Blackstone Hotel
Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record
2018-07-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2018-06-28 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED REDUCED OXYGEN VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (LAMB, BEEF, CHICKEN) BEING REDUCED OXYGEN VACUUMED PACKAGED BY THE FACILITY WITHOUT A VARIANCE APPROVAL FROM THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS THRU OUT THE FACILITY LOCATED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; ABOUT 20 SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE BLACKSTONE MARKET FOOD PREP AREA, ABOUT 50 SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILINGS OF THE 3RD FOOD...
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED, OBSERVED MISSING DUMPSTER LIDS ON TWO OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS, OVER FLOWING GARBAGE, AND ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE GREASE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS, NEVER ALLO...
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED TABLES BEING PRE-SET WITH GLASSWARE NOT INVERTED AND SILVERWARE NOT PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO NOT PRE-SET TABLES OR SET TABLES WITH THE GLASSWARE INVERTED AND TH...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE SODA GUNS LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR RESTAURANT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS THRU OUT ALL OF THE FOOD PREP AND BAR AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE 4TH FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR (BLACKSTONE MARKET) FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2017-07-31 Pass Complaint 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA ON THE 2ND FL. HAS DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS ON THE SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND THE ICE MACHINE ON THE 2ND FL INTERIOR WHITE PANEL IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE THE BLACK/PINKISH BUILD UP ON IT. DEEP FRYERS AND THE INTERIOR OF THE OVENS HAVE FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND THE CEILING TILES IN THE REAR OF THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEAD BUGS ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES.
2017-02-15 Pass Complaint 6 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE 3RD FL FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MAINAIN SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINET IN THE STARBUCK'S FRONT PREPARATION AREA WITH SPILLS, DIRT AND DEBRIS. THE DEEP FRYER ON THE 3RD FL FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE STARBUCKS FRONT PREPARATION AREA NOT CLEAN. ALSO, FLOORS IN THE 3RD FL FOOD PREPARATION AREA UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND THE CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA OF STARBUCKS WITH FOOD/BEVERAGE SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND THE FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR OF STARBUCKS LEAKING PROFUSELY. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOUND THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF. MAINTAIN SAME.
2016-08-15 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
STANDING WATER AND MISSING GROUT AT 1ST FLOOR COFFEE STATION FLOOR TILES. INSTRUCTED MGR TO GROUT FLOOR AND KEEP DEY AS POSSIBLE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
HAND SOAP DISPESERS ABOVE PREP SINK IN STARBUCKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING OPEN FOODS TO WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
2016-05-10 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED INSULATION AT PREP COOLER LID AT 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ICE BIN AT BAR MISSING A LID WHERE THERE IS A CUSTOMER SEATING AREA ON THE OTHER SIDE OF BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DUST BUILD UP AT DISH WASHING MACHINE FAN COVER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN TILES MISSING GROUT TRAPPING WASTE WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEES PERSONEL CLOTHING STORED ON FOOD SHELF IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY. FOUND LIVE POTTERY PLANT IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STANDING WATER NOTED IN ICE SCOOP HOLDERS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN DRY HOLDER.
2015-10-14 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2015-04-17 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE PREP TABLE IN THE 3RD FLOOR BANQUET KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE COLD KNOB MISSING AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE 3RD FLOOR DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT BASIN IN THE 2ND FLOOR DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
2015-04-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES STORED INSIDE OF A 4 DOOR REACH IN COOLER( APPROXIMATELY 6.5LBS OF COOKED RICE, 1LB OF CHORIZO, 4LBS OF SHRIMP, 3.5LBS OF SAUSAGE, 1LB OF TUNA AND 4LBS OF BACON WRAPPED COOKED DATES) VALUE...
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE INSIDE OF THE 2ND FLOOR BAR SANITIZING AT 0PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 50PPM CHLORINE FOR SANITIZING. EQUIPMENT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED 102.5LBS OF VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS (CHICKEN, SHORT RIBS, MEATBALLS, WHITE BEANS, BEEF TENDERLOIN, GOAT, HOT DOGS AND SHRIMP) INSIDE OF THE 3RD FLOOR WALK IN COOLER. FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO HEALTH DEPARTMENT APPROVED HACCP PLA...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE PREP TABLE IN THE 3RD FLOOR BANQUET KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT BASIN IN THE 2ND FLOOR DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE COLD KNOB MISSING AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE 3RD FLOOR DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
2014-05-28 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2014-05-19 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 11 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FOUND REACH IN PREP COOLER AT 2ND FLOOR MERCAT RESTAURANT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.5 DEGREES AIR TEMPERATURE. MANAGER CALLED ENGINEER TO REPAIR EQUIPMENT. COOLER NOW AT PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 38.4 DEGREES AIR TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION ...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND THE FOLLOWING AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: LAMB 8LBS 55.4 DEGREES, MERCAT BURGER 6# 53.9 DEGREES, CHICKEN BREAST 3# 57.8 DEGREES, SALMON 1.5# 45.6 DEGREES. ALL PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $250.16 40#'S CRITICAL VIOLATION ...
