MAY 2
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CHICAGO CHOP HOUSE.
BEAT. 33/100
60 W ONTARIO ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 2, 2023 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 8 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
2 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
34
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Mar 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD IS NOT RECORDED ON ALL SHELLSTOCK TAGS THAT WERE PROVIDED ON SITE. THE FACILITY MUST RECORD THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD. FACILITY MANAGER WENT THROUGH ALL INVOICE RECEIPTS IN HOUSE TO VERIFY WHEN LAST SHELLSTOCK ITEMS WERE SOLD PER TAG. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
CLEAN DISHWARE STORED ON SHELVES HAVE NOT BEEN AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING. AFTER CLEANING AND SANITZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR DRIED BEFORE USE. CLOTH DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IS NOT APPROVED.
APR 42022PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 4
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN 3RD FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK FULLY SUPPLIED AND CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED BROKEN URINAL IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
MAR 212022FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 21
2022
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN 3RD FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK FULLY SUPPLIED AND CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED MENU CONTAINING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED ITEMS WITHOUT DISCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO ALL VERSIONS OF THE MENU BY ASTERISKING CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ASTERISKING ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED BROKEN URINAL IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
JUL 242020PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 24
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA ON MAIN LINE NEAR WEST SIDE WINDOW COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER CONNECTED TO COFFEE MAKER IN FIRST FLOOR SERVER STATION. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE AND TAG OR INSTALL AND TAG.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA REPAIRED WITH PLASTIC WRAP. INSTRUCTED TO PERMANENTLY REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED UNPROTECTED LIGHTBULBS IN BASEMENT LOCKER ROOM CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORD THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
JUL 222019PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 22
2019
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
COOKED TCS FOODS NOT DATED IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO DATE AND MAINTAIN.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR LEAKING AT BASE LINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BROKEN AND MISSING TILES AT MAIN KITCHEN POOLING WASTE WATER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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AUG 162018PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 16
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(f) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11(A) OBSERVED NOREMINDER OR DISCLOSURE ON MENU FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED, RAW FOODS,.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A REMONDER AND A DISCLOSURE FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION . NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15(B) OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING IN DISHMACHINE AREA, IN HALLWAY NEAR WASHROOMS ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROT ALL FLOOR AREAS TO PREVENT ANY INSECT BREEDING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE THE ALLERGEN AWARENESS. MUST PROVIDE
MAR 92018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 9
2018
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING INSULATION COVERING AT WALK-IN COOLER COLD LINES, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CRACKS AND CREVICES ON EAST WALL, LOOSE WALL TILES AT PREP KITCHEN, VENT HOOD WITH CRACKED PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
CRACKS AND CREVICES ON EAST WALL, LOOSE WALL TILES AT PREP KITCHEN, VENT HOOD WITH CRACKED PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEE CLOTHING AND CLEANING EQUIPMENT NOT STORED PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY FROM KITCHEN.
MAR 82018FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 8
2018
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
NO HAND WASH SINK AT LOWER LEVEL DISH WASHING ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING INSULATION COVERING AT WALK-IN COOLER COLD LINES, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CRACKS AND CREVICES ON EAST WALL, LOOSE WALL TILES AT PREP KITCHEN, VENT HOOD WITH CRACKED PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO MOP SINK IN FACILITY, NO SINK STOPPER, NO DRAIN BOARD AT 2ND FL 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEE CLOTHING AND CLEANING EQUIPMENT NOT STORED PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY FROM KITCHEN.
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