CALIHAN CATERING.
833 W HAINES ST · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO
9 of 18 inspections passed, 4 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 14 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 82022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN IN PASTRY PREP AREA.
SEP 212020PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK LOCATED IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 142020FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK ABLE TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE AND COMPLIANT WITH ALL PLUMBING CODES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 122019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS ON HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UP TO PLUMBING CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS AND DIRT INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 202018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING PROPERLY IN AT THE BAKERY STATION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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AUG 82017PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY. OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS (MEAT, SEAFOOD, RELISHES, CHEESE, ETC ) STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, REACH-IN REFRIGERATORS, AND WALK-IN FREEZER WITHOUT A IDPH OR CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON THE PREMISES. THE VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN IS NEEDED BEFORE VACUUM PACKAGING ANY FOOD. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FAN COVERS IN THE PRODUCE, MEAT, AND DAIRY WALK-IN COOLERS TO PREVENT DUST DEBRIS FROM BLOWING OUT ONTO FOOD.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER THE LIQUOR AND DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS TO REMOVE DEBRIS BUILDUP.
AUG 112016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE PEELING PAINT/WOOD FROM CEILING ABOVE OPENED LIQUOR STORAGE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.PAINT/REPLACE
ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS NEEDED INSIDE THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER.
ITEMS(BOXES)STORED ON FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED,6"OFF THE FLOOR FOR GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
AUG 82016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT REACHING TEMP OF 180F. PRESENTLY UNIT IN USE AND REACHING TEMP OF 140F TO 160F.TAGGED UNIT HELD FOR INSPECTION "DO NOT USE". HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 180F AND ABOVE. INSTRUCTED TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS WHICH PRESENTLY ARE SET UP WITH SANITIZER SOLUTION OF 200ppm CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
BASE BOARD REMOVED FROM UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(WEST AREA), IN DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE PEELING PAINT/WOOD FROM CEILING ABOVE OPENED LIQUOR STORAGE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.PAINT/REPLACE
ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS NEEDED INSIDE THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER.
ITEMS(BOXES)STORED ON FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED,6"OFF THE FLOOR FOR GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
SEP 172015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
REPAIR THE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT THE SINK BASINS CAN HOLD WATER.
SEP 152015PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.5F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS SALAD DRESSINGS AND CUT FRUIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED SALAD DRESSINGS AT 45.4-46.3F, AND CUT MELON AT 46.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 90# OF FOOD WORTH $167. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
REPLACE THE COATED FLAT BEATER IN THE PASTRY AREA WITH CHIPPED PAINT ON IT.
REPAIR THE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT THE SINK BASINS CAN HOLD WATER.
JUN 112014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
REMOVE CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE ICE BUILDUP ON UNITS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER.
CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN DRY STORAGE AREA. CLEAN/PAINT WALL NEAR OVEN IN PASTRY PREP AREA(SMOKE BUILDUP). CLEAN VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS AND FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER(DUST BUILDUP).
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
SEP 132013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Fan covers in walk-in coolers and exhaust hood and filter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor along wallbase, behind equipment in storage room, in corner and basement not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Wall along side of equipment storage not maintained. Instructed to repair and reseal walls. Coving not maintained along walls in dry goods storage room. Instructed to replace missing coving. Ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove heavy dust build-up. Exposed brick noted in liquor storage room. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surafce.
Light cover missing from exhaust hood. Instructed to replace missing cover or shield bulb. Light not working in pastry prep area. Instructed to replace non-working bulb.
Personal items storage in various prep areas. Instructed to provide locker rooms or separate area for employees personal items.
Hot water handle not working at 3 compartment next to dish machine. Instructed to repair to supply hot running water.
NOV 192012PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED,POOR HYGYENIC PRACTICES;FOOD HANDLERS PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS(PREPPING READY TO EAT FOODS,TOUCHING DIRTY TRASH BINS,CHANGING DIRTY GLOVES,ETC.)AND NOT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED ON PROPER PROCEDURES OF WASHING HANDS PER CITY CODE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE SHIELDED.
MUST CLEAN HOOD & FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM THE VENTILATION COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS ALSO REAPIR WATER LEAK AT THE BASE OF PREP SINK PASTRY PREP AREA.
FEB 12012FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations.STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACHES MORE THAN 25 IN GASKETS OF WALK IN COOLERS,OVEN & LIVE DRAIN FLIES ON WALLS.PEST CONTROL OPERATOR ON SITE.MUST PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL RECEIPT OF SERVICE ON OR AFTER 2/1/12.
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.STILL FINDING CALCIUM BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PART OF ICE MACHINE.MUST CLEAN.
