APR 30
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CHICAGO ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION.
BEAT. 40/100
12 S MICHIGAN AVE · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 30, 2024 · passed with conditions
Failed an inspection 11 years ago. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
4 passed · 7 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
36
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since May 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM NOT SANITIZING. CHLORINE READING 0 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. MAINTANENCE ADJUSTED TUBES BY THE END OF INSPECTION. DISH MACHINE IS NOW SANITIZING AND CHLORINE READS 50 PPM.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPE CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND EMPLOYEE'S CELL PHONE STORED ON TOP OF DRAIN BOARD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE PERSONAL ITEMS IN A DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD, DISHES, ETC.
MAR 62023PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 6
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Missing hand washing signs at employees restrooms. instructed to post.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Low temp dish washing machine not sanitizing at final rinse, 0ppm obtained at CL test strips, machine was being used during inspection. instructed to provide proper sanitizer concentration at final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025. by the end of inspection a technician arrived and changed the machine to high temp with final rinse at 182f.
JAN 192022PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 19
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED DISH MACHINE NOT REACHING 160F AT PLATES SURFACE. MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED. ECOLAB REPAIRED MACHINE TO REACH 160F AT PLATES SURFACE DURING INSPECTION.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
A IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING INDICATOR IS NEEDED FOR HIGH TEMPERAURE DISH MACHINES IN THE FORM OF TEST STRIPS OR HIGH TEMPERAURE WATERPROOF THERMOMETER TO CONFIRM SURFACE TEMPERAURE IS SANITIZING 160F AT PLATES SURFACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALL CERIFIED FOOD MANAGERS NEED TO SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JUN 232021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 23
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND HANDLING TCS FOODS ( BEEF, CHICKEN...) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MISSING HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO POST.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
UTENSILS IN-USE STORED IN STANDING WATER AT MAIN PREP LINE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER. ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE CUBS AT BAR STATION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF CUBES.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY ALL UTENSILS AFTER WASHING.
DEC 162019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 16
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
3-203.12 FOUND SHELLSTOCK TAGS WITHOUT LAST SOLD OR SERVED DATE. THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED BEEF & RIBEYE STEAK ON MENU. BOTH ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WITH OUT SPLASH GUARD NEXT TO SPICE RACK. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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JUL 32018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 3
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY WHICH INCLUDES A SYSTEM OF EMPLOYEE NOTIFICATION USING COMBINATION OF TRAINING, SIGNS, POCKET CARDS OR OTHER MEANS TO CONVEY ALL OF THE REQUIRED INFORMATION. A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF EACH INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYEE MUST BE PART OF THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR EMPLOYEES RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE NOR REMINDER ON THE MENUS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING OBTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 152017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 15
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS (FRUIT CANDY AND CUT FRUIT) WITH THEIR BARE HANDS IN THE BAKERY AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GLOVES OR A UTENSIL WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE FOOD ITEMS THAT WERE HANDLED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
OBSERVED AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE SERVER AREA BLOCKED BY EQUIPMENT, AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH AREA WITH NO RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AND AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH NO HAND SOAP AND NO PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND SINKS ACCESSIBILITY, HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKLINE AND THE PREP COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND STORE ALL FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CEILING TILES AND VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST INSIDE OF THE DISHMACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES.
SEP 232016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 23
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
prep cooler door gaskets in poor repair, instructed to replace.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
fan covers in walk-in and prep coolers with dust build-up, instructed to clean and maintain.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
standing water along wall base and floor drain, instructed to clean and maintain.
FEB 222016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 22
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOOD STRAINERS IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE WIRES, INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS THAT'S IN GOOD REPAIR.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
MAY 52015FAILED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 5
2015
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 1 INCH GAPS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BASEMENT DUMPSTER ROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GAPS AND PROVIDE RODENT PROOF DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH NO OUTSIDE GREASE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A GREASE BIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
OBSERVED CUSTOMER RESTROOMS WITHOUT WASHBOWL SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WASHBOWL SINKS IN ALL RESTROOMS FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED LIGHTS UNDER THE HOOD OF THE COOKLINE NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN THE RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION IN ALL RESTROOMS.
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