ASTER HALL.
900 N MICHIGAN AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 14 inspections. 3 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 182025PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED DISH MACHINE PROVIDING A FINAL UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 155 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HOT WATER DISH MACHINES PROVIDE A UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 160 F. DISH MACHINE TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED LARGE KETTLES IN KITCHEN. KETTLES CANNOT BE MOVED TO DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CREATE WRITTEN CLEAN IN PLACE PROCEEDURE FOR WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING DISHES.
OBSERVED LEAK AT BOTTOM OF DISH MACHINE NEAR FORMER SOUP PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAK.
OBSERVED 1 OF 4 SINKS IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S ROOM WITH NO WATER; OBSERVED 2 OF 4 SINKS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM REACHING A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 78 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS HAVE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F.
SEP 182025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
4-202.12 OBSERVED LARGE KETTLES IN KITCHEN. KETTLES CANNOT BE MOVED TO DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CREATE WRITTEN CLEAN IN PLACE PROCEEDURE FOR WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING DISHES.
5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAK AT BOTTOM OF DISH MACHINE NEAR FORMER SOUP PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAK.
5-205.15 OBSERVED 1 OF 4 SINKS IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S ROOM WITH NO WATER; OBSERVED 2 OF 4 SINKS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM REACHING A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 78 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS HAVE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F.
JUN 282024PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA, DRY STORAGE, REAR PREP, WALK-IN COOLERS, AND JUICE 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
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.
OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES AND THE CEILING FAN THRPOUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP AREA WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST ON WALK-IN COOLER FANS IN PASTRY DEPARTMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE DEBRIS ON HOOD SYSTEM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 172024FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MEASURED WATER AT HANDSINKS IN NORTH SIDE PREP AND 6TH FLOOR REAR PREP AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. WATER TEMPERATURE VARIED BETWEEN 87.8F-90.5F AT VARIOUS HANDSINKS THROUGHOUT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE WATER OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. FACILITIES ENGINEERING WAS ON SIGHT AND NOW HANDSINKS ARE AT 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION ON 5TH AND 6TH FLOOR. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 5# OF COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 101.6F; 2# OF COOKED FALAFEL AT TEMP OF 110.7F, MENTIONED PRODUCTS WERE IN HOT HOLDING AND SELF SERVE HOT AREA. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY EMPLOYEE. 7POUNDS, $65.00 VALUE PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
UTENSILS STORED IN STAGNANT WATER AT JUICE/COFFEE STATION. STORE IN-USE UTENSILS: 1) IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF THE FOOD ITEM; 2) STORED ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SIRFACE; 3) IN RUNNING WATER; 4) IN CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT OR ABOVE 135F.
OBSERVED WET DELI CUPS STACKED TOGETHER, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY ALL EQUIPMENT BEFORE STACKING.
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA, DRY STORAGE, REAR PREP, WALK-IN COOLERS, AND JUICE 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
OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES AND THE CEILING FAN THRPOUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP AREA WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST ON WALK-IN COOLER FANS IN PASTRY DEPARTMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE DEBRIS ON HOOD SYSTEM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 142023PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED IN USE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN SOUTH PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED FINAL RINSE 125F. OBSERVED IN USE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED ON NORTH SIDE DISHWASHING AREA NOT WASHING AT REQUIRED WASH TEMPERATURE, NOTED WASH TEMPERATURE @ 135.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCONTINUE USE OF BOTH MACHINES AND REPAIR TO REQUIRED SANITIZING AND WASH TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS @ IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION ALL STORED INSIDE IN WALK IN COOLER, UNITS LOCATED IN SERVICE PREP/CUSTOMER PICKUP AREAS, DAIRY REFRIGERATION UNIT IN COFFEE/SMOOTHIE PREP, AND COLD HOLD UNIT IN SELF SERVE SALAD BAR PREP. TCS FOOD ITEMS AND TEMPERATURES ARE AS FOLLOWS.., 2 GALLONS OF WHOLE MILK @ 52.0F, OPENED QUART ALMOND MILK @ 53.4F, 1 QUART OPENED OATMILK @ 56.6F, 2 LBS YOGURT @ 49.1F, 2 LBS PREPARED TUNA @46.8F, 3 AND HALF DOZEN HARD BOILED EGGS @51.0F, 3 LBS COOKED CHICKEN BREAST @ 56.1F, 2 LBS MARINATED GINGER TOFU @ 51.5F, FARRO MARINATED WITH CHOPPED TOMOATES @48.5F, COOKED PASTOR PORK @ 60F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @ 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL SAID ITEMS DURING THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, HUMMUS, SALADS, PORK, SAUCES, STORED INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS AS WELL AS INSIDE OF ALL WALK IN COOLERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATES FOR ALL READY TO EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON PREMISE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE NORTH SIDE PREP COFFEE PREP DAIRY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
NOTED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS AIR DRYING ON PREP AREA TABLES IN ALL PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING BUCKET AT LEAST 50 PPM IN BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED EGG, MILK, SALT MIXTURE LOCATED IN BAKERY WALK IN COOLER STORED INSIDE NON-FOOD GRADE SPRAY BOTTLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN NOTH SIDE PREP AREA PIPING UNDERNEATH LEAKING AND POOLING ON TO FLOOR DURING TIME OF INSPECTION, ALSO NOTED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN SOUTH SIDE PREP AREA LEAKING UNDERNEATH MACHINE WITH LARGE BULK CONTAINER CAPTURING SAID WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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FEB 272023PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
High temp dish machine not sanitizing at final rinse, 137f final rinse temperature, machine was being used during inspection. instructed manager to provide proper final rinse temperature. Priority violation 7-38-025.
