BUBBLE NET.
1200 S LAKE SHORE DR · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO
12 of 23 inspections passed, 5 failed, 6 passed with conditions. 10 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 302023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED THE BURGER FLAT TOP GRILL WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
AUG 152022PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SERVERAL TCS FOOD ITEMS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48-52 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 1 POUND YOGURT PARFAIT, 1 POUND WATERMELON, 6 POUNDS FRUIT CUPS, AND 3 POUNDS DIRT CUPS ($114.04). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CUTTING BOARD FROM FLOOR.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
SEP 202021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
SEP 132021FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA THAT IS LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR (SOUNDING) AND ABOUT 3 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE REAR FOOD PREP LOCATED IN THE LOWER LEVEL. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LARGE AND SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR FOOD HAND GREASE DEBRIS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP/CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
AUG 52021PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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DEC 172019PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER ON GRILL LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
JUN 62019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS 12 QUARTS OF MILK AT 46 DEGREES F INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA (ACTION STATION). INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS AND FACILITY MUST MAINTAIN. FOOD HANDLER VOLUNTARY DISCARDED MILK OUT OF TEMPERATURE.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FACILITY UTILIZED ICE USED A EXTERIOR COOLANT FOR FOOD CONSUMPTION; MILK, CREAM AND HALF & HALF STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE FOOD HANDLER UTILIZED ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD PREP KITCHEN. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF CONTAMINATION PREVENTION REQUIREMENTS FOOD HANDLER VOLUNTARY DISCARDED ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IN DISREPAIR AT MOP SINK (LEAKING) AND NO BACK FLOW FOR HOSE ATTACHED TO FAUCET. FACILITY MUST REPAIR, OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LIGHT UNDER HOOD IN DISREPAIR IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 302018PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED, FOUND ALL 3 HAND WASH SINKS IN KITCHEN WITH SCALDING 140F WATER TEMPERATURE. NO NOBS TO FAUCETS TO MIX HOT AND COLD, JUST A SENSOR TO TURN THE FAUCET ON AND OFF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEMPERED WATER TO ENCOURAGE STAFF TO WASH HANDS AS NEEDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
NOV 202017PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Observed previous minor violation #18 not corrected from report # 2104547, dated 11/13/17. Observed over 100 droppings in dry storage rooms in hallway, under display coolers in front prep, under hot holding unit in front prep areas, along edges of ice chest freezer in front dining room area, and in management offices, etc. Instructed must remove all droppings, clean and sanitize all affected areas. Operator had all areas cleaned and sanitized during inspection. All dropping removed. Critical violation 7-42-090.
Observed damaged insulation foam between floors and walls in dry storage room AQ112E. Observed space between floor and bottom of walk in # LL12426 (just outside of rear kitchen door). Observed large spaces along floor behind CO2 storage space (on both sides where floor meets walls). Observed hole when floor meets wall on the interior of beverage storage room. Must seal all holes to make smooth and easily cleanable and prevent pest entry. Must maintain all. Observed excessive debris on floor of garbage room. Must clean and sanitize area. Must maintain same. Found excessive debris and dust build up on floors of chef's offices, management offices and safe room office. Must detail clean and sanitize floors.
Found excessive clutter along floor of safe room and management offices. Must detail clean carpet, organize clutter to prevent pest harborage. Must maintain same.
NOV 132017FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Observed mouse droppings in the following areas: (approximately) 10-20 in front prep area around pizza ovens, along walls; 20 in rear facilities closet; 20 on bottom shelf of dry storage shelves in rear of kitchen; and 20-30 on floors along wall of rear prep area. Must remove all droppings, clean and sanitize areas. Must eliminate pest problem. Serious issue 7-38-020. Observed 2-5 inch gap along bottom of garage door in dock area. Must close gap to make door tight fitting to prevent pest entry.
Observed excessive dirt and grease build up on insides of 2 pizza oven. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
Observed pizza oven not in use in front prep area. Must remove to prevent pest harborage.
