SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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331 S FRANKLIN ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 18, 2021 · passed

Failed 2 of 7 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
3 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
33
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Mar 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 18
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON FOOD SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AREAS.

JUN 24
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED BEEF AND CHICKEN, EGG ROLLS, RICE , AND NOODLES). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS @ IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TCS FOOD ITEMS WERE LOCATED IN THE 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN PREP AREA. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS OF COOKED BEEF @ 100.5F AND 2 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN @ 49.5F. NOTED HALF DOZEN EGGS @79.0F LOCATED UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @ 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER THAT ARE HELD ON SITE FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS OF COOKED EGG ROLLS, 5 LBS CRAB RANGOON, AND 10 LBS OF COOKED ORANGE CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY DATE LABELS ON ALL REFRIGERATED SAID TCS FOODS. ALL ITEMS MENTIONED WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED DURING THIS TIME VOLUNTARILY BY PIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS LOCATED IN REAR PREP WITH COMMON NAME EXAMPLE RICE, HERBS AND SPICES. MUST MAINTAIN WHEN OUT OF ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

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

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE OF GROCERY BAGS THROUGHOUT INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS ONLY. MUST MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED DIRT PLUMBING FIXTURES INSIDE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE FOR REVIEW. MUST MEET REQUIREMENT.

NOV 21
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT NO CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS (EGG ROLL 81 F, SLICED COOKED PORK AT 83 F,COOKED SLICED CHICKEN AT 83 F) STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE FOOD SMOKER LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD AT MINIMAL 135 F AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. - COS

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, PORK, RICE)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SUGAR AND FLOUR CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED.ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREAS, BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED THAT PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATION FROM 8/28/2018 REPORT # 2213586 NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION STATES : PA 100-0367. NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS .PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED

SEP 4
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367. NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MGRS , INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

AUG 28
2018
FAILED
12 violations7 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-102.11(A) PERSON IN CHARGE NOT DEMONSTRATING KNOWLEDGE.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-102.12. NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(A) 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*) -

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 (A)NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT, NO PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN PRIORITY 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*) -

CRITICALOther
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

2-401.11. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES EATING IN PREP AREAS AND BEHIND FOOD SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE STAFF EAT IN DESIGNATED AREAS.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.12 NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 FOUND ABOUT 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-904.11 USING DISPOSABLE LARGE FOAM CUPS AS A MULTI-USE CONTAINER FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD CONTAINERS.

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

4-202.16 COUNTER TOPS AND SHELVES NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

4-204.18, CONDENSATION NOTED IN WALK-IN COOLER DRIPPING FROM COOLING UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367. NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MGRS , INSTRUCTED TO OBTAI.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
COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE

7-32-15. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS SMOKING IN KITCHEN DURING BREAK. INSTRUCTED MGR NOT TO ALLOW SMOKING IN FACILITY.

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MAR 15
2018
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 8
2018
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH SOAP AND TOWEL DEVICE CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION OF FOODS. OBSERVED SNEEZE GUARDS TOO SHORT ON SIDE OF STEAMTABLE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL SNEEZE GUARD OR BARRIER TO PROTECT FOOD INSIDE UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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

OBSERVED NO 1- COMPARTMENT SINK IN ICE CREAM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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