SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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615 W RANDOLPH ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 12, 2017 · passed

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

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
10
6 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
43
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Aug 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 12
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Found hole in ceiling near electrical closet in basement (facility needs access to gas lines temporarily). Must repair all holes to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Found employee restroom in basement dish area without self closing device on door. Must modify door to make self closing. Must maintain same.

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

Found slow draining 3 compartment sink in bar area. Must repair and maintain.

APR 7
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE BASEMENT BEER/WINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF SEDIMENT AND PARTICULATE MATTER ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE STAIRS, IN THE UTILITY CLOSET AND IN THE HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE STORAGE RACK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. OBSERVED SMALL OPENINGS CUT INTO THE CEILING DRYWALL IN FRONT OF THE WINE COOLER AND IN THE CORNER BEHIND THE WINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE CEILING AND CEILING TILES IN GOOD REPAIR.

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

ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN THE UTILITY STORAGE ROOM AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

MAR 31
2016
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

BAR DISHWASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR: WHILE DRAINING, OBSERVED WASTEWATER FROM THE SECOND COMPARTMENT BACKING UP INTO THE THIRD COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR FOR PROPER WASTEWATER DISPOSAL. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE BASEMENT BEER/WINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF SEDIMENT AND PARTICULATE MATTER ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE STAIRS, IN THE UTILITY CLOSET AND IN THE HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE STORAGE RACK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. OBSERVED SMALL OPENINGS CUT INTO THE CEILING DRYWALL IN FRONT OF THE WINE COOLER AND IN THE CORNER BEHIND THE WINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE CEILING AND CEILING TILES IN GOOD REPAIR.

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

ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN THE UTILITY STORAGE ROOM AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

APR 23
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AND NO PROOF OF CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZRDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED.(CHICKEN LIVER, ETC) MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE VENT COVER IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE.

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

MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT IN THE WALK IN COOLER.

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

REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE BASEMENT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE THE TOWEL WRAPPED AROUND THE FAUCET.

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

REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT UNDER THE STAIRS AND IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE CLOSET. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

APR 16
2015
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

DISHWASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP AT THE 1ST FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE 1ST COMPARTMENT INTO THE 2ND COMPARTMENT WHEN WATER TURNED ON IN THE SINK BASIN. MUST REPAIR FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE VENT COVER IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE.

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

MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT IN THE WALK IN COOLER.

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

PROVIDE STOPPERS AT THE 1ST FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE BASEMENT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE THE TOWEL WRAPPED AROUND THE FAUCET.

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

REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT UNDER THE STAIRS AND IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE CLOSET. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

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AUG 13
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION CROSS CONTAMINATION OF FOOD UTENSILS BEING STORED INSIDE THE 1ST FLOOR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. TONGS STORED HANGING WITH ONE SIDE INSIDE SINK THEN BEING USED TO HANDLE FOODS.MANAGEMENT REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE FOR FOOD UTENSILS AND REVIEWED THAT EXPOSED HAND SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

PAPER TOWELS AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT CONVENIENT OR ACCESSIBLE TO HAND SINK. TOWELS STORED APPROXIMATELY 3FT, IN A CLOSED DRAWER FROM DESIGNATED EXPOSED HAND SINK. REVIEWED PROPER HAND WASHING WITH MANAGEMENT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

SERIOUSFacility Condition
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

SUMMARY REPORT FROM 6-19-13 NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. MANAGEMENT RETRIEVED FROM OTHER SIGNAGE REQUIRING POSTING ie: BUSINESS LICENSE, OCCUPANCY ETC. FROM WINDOW SILE. NONE POSTED VISIBLE. GIVEN TODAYS SUMMARY AND POSTED AT COMPLETION OF INSPECTION.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).

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

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON PREMISES OR PRINTED ON THE MENU. MUST POST IN PUBLIC VIEW.

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

EXPOSED TABLE WARES MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.

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

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 1ST FLOOR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP/CUTTING BOARD. ALSO BETWEEN BASEMENT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST PROVIDE PROPER LID FOR BAR ICE BIN.

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

MUST REMOVE DIRTY PLASTIC WRAP AS REPAIR METHOD UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROPERLY REPAIR ANY LEAK.

JUN 19
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NOTED MISSING CEILING TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA MISSING. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.

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

NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD OVER PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.

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

NOTED LEAK AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AT THE FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 6
2011
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. THE ICE MACHINE HAS A DIRTY/RUSTY BUILDUP AROUND THE INTERIOR AND BIN CHUTES. THE BAR 3-COMPARTMENT AND HAND SINK IN THE FIRST FLOOR ARE STAINED. WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND REPAIR THE ABOVE ITEMS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
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. THE WALK IN COOLER FLOOR IS DIRTY UNDER THE RACK FEET, CLEAN AND REMOVE DIRTY CARDBOARD "SHIM".

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

REPAIR THE BROKEN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM FAN.

MINORSanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

THE CLEAN KITCHEN TOWELS ARE STORED UNPROTECTED IN A DIRTY STOREROOM. Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.

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

STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

OCT 21
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. MUST RE-SEAL ANY WOODEN WALL AT BAR AREA, & BARE WOODEN DOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS- TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST RE-CAULK AROUND COFFEE STATION SINK.

MINORSanitation
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. INTERIOR FLOORS OF BAR COOLERS & SINKS AT 1ST FLOOR & BASEMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. MUST ALSO CLEAN FAN GUARDS OF MOST COOLERS.

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST FIX LEAKY PIPE UNDER SPRAYER SINK AT DISHMACHINE.

MINORPest Activity
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. ANY MILK/SODA CRATES USED FOR STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING.

AUG 10
2010
PASSED
0 violations

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