Facility makes sushi on site with no lab test or Ph meter for sushi rice acidity. instructed manager to obtain a Ph meter or a lab test for sushi rice. No citation issued. Rice was being cooked during inspection.
Food handler with long beard not wearing beard restraint, instructed to wear.
Deli cups not air dried after wash, instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils.
Heavy dust build-up noted on walk-in cooler fan cover at pastry south. instructed to clean and maintain.
JUL 272022FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
TCS food held at improper temperature, found 2 containers 10lbs each of meat sauce held at temp ranging between 48.3-50.2f, containers kept in walking cooler from a day before. Instructed to hold cold TCS foods at 41f or lower, Priority violation 7-38-005. food discarded valued at $120.
Improper cooling method for TCS foods, found said foods held in tight fitting lids in 10lbs container, Instructed mgr to cool down TCS food in small shallow containers, loosely covered to facilitate cooling down process. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
refer to violation #60.
disposable food container stored improperly facing up, not covered, Instructed to turn upside down or keep covered.
refer to violation # 60.
loose wires noted on food strainer, instructed to use only sound utensils.
previous core violations not corrected from report #2549395 date -2/4/22 for violation # 30( Sneeze guard too short at self service salad bar line. open ready-to-eat food container not protected from customer contamination. instructed to extend the food shield for proper protection) violation #44(clear deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils after washing.) Instructed manager to correct core violations within given time frame Priority foundation violation 7-42-090.
FEB 42022PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
High temp dish washing machine (conveyor type)not sanitizing at final rinse ( 145f) machine was being used during inspection. instructed to provide 180f for final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025. Machine is tagged not allowed to use, must contact the office of CDPH when repaired for tag removal.
Sneeze guard too short at self service salad bar line. open ready-to-eat food container not protected from customer contamination. instructed to extend the food shield for proper protection.
Food handler at pastry station not wearing hair restraint, instructed to wear.
Utensils in-use kept in standing water at room temperature. Ice scoop stored on top of ice cubes in coffee station. Ice scoops holders with unclean standing water at the bottom. instructed to keep in sanitary way.
clear deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils after washing.
AUG 172021FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON TOP GOLF MENU. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
FOUND A BROKEN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE THAT IS CURRENTLY NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILDUP INSIDE PASTRY AREA CHEST FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 2/24/20 REPORT #2362770 NOT CORRECTED: #45 (4-502.13) sewer lines running above food containers, instructed to cover lines or remove food containers away from sewer lines. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
FEB 242020PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
packaged food at the grab and go missing weight and full ingredient of container. instructed to label.
Found enzyme (lactase) added to milk at coffee station without informing consumers. FOOD shall be offered for human consumption in a way that does not mislead or misinform the consumer. instructed to label milk with additives.
keeping utensils in a standing water container, instructed to keep in a dry clean container or a under running water.
Deli clear containers not cleaned and air dried properly, sticker are left of container after washing, stacked in each other while wet. instructed to clean and air dry properly.
single service container not stored properly, instructed to keep protected from dust and debris inverted upside down or covered. also sewer lines running above food containers, instructed to cover lines or remove food containers away from sewer lines.
MAR 132019PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE NORTH KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE 6TH FLOOR BAR COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AN EASILY READABLE AND CONSPICUOUSLY LOCATED THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND HOT HOT UNITS.
OBSERVED SOME "GRAB AND GO" PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS IN THE SELF SERVICE AREA WITHOUT ADEQUATE LABELING INFORMATION. MUST PROVIDE. LABEL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED TO FACILITY.
OBSERVED EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR DRAIN BY THE SOUTH KITCHEN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 252018PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-307.11- OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF HAND SINK ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 6TH FLOOR BAR. OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF HAND SINK ADJACENT TO DRIP WELL AT ICE CREAM BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL IN SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
4-903.11- OBSERVED COMMERCIAL CORD TO STOVE STORED ON FLOOR IN NORTH KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATED AT LEAST 6 INCHES. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
6-501.12- OBSERVED PLASTIC LASER FILM ON EXTERIOR SERVICE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
6-501.11- OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR DRAIN AT WINDOW 6 PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
6-303.11-OBSERVED NO LIGHTING IN BOTH MOP CLOSETS ON 5TH FOR NORTH AND SOUTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL LIGHTING/FIXTURES IN SAID AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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