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Ancien

1558 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615 · Hyde Park · Restaurant · High risk
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52/100

Troubled record — failed 2 of 4 inspections for food temperature, pest activity

Inspections
4
2 passed
Last Inspected
2018-05-08
Pass Rate
50%
2 failures
Score
52/100
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Passed most recent inspection (2018-05-08)
Failed 2 inspections (2018, 2016)
Food Temperature issues found across 3 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 1 inspection
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor
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Other minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training serious
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Food Storage & Handling serious
2018-05-08 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

Observed dark groves in heavily soiled/stained cutting board on reach in prep cooler. Must replace or resurface to prevent contamination. Must maintain same.

minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Observed pipes directly above 3 compartment and 1 compartment sinks in prep area. Must completely encase all pipes when in prep area. Must maintain same. Observed excessive dust accumulation on ventilation cover in restroom. Must detail clean and mai...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Must place a thermometer inside all refrigeration, in a conspicuous spot. Must maintain same.

2018-04-30 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 10
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

Observed reach in prep cooler at improper (ambient air) temperature of 63.7F. Instructed all refrigeration must be held @ 40F or less at all times. Cooler has been tagged and held for inspection and may not be used until repaired. Critical violation ...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

Observed the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the reach in prep cooler: uncooked eggs @ 53.1F; deli meat (ham) @ 52.9F; assorted cheeses @ 51.1F - 51.8F; salmon @ 52.3F; and hummus @ 51.4F. Instructed all potentially ...

critical Pest Activity

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

Observed approximately 20 live ants on floor of prep area. Observed approximately 75 mouse droppings on floors throughout prep area, along walls and under equipment; and on floor in rear storage area near restroom. Instructed to remove all ants and m...

serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods are being prepped (chicken, lattes with milk, etc.) Observed no city of Chicago food sanitation manager certificate posted in facility. Instructed must have ...

minor Sanitation

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

Observed dark groves in heavily soiled/stained cutting board on reach in prep cooler. Must replace or resurface to prevent contamination. Must maintain same.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed excessive grease (black, thick) build up on grill press. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed excessive dirt and food debris under all equipment in front prep and rear storage area. Must detail clean and sanitize floors. Observed items stored throughout facility. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floors to allow for ...

minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Observed pipes directly above 3 compartment and 1 compartment sinks in prep area. Must completely encase all pipes when in prep area. Must maintain same. Observed excessive dust accumulation on ventilation cover in restroom. Must detail clean and ma...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Must place a thermometer inside all refrigeration, in a conspicuous spot. Must maintain same.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Must provide proof of food handler training for all food handling employees. Must maintain records on site.

2016-02-04 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2016-02-03 Fail License
CRITICAL 3
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

NO SANITIZING SOLUTION PROPERLY REGISTERING AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.

serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

NOTED PIPES RUNNING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY ENCASE PIPES.

minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST CLEAN THE GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ELIMINATE FOUL ODORS.

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