COMPASS GROUP USA, INC..
300 E RANDOLPH ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
14 of 19 inspections passed, 4 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 13 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 132025FAILED5 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EYE WASH STATION ATTACHED TO FAUCET OF HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREAS ON 3RD FLOOR AND 30TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EYE WASH STATION FAUCET ATTACHEMENT FROM HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREAS ON 3RD AND 30TH FLOOR, HANDWASHING SINKS MAY NOT BE USED FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN HANDWASHING. CORRECTED ON SITE EYE WASH STATION ATTACHED TO FAUCET OF HANDWASHING SINKS IN 3RD FLOOR AND 30TH FLOOR PREP AREAS REMOVED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 59.4-89.4F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN MEN AND WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. CORRECTED ON SITE HANDWASHING SINKS IN MEN AND WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS REPAIRED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED PROPER WATER TEMPERATURES OF 106.3-108.0F AFTER REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO ASTERISKS ON MENU IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER OR UNDERCOOKED AND OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISKS TO ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER OR UNDERCOOKED AND TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
NOV 32023PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Weak water pressure at deli station hand wash sink. Instructed to provide under city pressure.
Found several live pottery plants stored above food prep areas, Instructed to remove.
Using deli cups as a scoop for bulk food container. Instructed to use proper scoop.
NOV 12022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SALT AND GARLIC 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.
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
OBSERVED 1 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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SEP 172019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE MACHINE LOCATED NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING WATER WHEN RAN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND CORRECT.
FEB 232018PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN A SANITIZED SOLUTION, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ON A CLEAN DRY SURFACE.
FOOD STRAINERS WITH LOOSE WIRES, INSTRUCTED TO USE SOUND UTENSILS.
USING SARAN WRAP AS PART OF CLEAN UTENSILS SHELVING, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER MATERIAL THAT CAN BE EASILY CLEANED.
LARGE POT DISH MACHINE AREA WALLS MISSING A BASE BOARD, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EMPLOYEES MEN'S TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AT CITY PRESSURE.
MISSING AND INACCURATE REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD WORKING ONES IN WARMEST AREA.
JUN 22017FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 75 SMALL FLIES THRU OUT FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS ON THE CEILINGS AND WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE SHELF WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE BREAKFAST STAION PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MOP HEADS BEING STORED IN MOP BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAINN.
DEC 222016PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
food container not labeled in kitchen, instructed to label.
Meat slicer not cleaned properly, back side of blade not clean, food debris noted. Copper pipes with heavy grease and dirt build up at rear grilling station. instructed to clean and maintain.
standing water under ice maker at rear food storage, instructed to keep dry.
Inaccurate thermometer for hot holdings cabinets, instructed to repair, missing refrigeration thermometer at juice cooler at 1st floor storage room.
cluttered dry food storage room in 1st floor, instructed to better organize.
food handlers with beard not wearing a beard restraints. instructed to wear.
AUG 82016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Above violation still remaining( Caulk around 3 compartment sink, dish machine areas, counter in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Found caulk around 2 compartment sink, and around exposed hand sinks in kitchen prep areas in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in coolers shelving/racks in prep areas that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Kitchen prep area storage shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
JUL 292016FAILED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
Found potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirements of 40F or less, Citation issued 7-38-005(A), critical violation. list of potentially hazardous foods not meeting 40F or less, are as follows: salmon at 45.7F, fruit salad at 46.7F, marinara sauce at 45.7F, cut vegetables at 45.3F, mgmt. discarded product at once, approximate value $120.00, approximate weight(30 lbs).cooler temp was at 38.9F..
Found/observed various employee's not washing their hands at various prep areas while changing their gloves touching their uniforms, at time of inspection, citation issued 3-38-010(A), critical violation.
Found/observed exposed hand sink at prep station, with no paper towel holder or paper towels, and with no soap or soap dispenser, citation issued 7-38-030 critical violation.(mgmt. complied at once).
Found/observed grease container in dock/receiving areas dripping grease on sides of container and onto ground, at time of inspection, Citation issued 7-38-020, serious violation.
Cutting boards that had deep cuts, in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. Found Ice machine ice deflector in state of disrepair, shall be replaced/repaired. Caulk around 3 compartment sink, dish machine areas, counter in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Found caulk around 2 compartment sink, and around exposed hand sinks in kitchen prep areas in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in coolers shelving/racks in prep areas that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Kitchen prep area storage shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), Kitchen prep area storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices) Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit in kitchen prep area not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices). .
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment by grill areas not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(corners). Walk in cooler floors that had rust, loose metal plaque under door, shelving not clean, shall be repaired/replaced. Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen storage room under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced. Walls, ceiling in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(food debris/splatter removed). Cove molding that was damaged/ peeling by deep fryer area, shall be repaired/replaced.
Missing light shield of display cooler shall be provided.
JUN 302015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DISCARD ALL CRACKED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.
NOTED PEELING FLOORS UNDER THE LARGE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
REPAIR LEAKY FACUETS NOTED AT THE HAND SINK AND THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA.
JUN 242015PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
HOT AND COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED A HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE MAIN KITHCHEN AT 127 DEGREES F. ALSO NOTED A REACH IN COOLER IN THE GRILL PREP AREA AT 50 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT AT 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE AND MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 2LBS OF COOKED PASTA AT 118 DEGREES F, 2LBS OF CHICKEN TENDERS AT 118-133 DEGREES F, AND 3LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 52 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
THE HIGH TEMPERATURE POT WASHING MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. THE FINAL RINSE MUST REACH 180 DEGREES TO PROPERLY SANITIZE MULTI USE POTS. CRITICAL VIOLATION
DISCARD ALL CRACKED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.
NOTED PEELING FLOORS UNDER THE LARGE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
REPAIR LEAKY FACUETS NOTED AT THE HAND SINK AND THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA.
MAY 272014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
BULK FOOD NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
FOUND CLEAN CUTTING BOARD STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL CLEAN UTENSILS OFF FLOOR.
MINOR CONDENSATION NOTED ON WALK-IN COOLER LINES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 112013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
REPAIR THE CORNER OF THE WALL NEAR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE.
NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER PROVIDED TO THE TOP LOADING TAYLOR ICE CREAM MACHINES. MUST PROVIDE.
SEP 212012PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MISSING LABELS ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
KNIVES INSIDE BUCKETS ARE KEPT ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL UTENSILS STORED OF FLOOR.
INSULATION COVERINGS AT WALK-IN COOLER UNIT NOT CLEAN, WHITE SLIMY SUBSTANCE NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAITNAIN.
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT PREP COOLER DOOLR AT HOT FOOD STATION, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER COOKING LINE AT THE FAR WEST STATION, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN PREP AREA WITH PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN AT THE BOTTOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ADN MAINTAIN.
JAN 212011FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSTALL PROPER SNEEZE GUARD FOR ALL FOOD SELF SERVICE STATIONS, EXISTING GUARDS TOO SHORT NOT PROTECTION FOOD.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REMOVE OR PAINT ALL RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLERS.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVES IN PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLERS.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON COOLING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND KITCHEN WALLS.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS AND MISSING ONES IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FOOD SERVICE LINES.
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