SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

DECADENT CHICAGO.

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1355 S MICHIGAN AVE · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 13, 2024 · passed with conditions

1 of 4 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 2 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
1 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
16
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Aug 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 13
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED MACARONI, SHRIMP GRAVY, BOILED EGGS, DRESSING ETC. HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOUND ICING, CAKE MIX AND FRUIT FILLINGS STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR IN FOD PREP AREA. MUST ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND ALL COOLERS IN PREP AREA AND STAINLESS STEEL PREP/STORAGE TABLES FILLED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED ON THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE OF NON- FOOD CONTACT SURFACE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND HOOD FILTERS FILLED WITH GREASE AND DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

MAR 28
2023
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH MINOR DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED SPLATTER ON THE WALLS LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-304.11 OBSERVED SOME COOKING EQUIPMENT (PORTABLE FRYERS) NOT UNDER VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE UNDER ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

MAR 21
2023
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-501.114 OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE PROPERLY SANITIZES AT 50PPM-100PPM AT ALL TIMES. LT DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. FACILITY MUST USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW NOR A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE NOR REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (EGGS SANDWICHES, EGG SKILLETS). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR PUBLIC VIEW AND ADD A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON BOTH THE FACILITY'S DIGITAL MENU AND ON THE MENU THAT IS ONLINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH MINOR DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED SPLATTER ON THE WALLS LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-304.11 OBSERVED SOME COOKING EQUIPMENT (PORTABLE FRYERS) NOT UNDER VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE UNDER ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

AUG 30
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED COOLER WITH INADEQUATE INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. UNIT TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

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