FEB 6
2019
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BENCHMARK HOSPITALITY OF CHICAGO, INC..
EAT. 81/100
325 N LA SALLE ST BLDG · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 6, 2019 · passed
7 of 11 inspections passed, with 4 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
7 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
25
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Sep 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INOPERABLE THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING BOX, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
KEEPING UTENSILS IN USE IN A STAGNATE WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A DRY CLEAN CONTAINER.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
SMALL DELI CONTAINERS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY ALL WASHED UTENSILS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
WALK-IN COOLER FAN COVER NOT CLEAN WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JUL 202018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 20
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN PROPER DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETED TRAINING ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE POLICY AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEAN UP MATERIALS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED UNSHIELDED GLASS BULBS IN THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLERS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER RESISTANT BULBS IN THESE UNITS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 142017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 14
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND THE BOTTOM OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX RUSTED OUT. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REPAINT ABOVE STATED SURFACE SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND A CLEANING SOLUTION BOTTLE ON TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP LID NOT LABELED. MUST ALWAYS PROPERLY LABELED ALL CLEANING PRODUCTS.
JUN 282016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 28
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION ALSO OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS AT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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APR 282015PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 28
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING THE DISHES AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SANITIZING FINAL RINSE OF CHLORINE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 0PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT FINAL SANITIZING RINSE FOR CHLORINE SUPPOSED TO BE 100PPM. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030. TECHNICIAN FROM SWISHER COMPANY ARRIVED AT 2:05PM AND WAS ABLE TO HAVE THE SANITIZING FINAL RINSE AT 100PPM.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES IN THE 7TH FLOOR STORAGE AREA OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE ITEMS/ARTICLES ON THE SHELVE, TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
APR 212014PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
APR 21
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS (SALMON,PORK FILLING,BACON,SUN DRIED TOMATOES DELI HAM ETC) VACUUM PACKAGED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER USING A VACUUM PACK MACHINE ON SITE WITH NO APPROVAL FROM THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.81LBS OF FOOD ITEMS WERE TAGGED AND STORED IN THE FREEZER UNTIL CONSULTATION WITH HEALTH DEPARTMENT. CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (FISH, CHICKEN, SOUPS, SALAD ETC). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE PREP KITCHEN AND THE 7TH FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NOTED WET FLOORS AROUND AND UNDERNEATH TABLES AT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND STICKY FLOORS AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA ON THE 7TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS AT ALL TIMES.
FEB 252013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 25
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE FOUND IN KITCHEN WITHOUT PROPER APPROVAL, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE MACHINE UNTIL PROPER APPROVAL OBTAINED, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH. MACHINE IS TAGGED. MACHINE NOT BEING USED DURING INSPECTION. NOT REGULARLY USED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOUBLE DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DELI SLICER NOT CLEAN ON THE BACK OF BLADE, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SLICER PROPERLY.
MAR 12011FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 1
2011
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
All dishwashing machines shall maintain proper water pressure and must be provided with suitable thermometers, chemical test kits, and gauge cocks. THE FINAL RINSE GAUGE THERMOMETER ON THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE GAUGE MUST READ ABOVE 180F. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES IN THE KITCHEN REQUIRE A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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