Chicago
49
BEAT

Canteen Food

565 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60661 · West Loop · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
49/100

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
12
8 passed
Last Inspected
2020-01-28
Pass Rate
67%
2 failures
Score
49/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2020-01-28)
Failed 2 inspections (2020, 2011)
Sanitation issues found across 28 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 6 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 28×
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Documentation & Training critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Storage & Handling serious
2020-01-28 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

2020-01-21 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED HAM SLICES, OMELETS, CHICKEN, CHOPPED CANTALOUPE AND MELONS, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROVID...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND DRYING PROVISION FOR PROPER HAND-WASHING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATI...

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN REAR PREP WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT ON. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

minor Facility Condition

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING CAUSING SOME WATER TO SPILL ON TO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF FREEZER AND REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA UNDER DHELCING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

2019-03-25 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP, ALSO CLEAN WATER FROM FLOOR ON THE HOT FOOD LINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

2018-02-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Sanitation

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

Observed food handler eating egg and cheese omelette at front grill area. Informed manager that consuming food in food prep area is not allowed. Meals must be consumed in designated non food prep areas. Violation was corrected during inspection. C...

minor Facility Condition

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Observed prepackaged bagels and deli sandwiches, for sale to public, at front deli display case, as well as chocolate chip muffins located on wall mounted retail display, with no labels or dates. Informed manager at all foods must be dated and labe...

minor Sanitation

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

Observed dark deep grooves, cuts and stains on cutting board at front grill station. Instructed manager to repair or replace. Maintain at all times.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed dried food matter encrusted on wire shelving racks throughout walk in cooler. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed gaps and crevices in grout area, located in front of ice machine at front counter. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to resurface and ensure surface is smooth and easy cleanable.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed missing ceiling tile directly above walk in cooler entrance. Instructed manager to provide.

minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Observed small leak underneath 3 compartment sink, at sanitizing sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Food handler requirements not met. Instructed of the idph requirements: any food handler working in the city of chicago, unless that person has a valid food service sanitation manager certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirem...

2017-07-21 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
4
serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (chicken, rice, tuna, etc.) are being served. Must have original city of Chicago certified food manager certificate posted in plain view of customers. Must h...

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

Observed no inspection report summary posted in facility from most recent inspection # 1976870, dated 12/9/16. Must post most recent inspection report summary in plain view of all customers at all times. Serious violation 7-42-010(b).

minor Sanitation

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

Observed aluminum foil being used as a liner on cooking equipment in front prep area. Must remove, aluminum foil is not permitted as a surface liner. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed excessive food debris on bottom of 2 door freezer. Must remove all items, detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

2016-12-09 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FROST ACCUMULATION IN THE FREEZER NEAR THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OIL IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DEBRIS AND GARBAGE ON THE FLOOD UNDER THE ICE MACHINE AND UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATING AROUND THE VENT ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2016-03-11 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THE DRAIN LINE UNDER THE SALAD BAR IS LEAKING. THE DRAIN UNDER THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING. REPAIR THE LEAKS AND CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ARE BEING STORED ON FOOD PREP COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

2015-01-27 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE FRYER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE REAR PREP AREA AND THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCETS, THE LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH AND THE SLOW DRAIN AT THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO REPAIR LEAKS UNDERNEATH THE FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

2014-09-11 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS IN FRONT GRILL AREA, REAR PREP AREA BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS AND UNDER SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE AREA.

2013-10-03 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST OBSERVED.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE OR SEAL CRACKED WALL TILE ACROSS FROM WALK-IN COOLER AND THREE COMP SINK. REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENT IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR EXPOSED HANDSINK.

2012-10-25 Pass License Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR ALL GASKETS AT ALL SODA COOLER DOORS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. MUST DEFROST ALL ICE BOX FREEZERS TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUIL-UP.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND REAR PREP AREAS.

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULB OR LIGHTSHIELD AT BREAKFAST FRUIT SALAD BAR.

2011-10-26 Fail License
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

The grill station lowboy cooler has an 61 f ambient air temperature. Cooler tagged held for inspection until repaired and inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health. Fax a tag removal request to (312) 746-4240 when the equipment is ready fo...

serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. The cold buffet was being stocked with product this morning and the sneeze guards are cracked and broken glass. The produ...

serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. Per inspection # 565431 dated 7/15/2011: The 2-compartment sink still leaks, repair...

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Two inoperative coolers in the front prep area and an unsanitary wood table in the kitchen need to be removed.

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