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
FOUND DISH MACHINE IN 2ND FLOOR BAR NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. 0 PPM AT RINSE. MANAGER CONTACTED ENGINEER TO REPAIR MACHINE. RINSE CYCLE IS NOW AT 100 PPM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED IMPROPER SANITIZING AT RINSE.
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
FOUND HANDSINK IN STARBUCKS WITH NO SOAP TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS WHILE MAKING VARIOUS TYPES OF COFFEE DRINKS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
HAVE PLACED 20# OF VACUUMNED PACKAGED MEATS ON HOLD AND TAGGED VACUUMN PACKAGE MACHINE HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT CDPH FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THE USE OF MACHINE. MACHINE MAY NOT BE USED U...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: 5-6 FLIES IN 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA, 8-10 FLIES IN 1ST FLOOR STARBUCKS, 10-14 FLIES AT 2ND FLOOR PREP AND BAR AREA, AND 4-5 AT 2ND FLOOR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERV...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVOUS MINOR VIOLATONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-25-13 REPORT #114740 INSP#333. #32 MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN STARBUCKS, BODEGA AND MERCAT'S PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES, #33 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CABINETS IN STARBUCKS AND CLEAN...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INTRIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN 1ST FLOOR AND BANQUETS IN NEED OF CEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NEW LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED AT BANQUET DISH AREA, SHIELDS ARE CRACKED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
AIR VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
2013-04-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 6 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE COVERS TO THE ICE BINS IN MERCAT'S AND BODEGA'S BAR AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD TO THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE HOT APPS PREP AREA OF MERCAT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD TO THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE HOT APPS PREP AREA OF MERCAT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CABINETS IN STARBUCKS AND CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MERCAT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN ALL PREP AREAS-REMOVING DUST/DIRT, FOOD SPLATTER AND SPILLS.
2013-03-25 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE PREMISES. 10 IN THE REAR PREP OF STARBUCK'S AND 10 IN THE DINING AREA, 5 IN THE MERCAT BAR AREA AND 10 THROUGHOUT THE BAKERY AND OTHER PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL LIVE ACTIVITY, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND R...
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN STARBUCK'S IN POOR REPAIR, VERY LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN STARBUCKS, BODEGA AND MERCAT'S PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE COVERS TO THE ICE BINS IN MERCAT'S AND BODEGA'S BAR AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD TO THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE HOT APPS PREP AREA OF MERCAT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CABINETS IN STARBUCKS AND CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MERCAT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN ALL PREP AREAS-REMOVING DUST/DIRT, FOOD SPLATTER AND SPILLS.
2012-03-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 2 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. 7O POUNDS OF CHICKEN STOCK AT 49.6F, 50.3F, AND 49.1F. APPROXIMATELY 60 POUNDS OF COOKED BEEF SHORT RIBS AT 51.3F, 50.1F, AND 48.7F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CIT...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY DISHWASHING AREAS.
2011-05-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
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. FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 45.3 F AND 48.0 F- CHICKEN STOCK, VEAL STOCK AND MILK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOU...
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. FOUND WALK IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED AT 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.
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 FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREAS REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN GASKETS.
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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND DISHMACHINES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
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. MUST PROVIDE INTERIOR THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS IN PRE...
2010-11-29 Pass Consultation 1 ▾
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 11-26-10.
2010-11-26 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 6 ▾
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS AT 2 EXPOSED HAND SINKS.(FRONT PREPARATION AREAS/4TH FLOOR KITCHEN AREAS). CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. FOUND PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 11-19-10 INSPECTIO...
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALY HAZARDOUS FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION....
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. FOUND FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN: TABLE, COUNTERTOPS, EQUIPMENT, SINKS, AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SURFACES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT FAUCET UNDER SINK AT MAIN FLOOR.(VACUUM BREAKER MUST BE USED IF GARDEN HOSE IS TO BE ATTACHED)
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND FLOORS/FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS.
2010-11-19 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FO...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 4-28-10 REPORT # 11240...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASHING AREAS AT STARBUCKS CAFE.
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