BLOOMINGDALE'S DEPT. STORE.

Chicago Health Dept

900 N MICHIGAN AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

21 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jul 2024.

Last inspected Jul 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

107

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 23

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) –

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, MILK) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT#: 2583816 CONDUCTED ON 10/23/23. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#57)2-102.13: Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

"NOTED NO CURRENT SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED IN A LOCATION THAT IS VISIBLE TO CONSUMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED."

JUL 16

2024

FAIL 13 violations 6 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, EGGS, AND MILK) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

MANAGER PROVIDED NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA KIT & PROCEDURE ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID KIT & PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE THAT TOUCHED ICE FILLED WITH A BLACK AND PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE NOT MEETING HOT WATER SANITIZER REQUIREMENTS OF AT LEAST 180F FOR THR FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. DISHMACHINE TAGGED ‘HELD FOR INSPECTION’. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS/TESTING DEVICE ON SITE TO ADEQUATE ENSURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE 160F AFTER FINAL RINSE FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION# 60

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OCT 23

2023

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND YOGURT MACHINES, AND TRASH ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DIRT AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

SEP 29

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Other

1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, deli meats...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

JUL 14

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

HANDWASHING SINK IN CAFE/BAR COUNTER AREA IS BROKEN AND DOES NOT TURN ON. MUST REPAIR. EMPLOYEES CURRENTLY USE THE SECOND HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE SAME AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

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JUL 6

2021

FAIL 13 violations 6 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (VEGETABLE SOUP, EGG SALAD) WERE BEING SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT THE REAR PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA DISPLAY COOLER. FOUND EGG SALAD 55.0 F, CHICKEN SALAD AT 54.5 F, TUNA SALAD AT 54.6 F, AND THAI NOODLE SALAD AT 55.5 F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. NO INSPECTION RECEIPTS (AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR PER CODE) ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND OLD FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE MICROWAVE NEAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

HANDWASHING SINK IN CAFE/BAR COUNTER AREA IS BROKEN AND DOES NOT TURN ON. MUST REPAIR. EMPLOYEES CURRENTLY USE THE SECOND HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE SAME AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

FEB 8

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPERATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED "GRAB AND GO" FOOD ITEMS BEING SOLD IN A DISPLAY COOLER WITHOUT ALL OF REQUIRED LABEL INFORMATION. MUST PROVIDE. LABEL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION PROVIDED TO FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED A BUTCHER KNIFE STORED DIRECTLY ON THE CUTTING BOARD WITH THE HANDLE TOUCHING THE CUTTING BOARD SURFACE. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL UTENSILS AWAY FROM CONTAMINATION IN BETWEEN USE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS STAINED AND WITH DEEP BLACK GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED AN EXTREME ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE DISH WASH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DIRT/DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN EVERY 24HOURS, AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLES/GAPS IN THE WALL THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND AROUND THE REAR PREP HANDWASH SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP/DISH MACHINE ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED SOME EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

MAR 2

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLERS AT FRONT JUICE PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

FEB 23

2018

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MOLD BUILD UP INSIDE UNUSED STAND UP REACH IN FREEZER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA SHELVES. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT ALSO MUST CLEAN UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD/LITTER BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT REAR STORAGE ROOM, OFFICE, PREP AREAS AND DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT/ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETER IN GRAB AND GO SALAD REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SAID COOLER.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLERS AT FRONT JUICE PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

FEB 22

2017

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 10

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSTRUCTED HAND WASH SINK, OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER RINSING MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN HANDS WASH SINK AT SMOOTHIE STATION, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE HAND SINK FOR OTHER THAN HANDS WASHING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

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

Minor Sanitation

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

RAW WOOD SHELVES USED TO STORE CLEAN POTS AND PANS, MOLDY SURFACES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NON-ABSORBANT MATERIAL FOR SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

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

CHIPPED PAINT NOTED ON WALL BEHIND CLEAN UTENSILS SHELVES AND REAR PREP AREA WALLS BEHIND STEAM TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE THATS EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ICE SCOOP STORED ON CUBES IN REAR IC BIN, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF CUBES IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

FEB 8

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

THE SHELF UNDER THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER AND THE SHELF UNDER THE COFFEE URNS ARE COMPRISED OF WARPED, ROTTED WOOD MATERIAL. REPAIR/REPLACE THESE SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OIL AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING FROM THE LIGHT ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE BEVERAGE REACH IN COOLER. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER-RESISTANT BULBS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED ON THE PREP COUNTERS IN THE FRONT SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION TO LIMIT MICROBIAL GROWTH.

OCT 27

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT FRONT SALAD LINE OR AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF RERFRIGERATION UNITS/2-DOOR FREEZER OF FOOD SPILLS AND MEAT JUICES THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOORS AT FRONT GRAB AND GO AREA, AND THROUGHOUT REAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALLS IN DISH ROOM OF FOOD SPLASHES AROUND DISH MACHINE AND PREP TABLE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK NEEDED AT REAR DISH ROOM/COLD LINE AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR DRY STORAGE AND PAPER GOODS AREAS ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JUN 10

2014

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 6

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

ALL PREPARED, READY TO EAT FOOD FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

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

NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE FRONT CARRY OUT FROZEN YOGURT MACHINES(2) TO ENABLE ADEQUATE WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING. MUST PROVIDE. MACHINES TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL PROVIDED AND C.D.P.H. IS CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.

