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180 N WELLS ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
9 of 16 inspections passed, 2 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 162025PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
AUG 262024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Using Card board boxes to store nacho chips, Instructed to use proper utensils.
JUL 212023PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES WHERE SEASONINGS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLASH IN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED 2 THREE-DOOR UNUSED COOLERS AND 1-DOOR UNUSED REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
JUL 142023PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER STORED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISH AREA TO BE IMPROPER: CHICKEN 55.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $60.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLASH IN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES WHERE SEASONINGS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
OBSERVED 2 THREE-DOOR UNUSED COOLERS AND 1-DOOR UNUSED REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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SEP 292022FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND RICE AT 120F LOCATED IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. 5 LBS OF RICE DISCARDED AT $50 PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZER BASIN FILLED WITH WATER. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO DRAIN AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FACILITY UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY, WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE DISHES. SEWAGE SHALL BE CONVEYED TO THE POINT OF DISPOSAL THROUGH AN APPROVED SANITARY SEWAGE SYSTEM AND CONNECTIONS THAT ARE CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, AND OPERATED ACCORDING TO LAW.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE AT UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED GARBAGE RECTAPLE FOR ANY TOILET ROOM WOMEN UTILIZE.
FOUND LITTER ON GROUND (OUTDOORS) UNDER AND BEHIND OPERATOR'S GARBAGE RECEPTACLE AT DESIGNATED REFUSE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REFUSE AREA.
FOUND UNUSED COOLERS, PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT ONSITE IN FRONT PREP AND REAR HALLWAY NEXT TO TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CLUTTER, OR ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
FOUND HOOD FILTERS FILLED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
MAR 182021PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT REAR PREP AREA HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
JUL 212020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB UNDERNEATH VENTILATION HOOD IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 242019PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, SALSA, RICE) NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE KNIVES,FORKS IN CONDIMENTS-SODA AREA, KNIVES,FORKS FOR CONSUMER SELF SERVICE MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE(HANDLES-UP).
OBSERVED THAT REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA HAVE SOME STANDING WATER FROM CONDENSE DRIP AND ITS NOT DRAINING PROPERLY. MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR-MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNSIEX EMPLOYEES BATHROOM
OBSERVED USED PAPER TOWELS ON FLOORS IN WASH ROOM AND DIRTY FIXTURES .MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FIXTURES AND FLOORS
FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM ALL EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
APR 62018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Observed peeling paint on the walls near 1 compartment sink in kitchen area. Must repair or paint wall. Must maintain same
MAR 232017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Found prepackaged, potentially hazardous foods (sliced melon, deserts, etc.) in front customer beverage cooler. Instructed all customer accessible, prepackaged, potentially hazardous foods must be properly labeled with manufacturer name, address, list of ingredients and date. Must maintain same.
Observed peeling paint on the walls near 1 compartment sink in kitchen area. Must repair or paint wall. Must maintain same.
Found slow draining hand sink in front prep area. Must repair and maintain. Found uncovered floor drain near utility sink. Must provide cover for drain. Must maintain same.
DEC 212016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,IE BEANS,CHICKEN,BEEF,ETC) SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
PREPACKAGED COOKIES AT FROT COUNTER NOT LABLED WITH INGREDIENTS OF PRODUCTS
HOT WATER HANDLE OF 1-COMP SINK LEAKY.MUST REPAIR.
FEB 32016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UPPER PANEL NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
JUN 42015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE A 3RD WORKING SINK STOPPER FOR THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE BACK AREA. DURING INSPECTION ONLY FOUND 2 WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND ONE BROKEN.
MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOOR AND IN THE REAR OFFICE. FOUND BOXES ON THE FLOOR AND MANY OTHER CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL IN THE OFFICE ON THE FLOOR.
MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD STAFF WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENTS FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
DEC 122014FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
IMPROPER DRAINING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AND NO DRAINING AT MOP SINK AT BACK. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.
SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK MUST PROVIDE.
CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR OF DUST BUILD UP AND DEBRIS.
MUST SEAL HOLES/OPENINGS IN WALL AT REAR AND WHERE NECESSARY ALSO AROUND TUBING/PLUMBING INTO WALLS. PROVIDE MISSING VENT COVERS AT FRONT CEILING BY WINDOW.
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