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Chicago Health Dept

181 W MADISON ST BLDG · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2018.

14 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jul 2018.

Last inspected Jul 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 31

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED. A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT, NO PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

.NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS OBTAIN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)

JUL 24

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND 9 SANDWICHES ( 5 LBS ) OF DELI MEAT AND CHICKEN SANDWICHES HELD AT 55.3F AT FRONT DISPLAY COOLER INSRUCTED TO KEEP ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR LOWER. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $30 . PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FOUND DISPLAY COOLER TEMPERATURE FOR DELI MEAT SANDWICHES AND CHICKEN SALAD AT 65.4F, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL COOLERS TEMPERATURE AT 41F OR LOWER. COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST WHEN REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOOD CONTAINERS AND SPRAY BOTTLES NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

PACKAGED FOOD AND JUICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD ACCORDING TO HEALTH CODE. EXPLAINED TO MANAGER LABELING REQUIREMENTS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS OBTAIN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

JUN 5

2018

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

USING PAPER CUPS TO STORE BULK FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS THAT CAN BE WASHED.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

UTENSILS IN USE STORED IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN DRY CLEAN SURFACE.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER NOT EASY TO VIEW, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN WARMEST PART EASY TO MONITOR.

NOV 14

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CEILING LOCATED ABOVE THE OVEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED MOP HEAD STORED DOWNWARD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPPING SANDWICHES WITHOUT A HAIR NET. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 2

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR AND IN CORNERS UNDER EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AND INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS AND STORE ALL FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

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APR 8

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts, in prep areas, shall be replaced. Coffee station counter shelving had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

Minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed). Coffee station shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear kitchen prep area need re-grouting.

Minor Sanitation

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

Ceiling tiles in front prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.

OCT 13

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE RIGHT BASIN DRAIN PLUG OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE DRAIN PLUGS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING FOOD.

DEC 29

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

SPRAY BOTTLES AT FOOD PREP TABLE NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

Minor Food Temperature

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

HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON WALK-IN COOLER COOLING UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

STANDING WATER AT BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP COOLER AT FRONT SERVICE LINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

UNUSED FLY TRAP ABOVE REAR PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM KITCHEN AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FLUCTUATING HOT WATER AT ALL SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO PTOVIDE CONSTANT HOT WATER AT ALL SINKS.

JAN 21

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

STANDING WATER UNDER ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP FLOOR DRY AS POSSIBLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

CEILING PANEL NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO PUT IN PLACE TO PREVENT ANY CONTAMINATION.

MAR 12

2013

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 5

2013

FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

DURING INSPECTION AT 10:35 A.M. OBSERVED REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH NO HOT WATER. ALL EXPOSED HANDSINKS MUST BE PROPERLY MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.SERVICE CALL WAS MADE. PLUMBER ARRIVED AT 11:00 A.M. PLUMBER CORRECTED PROBLEM AND REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK NOW HAS HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT 11:45 A.M.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN THE LADIES RESTROOM. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDED BOTH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT RESTROOM FACILITIES AT ALL TIMES.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION COMPLETED ON 11/26/2012 INSPECTION REPORT #1114573 PLEASE SEE BELOW: Monday, November 26, 2012 Violation Type: Observation Type: Out Correct By: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 Violation Codes: 7-38-005 (B), 7-38-025 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A PARTITIONER/SPLASH GUARD TO THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK TO SEPARATE IT FROM THE PREP TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR AT MAIN SANDWICH AND COFFEE MAKING AREA.

NOV 26

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST PROVIDE A PARTITIONER/SPLASH GUARD TO THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK TO SEPARATE IT FROM THE PREP TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE A SIDE SNEEZE GUARD OR COVERING TO THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE LOWER DESSERT (COOKIES) DISPLAY CASE IN THE FRONT DINING ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND RUBBER GASKETS ON FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

JUN 2

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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. DEEP GROOVES AT WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT TO PREVENT TRAPPING FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER BLOCKED BY FOOD CONTAINERS IN SALAD DISPLAY COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN WARMEST PART OF COOLER UNOBSTRUCTED.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. SCREWS AND SCREW DRIVERS KEPT ON SHELF TOO CLOSE TO PREP TABLE. MUST KEEP ALL HARDWARE TOOLS PARAPHERNALIA AWAY FROM FOOD PREP TABLES.

OCT 1

2010

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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. RUSTY SURFACES INSIDE ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO USE RUST PROOF PARTS INSIDED, ALSO MUST CLEAN UPPER PANEL TOO.

Minor Sanitation

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. HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

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