SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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251 E HURON ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 24, 2019 · passed

7 of 16 inspections passed, 2 failed, 7 passed with conditions. 9 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
7 passed · 7 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
49
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Feb 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 24
2019
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 17
2019
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

- OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED APPROX 40 FRUIT FLIES ON THE CEILING AND WALLS OF THE REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY, DETAIL CLEAN AREAS, AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR FURTHER SERVICE AND INSTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED. -

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

- OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. -

APR 30
2019
PASSED
0 violations
APR 17
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

- NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

- OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA DISPLAY COOLER: 15# OF CUT TOMATOES (44.6F) AND 4# OF COOKED CHICKPEAS (48.2F). THE FOODS WERE LABELED WITH A PREPARATION DATE OF 4/16/19. FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY DISCARDING THE FOOD ITEMS WITH A REPORTED VALUE OF $40. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

- OBSERVED THE TWO GRAB AND GO DISPLAY COOLERS ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE DINING AREA HOLDING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. THE COOLERS WERE HOLDING AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46.6F AND 50.0F. THE TCS FOODS INSIDE THE COOLERS WERE VERIFIED TO BE HELD LESS THAN 4 HOURS IN THE DISPLAY COOLERS AND WERE REMOVED AND STORED IN ADEQUATE COOLERS FOR HOLDING. FACILITY WAS ABLE TO CORRECT VIOLATION ON SITE BY ADJUSTING ONE COOLER TO HOLD AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 36.7F AND THE SECOND COOLER HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. THE TAGGED COOLER MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRS ARE MADE, CDPH HAS BEEN CONTACTED AT FOOD @CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG AND CDPH COMES ON SITE FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 25
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE SOUPS & SANDWICHES WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST HAVE A CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANGER PHYSICALLY ON SITE DURING ALL FOOD SERVICE OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA'S PREP COOLERS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 1# CHICKEN SALAD (48.4F), 1# TUNA SALAD(48.4F), 3# ROAST BEEF(48.2F-47.4F), 1# CHICKEN(49.3F), 4# EGGS(49.5F), 1# CUT LEAFY GREENS(45.7F), 4# SWISS CHEESE(51.3F-46.0F). FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY DISCARDING THE FOODS WITH A REPORTED VALUE OF $325. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE THREE PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA UNABLE TO HOLD A COLD TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. THE PREP COOLERS WERE HOLDING COLD TEMPERATURE OF 52.0F, 51.0F, 51.2F. VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED ON SITE BY TAGGING THE COOLERS TO HOLD FOR INSPECTION. COOLERS MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRS ARE MADE, CDPH HAS BEEN CONTACTED, AND THE COOLERS HAVE BEEN REINSPECTED FOR TAG REMOVAL APPROVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD/HOT HOLD UNITS AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING TO STORE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR MATS THAT ARE A NONABSORBENT, NONCORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED AN EXTREME ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE ENCRUSTED ONTO THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ON THE GREASE TRAP, AND UNDER THE EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED DARKLY STAINED CEILING THROUGHOUT PREP AND DINING AREAS. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN VISIBLY CLEAN CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

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FEB 8
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SELF SERVICE REACH IN WARMER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID WARMER.

FEB 7
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

FOUND NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT REAR PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL, WATER TEMPERATURE AT 80.4 F. HOWEVER FOUND RUNNING HOT WATER ALL OTHER SINKS, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT OVER 110.0 F AND FRONT PREP AREA HOT WATER AT 105.7 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REAR PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MUST REACH A MINIMAL OF 85.0 F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBIRS/FOOD SPILLS INSIDE SOUP KETTLE CABINETS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINETS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DUST/LITTER BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELF RACKS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SELF SERVICE REACH IN WARMER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID WARMER.

FEB 8
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DUST BUILD UP NOTED ON WALK-IN COOLER FAN COVER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT FOOD DISPLAY COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER STORED OBSTRUCTED IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN WARMEST PART EASY TO VIEW.

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

EMPLOYEES CLOTHING AND OTHER PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE SEPARATELY.

APR 22
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

DETAIL CLEAN THE AREA AROUND THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR DOOR AND HANDLE OF THE LOWER REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE GRIME AND BUILDUP.

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

DUST BUILDUP AROUND THE CEILING VENTS AND SURROUNDING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

APR 21
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND REFRIGERATION UNIT UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMP OF 40F OR LOWER AT TIME OF INSPECTION: REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO THE GRILL AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 70F BY MY INTERNAL THERMOMETER. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS WERE DISCARDED (SEE VIOLATION #3). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. ONCE FIXED PLEASE FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL US AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMRPOPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE REACH-IN COOLER THAT WAS TAGGED: TURKEY SAUSAGE AT 72.4F, SLICED TURKEY BREAST AT 62.3F, EGG WHITES AT 53.7F, SLICED HAM AT 72.0F, 8 CONTAINERS OF EGGS AT 72.0F, TURKEY SLICED AT 51.6, CHEESE AT 54.2F, AND SLICED VEGETABLES AT 50.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 50# OF FOOD WORTH $250. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE AREA AROUND THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR DOOR AND HANDLE OF THE LOWER REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE GRIME AND BUILDUP.

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

DUST BUILDUP AROUND THE CEILING VENTS AND SURROUNDING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 19
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(SLICED TURKEY) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 47.8-50.7 F. DEGREES ON TRAY AT PREP TABLE AT REAR. APPROX. WT. 7LBS, VALUE $21.00. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. COLD FOODS MUST BE KEPT AT 40 F. DEGREES OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT SERVICE AREA REFRIGERATION UNITS.

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

CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND THROUGHOUT REAR OF FOOD DEBRIS.

DEC 2
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER AND DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

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

OBSERVED THE CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES WITH ACCUMULATED DUST OVER THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED UNSHIELDED LIGHTS OVER THE MAINTENANCE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD ALL LIGHTS.

NOV 17
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A DARK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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

OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER AND DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

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

OBSERVED THE CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES WITH ACCUMULATED DUST OVER THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED UNSHIELDED LIGHTS OVER THE MAINTENANCE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD ALL LIGHTS.

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

OBSERVED A WET MOP STORED INSIDE OF THE MOP BUCKET WITH WATER. INSTRUCTED TO HANG OR INVERT WET MOPS AFTER USE.

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

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS INSIDE OF THE PREP AREAS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

FEB 20
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS FROM INSPECTION MADE ON 3-20-13. MANAGEMENT FOUND IN ESTABLISHMENTS OFFICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B). GIVEN TODAYS SUMMARY AND POSTED.

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

LEAK UNDER FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR. ALL THREE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK FOUND DIRTY WITH STAINS AND SOME WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 20
2013
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 26
2013
FAILED
0 violations

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