SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

EGGSPERIENCE.

BEAT. 18/100

33 W ONTARIO ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 5, 2019 · passed

Failed 4 of 9 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
43
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Feb 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 5
2019
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS IN POOR REPAIR, PEELED OFF WALL COVERINGS, DUST BUILD UP ON WALK-IN COOLER CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

JAN 23
2019
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE MACHINE NOT SANITIZING. 0 PPM OBTAINED AT TEST STRIPS WHILE MACHINE WAS BEING USED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-025

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND 3 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING AT KITCHEN WALLS AND SEVERAL DEAD ONES, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE. PEST CONTROLS SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A)

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS IN POOR REPAIR, PEELED OFF WALL COVERINGS, DUST BUILD UP ON WALK-IN COOLER CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

JAN 23
2019
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND 3 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING AT KITCHEN WALLS AND SEVERAL DEAD ONES, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE. PEST CONTROLS SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A)

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS IN POOR REPAIR, PEELED OFF WALL COVERINGS, DUST BUILD UP ON WALK-IN COOLER CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

SEP 6
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-102.12 OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE FOR MANAGER ON DUTY OR EMPLOYEE WHEN SAFETY FOODS ARE PREPARED AND HANDLED,( FOOD HANDLERS PREPING COOKED POTATOES). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

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

2-102.14(F) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11(A) OBSERVED REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE ON MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION . NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114-OBSERVED MIXERS, BLENDERS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES NO LONGER BEING USED,(CLUTTER) STORED ON FLOOR IN 2ND FL AREA THATS USED FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANYTHING NO LONGER USING AND ANYTHING REMAINING INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE OFF FLOORS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

8-304.11(A0 OBSERVED LAST INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY REPORT

AUG 28
2018
FAILED
14 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-102.11(A) PERSON IN CHARGE DIDNT DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE DUE TO HAVING PRIORITY AND PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS .PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-102.11(B) PERSON IN CHARGE DIDNT DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE BY NOT HAVING ACITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE . PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT AVAILABLE FOR THE INSPECTOR AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED, EGGS,SAUSAGE,ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

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

2-102.14(F) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A)(1)(A) OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES 88.F,119F OF APPROX 2-LBS OF COOKED SAUSAGE INSIDE A PAN NEXT TO GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEE DISCARD FOOD AT COST APPROX $ 10.00,-COS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 135F OR HIGHER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11(A) OBSERVED REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE ON MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION . NO CITATION ISSUED

MINOROther
39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.12(A)(A)-OBSERVED NO COLD WATER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR. ALSO NO COLD WATER AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING ROOM BECAUSE THE HOT WATER DOSENT CUT OFF IT MIXES WITH THE COLD WATER. THE COLD WATER TEMPERATURE 92.F. INSTRUCTED TO REPIN DISH WASHING ROOMAIR BOTH FAUCETS . PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030C

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15(B) OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE UNDER HAND SINK IN COFFEE STATION. ALSO SLOW DRAING AT DUMP SINK BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR .

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12-UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON WATER LINE OF COFFEE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED BY NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114-OBSERVED MIXERS, BLENDERS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES NO LONGER BEING USED,(CLUTTER) STORED ON FLOOR IN 2ND FL AREA THATS USED FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANYTHING NO LONGER USING AND ANYTHING REMAINING INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE OFF FLOORS.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED ACROSS AT MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

