SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

ARAMARK/1ST & FRESH CATERING.

BEAT. 18/100

205 W RANDOLPH ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 16, 2020 · passed

Failed 6 of 18 inspections. 20 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
18
8 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
90
includes 20 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since May 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 16
2020
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CRATES USED THROUGHOUT PREP AREA FOR ELEVATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING UNITS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 6
2020
FAILED
12 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

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

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED WRITTEN PROCEDURE POSTED ON SITE WITHOUT NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

OBSERVED UNAPPROVED SUBSTANCE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINER LOCATED ON STORAGE RACK THAT IS USED FOR PEST CONTROL PESTICIDE FOR COCKROACHES PER PERSON IN CHARGE. THE SUBSTANCE INSIDE CONTAINER IS OBSERVED SPRINKLED THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN ALL CORNERS OF PREP AREA AND WARE-WASHING AREA CRACKS AND CREVICES INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE AND ADHERE TO CODE RULES FOR CONDITION OF USE OF POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS. Manufacturer's use directions MUST BE included in labeling, and, for a pesticide, manufacturer's label instructions that state that use is allowed in a RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-015. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8 LARGE DEAD COCKROACHES ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND RESTROOM OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CRATES USED THROUGHOUT PREP AREA FOR ELEVATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING UNITS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TESTING KIT ON SITE ON SITE FOR TESTING CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE PPM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE MACHINE IS PROPERLY SANITIZING OF DISHES AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST AND DIRT ON ALL VENTS LOCATED DIRECTLY ABOVE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2279973 ON 3/25/19. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... -6-201.13 OBSERVED FLOOR TO WALL JUNCTURE IN DISREPAIR AND MISSING (COVING) IN FOOD PREP AREAS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. -6-201.17 OBSERVED CEILING TILES STAINED, MISSING AND IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. -4-203.13 OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINE PRESSURE GAUGE IN DISREPAIR FOR MEASURING WATER TEMPERATURE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ARE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 29
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-2102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND SIGNATURES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

4-202.16 OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND UNDER EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNERS OF FLOORS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17 OBSERVED CEILING TILES STAINED, MISSING AND IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 OBSERVED FLOOR TO WALL JUNCTURE IN DISREPAIR AND MISSING (COVING) IN FOOD PREP AREAS THROUGHOUT FACILITY.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 25
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-2102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND SIGNATURES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED FACILITY LOW TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINE NOT MEETING REQUIREMENTS (NOT SANITIZING). CHEMICAL SANITIZE READING 0PPM RESIDUALS. SANITIZER MACHINE MUST MEET REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN. unit tagged PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND UNDER EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNERS OF FLOORS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINE PRESSURE GAUGE IN DISREPAIR FOR MEASURING WATER TEMPERATURE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALOther
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

5-103.11(B) OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME HOT WATER AT 94.7-98 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. building engineer repaired water heater at end of inspection. hot water at 110 degrees F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING TILES STAINED, MISSING AND IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR TO WALL JUNCTURE IN DISREPAIR AND MISSING (COVING) IN FOOD PREP AREAS THROUGHOUT FACILITY.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 15
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR MANAGER UNABLE TO PROVIDE VALID RECIEPT FOR PAYMENT FROM INSTITUTION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHEN FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED, POTATOES, MUSHROOMS,ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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

FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND IN REAR STORAGE SUPPLY CLOSETS FOR EQUIPMENT,EMPLOYEES BRAKE AREA, LIQUOR OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS. MISSING FLOOR TILES IN STORAGE CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING BY ICE MACHINE, 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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

WALLS NOT CLEAN OF DRIED LIQUIDS, DEBRIS IN DRY STORAGE AREA PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN. ALSO PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREA BY OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

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

LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3- COMP SINK AND HAND SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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MAY 3
2018
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE STORAGE CONTAINER IN POOR REPAIR. LID NOT RODENT PROOF ON DUMPSTER CONTAINER, NOT MAINTAINED, DAMAGED AND WILL NOT CLOSE, COVER THE DUMPSTER, ( STAY OPEN). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LID OR DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED THAT OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER MUST BE RODENT PROOFED, CLOSE , COVERED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND IN REAR STORAGE SUPPLY CLOSETS FOR EQUIPMENT,EMPLOYEES BRAKE AREA, LIQUOR OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS. MISSING FLOOR TILES IN STORAGE CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING BY ICE MACHINE, 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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

WALLS NOT CLEAN OF DRIED LIQUIDS, DEBRIS IN DRY STORAGE AREA PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN. ALSO PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREA BY OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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

LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3- COMP SINK AND HAND SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

JUN 9
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND VARIOUS POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PREPARED FOODS AND RAW MEAT NOT MAINTAINING 40F AND BELOW.FOUND THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: 4 LBS OF GROUND BEEF, SPICY BEEF 54F, 2 LBS OF HOT DOGS AT 53F, 5 LBS OF RAW BEEF AT 53F, 2 LBS OF HAM AT 52F, AND 5 LBS OF RIBS AT 53F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL ABOVE STATED FOODS. APPROXIMATE VALUE $120.00 18 TOTAL POUNDS OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. THE WALK-IN COOLER WAS MAINTAINING 40F AND BELOW DURING INSPECTION.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.

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

FOUND MISSING DOOR HANDLE AT 2DR COOLER DOOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI AND GREASE BUILD UP UNDER GRILL AND INSIDE FRYER AT COOKING LINE. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND MISSING FLOOR COVING UNDER THE HANDSINK IN EMPLOYEE'S REST ROOM; FOUND DAMAGED WALL COVING COMPLETELY DEATTACHED FROM THE WALL AT THE FLOOR UNDER THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO DOUGH MIXER. ALSO FOUND STAINED CEILING ABOVE THE PEPSI COOLERS AND PREP TABLE IN THE MIDDLE SECTION OF THE PREP AREA. FOUND PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL BEHIND 3-COMP SINK.FOUND MISSING CEILING PANELS AND CRACKED CEILING PANELS ON TOP OF PEPSI COOLERS AND HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL ABOVE STATED IN GOOD REPAIR AT ALL TIMES.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

FOUND POOR REPAIRED LIGHT FIXTURE(BURNT AND NO LIGHT SHIELD) IN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR, PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND LEAKY PIPE NEXT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED NEAR EMPLOYEE'S RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 26
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS LEADING TO SIDE STORAGE SUPPLY AREA.MUST PAINT/REPAIR.

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

OBSERVED SEVERAL AREAS OF WALL AREAS WITH PEELING PAINT IN PREP,STORAGE AND DISH WASHING ROOMS.MUST REPAIR.

FEB 19
2016
FAILED
9 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED PREMISES PREP COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.F.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW.MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THATS 40F OR BELOW. COOLER WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. DO NOT USE COOLER-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED- 7-38-005A.

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

FOUND FOODS INSIDE PREP COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES THAT WAS DATED YESTERDAY 2-18-2016 APPROX .3LBS OF CHICKEN SALAD-48.9F,2LBS TUNA SALAD-49.9F,2-LBS HAM-49.7F ALSO APPROX 5LBS COOKED CHICKEN BREAST -45.3F,INSIDE WALK IN COOLER APPROX 15LBS OF FOOD AT COST APPROX $100.00.ALL FOODS WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER-CDI. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

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

OBSERVED LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE BEING USED NOT SANITIZING PROPER CONCENTRATION OF 100PPM OF CHLORINE AT FINAL RINSE. MACHINE WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST NOT USE DISH MACHINE UNTIL HEALTH DEPT IS CONTACTED TO REMOVE THE TAG.MUST USE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS,-CDI. CRTITCAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES.21 LIVE INSECTS/GNATS ON WALLS AND FLYING AROUND DISH MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE AREA. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE AREA NOT MAINTAINED,(IE OPEN DUMPSTERS FILLED WITH GARBAGE,AND TRASH,GARBAGE ALL ON GROUNDS AROUND PREMISES 2 DUMPSTERS).INSTRUCTED THAT PREMISES MUST MAINTAIN DUMPSTERS AND KEEPDUMPSTERS CLOSED AND GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED-7-38-020

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1418804,DATED 1-27-2015,# 45 STILL NOT CORRECTED(IE MUST PROVIDE ALL STAFF WITH ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES).NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ANY EMPLOYEES AT THIS TIME WORKING IN FOOD AREA.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED -7-42-090

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

OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS LEADING TO SIDE SORAGE SUPPLY AREA.MUST CLEAN,PAINT/ REPAIR.

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

OBSERVED SERVERAL AREAS OF WALL AREAS WITH PEELING PAINT IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING ROOMS.MUST REPAIR.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

SEE VIOLATION #29

JAN 27
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO MUST LABEL LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING FLOUR AND SUGAR IN THE STORAGE AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND GRIME.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AT LIGHT FIXTURES LOCATED ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AREA AND AT THE HALLWAY BETWEEN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE STORAGE RACK. ALSO MUST PROVIDE WORKING BULBS AT THE ABOVE STATED AREAS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE ALL STAFF MEMBERS WITH THE ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ABOVE STATED DOCUMENT FOR ALL STAFF.

