Chicago Health Dept
105 W MADISON ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2024.
16 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Oct 2024.
Last inspected Oct 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.
MUST HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR COVERINGS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED (SUCH AS FRIED EGGS). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WASTEWATER BACKING UP FROM THE GREASE TRAP BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT THE GREASE TRAP IS NOT BACKING UP WITH WASTEWATER. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2382940 DATED 7/15/2020. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED
PERSON IN CHARGE IS NOT IN POSSESSION OF ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. SEE VIOLATION #2
FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION PROVIDED A PHOTOCOPY OF HER CITY OF CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND STATED ORIGINAL WAS AT ANOTHER LOCATION. INFORMED THAT A VALID AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. MANAGER ARRIVED AT 9:37AM AND AN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WAS PRESENTED AT 9:55AM AFTER RECEIVED FROM ANOTHER LOCATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
REFER TO VIOLATION #60
OBSERVED SPILLS AND COFFEE BUILDUP ON THE COFFEE MACHINE/NOZZLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED PILE OF LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS IN CORNER OF BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN.
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2223150 ON 9/28/18. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (10) 6-301.14 - NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. SIGNAGE PROVIDED BEFORE END OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
2-102.14, NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
6-301.14, NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL
4-204.112 (B) NO THERMOMETER IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND CLEAN CEILING TILES.
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
Caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Cabinet in kitchen prep area had exposed raw wood, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess dirt build up, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, had excess dirt/debris build up, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Damaged/missing ceiling tiles, and gaps on ceiling in rear kitchen area, shall be provided/sealed. Walls that had holes, gaps in rear storage area in hot water heater area, shall be repaired/sealed. Men's bathroom ceiling had holes, exposed plaster, shall be repaired/sealed.
Must provide thermometer to walk in cooler in order to maintain proper temperatures of 40F or less.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INNER EDGE OF THE INTERIOR PANEL AT THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP.
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT THE BOTH DONUT DISPLAY HODLING RACKS.
PLASTIC DISPOSSABLE CUPS USE AS AN ICE SCOOP, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROEPER SCOOPS.
DURING INSPECTION FOUND 20 SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA IN THE FOOD COURT. PEST CONTROL PROVIDED SERVICE 9/18/2013. RECOMMENDED THROUGHLY CLEANING OUT THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND CONTINUED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS MENTIONED ABOVE.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITZE INNER LID AT ICE MACHINE.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE MILK DISPENSING MACHINE NOZZLES AT THE FRONT COFFEE MAKING STATION AS WELL AS THE COUNTER TOPS TO REMOVE COFFEE GROUNDS AND BEANS.
MUST DETAIL AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. MUST ALSO MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK.
MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENTS AT BOTH RESTROOMS IN THE LOWER LEVEL.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. ICE BUILD-UP NOTED AROUND COOLING LINES INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3COMP SINK IS FLUCTUATING BETWEEN 110-95F, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN A CONSTANT HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 110F OR HIGHER DURING BUSINESS HOURS.
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