SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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1212 W TAYLOR ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 16, 2021 · passed

10 of 13 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
10 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
35
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Dec 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 16
2021
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REAR STAND-UP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

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

OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN REAR PREP HANDSINK (NEAR 3-COMP SINK) AND PREP TABLE STORED TO THE LEFT OF THE SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY LOCATED AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR INACCURATE AND NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE UNIT WAS OBSERVED AT PROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURE UNDER 41F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

NOV 18
2020
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE ATTACHED DOOR SWEEP AT REAR DOOR IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE SWEEP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR IN CORNER AREA.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE UPPER INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALL COVING AT THE BASE OF THE WALL BY THE REAR DOOR NEAR THE ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR; REATTACH OR REPLACE WALL COVING WHERE NEEDED.

SEP 27
2019
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CARDBOARD BOXES FROM FLOOR IN REAR OF FACILITY NEAR STORAGE AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF UNNECESSARY CLUTTER.

SEP 7
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2.102.12 NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS, MELONS & DAIRY ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TI HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2.102.14(A)(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A)

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2.501.11 NO CLEAN UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OE DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF VOMITUS OR FECAL MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3.302.12 MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6.201.16 MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6.501.114 MUST REMOVE CLUTTER (CARD BOARD BOXES) FROM AROUND THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6.303.11 MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2.102.13 FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

JUL 27
2017
PASSED
0 violations
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JUL 17
2017
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 08/04/2016, REPORT #1948774, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 38 UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE INTERCEPTOR FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE OR INSTALL SAME, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090

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

NO RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT TOP LOADING SOFT SERVE DESSERT MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL,

AUG 4
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE INTERCEPTOR FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE OR INSTALL SAME.

OCT 26
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND UNUSED FLOOR MATS AND IN REAR UTILITY CLOSET.

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

REPAIR ALL SECTIONS OF WALLS THROUGHOUT WITH CHIPPING PAINT. CLEAN COB WEBS FROM CORNER OF WALL IN REAR NEAR UNUSED FLOOR MATS.

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

REPAIR LOOSE STOPPER CONNECTED TO MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.

OCT 19
2015
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER NOT APPROPRIATELY MAINTAINED. SEVERAL LARGE HOLES AND OPENINGS(5 TO 10 INCHES IN LENGTH AND 3 TO 6 INCHES IN WIDTH) ON BOTH SIDES AND BACK FOUND IN LID OF RECEPTACLE. MUST HAVE LID OR DUMPSTER REPLACED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND UNUSED FLOOR MATS AND IN REAR UTILITY CLOSET.

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

REPAIR ALL SECTIONS OF WALLS THROUGHOUT WITH CHIPPING PAINT. CLEAN COB WEBS FROM CORNER OF WALL IN REAR NEAR UNUSED FLOOR MATS.

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

REPAIR LOOSE STOPPER CONNECTED TO MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.

JUL 29
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FURNACE ROOM AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN.

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

WATER MUST DRAIN PROPERLY AT BOTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OPEN SITE DRAINS. MUST ADJUST PIPING INSTALLATION TO PREVENT WATER FROM OVERFLOWING ONTO THE FLOOR.

JAN 31
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

NOTED CLUTTER AT REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS/LITTER.

JAN 24
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
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.MUST REPAIR /REPLACE BOTTOM WALL BASE COUVING AT WALK-IN COOLER ENTRANCE AND ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF WALK-IN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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.MUST REMOVE DUST FROM BATHROOM VENT COVER.

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

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.MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR EXIT DOOR TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

DEC 9
2010
PASSED
2 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. FOUND CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.(MUST STORE INVERTED).

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

FOUND COUNTER AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS NOT WIPED DOWN.

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