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NOV 7
2017
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 5
2017
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 28
2017
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED 2 REACH IN COOLER/COLD HOLD UNITS AT 50.8F AND 51.5F. BOTH COOLERS CONTAINED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING EGGS, CUT TOMATOES, YOGURT, CHICKEN, HAMBURGER, STEAK AND SLICED TURKEY. BOTH UNITS WERE TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING COOKED 5LBS OF COOKED POTATOES AT 82.4F VALUED AT $10, 3 LBS OF POOLED EGGS AT 60.0F VALUED AT $10, 3LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 50.4F VALUED AT $5, 3 LBS OF YOGURT VALUED AT $5 AT 53.8F, 5 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 51.3F VALUED AT $15, 5 LBS OF HAMBURGER PATTIES VALUED AT $15 AT 52.4F, 5 LBS OF STEAK AT 47.8F VALUED AT $15, 5 LBS OF SLICED TURKEY VALUED $15 AT 53.4F. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER BEING USED TO WIPE COUNTERS THEN COOKS USING SAME CLOTH TO WIPE GLOVED HANDS. COOKS THEN USING SAME GLOVED HANDS TO TOUCH READY TO EAT FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS OR CHANGING GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT DATED 2/7/17 # 1982710 #32 OBSERVED RUSTY RACKS AND PEELING PAINT IN REACH IN COOLERS BEHIND BAR. OBSERVED RUSTY RACKS WITH PEELING PAINT ON RACKS IN WALK IN COOLERS. RESTORE ALL RACKS IN WALK IN AND REACH IN COOLERS TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLENABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN. #34 OBSERVED FLOOR DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF DISH MAHCINE WITH SURFACE IN DISREPAIR. OBSERVED FLOOR IN REAR PREP ROOM IN BETWEEN DISH ROOM MAIN COOKING AREA WITH FLOOR IN DISREPAIR. MUST RESTORE ALL FLOOR SURFACES TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOORS BEIND BAR, IN DISH ROOM AND IN MAIN COOKING AREA WITH STANDING WATER. MUST KEEP FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY. #35 OBSERVED POTS AND PAN STORAGE ROOM ACROSS FROM MOP SINK WITH WALLS CONTAINING MOLD. OBSERVED CEILING CONTAINING MOLD AND MISSING CEILING TILES. MUST REMOVE ALL MOLD FROM WALLS AND CEILING AND REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN LAUNDRY STORAGE ROOM ACCROSS FROM MOP SINK. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.# 36 OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHEILD IN POT AND PAN ROOM ACCROSS FROM MOP SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHEILD.#37 OBSERVED COATS DRAPED OVER SODA SYRUP BOXES IN 2 ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE. OBSERVED SHOES IN FRONT OF SODA SYRUPS. ALL PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST BE STORED COMPLETLY SEPARATE FROM ANY FOOD STORAGE OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS. STORE ALL EMPLOYEE CLOTHS AND PERSONAL BELONGINS IN DESIGANTED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD. #45 OBSERVED NO PROOF OD IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST SUPPLY PROOF OF ALL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL FRESH JUICES STORED IN LARGE CONTAINERS BEHIND BAR NEED TO BE LABELED AND DATED.

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

OBSERVED CEILING ABOVE DISH MACHINE IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES ABOVE DISH MACHINE.

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

OBSERVED DIPPER WELLS IN DISREPAIR BEHIND BAR. REPAIR DIPPER WELLS AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS NEED WORKING THERMOMETERS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS. MAINTAIN.

FEB 7
2017
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUSTY RACKS AND PEELING PAINT IN REACH IN COOLERS BEHIND BAR. OBSERVED RUSTY RACKS WITH PEELING PAINT ON RACKS IN WALK IN COOLERS. RESTORE ALL RACKS IN WALK IN AND REACH IN COOLERS TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLENABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOOR DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF DISH MAHCINE WITH SURFACE IN DISREPAIR. OBSERVED FLOOR IN REAR PREP ROOM IN BETWEEN DISH ROOM MAIN COOKING AREA WITH FLOOR IN DISREPAIR. MUS RESTORE ALL FLOOR SURFACES TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOORS BEIND BAR, IN DISH ROOM AND IN MAIN COOKING AREA WITH STANDING WATER. MUST KEEP FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY.

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

OBSERVED POTS AND PAN STORAGE ROOM ACROSS FROM MOP SINK WITH WALLS CONTAINING MOLD. OBSERVED CEILING CONTAINING MOLD AND MISSING CEILING TILES. MUST REMOVE ALL MOLD FROM WALLS AND CEILING AND REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN LAUNDRY STORAGE ROOM ACCROSS FROM MOP SINK. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CRACKED CEILING TILE ABOVE ICE MACHINE. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHEILD IN POT AND PAN ROOM ACCROSS FROM MOP SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHEILD.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

OBSERVED COATS DRAPED OVER SODA SYRUP BOXES IN 2 ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE. OBSERVED SHOES IN FRONT OF SODA SYRUPS. ALL PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST BE STORED COMPLETLY SEPARATE FROM ANY FOOD STORAGE OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS. STORE ALL EMPLOYEE CLOTHS AND PERSONAL BELONGINS IN DESIGANTED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD.

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

OBSERVED OLD/BROKEN EQUIPMENT INCLUDING OLD GRILL, TOASTER AND REFRIGERATOR. EQUIPMENT IS NOT STORED PROPERLY AND IS UNCLEAN. EQUIPMENT IS STORED IN A COMMON AREA. EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEANED AND STORED PROPERLY 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL AND 6 INCHES OFF GROUND IN A PROPER STORAGE AREA OR MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO PROOF OD IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST SUPPLY PROOF OF ALL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD.

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