CHICAGO CHOP HOUSE.

Chicago Health Dept

60 W ONTARIO ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2023.

8 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected May 2023.

Last inspected May 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 2

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 4

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED BROKEN URINAL IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MAR 21

2022

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Serious Other

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED BROKEN URINAL IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

JUL 24

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED UNPROTECTED LIGHTBULBS IN BASEMENT LOCKER ROOM CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 22

2019

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

COOKED TCS FOODS NOT DATED IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO DATE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR LEAKING AT BASE LINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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 16

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Sanitation

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

Serious Other

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15(B) OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE THE ALLERGEN AWARENESS. MUST PROVIDE

MAR 9

2018

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING INSULATION COVERING AT WALK-IN COOLER COLD LINES, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 8

2018

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO HAND WASH SINK AT LOWER LEVEL DISH WASHING ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING INSULATION COVERING AT WALK-IN COOLER COLD LINES, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

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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