MAY 29
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CITY PORCH.
BEAT. 36/100
700 E GRAND AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 29, 2014 · passed
Failed 4 of 9 inspections. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
19
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Mar 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH THE RIGHT FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
MAY 202014FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 20
2014
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND DRYING DEVICES AT BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED BACK DOUBLE DOORS WITH A 1 INCH OPENING BETWEEN THEM AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OPENING TO PROVIDE RODENT PROOF EXTERIOR DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH THE RIGHT FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
JUL 312013PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 31
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 2 DRAWER PREP COOLER BELOW THE GRILL: HAMBURGERS AT 63.5F, CHEESES AT 67.2F, CHICKEN AT 65.8F, PULLED PORK AT 65.6F, AND FISH AT 66.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REPAIR THE FLOORING AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN NEAR THE BAR AREA SO THAT THE FLOOR IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
JUL 242013FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 24
2013
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES AND LIVE HOUSE FLIES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA, STORAGE AREA AND SERVICE STATION. APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS AND 5 LIVE HOUSE FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WALK-IN FREEZER, ESPECIALLY AROUND WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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JUN 62012FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 6
2012
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES, OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING SLICED LIMES WITH BARE HANDS AND PLACING IT INTO DRINKS AND HANDLING MONEY WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO WASH HANDS PROPERLY AND MINIMIZE HAND CONTACT WITH BARE HANDS.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
NO HAND WASH SINK ON THE NEWLY ADDED OUTDOOR BAR AREA WHERE MIXED DRINKS, ICE AND SLICED FRUITS ADDED TO DRINKS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE A HAND SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.
MAR 282012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 28
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: 3-COMP SINK, VENTILATION HOOD INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES, WALLS OF WALK-IN COOLER, COOLING UNITS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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. WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR WITH CREVICES AT WALL BASE, DIRT ACCUMULATED AT SAME COOLER FLOOR, FRONT AND REAR AREAS FLOOR NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OLD EQUIPMENT AND PIPES IN FRONT AREA MUST BE REMOVED. MIMINMIZE CLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE.
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