CHEF PETROS RESTAURANT & BAKER.

Chicago Health Dept

160 N LA SALLE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2018.

11 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2018.

Last inspected Aug 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 7

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*) -

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO DIARRHEA / VOMIT CLEANUP KIT NO PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*) -

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR MGRS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*) -

JUL 30

2018

FAIL 9 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND AROUND 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN BASEMENT KITCHEN PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE. ALSO FOUND SEVERAL FLY TRAP GLUE RIBBONS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DUMPING MOP WASTE WATER IN 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE IN SERVICE SINK.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CEILING IN POOR REPAIR ABOVE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT. STANDING WATER UNDER ICE MAKER AND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NO LIGHTS IN WALK-IN FREEZERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOV 17

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER OLD EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTING LOCATED IN THE WALK IN FREEZER OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 4

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PORK, BEEF) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT THE PROPER LABEL CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUSTY KNIFE RACK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOME RUSTY SHELVES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF OVENS AND FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT BASEMENT AND UPSTAIRS FOOD PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILE UNDER DISH MACHINE AND DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 30

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep area shall be replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling/paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced. Prep table lower shelving that had rust/peeling paint shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment in bsmt prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in kitchen prep areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), missing floor tiles in bsmt prep area, and by walk in cooler, shall be provided.

Minor Sanitation

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

Ceiling tiles that had peeling paint, damaged in bsmt prep area, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Broken light shield by dish machine shall be replaced, missing light shields in rear kitchen areas, shall be provided.

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FEB 9

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR TILES IN VERY POOR REPAIR (BROKEN TILES)IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA IN 2 SPOTS AND 1- AREA NEAR DISH WASHING AREA IN BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER AND CEILINGS IN MEAT,MILK,PRODUCE COOLER IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN OD DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAKY RIGHT HANLE ON FAUCET OF 2-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT BY DISH WASHER AREA.MUST REPAIR.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEES WITH STATE NEW FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE BY NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

MAR 25

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOOD BAGS OPEN IN BASEMENT'S FOOD STORATE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COVERED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

SEVERAL PREP COOLER AT 1ST FLOOR WITH DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR NOT CLEAN BEHIND 1ST FLOOR PREP LINE, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

NO LIGHTS IN BASEMENT'S WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER MISSING IN SEVERAL COOLER, INSTRUCTE TO PREOVIDE.

AUG 28

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE TORN GASKETS AT 1DR AND 2DR COOLERS ON THE 1ST FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT DARK GRIME BUILD. MACHINE IS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST TIGHTEN THE COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE ON THE LEFT SIDE AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AT HOOD IN THE KITCHEN AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST HAVE WORKING THERMOMETERS AT ALL COOLERS, REFRIGERATORS AND COLD HOLDING UNITS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 19

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITY NOT MAINTAINIG PROPER COOLING TEMPERATURE, FOUND WALK-IN COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE AT 62.3F, COOLER IS USED TO STORE PREISHABLES. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL COOLERS AT 40F OR LOWER. COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST.

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. 80 LBS OF RAW BEEF AT 55.4F, 30 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 52.8F. INSTRUCTED MGR TO STORE SUCH FOOD ITEMS AT 40F OR LOWER.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

SPICE AND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED THROUGH OUT KITCHEN FLOOR BEHIND COOKING, AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MGRE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FAUCETS AT 3-COMP SINK NOT SHUTTING OFF COMPLETETLY, INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 3

2011

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLERS FIRST FLOOR INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Food Temperature

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. MUST CLEAN THE FLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, COOLING UNITS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS, SHELVES UNDER BREAD BAGS AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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. floors NOT CLEAN UNDER BAKERY PREP TABLES AND BEHIND COOKING LINE AT FIRST FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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. WALLS AROUND WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

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 LIGHT SHIELDS IN RC SALAD COOLER.

AUG 24

2010

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST STORE BULK FOOD IN CONTAINERS WITH LID AND LABEL.

Minor Sanitation

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. MUST CLEAN SHELVES IN BAKERY SECTION AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST INSTALL A LIGHT SHIELD FOR DISPLAY COOLER LIGHT FIXTURS. MUST PROVIDE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

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