SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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12 E CEDAR ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 7, 2014 · passed

7 of 11 inspections passed, 3 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
7 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
41
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Nov 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 7
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR OF DINING ROOM WITH HOLE/MISSING TILE AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.

FEB 21
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING AND STAFF USING A WRENCH TO TURN SCREW OF NOZZLE TO OBTAIN COLD WATER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE COLD WATER HANDLE.

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

PEELING PAINT ON WOODEN SHELVING ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT.

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

FLOOR OF DINING ROOM WITH HOLE/MISSING TILE AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.

FEB 19
2014
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED ICE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. UPPER WATER RESERVOIR OF ICE MACHINE WITH PINK AND BROWN JELLY LIKE SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO ICE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)

SERIOUSOther
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING AND STAFF USING A WRENCH TO TURN SCREW OF NOZZLE TO OBTAIN COLD WATER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE COLD WATER HANDLE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

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

PEELING PAINT ON WOODEN SHELVING ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT.

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

FLOOR OF DINING ROOM WITH HOLE/MISSING TILE AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.

AUG 1
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Correct By: Wednesday, October 16, 2013 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE STORAGE AREAS WITH CHIPPING DRY WALL.

JUL 16
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND WALLS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN.(MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE)

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

FOUND WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE STORAGE AREAS WITH CHIPPING DRY WALL.

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OCT 16
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND MISSING LABELS ON BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST PROPERLY LABAL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND DISPOSABLE CUP USED AS A SCOOP. MUST PROVIDE PROPER SCOOPS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

SINK STOPPER NOT HOLDING WATER AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD STOPPERS.

JUN 20
2012
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 18
2012
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND WALK-IN-COOLER AND 2 DELI COOLERS AT TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 53.3-57.6F, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL COOLERS AT 40F OR LOWER.

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND ABOUT 80 LBS OF DELI MEAT AT 54.4F, 10 LBS OF COOKED BEEF AND CHICKEN, 20 LBS OF TUNA, CHICKEN MAC SALADS AT TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 53.4-62.9F. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $1500.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO HANDS SOAP PROVIDED AT EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSFacility Condition
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #575221 DATED ON 09-06-11 FOR VIOLATION #32( RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE RESEALED), #35( MISSING BASEBOARD AND HOLES IN KITCHEN WALLS). INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME.

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

ALL SHELVES, COUNTER TOPS, BREAD BINS, INSIDE OVENS, PREP TABLES, INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

ALL WALLS WITH DAMAGED SECTION MUST BE PATCHED. IN BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTE TO WEAR.

SEP 13
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

ALL RUSTY SHELVINGS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE RE-SEALED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

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

MISSING BASEBOARDS IN BSMT STORAGE ROOM; OPENINGS ON WALLS UNDER SINK/BEHIND GREASE TRAP & AROUND PIPES; MISSING WALL PANEL TO THE RIGHT OF STEAMTABLE-MUST BE FIXED/ADDRESSED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ANY MILK CRATES USED FOR HOT/COLD STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS. 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.

SEP 6
2011
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

(7-38-020) EVIDENCE OF PESTS ON PREMISES. NOTED 13-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES AROUND DOOR FRAMES OF REAR SIDE DOOR & BATHROOM DOOR; 10-ON WALLS ABOVE REAR PREP TABLE; 8-ON SHELVINGS ABOVE PREP TABLE (ACROSS STOVE); 10-HOVERING UNDER THE HANDSINK CABINET (WATER-SOILED). INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. 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.

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

ALL RUSTY SHELVINGS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE RE-SEALED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

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

FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: SURFACES BELOW THE STEAMTABLE, COMPRESSORS OF COOLERS, INTERIOR OF OVEN- DUE TO GREASE/DUST/DIRT. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

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

FLOORS AROUND GREASE TRAP, UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS IN BASEMENT & REAR OF KITCHEN, BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT- MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS/DIRT. ALL STOCK/SUPPLIES MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR, THRU-OUT PREMISES. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

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

MISSING BASEBOARDS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM, OPENINGS ON WALLS UNDER SINKS AT PREP AREA & AT REAR STORAGE ROOM, MISSING WALL PANEL TO THE RIGHT OF THE STEAMTABLE-MUST BE SEALED OR PROVIDED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK AT BOTTOM OF 3-COMP SINK (RIGHT COMP) & AT FAUCET BASE OF SAME MUST BE FIXED. 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.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ANY MILK CRATES USED FOR DRY/COLD STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING . 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.

NOV 24
2010
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. ALL MULTI USE ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT MUST BE COVERED AND PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES. INVERT ARTICLES AND OR COVER. MUST COREECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
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. FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS. CEILING AREA IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR IN NEED OF REPAIR, CEILING TILES MISSING. CEILING IN POOR REPAIR. CEILING MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAIR ALL HOLES. WALL AT 1ST FLOOR PREP IN PROCESS OF REMODAL. WALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF SHEILDING WITH TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. FAN GAURDS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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