SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

AURORA CHICAGO LAKESHORE.

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4720 N CLARENDON · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 21, 2019 · passed with conditions

5 of 10 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
10
5 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
34
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Apr 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 21
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN FRONT AND IN REAR BY HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED MINOR DEBRIS BUILD UP IN ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LIDS ON TRASH CANS IN GENDER NEUTRAL BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED NO DOOR TO BATHROOM STALL IN GENDER NEUTRAL BATHROOM (LEFT SIDE). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE THEIR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

APR 11
2018
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

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

NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINES AT THE 5TH,4TH AND 3RD FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

NOTED HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT OF FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,BETWEEN CABINETS AND ALSO FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE THE EXHAUST HOODS OF STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED CLUTTER ON CABINETS AND SHELVES BY THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

JUN 15
2017
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

EXTERIOR OF THE FOUR BURNER GAS STOVE FOUND DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM WITH FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

DIRTY WALL WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER AT THE DISH MACHINE SCRAPER/SPRAY SINK. EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE.

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

FRONT SERVICE LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.

OCT 19
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOUND INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL,PLASTIC TUBE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM AND RIGHT,LEFT, AND BOTTOM SURFACES OF THE PLASTIC LID OF THE ICE MAKER WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MAINTENANCE MANAGER ARRIVED AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED INTERIOR PANEL, PLASTIC TUBE AND LID OF THE ICE MAKER DURING INSPECTION.

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

CLEAN IN DETAIL BEHIND THE SODA MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE IN THE CAFETERIA AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNDERNEATH THE HOT HOLDING UNIT CABINET,INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, AND THE UNUSED REACH IN COOLER IN THE CAFETERIA AND MAINTAIN.

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

BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION, (NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE MAKER).

MAR 13
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH ROOM ACROSS FROM THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. FOUND A SIGN ON THE SINK INDICATING "OUT OF ORDER." INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL SINKS ON PREMISES. ENGINEER WAS ABLE TO REPAIR SINK AND PROVIDE HOT WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE BEFORE THE END OF INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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SEP 16
2014
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 8
2014
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFacility Condition
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-14-2014,REPORT #1107129 #34- STAGNANT WATER BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AREA DRY #32-OBSERVED LEAKING WATER FROM THE BASE OF DISH MACHINE ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY, STILL OBSERVED SAME VIOLATION.

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

LIQUID SPILLAGE UNDER ONE COMPARTMENT SINK,IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

WATER DRAIN PIPE AND FLOOR DRAIN WITH A SLIME BUILD UP UNDER ONE COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

APR 22
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

DUST BUILD-UP ON VENT COVERS IN KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DISH MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR: OBSERVED LEAKING WATER FROM THE BASE OF DISH MACHINE ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT.

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

STAGNATE WATER BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AREA DRY FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE ICE MACHINE AND IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DEBRIS AND MINERAL BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 14
2014
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND ALL THREE GARBAGE CONTAINERS OVERFLOWING,UNABLE TO CLOSE LIDS. PREMISES MAY NEED TO INCREASE GARBAGE PICKUP IF DUMPSTER ROUTINELY OVERFLOW. NEED TO KEEP LID CLOSED AT ALL TIMES TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITIES. GARBAGE CONTAINERS ARE USED FROM ALL DEPARTMENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

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

DUST BUILD-UP ON VENT COVERS IN KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DISH MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR: OBSERVED LEAKING WATER FROM THE BASE OF DISH MACHINE ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT.

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

RUSTY WATER INSIDE THE CABINET BASE OF 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AT SOUTH WALL,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

STAGNATE WATER BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AREA DRY FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE ICE MACHINE AND IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DEBRIS AND MINERAL BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER THE DEEP FRYER AND STOVE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

BURNED LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD IN KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

APR 11
2013
PASSED
0 violations

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