CARMICHAEL'S CHICAGO STEAK HSE.
1052 W MONROE ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
6 of 7 inspections passed, with 2 critical violations on file.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 182014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BASEBOARDS UNDER KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH GAPS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS.
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL NEXT TO THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AND THE FRP WALL ACROSS FROM THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
OBSERVED THE CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN AND PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES.
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASE OF THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING IN THE PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
OCT 232013FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO SOAP PROVIDED AT THE HAND SINK BEHIND THE FRONT BAR. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HAND WASHNING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25-30 LIVE SMALL FLIES BEHIND FRONT BAR IN THE SODA GUN HOLSTERS,IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE AREAS. ALSO, REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE GARAGE AREA IS NOT RODENT AND INSECT PROOF. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOM AND SIDES OF THE DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST REPAIR WALLS AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
MUST REPAIR COLD WATER HANDLE AT THE REAR HAND SINK FAUCET.
AUG 102012PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP AND UNDER GRILLS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
MUST REGROUT WORN FLOOR AT DISH MACHINE AREA AND CORRIDOR BETWEEN THE REAR PREP AREA AND THE LINEN ROOM SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT THE BASEMENT IN FRONT OF WALK-IN BEER/WINE COOLER.
MUST REPAIR DAMAGED WALLBASE NEXT TO THE REAR LINEN ROOM SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST SEAL WALLBASE COUVING AT STAFF RESTROOM NEXT TO BASE OF TOILET BOWL. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALL AT REAR PREP AREA TABLE NEXT TO STAND UP REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE CAKED ON FOOD SPLASHES.
MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR ALL BROKEN LIGHTSHIELDS AND MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS AT REAR MAIN KITCHEN AREAS,IN FRONT OF COOLERS AND AT ALL REAR PREP AREAS.
ALL PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM DRY STORAGE AREAS AND ITEMS MUST BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 102012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE ICE MACHINE HAS SOME DIRTY BUILDUP ON THE DOOR; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE DOOR.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE BASEBOARDS ALONG THE DISHROOM AND DISH DRYING AREAS ARE DAMAGED, REPAIR THE BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM CEILING IS MOLDY, REMOVE THE MOLD AND REPAIR THE CEILINGS.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE DISHROOM AND FRONT LINE PASS AREA.
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APR 192011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
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 SHARPENING STEEL HAS A BROKEN HANDLE, REMOVE UNSANITARY UTENSILS FROM THE PREP AREA.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOOR BEHIND THE STOVES AND IN THE LINEN ROOM IS DIRTY AND THE BASEBOARDS BEHIND THE DISH SPRAYER AND EMPLOYEE BATHROOM ARE DAMAGED. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN THE DIRTY WALL BEHIND THE GRILL. CLEAN AND RESEAL THE GAPS IN THE WALL AROUND THE ELECTRICAL BOXES. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.
THE KITCHEN PREP SINK HAS A SMALL LEAK, REPAIR THE LEAK. INSTALL A HANDSINK IN THE NEW COFFEE STATION.
APR 62010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. The lowboy line cooler is shut down pending a part on order, repair or replace the cooler.
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 so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Repair the water damaged wall in the employee bathroom.
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