JAN 28
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CANTEEN FOOD.
YOUR CALL. 49/100
565 W ADAMS ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 28, 2020 · passed
8 of 12 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
8 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
45
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Oct 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
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.
JAN 212020FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 21
2020
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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 PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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). CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN REAR PREP WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT ON. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF FREEZER AND REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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.
MAR 252019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 25
2019
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
FEB 22018PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 2
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. Critical violation #7-38-010 (A)
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 label once removed from original bulk packaging. Instructed manager to provide labels and dates. Maintain at all times.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
JUL 212017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 21
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
* 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 have city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods are being prepped, cooked, and/or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.
* 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).
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.
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.
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DEC 92016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 9
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
MAR 112016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 11
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
JAN 272015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 27
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
SEP 112014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 11
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
OCT 32013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 3
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST OBSERVED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
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.
OCT 252012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 25
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR ALL GASKETS AT ALL SODA COOLER DOORS.
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.
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULB OR LIGHTSHIELD AT BREAKFAST FRUIT SALAD BAR.
OCT 262011FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 26
2011
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 for re-inspection. All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.
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 product was discarded and the building engineer removed the broken glass guards. Buffet 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 for re-inspection.
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 the faucet so it no longer leaks.
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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