Chicago Health Dept
612 N WELLS ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2017.
12 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2017.
Last inspected Jun 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.
OBSERVED GASKET ON REACH IN DESSERT REFRIGEATOR AT END OF COOKING LINE WITH TORN GASKETS. REPLACE TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED RUSTED SHELF RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS. MUST PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED SHELF RACKS IN WALK IN COOLERS.
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA CEILING TILES WITH PEELING PAPER/PAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT/PAPER FROM CEILING TILES OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE DISHMACHINE AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREA OVER PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
OBSERVED SOME EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWLS WITH NO SOAP/SOAP DISPENSER BATTERY NOT WORKING AT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWLS MUST HAVE SOAP/PAPER TOWELS/HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL TIME. ESTABLISHMENT ABLE TO PROVIDE SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWLS PER INSPECTORS REQUEST AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON WALK IN FREEZER CONDENSER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR TILES CRACKED/LOW GROUT AT BASEMENT DISHWASH AREA AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT/REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
1ST FLOOR PREP AREA CEILING TILES MISSING ABOVE SALAD STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CEILING TILES/CEILING TILES MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATED METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA NEEDS LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT)ON THE CONATINER.
CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE COOK LINE/KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION IN THE CUSTOMER MEN'S WASHROOM NOT WORKING . MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP.
FOUND DELIVERY DOOR IN THE BASEMENT WITH OVER 1/3 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE 2 GLASS DOOR AND GAP ON THE LEFT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA NEEDS LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT).
CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MOP SINK IN THE COOK LINE WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN.
VENT COVER IN BOTH CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BEHIND THE SODA SYRUP IN THE BASEMENT WITH FOOD STAINED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
BROKEN/CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE COOK LINE/KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM NOT WORKING . MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP.
WASH CLOTH USED FOR WIPING THE TOP OF THE PREP COOLER, CHOPPING BOARD AND COOKING EQUIPMENTS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL OR RENEW THE FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS AND ALSO DRY STORAGE AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS OF THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,REPAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE OF SODA GUN HOLDERS AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS AT THE KITCHEN WITH DEEP CUTS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BY THE ICE MACHINE AND THE DRY STORAGE AREA AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.....NOTED CRACKS AND UNEVEN PAVEMENT AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.ALSO NOTED MISSING LID AT THE SUMP PUMP NEST TO THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM AT THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE SUMP PUMP TO PREVENT ODORS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING TILES WITH STAINS AT THE ROOM WHERE SODA DISPENSER SYRUPS ARE STORED AT THE BASEMENT FOOD AREA AND INSIDE THE OFFICE/STORAGE ROOM N THE FIRST FLOOR.
NOTED BROKEN HINGE AT THE TOILET DOOR OF EMPLOYEES BATHROOM AT THE BASEMENT AREA THUS MAKING IT NOT SELF CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE U-JOINT OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK BY THE UTILITY SINK ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AT FIRST FLOOR WITH DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION.
NOTED CLUTTER IN DRY STORAGE ROOMS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.
WALK-IN COOLER AT 1ST FLOOR DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, INTERIOR PANEL IS LOOSE AND EXPOSED INSULATION NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
MISSING COVER FOR SUMP PUMP NEXT TO EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT AREA. MISSING COVER AT ICE BIN AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL
CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED AT LOWER LEVEL KITCHEN WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN LL WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MORE LIGHTING.
A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS MISSING AT THE FAUCET WHERE A HOSE IS ATTEACHED. INSTRUCTEED TO INSTALL
BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LANELED. INSTRUCTED MGR TO LABEL.
WALK-IN COOLER AT 1ST FLOOR DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, INTERIOR PANEL IS LOOSE AND EXPOSED INSULATION NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
MISSING COVER AT ICE BIN IN BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL
COOLING LINES IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED AT LOWER LEVEL KITCHEN WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN LL WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MORE LIGHTING.
LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK, FAUCET AT SAME SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS MISSING AT THE FAUCET WHERE A HOSE IS ATTEACHED. INSTRUCTEED TO INSTALL.
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #381263 ON 2/18/11 NOT CORRECTED: 18/01- OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15-20 LIVE DRAIN FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASH AND PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. MANAGEMENT STARTED TO CLEAN THE BASEMENT DISHWASH AREA AND HAD A TECHNICIAN FROM SMITHEREEN SERVICE THE BASEMENT FOR DRAIN FLIES. SUPERVISOR LOPEZ WAS NOTIFIED AND ARRIVED ONSITE TO ASSIST. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
SEE VIOLATION #14.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED BROKEN PLASTIC AND EXPOSED INSULATION INSIDE THE DOORS TO THE COOLERS BELOW THE COOK LINE. MUST REPAIR. PROVIDE A THRESHOLD BETWEEN THE FRONT DOORS AND AT BOTTOM OF SIDE DOOR TO PARKING LOT.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES, EXTERIOR OF OVENS NEXT TO SALAD PREP AREA, POTATO OVEN NEXT TO THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE BASEMENT AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE DRAINS. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE BASEMENT IN THE DISHWASH AREA AND AROUND THE LARGE STANDUP MIXER AND UNDER THE COOLER COMPRESSOR UNITS. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL TILES BEHIND THE GRILL AND REPLACE ANY MISSING TILES. MUST GROUT THE WALLS AROUND THE DISHMACHINE AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS.
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 CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASH AREA.
THE LEFT COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPER IN THE BASEMENT SO THAT THE BASIN CAN HOLD WATER IN IT.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. REAR DOOR TO THE GARBAGE AREA IS NOT RODENT PROOF. THERE IS A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF THE DOOR. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15-20 LIVE DRAIN FLIES ON THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASH AND PREP AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE THE PEST ACTIVITY. MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AND CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED BROKEN PLASTIC AND EXPOSED INSULATION INSIDE THE DOORS TO THE COOLERS BELOW THE COOK LINE. MUST REPAIR.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES, EXTERIOR OF OVENS NEXT TO SALAD PREP AREA, POTATO OVEN NEXT TO THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE BASEMENT. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE BASEMENT IN THE DISHWASH AREA AND AROUND THE LARGE STANDUP MIXER. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL TILES BEHIND THE GRILL AND REPLACE ANY MISSING TILES. MUST GROUT THE WALLS AROUND THE DISHMACHINE AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE MISSING IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASH AREA.
REPAIR THE LEFT COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPER IN THE BASEMENT SO THAT THE BASIN CAN HOLD WATER IN IT. REPAIR THE WATER LEAK UNDER THE DRAIN LINE NEAR THE DISHMACHINE.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MAINTAIN THE GARBAGE AREA CLEAN AND FREE FROM GARBAGE AND LITTER ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTERS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Salad prep coolers doors ripped. Must repair/replace all damaged coolers gaskets.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. Observed over 5 live roaches on basement west wall above 2-compartment sink and on floor/wall of prep room. Must eliminate all insect activity. Advised to call pest control operator for service. Serious violation, citation issued. Ticket #H000057368 13.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Salad prep coolers door rubber gaskets ripped. Must repair/replace all damaged cooler gaskets.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Floor tiles in poor repair throughout dishmachine room and lower level prep area. Must repair all damaged floor tiles.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Must repair large hole in wall(above floor base) by 1st floor rear door also must clean all unclean ceiling tiles/light covers throughout lower level prep area.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. Must provide ceiling light bulb covers throughout dishmachine room.
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. Valve leaking under ice cream dipper well. Must repair.
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