Chicago
29
BEAT

Alexander'S

6158 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60660 · Edgewater · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
29/100

Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record

Inspections
11
3 passed
Last Inspected
2025-05-27
Pass Rate
27%
4 failures
Score
29/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-05-27)
Failed 4 inspections (2024, 2023, 2022...)
Sanitation issues found across 38 inspections
Other issues found across 11 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 38×
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Plumbing & Waste minor 15×
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Other critical 11×
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Food Temperature critical 11×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Pest Activity critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Facility Condition minor
2025-05-27 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 4
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKA...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATED AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

2024-08-27 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
10
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E)---: NOTED SOME INTERIOR AREAS OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

: 3-302.12--- NOTED BULK FOOD STORED ON TOP OF THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

: 3-307.11--- NOTED SERVING PLATE INSIDE THE CONTAINER OF MASHED POTATOES WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING AND SERVING FOOD AT THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD. 3-307.11--- NOTED...

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11--- NOTED ALL THE FOOD HANDLERS, DISHWASHER WITHOUT A HAIR OR BEARD RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12--- NOTED PLATES WITHOUT HANDLES BEING USED FOR FOOD SCOOPS IN THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER FOOD SCOOPS WITH INVERTED HANDLES FOR FOOD.

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.11(B, C, D, E)--- ALL RAW WOOD USED AS REPAIR FOR THE DOORWAY OF THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE PAINT/SEALED AND NON-ABSORBENT. : 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)--- MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE ICE BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13--- MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15---- NOTED LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO A PAN AND LEAKING RINSE BASIN REPAIRED WITH PLUMBERS PUTTY. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR SINK WITH A METAL WELD.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11--- FLOORS UNDER SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT WITH OPEN BATE DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN ALL FLOORS.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

: 2-102.13--- MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR NEW EMPLOYEE STATUS FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES INCLUDING DISHWASHERS.

2024-08-19 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 21
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED, SERVED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. EGGS ON THE COOKS LINE AT 50.3F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CI...

critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED THE COOKS HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH FRESH STRAWBERRIES, TOAST, BACON AND OTHER COOKED FOOD ITEMS FROM THE GRILL WITH BAR HANDS. MANAGER INSTRUCTED COOK TO USE GLOVES AND CHANGE AS NEEDED BETWEEN HANDLING RAW EGGS AND RTE FOODS. PRIOR...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND BOTH THE FRONT PREP AND COOKS LINE PREP HAND WASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. A DIRTY KNIFE WAS IN THE FRONT PREP SINK AND KNIFE SHARPENERS IN THE KITCHEN HAND SINK AND SINK BLOCKED BY A LARGE GARBAGE CAN AND PLASTIC BUCKETS. REVIEWED HAND...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT THE COOKS LINE/DISH AREA HAND WASHING SINK. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED SOME INTERIOR AREAS OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED IMPROPER COOLING OF COOKED SOUPS. TWO LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS OF CHICKEN SOUP AND VEGETABLE SOUP OBSERVED ON SHELVING UNDER THE COOKS LINE HOT HOLD TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 119.8F AND 125.4F. REVIEWED PROPER METHODS OF COOLING IN I...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS EGGS STORED ON SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE AT 50.3F. REVIEWED ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR LOWER. EGGS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #20 FOR CITATION.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED BULK FOOD STORED ON TOP OF THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED SOUP STORED IN USED BUCKETS OF AN UNKNOWN SOURCE UNABLE TO READ PEELING LABEL FROM PREVIOUS PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE WASHABLE CONTAINERS ONLY.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

NOTED ALL THE FOOD HANDLERS, DISHWASHER WITHOUT A HAIR OR BEARD RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED PLATES WITHOUT HANDLES BEING USED FOR FOOD SCOOPS IN THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER FOOD SCOOPS WITH INVERTED HANDLES FOR FOOD.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL RAW WOOD USED AS REPAIR FOR THE DOORWAY OF THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE PAINT/SEALED AND NON-ABSORBENT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE ICE BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 160 F AT THE MANIFOLD. HIGH TEMPERATURE EXTERNAL GAUGE READING 140 F. MANAGERS IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATORS SHOWING THE MACHINE NOT REACHING AN ADEQUATE...

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO MONITOR THE QUATERNARY CHEMICAL SANITIZER BEING USED AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO A PAN AND LEAKING RINSE BASIN REPAIRED WITH PLUMBERS PUTTY. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR SINK WITH A METAL WELD.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS UNDER SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT WITH OPEN BATE DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN ALL FLOORS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED PEELING BASEBOARD COVING IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR NEW EMPLOYEE STATUS FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES INCLUDING DISHWASHERS.

