CHICAGO CHOP HOUSE.

Chicago Health Dept

60 W ONTARIO ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2017.

9 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Sep 2017.

Last inspected Sep 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
VIOLATIONS
24
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
SEP 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 15
2017
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
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 13
2016
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Employee Hygiene
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.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE BAR COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

MAR 26
2015
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Employee Hygiene
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 24
2014
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
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 20
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
Serious Sanitation
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)

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Employee Hygiene
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 18
2013
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Employee Hygiene
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 13
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations
Serious Other
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.

Minor Chemical Safety
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.

Minor Sanitation
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

Minor Sanitation
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 13
2012
PASS 3 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.

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

REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.

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

REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.

MAR 25
2010
PASS 4 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. Reach in prep coolers (adjacent to fryers) door rubber gaskets ripped. Must repair/replace damaged gaskets.

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. Observed slight lime build up inside ice machines. Must clean and maintain 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. 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.

Minor Employee Hygiene
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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