SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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535 N MICHIGAN AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 28, 2019 · passed

13 of 19 inspections passed, 2 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 10 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
19
13 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
68
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Jul 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 28
2019
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED A TORN GASKET IN PREP COOLER LOCATED IN SALAD AND GRILL PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ON CEILING PANELS ABOVE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA.

AUG 23
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14 (A)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED."

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11- FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

3-301-11 (B) (B)- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPARING READY TO EAT FOOD, LIME GARNISH FOR BEVERAGE WITH BARE HAND CONTACT, AT FRONT BEVERAGE STATION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS NOT ALLOWED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE BARRIERS SUCH AS TONGS, SINGLE USE GLOVES TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY # 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL; PROCEDURES & RECORDS

3-501.19 (A) (A)- OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS), ROASTED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 77.9F, UNDER HOT HOLDING LAMP, AT PREP STATION. MANAGER STATED THAT SITE USES TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL FOR SAFETY PROCESSES FOR ROASTED CHICKEN, HOWEVER, NO WRITTEN RECORD OF SUCH PROCEDURES, COOKING, ETC. WERE AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT WRITTEN RECORDS WITH TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL FOR SAFETY PROCESSES, MUST BE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR SAID TCS FOODS OR PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURES FOR TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL FOR SAFETY. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 12 LBS, AT A VALUE OF 60.00 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER AS WELL AS INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 - OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF HAND SINK AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

8-304.11 (A)- OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY FROM 9/20/17, NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST SUMMARY IN PLAIN VIEW. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 20
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND 10 LBS OF ROAST BEEF STORED IN HOT HOLDING AT 110.4F, HOT HOLDING WAS TURNED OFF, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SUCH FOODS STORED AT 140F OR HIGHER. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $100. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

IMPROPER FOOD STORAGE, FOUND AN OPEN BOX OF THAWED RAW SHRIMPS STORED ABOVE OPEN CONTAINER OF ICE CREAM IN KITCHEN PREP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORED RAW FOOD UNDER READY-TO-EAT FOODS, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

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

DAMAGED GASKET FOR HOT HOLDING DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST KEEP ALL REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER IN THE WARMEST PART OF COOLER WHERE INT COULD BE MONITORED.

MAR 23
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

CONTAINERS OF COOKED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO DATE.

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

INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

STANDING WATER UNDER REAR PREP LINE, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.

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

CORNER IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH GAPS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

AUG 3
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT DISHMACHINE ROOM ALSO OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS. MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVES AND CLEAN LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS.

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

FLOOR CLUTTERED AT CHEF CHANGE STATION. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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

POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

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AUG 18
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS.

JUN 9
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF SINKS AS NEEDED.

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

ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST.

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE REAR DINNERWARE STORAGE CLOSET.

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

MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

JUN 2
2015
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

NO SANITIZING SOLUTION REGISTERING ON THE INTERIOR OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE GLASSWARE DISH MACHINE DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. MUST REPAIR SO THAT MULTI USE ITEMS ARE PROPERLY SANITIZED DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

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

CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1372460 03/20/2014 NOT CORRECTED. (38)A PLASTIC NON-METAL 4-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR GLASS WASHING AT BAR, PLASTIC SINKS FOR DISH WASHING NOT ALLOWED, MUST INSTALL A METAL DISH WASHING SINK. MUST CORRECT MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF SINKS AS NEEDED.

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

ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST.

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE REAR DINNERWARE STORAGE CLOSET.

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

MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

MAR 20
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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

LARGE KNIFE WEDGED BETWEEN PANELS AT FRONT PREP ARTEA, INSTRUCTE DTO KEEP ON A CLEAN SURFACE.

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

MISSING COVERS AT ICE BINS AT BAR, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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

A PLASTIC NON-METAL 4-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR GLASS WASHING AT BAR, PLASTIC SINKS FOR DISH WASHING NO ALLOWED, MUST INSTALL A METAL DISH WASHING SINK.

SEP 16
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

DEC 10
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MISSING LABELS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

MEAT SLICER NOT BEHIND BLADE, ECRSTED FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOOD DEBRIS FOUND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 31
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

refer to previous report.

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

refer to previous report.

JUL 30
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALChemical Safety
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

FOUND SPOILED MILK CONTAINER IN COFFEE STATION COOLER, FOUL SPOILAGE ODORS NOTED,CONTAINER MARKED WITH SELL BY DATE 7-11-12. ALSO OTHER MILK IS DISPENSED FROM NOT ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MGR NOT TO STORE NOR SERVE SPOILED FOODS, ALSO MILK MUST BE DISPENSED FROM ITS FACTORY CONTANERS ( NO PITCHERS ALLOWD ). MILK DISCARDED.

CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

HIGH TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT 151F. MACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE 180F FINAL RINSE TEMP OR HIGHER. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT CDPH TO REQUEST A TAG REMOVAL INSPECTION.

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

PREP DRAWER COOLER DOORS GASKET IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPLACE.

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

FOOD SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY AROUND BLADE HOUSING, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

LEAKY PIPE UNDER BAR HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 13
2011
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 5
2011
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

(7-38-030) THE LOW-TEMPERATURE GLASSWARE DISHMACHINE IS NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY (0-PPM CHLORINE, FOUND A RACK OF GLASSES INSIDE). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT 100-PPM AT ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE 3-COMP. SINK OR THE HIGH-TEMP. DISHMACHINE UNTIL UNIT IS FIXED. Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

(7-38-030) FOUND THE BOTTOM PIPE UNDER THE FRONT SECTION OF THE DISHMACHINE, PROFUSELY LEAKING WATER (BETWEEN THE CONNECTING PIPES), ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX & MAINTAIN. All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.

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

BOTTOM GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS AT THE BAR ARE RIPPED; MISSING DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS AT THE FRONT PREP/COOK'S AREA-MUST FIX/REPLACE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

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

INTERIOR OF EXHAUST VENTS AT BOTH SIDES OF DISHMACHINE, CABINETS UNDER COFFEE STATION, FAN GUARDS OF FRONT COOLERS MUST BE FREE OF DUST/DIRT/DEBRIS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES UNDER SINKS/DISHMACHINE, BAR AREA & IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

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

OBSERVED A WATER SUPPLY LINE UNDER HANDSINK IN DISHROOM LEAKING & THE HOT WATER KNOB OF THE 1-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA IS NOT WORKING-MUST FIX. 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.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL COOLERS, INCLUDING COOLER DRAWERS, MUST HAVE WORKING INTERNAL THERMOMETERS. 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.

JAN 5
2011
PASSED
3 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. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP REAR OF WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN COOLER CONDENSERS.

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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
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. FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

NOV 29
2010
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 20
2010
PASSED
3 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. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEED. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. BAR GUNS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 20
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. WALK-IN COOLER ON SITE IN POOR REPAIR. AIR TEMPERATURE OF 54.5 DEGREES. MUST MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. COOLER BEING TAGGED HAELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. COOLER CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL CORRECTED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A) CITATION ISSUED. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE.

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: EGGS 50.5, MILK 51.4, CHEESE 50.6, ALL PRODUCTS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED BY MANAGER. TOTAL VALUE $ 74.64 30 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.

MINORFood Temperature
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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: LARGE CAN OPENER, SODA DISPENSOR, PREP TABLES, AND INTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING CABINETS TO REMOVE ANY FOOD DEBRIS OR SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND 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. FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN WALK-IN COOLER AT CHICKEN AREA, AND IN OUTER PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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