JAN 14
2015
FAILED
5 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

DURING INSPECTION FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL FLIES ON PREMISES IN DRY STORAGE AREA, DISH MACHINE AREA ON THE WALLS AND AT THE STORAGE RACK IN FRONT OF THE STAFF RESTROOM. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL PROVIDE SERVICE PRIOR TO JAN. 21, 2015.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO MUST LABEL LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING FLOUR AND SUGAR IN THE STORAGE AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND GRIME.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AT LIGHT FIXTURES LOCATED ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AREA AND AT THE HALLWAY BETWEEN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE STORAGE RACK. ALSO MUST PROVIDE WORKING BULBS AT THE ABOVE STATED AREAS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE ALL STAFF MEMBERS WITH THE ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ABOVE STATED DOCUMENT FOR ALL STAFF.

JUL 28
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHTOUT. SEAL FLOOR ALONG WALL AT DISH MACHINE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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

CLEAN WALLS BY DISH MACHINE AND 3-COMP SINK OF DEBRIS. REPAIR DAMAGED WALLS WHERE NECESSARY.

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

REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS WHERE NECESSARY.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT CEILING IN KITCHEN AREA AND WHERE NECESSARY.

AUG 13
2013
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL BULK STORAGE CANTAINERS WITH NAME.

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

FOUND CRATES USED TO ELEVATE FOODS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE RACK, ONES THAT ARE EASY TO CLEAN AND MONITOR UNDERNETH.

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

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHT OUT PREP AREA, WALK IN COOLER AND ESPECIALLY AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

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

WALLS AROUND THE DISH MACHINE NEEDS CLEANING AND REPAIRING,PEELING PAINT AND CHIPPING DRY WALL. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHT OUT PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST DETAL CLEAN ALL VENT COVERS AND FILTERS (ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT) IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO REMOVE DUST,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

OCT 29
2012
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

BROKEN OR MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN & DISHMACHING AREA MUST BE REPLACED.

OCT 22
2012
FAILED
7 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) EVIDENCE OF SMALL/FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 19-ON WALLS & CEILING BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR OF THE KITCHEN; 12-ON THE WALK-IN COOLER WALL ABOVE THE FRESH FRUIT CASES; 15-ON THE CEILING BY THE HOT BOX; 8-ON THE PAPERS POSTED AT A BULLETIN BOARD BY THE TIME CLOCK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS.

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

(7-38-012) NO ONE ON PREMISES WITH A VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT, WHILE HANDLING & PREPPING CHICKEN, DELI MEATS, PASTAS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SUCH INDIVIDUAL, ANYTIME OPEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED, COOKED OR HANDLED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

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

ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED.

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

FLOOR DRAINS, AREAS ALONG THE BASEBOARDS AT THE DISHMACHINE AREA & BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.

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

WALLS & CEILING AFFECTED BY PEST ACTIVITY MUST BE CLEANED & SANITIZED. WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT PREMISES MUST BE REPLACED. DUSTY CEILING VENTS MUST BE CLEANED. LOOSE BASEBOARD TILES UNDER THE DISHMACHINE MUST BE FIXED.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

BROKEN OR MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN & DISHWASHING AREAS MUST BE REPLACED.

JAN 11
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. WALK IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.

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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.

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 FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA AND STANDING WATER INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN (FROM ICE MACHINE DRAIN). MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND ROD OUT FLOOR DRAIN BY ICE MACHINE/KEEP DRY.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED SMALL HOLE IN WALL AND DAMAGED WALL TILES BY DISHMACHINE. MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL AND REPAIR DAMAGED WALL TILES.

JUN 2
2010
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 24
2010
FAILED
5 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

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. Noted approx 20 small/frit flies on walls at 2-corners of dry storage room, 4-6 under dishmachine, approx 16 on walls & ceiling tiles by the bathroom hall. Must address pest problem, clean/sanitize affected areas, contact P.C.O.

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. Following need cleaning: ice build-up in chest freezer, food debris/dust on cabinets under prep line.

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. Floors of walk-in cooler, under dry storage shelves, & in rear room pass the mop sink-due to food debris/spills/dirt.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. All water-damaged ceiling tiles in assembly area must be replaced, all affected walls must be cleaned/sanitized & maintained free of food stains. Dusty ceiling vents must be cleaned also.

MINORSanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. All wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizing solution & replaced often.

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