DEC 5
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 5, 2018 · passed with conditions
5 of 9 inspections passed, 4 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
5 passed · 4 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
29
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Jun 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-205.11- OBSERVED FRONT PREP HAND SINK IN USE AS DUMP SINK, WITH CREAM, ICE CUBE AND COFFEE DEBRIS IN BOTTOM OF HAND SINK. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST BE USED FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO USE HAND SINKS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED. COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14-OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE INSTALLED AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SIGNAGE IN SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.11- OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST HAVE HAND SOAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT HAND SINK. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(c) COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.12- OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST HAVE PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(c) COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15- OBSERVED NO DUMP SINK/1 COMP SINK INSTALL AT FRONT COURT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL A MINIMUM 1 DUMP SINK/1 COMP SINK FOR DISCARD OF ICE, CREAM, ETC. IN SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11- OBSERVED CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE/DISHWASHING AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE SAID AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
AUG 42017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 4
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF DISPLAY CASES NEED TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. INTERIOR OF ALL FREEZERS ADN STANDING REFRIGERATORS NEED TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND INTERIOR OF OVENS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLENABLE . REPAINT FLOORS SO THAT THEY CAN BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED NO THERMOEMTER WITHIN DISPLAY COOLER FOR CUSTOMERS GRAB AND GO PRODUCTS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED MOPS NOT HUNG AFTER USE. MUST HAND MOPS TO DETER SMALL FLY BREEDING SITES.
SEP 12016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 1
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PREP AREA MILK 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS LOOSE. MUST REATTACH/MAKE DOOR GASKETS TIGHT FITTED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS/SINK HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES ALSO OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON PREP AREA SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVES AND SINKS.
NOV 192015PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 19
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
FOUND NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW FOR THE CUSTOMER ON SITE,FROM REPORT # 1498103, DATED 10/23/14. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW ALL THE TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). PROVIDED MANAGER A NEW SUMMARY REPORT TO BE POSTED ON SITE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND DEFROST INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE 2 REACH IN FREEZER (WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND ACCUMUALTED ICE)AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST RE SEAL THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE SAME AREA AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING 2 MORE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 232014PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 23
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
NOTED TEMPERATURES OF SERVICE COOLER AND DISPLAY CASE COOLER BOTH AT THE FRONT PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 49.5F(SERVICE COOLER) AND 48.5F (DISPLAY CASE COOLER). INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT ARE MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURES OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE DISPLAY CASE COOLER AND SERVICE COOLER:-YOGURT 53.2F, CHICKEN SALAD 47.1F, BROWN RICE SOUP 48.7F, MILK 48.5F, MUSHROOM PIE 47.5F, ROASTED TOMATO ANS SPINACH 46.8F, WASABI HAM AND CHEESE 44.8F, SMOKED TURKEY 47.3F, CHICKEN 48.0F, BROWN RICE 54.5F, LENTIL SALAD 44.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $141.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, SANDWICHES,DELI MEATS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AR ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOORS OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA AND AT THE DOOR OF REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT HAND WASH SINK OF FRONT PREP AREA., INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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NOV 152013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 15
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS FOR FRONT DISPLAY COOLER, INSTRUCTED MGR TO INSTALL.
JUN 262012PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 26
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
(7-38-005A) FOUND THE FRONT COLD DISPLAY/HOLDING UNIT WITH AMB IENT AIR TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 53.4F TO 57.8F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 40F OR BELOW. (UNIT TAGGED)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
(7-38-005A) FOUND FOLLOWING FOODS STORED IN ABOVE DISPLAY COLLER: 4-FRITTATAS AT 53.2-55.9F; 12-CHICKEN OR TURKEY BAGUETTES AT 51.0F-51.4F; 13-CONTAINERS OF LENTIL/BLACK BEAN SALADS AT 51.5F-52.7F; 10-CONTAINERS OF PARFAITS AT 50.0F-56.3F. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF SAID PRODUCTS & MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. (TOTAL AMOUNT=$134.00 & TOTAL P0UNDAGE=65 LBS.)
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR AREA UNDER FRONT HANDSINK MUST BE KEPT CLEAN & DRY.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE BASE OF THE FAUCET IN REAR IS LEAKING, MUST FIX.
JUN 212010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 21
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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 food debris inside 3-compartment sink and slight lime biuld up inside ice machine. Must clean interior of 3-compartment sink and interior of ice machine.
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. Must detail clean floor under and around all stand up coolers/freezers at rear storage room.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Observed one burned out ceiling light bulb above rear storage room. Must provide and install working light bulb.
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