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233 N MICHIGAN AVE · LOOP, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 19 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 152019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER NOR VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH A BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS WITHOUT PROPER SANITIZER TO DISINFECT NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES (INCLUDING SANITIZER TO DISINFECT NOROVIRUS) ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED GRAB & GO BROWNIES ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND TOP OF 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER WHERE FRESHLY BAKED BROWNIES WERE STORED DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NEAR THE EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO PERSON'S ON SITE WITH PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
SEP 142018PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.12 NO EMPLOYEE WITH FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
2-102.14, NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
2-501.11, NO PROCEDURE FOR VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
3-307.11, CLEAN UTENSILS RACK STORED NEST TO MOP SINK AND MOP HANGER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER OR KEEP RACK AWAY FROM MOP STATION AREA.
4-601.11, ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACE NOT CLEAN, A GRAY FILM BUILDING UP ON UPPER INTERIOR PANEL, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PA-100.0367, NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
MAR 272018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
GRAY FILM NOTED ON INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WEAK WATER PRESSURE AT FRONT HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE TO CITY WATER PRESSURE.
FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEAR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
AUG 282017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE ONE DOOR AND 3 DOOR PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
AUG 162017FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2072109 DATED 8/9/17; 29-OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A BROWNISH PINK SUBSTANCE BY THE ICE SLOT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. ICE MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM REPORT #2072109 DATED 8/9/17 NOT FOR DISPLAY AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS DURING RE-INSPECTION. MANAGER HAD PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT IN THE BACK EMPLOYEE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS DISPLAY MOST RECENT PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE ONE DOOR AND 3 DOOR PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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AUG 92017FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SOUP TURKEY CHILI) 3 BAGS (3LBS EACH) OF TURKEY CHILI BEING STORED UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ALL BAGS OF TURKEY CHILI WERE AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 51.3F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID ITEMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1995576 DATED ON MARCH 15, 2017; 33-OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A BROWNISH PINK SUBSTANCE BY THE ICE SLOT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. 35-OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS.
OBSERVED DIRT DEBRIS AND DEAD ROACHES UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE ONE DOOR AND 3 DOOR PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAR 152017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A BROWNISH PINK SUBSTANCE BY THE ICE SLOT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVED FLOORS WITH MINOR FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 32016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced/repaired. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Front counter shelving had peeling paint, exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed. Cooler shelving that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, front counter shelving by coffee station not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Ceiling tiles in front kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
Broken/damaged light shields in rear kitchen area, shall be replaced.
MAY 122015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ICE CHUTE AT THE SODE DISPENSING MACHINE AND THE INTERIOR EDGES OF THE ICE CHUTE AT THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL SHELVES AT THE SHELVING UNIT WHERE THE HOT SOUP HOLDING UNIT IS STORED TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED SOUP SPLASHES.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR UNDER THE ICE MACHINE, AROUND THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP AT THE 3-COMP SINK AT FLOOR AROUND ALL EDGES AND AT THE MAIN FRONT LINE SERVICE AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRI AND CRUMBS.
MUST CLEAN WALL AROUND THE CORNER FROM THE MOP SINK TO REMOVE SPLASHES OF CAKED ON SOUP.
MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK ACROOS FROM THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE IS DIFFICULT TO CLOSE. MUST REPAIR.
JAN 262015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION FAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN OF BUILD UP DUST.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
JUN 172014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
EXPOSED INSULATION AROUND PIPES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
MISSING GROUT FROM KITCHEN FLOOR TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
JUN 102014FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED, 3-COMP SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE KNOBS, UNABLE TO SHUT OFF COLD WATER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
EXPOSED INSULATION AROUND PIPES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
MISSING GROUT FROM KITCHEN FLOOR TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
KEEPING LIVE POTTERY PLANTS IN REAR KITCHEN, INSTURCTED TO REMOVE.
ICE CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF FLOOR.
OCT 242013FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND 3 LIVE ROACHES ON THE WALL UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 10 LIVE ROACHES ON THE WALL AND FLOOR AROUND THE POP SYRUP RACK AND ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ROACHES AND SANITIZE AREA AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE .SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE BREAD PREP MAKING AREA AND PREP TABLE.
MUST RECAULK TOP OF 3-COMP SINK WHERE TOP OF SINK MEETS WALL. FOUND CAULKING EXTREMELY GRIMMY AND BLACK IN COLOR.
MUST TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCET HANDLE AT LARGE MIDDLE FAUCET AT THE 3COMP SINK.
AUG 262013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE BREAD PREP MAKING AREA AND PREP TABLE.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL AT ICE MACHINE.
MUST RECAULK TOP OF 3-COMP SINK WHERE TOP OF SINK MEETS WALL. FOUND CAULKING EXTREMELY GRIMMY AND BLACK IN COLOR.
MUST TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCET HANDLE AT LARGE MIDDLE FAUCET AT THE 3COMP SINK.
APR 22012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA WIT DEEP, DARK GROOVES. MUST RECAULK AROUND REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK BY WALK-IN COOLER.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES IN REAR AND CABINETS THROUGH OUT.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS/CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. MUST SEAL OPENING IN WALL ABOVE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND AT PIPES UNDER SAME SINK IN REAR PREP (BY WALK-IN COOLER.)
MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE REAR LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER.
ALL WASH CLOTHS NOT IN USE SHOULD BE STORED IN A BUCKET OF SOLUTION.
MAR 142012FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND 50 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE REAR AROUND THE ICE MACHINE, SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS AND 5 IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL SMALL FLIES AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL TO ASSIST WITH PROCESS. CITATION #78204-14 ISSUED.
MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA WIT DEEP, DARK GROOVES. MUST RECAULK AROUND REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK BY WALK-IN COOLER.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES IN REAR AND CABINETS THROUGH OUT.
MUST REGROUT FLOORS BY ICE MACHINE IN REAR AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS/CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
MUST SEAL OPENING IN WALL ABOVE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND AT PIPES UNDER SAME SINK IN REAR PREP (BY WALK-IN COOLER.)
MUST REPLACE BROKEN/MISSING WALLBASE TILES BY DOOR IN PREP/REAR AREAS.
MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE REAR LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER.
MUST FIX LEAK AT HOT WATER KNOB ON 3-COMP. SINK
ALL WASH CLOTHS NOT IN USE SHOULD BE STORED IN A BUCKET OF SOLUTION.
APR 202011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. PAPER CUPS ARE USED AS A MULTI-USE UTENSIL FOR SCOOPING BULK FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOOD DEBRIS NOTED ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP AREAS, SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSULATION AROUND PIPES IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH DIRT AND DUST STUCK ON, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH NOTED UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN REMOTE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 232010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FAN COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, DUST BUILD NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST KEEP ALL FOOD ITEMS STORED 6" OFF FLOOR.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. STANDING WATER BEHIND 3COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP FLOORS DRY AS POSSIBLE.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALL NEXT TO FRONT DOUGH PREP TABLE CHIPPED WITH ROUGH SURFACES, INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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