SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CHICK-FIL-A LOYOLA WATER TOWER.

EAT. 89/100

30 E CHICAGO AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 24, 2023 · passed

Passed all 9 inspections, but 1 critical violation on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
7 passed · 2 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
24
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Dec 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 24
2023
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

THERMOMETERS IS NOT PROVIDED IN STAND UP COOLERS. COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT USED FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE THERMOMETER IN AN EASILY VIEWED LOCATION.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP-LINE COUNTER. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS IS SOILED WITH OIL AND FOOD DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

WALK-IN COOLER FAN GUARD NEAR HEAT DISH MACHINE IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND PREPARATION AREAS IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

PUDDLE WATER FOUND ON FLOOR NEAR HEAT DISH MACHINE. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.

MAY 4
2022
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Missing thermometers in 2 prep coolers, instructed to provide in warmest part of cooler.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Using disposable forks in food preparation, instructed to use proper utensils.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Exterior surfaces of ice scoop holder not clean, dusty. instructed to clean and maintain.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

food debris noted under soda syrup shelves, instructed to detail clean floors and maintain.

DEC 6
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP IN THE DISH AREA AND BEHIND THE SECONDARY FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 4/12/2021 REPORT 2369491 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #58 (2-102.13) MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

APR 12
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE, WATER, AND DEBRIS POOLING IN LARGE GAPS BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN DISH AREA AND UNDER/AROUND FRYERS (IN FRONT OF KITCHEN). MUST FILL GROUT IN GAPS BETWEEN TILES TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN THESE AREAS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN FACILITY. (SUMMARY POSTED IS 3/26/19, MOST RECENT INSPECTION WAS 6/30/20.) INSTRUCTED MUST POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR POSTED MOST RECENT SUMMARY DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

JUN 30
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

HAND WASH SINK TOO CLOSE TO CLEAN UTENSILS RACK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER.

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MAR 26
2019
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

- OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

- OBSERVED SOME STANDING WATER BY THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE EXCESS WATER AND MAINTAIN AREA.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

- MUST PROVIDE VERIFIABLE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

APR 17
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/CALCIUM BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 27
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND THE HAND SINK BY THE 4-COMP SINK IN THE REAR AREA SLOW DRAINING AT THIS TIME.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOUND FOOD PREP STAFF IN THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD PREP STAFF AT ALL TIMES.

DEC 23
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE PLASTIC DOOR PANELS ATTACHED TO THE ICE MACHINE ARE CHIPPED, IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DOOR PANELS TO PREVENT BROKEN PLASTIC FROM BECOMING A PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.

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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