Inspector Comments: DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN THE PREP AREAS STOVES,OVENS,SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING IN SIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS,ROLLING CARTS INCLUDING WHEELS, INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS,PREP TABLES, WIRE STORAGE RACKS, SINKS AND TOILETS IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS/LOCKERS, FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLERS, INTERIORS OF DRAWERS AT PREP TABLES,DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED ALL REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
Inspector Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS OF PREP AREAS THROUGHOUT AND LIQUOR STORAGE AREAS. ALSO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND WOODEN PILLARS WERE NOTED IN FOOD PREP AREAS,DISHWASHING AREAS.FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.NOTE:STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT AREA MUST BE REMOVED AND MAINTAINED.
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST ON THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREAS.WALLS/CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE MENTIONED AREAS MUST BE CLEANED,SANITIZED, ALSO SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WOODEN PILLARS, AROUND ELECTRICAL/PLUMBING FIXTURES IN KITCHEN AREAS.
JAN 312012FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER IN PROCESS OF COOLING METHOD.COOKED LENTIL SOUPS AT 100-140F,COOKED BEAN SOUP AT 140F,BLACK BEAN PEPPER SOUP AT 100 F(ALSO NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED AT THIS TIME FOR MENTIONED FOODS). ALSO COOKED CHICKEN HELD ON STORAGE SHELF AT FOOD PREP AREA IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 80.1F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED 10 GALLONS,5#S OF COOKED CHICKEN OF FOOD WORTH $122. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF SMALL,LARGE LIVE ROACHES INSIDE COOKING STOVES,OVENS,BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,PASTRY/BAKING AREAS,AND DEAD ROACHES OBSERVED ON SHELVINGS,RACKS,ON FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS. OBSERVED OVER 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING, EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS,DISHWASHING AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE CATERING OPERATION INCLUDING DISHWASHING AREAS,DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. MUST RODENT PROOF REAR DOCK OVERHEAD DOOR 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT RIGHT AND LEFT CORNERS OF SAID DOOR SEAL ALL FOUNDATION WALLS IN THE BASEMENT. MUST RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS (DOORS) AND RODENT POISON MUST BE STORED IN A SANITARY MANNER THAT IS ENCLOSED BAIT STATIONS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANIIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
ALL PREPARED FOODS HELD INSIDE THE COOLERS MUST BE LABELED,DATED TO IDENTIFY THE FOOD PRODUCTS STORED.
MUST REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN THE PREP AREAS STOVES,OVENS,SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING IN SIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS,ROLLING CARTS INCLUDING WHEELS, INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS,PREP TABLES, WIRE STORAGE RACKS, SINKS AND TOILETS IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS/LOCKERS, FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLERS, INTERIORS OF DRAWERS AT PREP TABLES,DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED ALL REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS OF PREP AREAS THROUGHOUT AND LIQUOR STORAGE AREAS. ALSO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND WOODEN PILLARS WERE NOTED IN FOOD PREP AREAS,DISHWASHING AREAS.FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.NOTE:STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT AREA MUST BE REMOVED AND MAINTAINED.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST ON THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREAS.WALLS/CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE MENTIONED AREAS MUST BE CLEANED,SANITIZED, ALSO SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WOODEN PILLARS, AROUND ELECTRICAL/PLUMBING FIXTURES IN KITCHEN AREAS.
PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS.REPLACE MISSING OR BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREAS.
MUST REPAIR EXPOSED HANDSINK BY THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS LOOSE,COMING OFF THE WALL,REPAIR SLOW DRAINAGE AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS BY THE PASTRY/BAKING FOOD AREAS.
REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE,BASEMENT AREAS MUST BE ORGANIZED,MAINTAINED AND REMOVE STANDING WATER AREAS.
AUG 52010PASSED1 violationDETAILS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS AND CEILINGS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
JUL 292010FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.FOUND LARGE AMOUNTS OF MOLD BUILD-UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.A DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE SERVICE IS REQUIRED--312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL.
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.FOUND LARGE AMOUNTS OF BOXED FOODS STORED ON FLOORS IN WALK-IN-COOLERS,WALK-IN-FREEZER NOT PROPERLY STORED,PROTECTED.
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 APPROXIMATELY 35 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON PREMISES/DISHROOM,SIDE DOCK DOORS NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED.
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED I.E. CONTAINER LID MISSING,EXCESSIVE WEEDS ALL ALONG WEEST PERIMETER OF BUILDING POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING ALL KITCHEN/COOKING EQUIPMENTS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES INCLUDING LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,UTILITY CARTS,SHELVING,FAN COVERS IN ALL COOLERS,CAN OPENERS,HOUSINGS ATTACHED ETC..
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANMING.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS AND CEILINGS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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.FOUND WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH HANDSINK.
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.THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.
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