2023-07-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED LOOSE AND BROKEN LID OF CHEST FREEZER TIED WITH A ROPE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED SPRAYER AT THE SINK USED FOR SCRAPPING FOOD FROM DISHINGS HANGING BELOW THE RIM OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DEVICE TO HOLD THE SPRAYER ABOVE THE WATER RIM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

2023-06-28 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 13
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO SOAP AT KITCHEN HAND WASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (SAUSAGE, OATMEAL, TURKEY ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY...

minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

NOTED A PIECE OF FROZEN STEAK ON PREP TABLE AT THE REAR PREP AREA LEFT FOR DEFROSTING. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE DIFFERENT METHODS OF DEFROSTING FOOD:- EITHER UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OF INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT. PRODUCT WAS STILL FROZEN.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED OVER 10 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR AROUND BAGS OF DIRTY LINENS AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED SERVING PLATE INSIDE THE CONTAINER OF MASHED POTATOES WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING AND SERVING FOOD AT THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

SOME NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED SPATULARS STORED ON THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER WALL. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL EQUIPMENT INSIDE A DRAWER OR KNIFE RACK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED LOOSE AND BROKEN LID OF CHEST FREEZER TIED WITH A ROPE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED SPRAYER AT THE SINK USED FOR SCRAPPING FOOD FROM DISHINGS HANGING BELOW THE RIM OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DEVICE TO HOLD THE SPRAYER ABOVE THE WATER RIM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

minor Plumbing & Waste

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #51 AND #58 RULE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2564200 DATED 9/23/2022 NOT CORRECTED. #51) MUST INSTALL A UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER FOR WASTE WATER DISPOSAL ON THE PREMISES. #58)NO PRO...

2022-09-30 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE WHILE TCS FOOD WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED, SUCH AS CORNED BEEF IN THE NEW COOKS LINE COOLER AT 39.2F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATI...

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B)--- INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

: 3-304.14-- ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

: 4-602.13--- MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN REAR PREP STORAGE SHELVING. 4-601.11(B)--- LID OF THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. CRACKED, DAMAGED, REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE AND EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

: 5-203.13--- MUST INSTALL A UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER FOR WASTEWATER DISPOSAL ON THE PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-201.11--- FLOORS AND DOOR THRESHOLD WALLS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER ARE IN POOR REPAIR WITH ROTTEN, DAMAGED WOOD, AND MISSING TILES. MUST REPAIR ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

: 6-202.11--- MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS IN THE REAR PREP. MUST REPLACE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13-- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

2022-09-23 Fail Canvass
16
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE

NOTED A LARGE COOKED HAM IN A SMALL PAN TIGHTLY COVERED WITH PLASTIC WRAP IMPROPERLY COOLING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 123.1F. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING METHODS 4 HOURS TO 70F AND AN ADDITIONAL 2 HOURS TO 41F. A QUICK CHILL IN A FREEZER, OR COOL IN A SH...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. COOKED SAUSAGES AT 74.5F, DICED TOMATOES AT 54.3F, AND DICED HAM AT 56.8F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NOTED FOOD ITEMS ON THE PRINTED MENU WERE IMPROPERLY REMINDED AND DISCLOSED. ALL ANIMAL-ORIGIN FOODS, INCLUDING THE FULLY COOKED ITEMS SUCH AS TURKEY AND HAM, WITH REMINDER ASTERISKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A MENU THAT PROPERLY DISCLOSES AND REMINDS T...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

NOTED THE COOKS LINE COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. COOLER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT 59.5F WITH COOKED SAUSAGE AT 74.5F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIO...

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

MUST NOT CO-MINGLE COOKS LINE KNIVES IN A CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

minor Sanitation

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

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN REAR PREP STORAGE SHELVING.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

LID OF THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. CRACKED, DAMAGED, REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE AND EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST INSTALL A UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER FOR WASTE WATER DISPOSAL ON THE PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS AND DOOR THRESHOLD WALLS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER ARE IN POOR REPAIR WITH ROTTEN, DAMAGED WOOD, AND MISSING TILES. MUST REPAIR ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS IN THE REAR PREP. MUST REPLACE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS BEING STORED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

2021-06-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED SANITATION MANAGER ON-PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. (HANDLES CHICKEN, TURKEY, ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT ON-SITE DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.

2020-05-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. FIRST AID KIT WAS PROVIDED BY MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

UPON INSPECTION, NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT WAS WRITTEN AND MARKED WITH AN ASTERIK FOR UNDERCOOKED FOOD BEING SOLD INSIDE MENU(STEAKS, BURGERS, AND EGGS.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP WHICH HAD DARK YELLOWING STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEING USED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING INDICATORS TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT WATERLINES FOR COFFEE MACHINE AND SODA MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO MOP SINK WITH VACCUM BREAKER AT PREMISES. MUST INSTALL.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

2019-09-17 Pass w/ Conditions License Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY/SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO MOP SINK WITH VACCUM BREAKER AT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT WATERLINES FOR COFFEE MACHINE AND SODA MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

2019-09-16 Fail License
CRITICAL 10
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY/SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS(PRODUCE PREP). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030C. MUST PROVIDE.

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND READY TO EAT FOOD STORED MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR UNDERCOOKED FOOD BEING SOLD INSIDE MENU(STEAKS, BURGERS, AND EGGS.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT WATERLINES FOR COFFEE MACHINE AND SODA MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO MOP SINK WITH VACCUM BREAKER AT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

100
Starbucks Coffee #2445
100
Patio Beef
68
Hamilton'S a Chicago Bar and Grill
55
El Norte
23
Jimmy Johns Sandwich Shops

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