BIN 36 RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

161 N JEFFERSON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2017.

6 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Aug 2017.

Last inspected Aug 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 15

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

No city of Chicago certified food manager certificate posted. No city of Chicago certified manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (chopping lettuce) are being prepped. Must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all time when potentially hazardous food are being prepped, cooked and/or served. Must have city of Chicago food manager original certification posted in plain view of customers at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed silverware uncovered on tables in dining room. All multi-use utensils must be protected from contamination at all times. Must cover (silverware) utensils or remove from dining room tables. Must maintain same.

Minor Pest Activity

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

Observed large holes in walls in hallway closets near restrooms. Must repair to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.

AUG 8

2017

FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

Observed facility unable to maintain proper temperature. Found front prep cooler (next to wall across from cooking line) with an ambient air temperature of 57.2F. Must repair. Operator removed all items from cooler during inspection. Cooler may not be used until repaired and inspected. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

Critical Food Temperature

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

Observed the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the front prep cooler: 0.25lbs salmon @ 60.1f; 4lbs of beef @ 52.5F - 54.0F; 0.75lbs of hummus @ 59.4F; 0.50lbs of cheddar cheese @ 57.9F; 0.25lbs of cooked peas @ 59.8F; 0.50lbs of white American cheese @ 58.3F; 5lbs of mornay sauce @ 50.1F; and 3lbs of hamburger meat @ 47.3F. Must keep all potentially hazardous foods @ 40F or less or 140F or higher at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Operator estimates value to be approximately $55. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Observed approximately 15-20 small, black flies in the following areas: on walls near 1 compartment sink near ice machine; on walls near dish machine; and on walls and bag in the box soda area upstairs. Must clean and sanitize areas. Must eliminate pest issue. Serious violation 7-38-020.

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

No city of Chicago certified food manager certificate posted. No city of Chicago certified manager on site while potentially hazardous foods are being prepped (burgers, French fries, etc.). Must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all time when potentially hazardous food are being prepped, cooked and/or served. Must have city of Chicago food manager original certification posted in plain view of customers at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012.

Serious Sanitation

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

Observed previous minor violations from report # 1970828, dated 11/3/16, not corrected. Must correct the following previously issued minor violations: #31 OBSERVED PLASTIC TASTING SPOONS STORED WITH THE SPOON END PRESENTED TO THE CONSUMER IN THE COOK LINE. OBSERVED CUPS PRESET ON THE DINING ROOM NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES INVERTED (MOUTH-DOWN, HANDLES UP). #33 NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE ICE MACHINE VENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #35 OBSERVED BROWNISH STAINS ON THE WALL BELOW THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #43 OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED ON CUTTING BOARDS IN THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO MINIMIZE MICROBIAL GROWTH. #45 NO DOCUMENTATION FOR FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. Serious violation 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Pest Activity

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

Observed large holes in walls in hallway closets near restrooms. Must repair to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.

NOV 3

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED BOTH COOK LINE PREP TOP COOLERS HOLDING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 62 AND 61 DEGREES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING FACILITIES AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. IN THE LEFT COOK LINE PREP TOP COOOLER, NOTED: CHEESE SAUCE, 63 DEGREES; CHEESE, 59-62 DEGREES; CUT TOMATOES, 59 DEGREES; WHIPPING CREAM, 58 DEGREES; POTATOES, 57 DEGREES; EGGS, 62 DEGREES; BEANS, 62 DEGREES; BACON, 61 DEGREES. IN THE RIGHT COOK LINE PREP TOP COOLER, NOTED: SHRIMP, 58 DEGREES; CHICKEN, 65 DEGREES; CHEESE, 59 DEGREES; CUT TOMATOES, 62 DEGREES; PORK BELLY, 62 DEGREES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROX. 15 LBS OF FOOD WORTH $50. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, CHEESE) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, WITH VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PLASTIC TASTING SPOONS STORED WITH THE SPOON END PRESENTED TO THE CONSUMER IN THE COOK LINE. OBSERVED CUPS PRESET ON THE DINING ROOM NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES INVERTED (MOUTH-DOWN, HANDLES UP).

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A TORN GASKET ON THE LEFT DOOR OF THE RIGHT COOK LINE PREP TOP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE ICE MACHINE VENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROWNISH STAINS ON THE WALL BELOW THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE WASTE PIPING OF THE CENTER COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED ON CUTTING BOARDS IN THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO MINIMIZE MICROBIAL GROWTH.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO DOCUMENTATION FOR FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

FEB 25

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGING EQUIPMENT IN USE ON SITE WITH VACUUM PACKAGED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SHRIMP, DUCK, RABBIT) BEING HELD IN THE WALK IN COOLER. OPERATOR DOES NOT HAVE PRIOR APPROVAL FROM THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. THE VACUUM PACKAGING EQUIPMENT AND VACUUM PACKAGED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND OPERATOR MUST NOT USE THIS EQUIPMENT OR FOOD UNTIL APPROVAL HAS BEEN OBTAINED FROM THE CDPH AND THE TAGS HAVE BEEN REMOVED BY THIS DEPARTMENT. OBSERVED ICE FOR CONSUMPTION STORED UNCOVERED IN THE ICE BINS AT THE BAR DURING SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR THE ICE DURING STORAGE AND PREPARATION. OPERATOR PLACED COVERS OVER THE ICE BINS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON WALK IN COOLER SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVING IN DISHWARE STORAGE AREA AND IN THE MOP CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILING NEAR THE DISH MACHINE AND NEAR THE COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESS FURNITURE STORED NEAR THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. REMOVE UNECESSARY ARTICLES AND PROVIDE ORGANIZED STORAGE SPACE. OBSERVED MOPS AND BROOMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE MOP CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS AND BROOMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

MAR 27

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN VENTS AT THE DISH MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND KEEP FLOORS DRY.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKS AT THE DISH MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED AND SOLD EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES.

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MAR 19

2015

FAIL 12 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED THE WALK IN COOLER AND SEVERAL REACH IN COOLERS IN THE BAR AND PREP AREAS NOT ON AND OPERATING PROPERLY. MUST HAVE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ON SITE ON AND OPERATING TO VERIFY THEY MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. ALSO NOTED A LARGE PREP COOLER AT 44 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW.

Critical Food Temperature

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

THE SMALL BAR DISH MACHINE AND THE LARGE DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA ARE NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED. MUST PROPERLY INSTALL DISHWASHING EQUIPMENT TO VERIFY PROPER UTENSIL SANITATION.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE 2ND WASHBOWL FROM THE ENTRANCE IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM. NOTED WATER AT 57 DEGREES F. MUST RESTORE HOT WATER.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FRONT REVOLVING DOORS ARE NOT INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. MUST SEAL HOLES ON THE SIDES AND ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS.

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER, CARDBOARD AND OTHER GARBAGE FROM AREA AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN.

Serious Plumbing & Waste

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

DISH WASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE BAR AREA IS BACKING UP WASTE WATER FROM THE FIRST COMPARTMENT INTO THE 2ND AND THIRD COMPARTMENTS WHEN WATER RELEASED FROM THE SINK BASIN. MUST REPAIR FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENT COVERS, PREP TABLES AND ALL SURFACES AS NEEDED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE SODA GUNS AND HOLSTERS AT THE BAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREA AS NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR WALLS IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET. SEAL HOLES AND MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE THREE WORKING STOPPERS AT THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION OF THE ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MAKERS. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED AND SOLD EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES.

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