DEC 18
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BOARDING HOUSE.
EAT. 86/100
720 N WELLS ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 18, 2017 · passed
7 of 9 inspections passed, with 1 critical violation on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
7 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
39
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Dec 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING AT PASTRY STATION WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TON PROVIDE.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
COOKS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
SEP 292017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
SEP 29
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED GASKETS ON 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON WEST SIDE OF MAIN (FLOOR 2) COOKING LINE WITH TORN GASKETS ON DOORS. REPLACE TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LIQUOR ROOM SHELVES IN CELLER WITH RAW WOOD. PAINT OR SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SHELVES IN LIQUOR ROOM STORAGE. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION IN SMALL REACH IN FREEZER CONTAINING SORBET. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNIT IN CELLAR KITHCEN LEAKING ONTO FLOOR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN REFRIGERATION UNIT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN LIQUOR ROOM IN BASEMENT BEHIND ALL SHELVES AND IN CORNERS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED ALL CLOSET FLOORS IN CELLAR NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WALLS AND EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN WITH HEAVY DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION. MUST PULL ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS AND CLEAN WALLS AND BACKSIDES OF ALL OVENS, COOKING AND REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE ALL DUST AND GREASE. MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNITS IN CELLAR KITCHEN WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CELLAR WITH CLOSET NEXT TO LIQUOR ROOM STORAGE WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. ALL ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL FOR PEST CONTROL ACCESS. DE CLUTTER AND GET RID OF ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS. OBSERVED ELECTRICAL ROOM WITH CLUTTER. REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE ALL REMAINING ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL. OBSERVED CLOSET IN MAIN KITCHEN ON WEST SIDE OF KITCHEN CONTAINING HOT WATER HEATER WITH CLUTTER. REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS SO THAT PEST CONTROL CAN HAVE ACCESS AND TREAT AREA.
JUN 242016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 24
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT AT LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT LOWER LEVEL FOOD COOLER STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS THROUGHOUT LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
SOME THERMOMETERS MISSING AT PREP/BAR AREAS REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
AUG 112015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 11
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING HANDLE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE COOK LINE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTTOM INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER ON THE 2ND FLOOR COOK LINE (WITH GREASE BUILD-UP )AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON THE FILTER OF THE TOP EXTERIOR PART OF THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. SEAL ALL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE AND CONDUIT THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING WALL TILE ON THE BASEBOARD BY THE ENTRANCE TO THE PREP KITCHEN IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE BASEMENT HOOD/CANOPY AND 2ND FLOOR HOOD CANOPY IN BOTH COOK LINE . MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND ONE MORE DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA.
JAN 302015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 30
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST ENROLL ONLINE TO GET A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.
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JAN 222015FAILED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 22
2015
FAILED
11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR WITH OVER I/3 OF AN INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1494004, DATED 8/25/14. #38-NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET OF HOT AND COLD WATER OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ALONG THE SPLASHGUARD OF THE DISH MACHINE AND PREP SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE DRAIN BOARD FOR CLEAN DISHES AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS LID AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR BEHIND THE THE DISH MACHINE IN THE 3RD FLOOR SERVICE STATION NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS IN THE BASEMENT CELLAR KITCHEN WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD IN THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN, AND BASEMENT CELLAR KITCHEN . MUST PROVIDE LIGHT BULBS. BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD IN THE CELLAR KITCHEN,MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
NO SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE BOTH WASHROOM DOOR IN THE 2ND FLOOR WASHROOMS. MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE X3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND PREPARING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL ONLINE TO GET A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.
AUG 252014PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 25
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
NOTED THICK SLIMY,BROWNISH AND PINKISH SUBSTANCE AT THE UPPER LINING OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWL ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT AND SECOND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED PREMISES USING FOOD TRAYS AS LIDS ON SERVICE COOLERS AT THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIDS FOR SERVICE COOLERS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET OF HOT AND COLD WATER OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 172013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 17
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
SPICE CONTAINERS, NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FAOUND A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE WITHOUT A DEPT APPROVAL, MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR FURTHER INQUIRY.
DEC 42012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 4
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SPLASHGUARDS MUST BE INSTALLED BETWEEN THE HANDSINKS & 3-COMPS SINKS AT BOTH DISHWASHING AREAS. COOLER DOOR GASKETS AT BASEMENT KITCHEN ARE RIPPED, MUST FIX/REPLACE. MISSING COOLER LEGS MUST BE PROVIDED, (USING SMALL PANS AS SUPPORT).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
ALL BRICK WALLS MUST BE ADEQUATELY SEALED.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
BATHROOM DOORS NEED SELF-CLOSING DEVICES AT 2ND & 3RD FLOORS, MUST PROVIDE.
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