SEP 15
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CHICAGO CHOP HOUSE.
EAT. 93/100
60 W ONTARIO ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 15, 2017 · passed
Passed all 9 inspections (2 with conditions).
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
7 passed · 2 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
24
none critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Mar 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED HANDLES OF MAIN KITHCEN BROKEN AND REPAIRED WITH TAPE. REMOVE TAPE AND REPAIR HANDLES OF REFRIGERATORS. OBSERVED BAR ON 1ST FLOOR WITH BAR SURFACE IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR SURFACE OF BAR SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MAY 132016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 13
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT 2ND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT 2ND FLOOR BAR.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE BAR COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
MAR 262015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 26
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER BY THE DEEP FRYER AT THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.ALSO NOTED WATER TRAPS AT THE BOTTOM OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED MISSING CEILING PANEL ON TOP OF THE WALK IN COOLER AT THE FIRST FLOOR AND STAINED/RUSTY CEILINGS ON HALL WAY BY THE REAR DOOR ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED A LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK AT THE DISH WASHING ROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK.
JUN 242014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 24
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC)ON SHELVES THROUGH OUT. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
JUN 202014PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 20
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
NOTED A GRAYISH, BROWNISH AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE AT THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINES AT THE BASEMENT AND 3RD FLOOR PREP/STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED COMPANY FOR MAINTENANCE. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC)ON SHELVES THROUGH OUT. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FLOORS INSIDE THE BEER COOLER, DRAINS AT THE 3 RD FLOOR BY THE HAND WASH SINK AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT.
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OCT 182013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 18
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKY FAUCET HANDLES AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN 3RD FLOOR BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR. EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR.
NOV 132012PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 13
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
IMPROPER USE OF 3-COMP SINK, FOUND SOILED WET MOPS BEING STORED IN 3-COMP SINK. NO MOP SINK IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED NOT STORE MOPS IN 3-COMP SINK.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NO LABELS ON SCALOPE CANS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
IMPOROPER STORAGE OF KNIVES, FOUND A LARGE KITCHEN KNIVE WEDGED BETWEEN GREASY PIPE AND WALL AT MAIN KITCHEN LIN, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AT A CLEAN AREA
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON PIPES AT WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 132012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 13
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.
MAR 252010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 25
2010
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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. Reach in prep coolers (adjacent to fryers) door rubber gaskets ripped. Must repair/replace damaged gaskets.
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. Observed slight lime build up inside ice machines. Must clean and maintain equipment.
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. Observed damaged floor tiles in prep area/dishmachine area also observed standing water on floor under broilers. Must repair/regrout damaged floor tiles and keep floor dry throughout.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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. Bar handwash bowl pipe leaking. Must repair and maintain sink.
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