DEC 19
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CACTUS BAR & GRILL.
YOUR CALL. 62/100
404-406 S WELLS ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 19, 2019 · passed with conditions
10 of 14 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
10 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
47
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Sep 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED BLOCKED EXPOSED HAND-SINK LOCATED IN PREP AREA WITH WATER RUNNING ON TOP OF CONTAINER HOLDING APPROXIMATELY 4 LBS OF RAW FISH THAWING AS WELL AS A LARGE KNIFE IN SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION . INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ITEMS. HAND-SINK TO BE USED ONLY FOR HAND-WASHING ONLY AND MUST ALWAYS BE ACCESSIBLE, NOT THAWING AND STORAGE OF IN USE KITCHEN UTENSILS.MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.#7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION... APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN WING PIECES NOTED @ 80.1F AS WELL AS APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF BOTH COOKED WHOLE CHICKEN BREAST AS WELL AS STRIPS NOTED @ (82.0F-88.1F) ALL STORED IN METAL PANS PLACED INSIDE OF ROLLING CART LOCATED IN PREP AREA NEXT TO GRILL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HOLD ALL HOT TCS FOODS AT 135.0F OR HIGHER AT ALL TIMES. VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED DURING INSPECTION. VALUE -$80. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS (SPINACH DIP, HOUSE SAUCES, MARINATED MEAT,SOUP, ETC ) STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER WITH IMPROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY DATE LABELS (NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS) ON ALL REFRIGERATED FOOD READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS HELD ON SITE FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATIONS ISSUED.
MAY 142018PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 14
2018
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 1-DOOR WHITE UPRIGHT FREEZER IN PREP AREA. DISCONTINUE USING ALUMINUM FOIL ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT, FOIL IS PROHIBITED. PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM KITCHEN HOOD.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
JUL 252017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 25
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS UNDER FIRST FLOOR COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BASEMENT AREAS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS NOT STORED ONE DESIGNATED AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPACE FOR BELONGINGS TO BE STORED NICE AND NEATLY,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER/UNUSED EQUIPMENT 2ND FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE WANTED ITEMS AND DISCARD UNUSED EQUIPMENT,
JUN 212016FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 21
2016
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES.3-LIVE LARGE ROACHES ON PREMISES.1-CRAWLING BEHIND PIPE NEXT TO PREP COOLER AND 2- ALONG COVING OPENING NEAR SAME AREA.RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED OPENINGS,CRACK AND CRIEVES THRU-OUT KITCHEN.ALONG COVING,UPPER AND LOWER WALLS,WAITRESS STATION,HALLWAY LEADING TO DRY STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS,AND INSIDE STORAGE AREA.MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ANY HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.
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MAY 192015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 19
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER COVERS FOR ALL CONSUMABLE ICE BINS BEHIND THE FRONT BAR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION COVERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR THE WALL COVING ACROSS FROM THE REAR WAIT STATION.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MAY 112015FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 11
2015
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
EMPLOYEE TOILET FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WHEN THE TOILET IS FLUSHED. MUST REPAIR. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER COVERS FOR ALL CONSUMABLE ICE BINS BEHIND THE FRONT BAR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION COVERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR THE WALL COVING ACROSS FROM THE REAR WAIT STATION.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
NOV 172014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 17
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST SEAL THE SMALL OPENINGS ALONG THE BOTTOMS OF THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE SODA DISPENSER GUNS BEHIND BAR AREAS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE THE FROZEN DESERT MACHINES IN THE NORTH BAR AREA OR REMOVE.
JUL 152014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JUL 15
2014
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT REACH IN COOLERS IN MAIN PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXTERIOR OF MARGARITA MACHINES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN BOTH AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS IN MAIN BAR AREA HAVE FOOD SPLATTER WHERE BUS TUBS ARE KEPT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
AIR VENTS WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
WATER HOSE HOOK-UP FOR FROZEN DESSERT MACHINE MUST HAVE A SPRAYER NOZZLE WITH SHUT OFF TO CONTROL WATER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 312013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 31
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE AN ICE BIN COVER AT ALL THE CONSUMABLE ICE BINS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROPERLY INSTALL HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE MARGARITA MACHINES (MUST USE FOOD GRADE EQUIPMENT)
OCT 242013PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 24
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED REACH IN PREP COOLER AT 47.8 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 35LBS OF VARIOUS CHEESES,SLICED TOMATOES,ARTICHOKE DIP AND BUTTERMILK AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46-58.1 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE AN ICE BIN COVER AT ALL THE CONSUMABLE ICE BINS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROPERLY INSTALL HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE MARGARITA MACHINES. (MUST USE FOOD GRADE EQUIPMENT)
JUN 262012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 26
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER HEAVY KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR WALLCOUVING IN THE MIDDLE TOILET STALL IN THE LADIES RESTROOM TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST SEAL OPEN CREVICES AT WALCOUVING.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE PERSONAL ITEMS FROM THE DRY STORAGE AREA (I.E., GYM BAG AND EMPLOYEE SHOES).MUST PROVIDE LOCKERS FOR STAFF BELONGINGS.
JAN 102011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 10
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. Label all spray bottles in the kitchen with oil.
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. Repair the north bar floor where holes are going thru.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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. The drain line for the soda gun in the south bar was not properly draining and was rerouted and repaired at this time.
SEP 212010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 21
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
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. The wand mixer has a dirty buildup which was washed, rinsed and sanitized at this time.
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. Clean and maintain the floors and baseboards in the bars so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner, in the kitchen cove the baseboards so they are sanitary .
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. Repair the rough greasy wall around the salmander so it is smooth and sanitary.
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