JUN 3
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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EAT. 80/100
1150 S WABASH AVE · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 3, 2015 · passed with conditions
5 of 7 inspections passed, with 2 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
5 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
17
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Sep 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK ACROSS FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER WHILE FOOD HANDLERS ARE PREPARING CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR FOR ADEQAUTE CLEANING.
NOV 52014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 5
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, RUBBER GASKETS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING IN COOKING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAY 92014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 9
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT FRONT PREP AREA. WORN DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, GREASE CONTAINER AND ALL BEVERAGE DISPENSORS. CLEAN SODA BOX STATION ON 2ND FLOOR TO REMOVE ALL SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. CLEAN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 232013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 23
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE NOZZLES ON THE SODA MACHINE AT THE BEVERAGE STATION AND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS, CEILING AND WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA-REMOVE DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP.
MAY 152013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 15
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN WALLS BY BEVERAGE STATION AND AROUND GARBAGE CAN IN REAR PREP AREA.
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SEP 42012FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 4
2012
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
FOUND NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT FINISHED KITCHEN AREAS.(HANDLES COFFFEE/GELATO/FOOD). CRITICAL VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. BUSINESS CURRENTLY CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC.
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