CELESTE.

Chicago Health Dept

111 W HUBBARD ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

7 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Nov 2019.

Last inspected Nov 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
VIOLATIONS
15
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
NOV 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 26
2019
PASS 2 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS( SUGAR ) NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

CLEAR DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED BEFORE STACKING IN EACH OTHER, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 6
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14-OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FOLLOWING BAR HAND SINKS: -1ST FLOOR BAR -2ND FLOOR BAR -DISCO BAR -ROOF TOP INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT SAID HAND SINKS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Critical Chemical Safety
FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

3-201.11- OBSERVED VACUUM SEALED FOOD ON SITE FROM UNAPPROVED SOURCE WITH NO LABELS AND INVOICES. NOTED THE FOLLOWING VACUUM SEALED FOOD/S ON SITE: -1LB OF CREMINELLI PROSCIUTTO HAM, (INDIVIDUAL PREP PORTIONS), AT VALUE OF $16.00 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD. NO VACUUM SEALING MACHINE FOUND ON SITE. INFORMED SITE THAT FOODS MUST COME FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE WITH INVOICES AND LABELS. ALSO INFORMED SITE THAT IN ORDER TO USE VACUUM SEALING MACHINE, A HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE MUST BE OBTAINED BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED SITE TO CONTACT CDPH FOR HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE APPROVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Facility Condition
PASTEURIZED EGGS USED WHERE REQUIRED

3-302.13- OBSERVED RAW EGGS STORED IN BAR COOLER ON 2ND FLOOR, IN USE FOR PREP OF CLASSIC COCKTAIL MADE WITH EGG WHITES. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PASTEURIZED EGG PRODUCTS MUST BE USED FOR RECIPES THAT DO NOT INCLUDE A PASTEURIZATION OR HEAT STEP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE PASTEURIZED EGGS AS A SUBSTITUTE WHENEVER PREPARING SAUCES/FOOD ITEMS THAT DO NOT HAVE PASTEURIZED/HEAT PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 6
2017
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Observed excessive dust and grease build up on the lower interior of fryers in kitchen. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

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

Observed excessive dust build up on vents in ceiling of kitchen cooking area. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

Minor Other
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Instructed must provide proof of food handler training for all employees. Must maintain same.

AUG 10
2016
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED ON ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINERS FOR ICE SCOOPS.

MAY 12
2015
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

VENT COVER IN ALL WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER CLEANED ALL THE VENT COVER DURING INSPECTION.

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

NOT ENOUGH LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER( DARK TO SEE THE FOODS) . MUST PROVIDE ENOUGH LIGHT.

Minor Documentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

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SEP 25
2014
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS ON SHELVES AT THE SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

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

NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION AT THE UPPER LINING OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

NOV 21
2013
PASS · 0 violations

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