SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION.

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515 N STATE ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 13, 2013 · passed

3 of 6 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 2 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
3 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
18
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Apr 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 13
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MISSING LABELS ON SPICE AND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

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

FAN COVERS, INSULATION PIPE LINES IN WALK-IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN AND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE FOUND ON INSULATION, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

INTERIOR SURFACES OF MAIN ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

PEELING PAINT NOTED ON KITCHEN'S CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

MAR 21
2012
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 13
2012
FAILED
6 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

(7-38-020) NOTED 22-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS & CEILING AROUND THE DISHROOM AREA; 16-ON THE WALLS OF THE COOLERS; 12-ON THE WALLS & ON DOORS TO THE BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS & ELIMINATE/MINIMIZE BREEDING SITES. 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.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED

(7-38-005A) FOUND 3-CONTAINERS OF CHEMICALS STORED TOGETHER WITH CONTAINERS OF FOOD (PEANUT FOR TOPPINGS & CELERY SALT SHAKER), INSIDE A CABINET UNDER THE BUFFET STATION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CHEMICALS AWAY FROM FOOD. Only such poisonous and toxic materials as are required to maintain sanitary conditions may be used in food establishments and they shall not be used in any hazardous manner.

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

ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS-MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

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

ALL AFFECTED AREAS (WALLS/CEILINGS), DUE TO PEST ACTIVITY MUST BE CLEANED & SANITIZED. ANY OPENINGS AROUND PIPES, ON CEILINGS OR WALLS MUST BE SEALED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

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

ANY CLUTTER OR UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN CABINETS UNDER PREP STATIONS MUST BE REMOVED/BETTER ORGANIZED. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.

MAR 3
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE OVENS IN THE MAIN PREP AREA AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AT THE HOT LINE IN THE MAIN PREP AREA.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO WORKING THERMOMETER PROVIDED FOR THE ICE CREAM FREEZER IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

JAN 10
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED TUNA SALAD AT 57F, HAM SALAD AT 60F, EGG SALAD AT 63F IN THE GRILL PREP COOLER, HAMBURGERS AT 90F INSIDE OF THE GRILL PREP COOLER. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT THE SALAD BAR: TUNA AT 47F, HAM AT 46F, TURKEY AT 47, CHICKEN AT 46F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 40# OF FOOD WORTH $86. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE OVENS IN THE MAIN PREP AREA AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AT THE HOT LINE IN THE MAIN PREP AREA.

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

NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER PROVIDED AT THE FROZEN YOGURT MACHINE AT THE SALAD BAR AREA. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF THE MACHINE, AND REMOVE PRODUCT. DO NOT USE UNTIL MACHINE HAS BEEN REINSPECTED BY CDPH. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO WORKING THERMOMETER PROVIDED FOR THE ICE CREAM FREEZER IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

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APR 5
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Observed slight lime build up inside ice machines. Must detail clean/sanitize interior of ice machines and clean/re-organize interior of cabinets at island stations.

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. Observed standing water on floor under 1-compartment sink cabinet at prep area. Must keep floor dry/clean.

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