FEB 7
2012
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CUSTOM HOUSE.
YOUR CALL. 49/100
500 S DEARBORN ST · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 7, 2012 · passed
3 of 6 inspections passed, 3 failed. 2 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
3 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
16
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Apr 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Correct By: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND BROKEN BASE COVE FLOORING BY COFFEE STATION AT DISHWASHING ROOM. FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES BY STOCK POT.(MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES TO PREVENT HARBORAGE OF PESTS).
JAN 312012FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 31
2012
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT DISHWASHING AREAS ON WALLS AND CEILING. (OBSERVED ABOUT 30 FRUIT FLIES). SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND COFFEE STATION COUNTERTOPS NOT CLEAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND BROKEN BASE COVE FLOORING BY COFFEE STATION AT DISHWASHING ROOM. FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES BY STOCK POT.(MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES TO PREVENT HARBORAGE OF PESTS).
AUG 112011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 11
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEE REPORT DATED ON 08/03/11
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SEE REPORT DATED ON 08/03/11.
AUG 32011FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 3
2011
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
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. OBSERVED OVER 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES BY MIXER, FRONT COUNTER AND AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (08/10/11).
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- OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE, FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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. OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP/DISHWASH AREA AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BULD UP ON WALLS IN PREP AREA/DISHWASH AREA ALSO OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA AND MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS, REPLACE ALL STAINED/DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND PROVIDE AND INSTALL CEILING TILES WHERE MISSING.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL WORKING LIGHT BULBS WHERE NEEDED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 2-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE AND DISHMACHINE SPRAYER PIPE LEAKS UNDER COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
NOV 172010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 17
2010
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Found counter not wiped down by coffee station.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Found ice scoop not properly stored.
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APR 132010FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 13
2010
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. Previous minor violation not corrected.(from report dated 2-17-09 report# 156173) Found no backflow prevention devices for ice machine and 3 coffee machines.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
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. Found pots not stored properly under preparation tables at rear of premises.
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