SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CHICAGO LUNCHBOX.

BEAT. 38/100

400 S FINANCIAL PL · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 9, 2023 · passed

Failed an inspection 3 years ago. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
3 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
26
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Feb 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 9
2023
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF FRYER HAS EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

MAR 2
2023
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED NO UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT FOR THIS FACILITY'S ADDRESS OF 400 S FINANCIAL PLACE, THE SERVICE REPORT ON SITE HAS AN ADDRESS OF 2300 S. THROOP. INSTRUCTED THE FACILITY THAT A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL REPORT FOR THIS FACILITY'S ADDRESS MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(C).

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED THE FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT SUCH AS A HAIR NET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF FRYER HAS EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

MAY 6
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE OPERATING WITH NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. INFORMED MANAGER THAT WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED THERE MUST BE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

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HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE PICK UP AND CRACK RAW EGGS ON GRILL THEN PROCEED TO PICK UP A LOAF OF BREAD AND CUT IT WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS WHENEVER THERE IS ANY POTENTIAL SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER, AND UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL

SEP 29
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER, AND UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

NOV 5
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND CLEANING PROCEDURE ON SITE, FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN SAID INCIDENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 90F LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE 100F WATER TEMPERATURE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 90F - 100F. SAID CHICKEN IS COVERED AND STORED IN DEEP PANS. FOUND SAID CHICKEN STORED IN FREEZER AND REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS, COST OF ALL FOODS $150. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOUND PAPERTOWEL DISPENSER FOR HANDWASHING SINK MOUNTED OVER DRYING RACK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MOVE PAPERTOWEL DISPENSER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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AUG 3
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY WITH A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN POSTED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE. OBSERVED VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO POST IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. MANAGER POSTED PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY DURING THE INSPECTION.

FEB 2
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RAW WOOD PANEL AT PREP AREA NOT SEALED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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