SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CITY SOCIAL.

YOUR CALL. 75/100

120 N LA SALLE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 28, 2025 · passed

7 of 11 inspections passed, 4 passed with conditions. 9 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
7 passed · 4 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
38
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Oct 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 28
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST ELEVATE DISHES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT FROM THE FLOOR IN THE DISH WASHING AREA TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINGING FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST RENEW TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

FEB 6
2024
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SIGANAGE PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED A PILE OF DISHES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR ELEVATE DISHES FROM THE FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

MAY 31
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MINOROther
52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
SEP 26
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS CHICKEN, BEEF, PORK) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS. TEMPERATURE OF WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK AT PREP AREA WAS 92.5F AND 83.2F AND 84,7F AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) MANAGER FIXED IT ON SITE

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE BACK NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION DUE TO NO SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM OF CHLORINE ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NUT, SALT AND SUGAR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOWLS STORED FACING UP ON SHELF IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DIRT BUILD-UP NOTED ON COOLING LINE INSULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 15
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING TCS FOODS ( BEEF, CHICKEN... ) INSTRUCTED TO OBTBAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ( FLOUR, SUGAR...) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DIRT BUILD-UP NOTED ON COOLING LINE INSULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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NOV 1
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED FACILITY WITH USE OF THE SAMPLE CLEAN UP POLICY PROVIDED FROM CDPH WEBSITE AND NO SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE A COMPLETED POLICY REFLECTING THE SUPPLIES INCLUDED IN SAMPLE POLICY. MUST ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF BOTH A COMPLETED POLICY REFLECTIVE SET OF SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEA TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND NO REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS OFFERED (EX. COOK TO ORDER BURGERS, SALMON STEAK ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY HANDOUT). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

NOV 1
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP PROCEDURE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MISSING LABELS ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS (SALT)

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

KITCHEN CEILING MISSING PANELS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN

JUN 11
2018
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ( SUGAR, SALT ). COOKED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

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

PLASTIC DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED PROPERLY BEFORE STACKING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DELI MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY, FOUND FOOD DEBRIS STUCK ON BLADE COVER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

NOV 7
2017
PASSED
2 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES IN BETWEEN THE SHELVES AND THE CONDENSORS FOR THE BEER COOLERS LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.

CRITICALPest Activity
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED 4 DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 30
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE PREP COOLER GASKETS WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL GASKETS.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN UNDER EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD VENTS.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED A BLOWN LIGHT UNDER THE FRONT HOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

OCT 25
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Prep counter shelving, cooler shelving, and bar storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors throughout premises and kitchen prep areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

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