MAY 18
2021
PASS 1 violation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON FOOD SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Chicago Health Dept
331 S FRANKLIN ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2021.
7 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected May 2021.
Last inspected May 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
VIOLATIONS
33
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 24
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED DIRT PLUMBING FIXTURES INSIDE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 violations 1 CRITICAL
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
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
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
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.
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
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
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREAS, BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT
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
PASS 1 violation
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367. NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MGRS , INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
AUG 28
2018
FAIL 12 violations 7 CRITICAL
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
2-102.11(A) PERSON IN CHARGE NOT DEMONSTRATING KNOWLEDGE.
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
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*) -
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*) -
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.
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)
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)
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.
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.
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.
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*) -
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
PASS · 0 violations
MAR 8
2018
FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
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
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.
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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