SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CAMELLIA ROOM.

EAT. 82/100

140 E WALTON PL · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 25, 2020 · passed

Passed all 11 inspections, but 4 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
8 passed · 3 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
27
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Jan 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 25
2020
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 1
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK FOR THE PREVIOUS "OYSTER BAR" SERVING STATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED INSIDE AND AROUND THE FRYERS CABINETS AND COOKING LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UTILITY LINES ON THE CEILING, WALLS, AND FLOOR THROUGHOUT FACILITY FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE CEILING, WALLS, AND FLOOR TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING/BUBBLED PAINT, HOLES, AND CRACKS AND AN EXCESS OF UTILITY LINES ON THE CEILING AND WALLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE FOR THE CEILING, WALLS, AND FLOOR IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME FLOOR TILES CRACKED, LOW GROUT, AND MISSING THROUGHOUT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED AN EXTREME ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 16
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES UNDER STEAMTABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

1-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

FEB 9
2017
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 29
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE CONSUMABLE ICE BIN AT THE BAR: OBSERVED A GREEN SCOURING PAD (SPONGE) INSIDE OF THE CONSUMABLE ICE BIN IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY BURNED REMAINING ICE IN THE ICE BIN. CONSUMABLE ICE BINS MUST NOT CON SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

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NOV 12
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED 4-DOOR COOLER IN COLD PREP AREA, CONTAINING SLICED FRUIT WITH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 51 F. MUST MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40 F OR LOWER. MACHINE HELD TAGGED FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN CUSTOMER BUFFET AREA (QUICHE 99F, CREAM CHEESE AT 53-56F, SALAMI & CHEESE AT 56F AND SLICED MELON AT 56F). MUST MAINTAIN AT PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. MANAGER DISCARDED, APPROX. WT. 20LBS, APPROX. VALUE $400. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

HANDLE OF 4-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN COLD PREP AREA MISSING MUST REPLACE.

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

CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN AREA UNDER PREP TABLES OF DEBRIS.

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

REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON PIPES AND CEILING ABOVE DISH MACHINE IN MAIN KITCHEN.

AUG 8
2014
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 26
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND REACH IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN.(EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS)

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

FOUND COFFEE AREAS NOT CLEAN.

APR 2
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. PEELING PAINT AT PREP AREA CEILING, INSTRUCTED TOREMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
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. STANDING WATE ALONG WALLBASE IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE STANDING WATER TO PREVENT INSECTS BREEDING GROUNDS.

MINORFood Temperature
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. CONDENSATION DRIPPINGS NOTED IN WALK-IN COOLER COOLING UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO PROPER INSULATE LINES.

MAR 18
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

SNEEZEGUARDS AT BUFFET TABLE MUST EXTEND TO ALL THE OPEN FOOD DISPLAYED, FOR SELF-SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS/COVERS OR REPLACE/EXTEND SNEEZEGUARDS. TO PREVENT CONTAMINANTS. MISSING CURTAIN AT FRONT PART OF DISHMACHINE MUST BE PROVIDED ALSO. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

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

CAULKING ALONG THE SPLASHGUARDS OF DISHMACHINE HAS EVIDENCE OF MOLD, MUST REPLACE. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OPEN SEAM ON DRAINBOARD AT ENTRY PANEL OF DISHMACHINE MUST BE WELDED/SEALED, TO PREVENT WATER LEAKING ONTO THE FLOORS. 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.

JAN 21
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPAIRING OR REPLACING DUE TO DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

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 NEED OF SHEILDING TO PROTECT AGAINST BROKEN GLASS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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