Chicago Health Dept
500 W MADISON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2022.
19 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jan 2022.
Last inspected Jan 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.
FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGE TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
FOUND THE FOLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS WITHOUT HOT WATER: CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOM,ALL HANDWASHING SINKS FOUND IN FOOD PREP AREA 4 OF 4. FOUND WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 52F - 70F. MUST PROVIDE A MINNIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
FOUND NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE ANY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
FOUND NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.IN HOT WATER MECHANICAL WAREWASHING OPERATIONS, AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGE TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
FOUND NO SIGNAGE FOR VACCINATION STATUS. ALL COVERED ENTITIES SHALL PROMINENTLY POST SIGNAGE, IN A FORM PRESCRIBED BY THE COMMISSIONER OF BUSINESS AFFAIRS AND CONSUMER PROTECTION, AT EACH PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE TO THE COVERED LOCATION AND AT LEAST ONE LOCATION INSIDE THE COVERED LOCATION THAT IS CONSPICUOUSLY VISIBLE, INFORMING PATRONS OF THE FULL VACCINATION REQUIREMENT.
FOUND DINE IN RESTAURANT WITHOUT A WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR VACCINATION STATUS OF EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS. SUCH WRITTEN RECORD SHALL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION UPON REQUEST OF ANY CITY OFFICIAL AUTHORIZED TO ENFORCE THIS ORDER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN RECORD UPON THE NEXT INSPECTION.
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AVAILABLE AT HAND SINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 7 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES THROUGHOUT THE DISH WASHING AREA ON WALLS, MOP SINK STORAGE SECTION ON TOP OF PLASTIC BAGS, PASTRY PREP AND FLYING THROUGHOUT HOT COOK LINE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE LIVE FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
MUST REPAIR DETACHED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FROM WALL IN REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PULL OUT ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND DETAIL CLEAN UNDERNEATH MUST MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REPAIR BROKEN HANDEL ON PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE OMELET STATION. ALSO, REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 8 LBS OF DELI MEAT STORED IN A PREP COOLER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED MEAT, INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD RTE/TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PREP COOLER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 49F WITH RTE/TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONNECTED USING COOLER UNTIL SERVICED AND MAINTAINING A COLD TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES IN PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REPAIR BROKEN HANDEL ON PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE OMELET STATION. ALSO, REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, (UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT) INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Observed food and debris under and around food equipment. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
Observed 2 food handlers in back of the house prep area with no hair restraints. Instructed manager that hair restraints are required whenever foods are prepped and or served. Maintain at all times.
Thermometers must be place in a conspicuous spot in each refrigeration unit. Must maintain same.
OBSERVED THE INSULATION WRAPPING A PIPE ABOVE AND ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS DETERIORATED AND FLAKING APART. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WRAPPING TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DIPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIUOS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-010 (B)
OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP ON THE WALK IN FREEZER DOOR, WHICH PREVENTS THE DOOR FROM SHUTTING COMPLETELY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ICE ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MOPS AND BROOMS BEING STORED USE SIDE DOWN, ON THE FLOOR IN THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOPS AND BROOMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED PREP COOLER AT 63.2 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 21LBS OF HAM, ROAST BEEF, SLICED TOMATOES, CHEESE AND SAUSAGE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 54-60 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.
MUST INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN PREP TABLES, SINKS, COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP AREAS AS NEEDED.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AS NEEDED. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE MENS WASHROOM.
MUST REPAIR THE BROKEN TOILET BOWL HANDLE IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM.
KNIVES FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLES. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDERS.
FLOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND ELEVATE ALL STORED FROZEN FOODS FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
NOTED DEEP GROVES INTO THE CUTTING BOARD AT THE HOT FOOD STATION. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED GASKETS AT THE TOP DOOR OF THE PANINI COOLER ARE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING AT THE REAR PREP AREA AROUND AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO FLOOR DRAIN AT THE FRONT COFFEE SERVICE COUNTER NEED CLEANING.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST DETAIL CLEAN HOT PLATE STATION TO REMOVE BAKED ON FOODS AT REAR PREP AREA.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOR DRAINS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS AT 3COMP SINK AREA TO REMOVE DRIED FOOD SPLASHES.
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.MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE HALLWAY NEXT TO REAR STORAGE AREA. ITEMS MUST BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
THE CATERING COOLER HAS A 39 F AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AND THE EXPO COOLER HAS A 34 F AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. COOLERS ARE RELEASED FOR USE AT THIS TIME.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND CATERING AND EXPO REACH IN PREP COOLERS NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 52.3 F AND 52.8 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLERS, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. COOLERS TAGGED BY CDPH AT THIS TIME.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND CREAM CHEESE HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 45.3 F AND 50 F AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. CREAM CHEESE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT 2 LBS, VALUED AT $3.00.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. STAND UP FREEZER #168L DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR TILES DAMAGED AROUND MOP SINK. MUST REGROUT ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ALSO MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SANDWICH REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ICE BUILD-UP ON THE OUTSIDE MIDDLE PLATE (BETWEEN DOORS), OF TWO 2-DOOR COOLER/FREEZER AT REAR STORAGE ROOM.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: LIGHT SHIELDS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF KITCHEN, ALL AIR VENTS ALONG THE SOUTH WALL OF DINING AREA, INTERIOR FLOORS OF SOME UPRIGHT COOLER/FREEZER-DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS/DUST OR DIRT.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUND CORNERS OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT PREMISES, DUE TO DEBRIS/ FOOD SPILLS. ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND BOOTH SEATS AT DINING AREA.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: FILTERS & HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT BOTH COOKING AREAS, CEILING ABOVE FRONT HANDSINK (TO THE RIGHT OF SOUP STATION)-DUE TO DUST/GREASE OR FOOD STAINS.
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. Any milk crates used for storage racks must be removed & replaced with regular shelvings, for easy access to cleaning/pest monitoring.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. Found 30-mice droppings along walls of a dry storage room behind the ladies room; 10-droppings along the wall of a storage shelf in rear storage room; 15-droppings around 3-CO2 tanks in rear. Must clean/sanitize affected areas, seal any existing holes on walls/ceiling, & contact P.C.O.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Cabinets under soda/coffee stations for self-service need cleaning.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Floors behind booths in dining area, along walls at storage rooms & walk-in cooler, around corners at prep stations beed cleaning-due to debris,dirt,clutter.
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. Any milk crates used for storage rack must be removed & replaced with regular shelvings, for easy access to cleaning/pest monitoring.
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