AUG 14
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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1057 W POLK ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 14, 2018 · passed with conditions
9 of 13 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
9 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
42
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Jul 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2.102.14 (A)(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2.501.11 NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF VOMITUS OR FECAL MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3.501.17(D)(D) MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON ALL TCS FOODS IN COOLERS PREPARED AND HELD ON PREMISES OVER 24 HOURS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4.102.11(A)(2) MUST DISCONTINUE USING GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS INSTEAD, AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4.501.11(A) MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPER FOR 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6.201.11 MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND DIRT FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
AUG 42017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 4
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CHIPPING RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MISSING FLOOR TILE REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKING FAUCET AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
JUN 132017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 13
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CHIPPING RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MISSING FLOOR TILE REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKING FAUCET AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
NOV 82016FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 8
2016
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
SMALL LIVE FLIES (OVER 10) NOTED IN FRONT DINING AREA ON WALLS. INSTD TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE HANDLE UP.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS AT FRONT PREP AREA STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SMALL HOLES NOTED IN WALL BEHIND EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR. INSTD TO SEAL SAME.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STOCK ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP WITH HANDLE IMPROPERLY STORED IN ICE (LAYING IN ICE). INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO MEET PROPER REQUIREMENTS, RECORDS, LOGS AS REQUIRED.
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JAN 292016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 29
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
STOPPERS MISSING FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
METAL STEM THERMOMETER MISSING FOR FOOD HANLDERS. (ONLY STEM THERMOMETER THAT READS 50F AND ABOVE ON SITE). PROVIDE PROPER METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO BE ABLE TO MONITOR PROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF 40F OR BELOW.
JUL 132015PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 13
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. CUT TOMATOES-46.4F, SLICED HAM-48.1F, SLICED TURKEY-46.1F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED AND/OR HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). 2LB VALUED AT $30 DISCARDED.
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WASHING AND RINSING MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(3RD COMPARTMENT BEING USED AS AHOLDING UNIT FOR EQUIPMENT WHILE IT DRIES). INSTRUCTED TO SET UP ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS IN THE SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE . CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
ALL SINGLE-SERVICE UTESNSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN CLEAN CONTAINERS INVERTED WITH HANDLES UP OR OUT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES UNDERNEATH THE REFIGERATED PREP AREA IN FRONT FOOD AREA.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING OPEN FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
JUL 232014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 23
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE STOVE IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
JUL 152014FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 15
2014
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30-35 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA INSIDE THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK,IN THE REAR PREP AREA, IN THE DINING AREA AND IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE STOVE IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
JUL 92013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 9
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SOME DUST ON VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA; REMOVE. CLEAN BOTTOM SECTION OF FRYER.
AUG 172012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 17
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST PROPERLY STORE SPOONS AT ITALIAN ICE STATION WITH THE HANLDES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION UNTIL USED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3COMP SINK.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
AUG 112011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 11
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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. THE TEMPORARY COOLER FOR THE FESTIVAL IS DIRTY AND NEEDS TO BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED PRIOR TO USE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. THE DUCT IN THE REAR STORE ROOM HAS EXPOSED INSULATION, RESEAL THE EXPOSED INSULATION.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. KEEP THE ICE SCOOP OUT OF THE ICE MACHINE BIN AND STORE THE SCOOP IN A SANITARY HOLDER.
JUL 282010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 28
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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. Wash, rinse and sanitize the dirty ice machine door in detail.
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. Seal the gaps in the baseboards where the gas lines and switch plates go into the walls.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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