JUN 4

2014

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. HOT WATER ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS AT FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PER SUPERVISOR GIVEN BUSINESS 48 HOURS TO OBTAIN HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CITATION #H000090521.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

ALL PREPARED, READY TO EAT FOOD FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

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

EXPOSED TABLEWARES MUST BE PROTECTED. (COVERED OR WRAPPED)

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR THE FOLLOWING COOLERS: FRONT COUNTER TWO DOOR SALAD COOLER, REAR COOKS LINE TWO DOOR AND REAR TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLERS.

SEP 18

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, RICE,ETC.)

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND REAR STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED.

NOV 29

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

FOUND BOTH HAND WASH SINKS AT MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREAS WITH EMPTY HAND SOAP DISPENSERS, ONE OF HAND SINKS IN DISH WASHING AREA IS USED FOR WASHING AND RINSING PASTA. INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP TO ALL HAND SINKS AND USE HAND SINKS FOR HANDS WASHING PURPOSES ONLY.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND 2 TOP LOADING ICE CREAM MAKERS WITHOUT WATER SUPPLY FOR WASHING. INSTRUCTED MGR TO INSTALL A WATER SUPPLY WITH HOT AND COLD WATER. LEAKY PIPE UNDER HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

JUL 22

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FIBERBOARD/WOODEN CABINETS AT SECOND DINING AREA MUST BE SEALED/REPLACED (EVIDENCE OF WEAR & TEAR). All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

Minor Sanitation

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

AIR VENTS OF ALL COLD DISPLAY CASES MUST BE FREE OF DUST BUILD-UP. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN CAGED STORAGE ROOM, AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS & AT LAST PREP AREA (BY THE OFFICES) MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

Minor Sanitation

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

ANY SCRATCHED WALL BEHIND EQUIPMENT SHELVINGS MUST BE SEALED/PAINTED. METAL PANEL TO THE LEFT OF STOVE IS PULLING AWAY FROM WALL-MUST FIX. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

JUL 15

2011

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

EVIDENCE OF INSECTS/PEST NOTED (7-38-020). FOUND 10-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON WALL UNDER DRAINBOARD OF DISHMACHINE; 8-ON WALL AROUND FRONT WINE SHELF; 7-ON WALL BY THE DOOR TO THE COOKING KITCHEN; & 4-HOVERING ABOVE A GARBAGE BIN AT REAR HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. 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.

Minor Sanitation

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

FIBERBOARD BOTTOM 0F CABINETS AT SECOND DINING AREA MUST BE SEALED OR REPLACED (EVIDENCE OF WEAR & TEAR). All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: CABINETS UNDER PREP/SERVING COUNTERS & UNDER 3-COMP SINK; AIR VENTS OF ALL DISPLAY CASES; FAN GUARDS OF ALL COOLERS-DUE TO DUST/FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR DRAINS UNDER ICE MACHINE & REAR 3-COMP SINK; FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER & DRY STORAGE ROOMS- NEED DETAILED DUE TO HEAVY DEBRIS OF FOOD/DIRT OR CLUTTER. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

Minor Pest Activity

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

WALLS AROUND PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. ANY SCRATCHED WALL BEHIND EQUIPMENT SHELVINGS MUST BE SEALED/PAINTED OVER. ALL AFFECTED AREAS WHERE PESTS WERE NOTED MUST BE CLEANED/SANITIZED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

WATER LEAK AT THE BASE OF FAUCET HEADS AT ALL SINKS IN PREP/DISHROOM AREAS MUST BE FIXED. 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.

NOV 19

2010

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF REPAIR: ALL RAW WOOD SHELVES MUST BE SEALED OR REPLACED WITH NONABSORBANT MATERIAL. WATER DAMAGED COUNTER AT FRONT AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AT COFFEE BAR, COOKING EQUIPMENT IN SMALL PREP AREA, KNIFE HOLDERS NEED CLEANING. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ANY AND ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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 THE SMALL PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING IN GROUT LINES. REGROUTING NEEDED. ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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 THE JUICE BAR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTER, WALL AT STOVE IN SMALL PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND WALL IN NEED OF REPAIR. METAL COVERING PULLING AWAY FROM THE WALL ALLOWING BUILD-UP BETWEEN WALL AND COVERING. WALL BEHIND 2 COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA MUST BE SCRAPED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT. WALL AT OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS IN NEEED OF SHEILDING IN REAR STORAGE AREA, FRONT COFFEE BAR AREA, AND SMALL PREP. MUST CORRECT WITH PROPER SHEILDS.

Minor Sanitation

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. FANS IN WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP, LEAKS AT ALL SINKS MUST BE REPAIRED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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