MAR 242017FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND MICE DROPPINGS ON THE PREMISES, 25 IN THE JANITOR'S CLOSET, 50 IN THE OFFICE NEXT TO THE JANITOR'S CLOSET, 15 AROUND THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR THAT IS USED FOR DRY STORAGE AND 30 BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND OVENS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL THE OPENINGS AT THE TOP OF THE PIPES/CONDUITS IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. -MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND THE STORAGE RACKS, SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
JAN 182017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER (REMOVE FOOD/DIRT), THE FILTER ON THE ICE MACHINE AND THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE PREP REACH IN COOLERS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL THE OPENINGS AT THE TOP OF THE PIPES/CONDUITS IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. -MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND THE STORAGE RACKS, SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
JUN 202016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
CONDENSATION DRIPPING NOTED IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSUALTE COOLING LINES.
GASKETS NOT CLEAN BETWEEN FOLD AT PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER FRONT PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO CLAN AND MAINTAIN.
NO VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING HAIR BEATD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
MAY 182015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON THE WALK IN FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP.
OBSERVED THE WALK IN FREEZER THRESHOLD FLOOR TILES IN DISREPAIR AND POOLING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR TILES TO ELIMINATE THE POOLING WATER.
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOODS AND INSIDE OF THE WOMENS EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQAUTE LIGHTING.
OBSERVED THE PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WASH BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF STATE FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF STATE FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.
MAR 142014PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND 3 SEPARATE HANDSINKS IN FRONT PREP LINE WITH NO HOT RUNNING WATER. PLUMBER ARRIVED AND CORRECTED SINKS. HOT WATER NOW AVAILABLE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
CUTTING BOARDS THAT ARE WORN IN NEED OF REPLACING. WOOD SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF REMOVAL. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. SODA DISPENSORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINBTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LIGHT SHIELD NEEDED ABOVE DISHMACHINE. MUST INSTALL
HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MUST INSTALL HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE TOP OF FROZEN YOGURT MACHINE TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. BACKFLOW PREVENTOR NEEDED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINBTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER THROUGH OUT ALL STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF REMOVAL. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JUL 242013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE PREP COOLERS.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE UNDER THE ICE MACHINE AND IN THE DISHMACHINE ROOM.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING WALLS IN THE DISH MACHINE ROOM.
DEC 42012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOUND WALK IN COOLER CEILING NOT CLEAN.
APR 172012PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. FOUND 15 POUNDS OF COOKED BEANS AT 51.2F AND 10 POUNDS OF COOKED BEEF AT 50.3F INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY COOL FOOD BEFORE STORING INSIDE COOLER. DISPOSED OF 25 POUNDS OF FOOD. MONETARY VALUE ABOUT $30.00.
FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.
FOUND DEEP FRYER AREAS NOT CLEAN.
AUG 222011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. WALK IN COOLER #1 DOOR SEAL DAMAGED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR SEAL.
AUG 152011FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. OBSERVED OVER 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS/CEILING AT DRY STORAGE ROOM AND AT DISHMACHINE ROOM. MUST ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (08/22/11).
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. WALK IN COOLER #1 DOOR SEAL DAMAGED AND PIZZA COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLERS DOOR SEALS/GASKETS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT PIZZA STATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN SHELVES.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER TRY LINE IN DISHMACHINE ROOM. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AT DISHMACHINE ROOMA AND DRY STORAGE ROOM.
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. OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM CEILING ABOVE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
SEP 272010PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Correct By: Friday, December 17, 2010 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Found floors drains not clean at rear kirtchen areas.
SEP 172010FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. Found fruit fly activity at rear kitchen areas by rear door.(observed about 30 fruit flies) serious violation. citation issued.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. Found containers not stored properly on shelving units.(must store inverted)
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Found floors drains not clean at rear kirtchen areas.
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