL LOCATED BY THE DISH MACHINE AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 1
2017
PASSED
0 violations
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JAN 23
2017
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE IN THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 20 SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING LOCATED BY THE UTILITY SINK IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND 10 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE CEILING OF THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFETED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE OVENS LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 16
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, 1st floor, bsmt, shall be replaced. Reach in cooler gasket in bar area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks in bsmt that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Kitchen storage shelving/racks in bsmt prep area that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, Shelving/racks by dish washing area that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks in prep areas, bar areas that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks in walk in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), door gaskets of reach in coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning. Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment(1st floor), not clean, had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floors that had broken, damaged floor tiles by dish washing areas, shall be repaired/replaced, floors in bsmt dish washing area, and by prep area, need re-grouting. Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Ceiling in kitchen area above dish machine had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed. Ceiling tiles in bsmt prep area not clean, need cleaning.

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

Exposed hand sink faucet in bar area leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.

OCT 20
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE SERVERY STATION ON THE 2ND FLOOR WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED A LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

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

OBSERVED BLOWN BULBS UNDER THE BASEMENT HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED LIGHTS MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE SERVERY STATION ON THE 2ND FLOOR AND IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SHIELD ALL LIGHTS.

JUN 19
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

GLASS BOTTLES WITH NARROW NECK ARE REUSED FOR INHOUSE COCKTAILS, NO BOTTLE WASHER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MGR NOT TO DISCONTINUE USING.

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

SEVERAL UTENSILS/ SIFFTERS IN POOR REPAIR WITH LOOSE WIRES, INSTRUCTED TO USE SOUND UTENSILS.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

PEELING PAINT ON DISH MACHINE CEILING, CONDENSATION ON BASMENT'S WALK-IN COOLER CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING THERMOMETER IN SEVERAL COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

AUG 16
2013
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE AT THE DISH MACHINE ON THE 1ST FLOOR. CHEF DEMONSTRATED DISH MACHINE WAS PROPERLY SANITIZING WITH A TEMPERATURE STRIP.

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

MUST REGROUT FLOOR ON THE 2ND FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE SERVER STATION.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPAIR HEAVILY WATER DAMAGED WALLS IN THE CHE'F OFFICE NEXT TO HIS DESK AND IN THE WINE STORAGE ROOM SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT FROM THE CEILING ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE THE WINE STORAGE ROOM SO AS TO HAVE ALL WINE BOXES 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 1
2011
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 22
2011
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND ABOUT 20-30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.

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

DUST BUILD UP ON FAN COVERS AND ELECTRIC PIPE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. STANDING WATER AND MISSING GROUT NOTED ON BAR AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

PEELING PAINT NOTED ON CEILING OF DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

JUL 22
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

correct by 8-18-10

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

correct by 8-18-10

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

correct by 8-18-10

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