SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

EGGSPERIENCE.

BEAT. 40/100

1230 W TAYLOR ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 6, 2019 · passed

Failed 2 of 6 inspections. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
2 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
32
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Oct 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 6
2019
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND CRUMBS ON TOP OF EQUIPMENT IN BETWEEN FLAT TOP GRILL AND COLD HOLD UNIT DRAWERS IN REAR PREP AREA UNDERNEATH HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN CEILING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR FACILITY. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 29
2019
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED SOAP AVAILABLE OR PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE SOAP AVAILABLE AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER STATEMENT INCLUDING ASTERISKING IN MENU NEXT TO RAW OR UNDER-COOKED ITEMS PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND CRUMBS ON TOP OF EQUIPMENT IN BETWEEN FLAT TOP GRILL AND COLD HOLD UNIT DRAWERS IN REAR PREP AREA UNDERNEATH HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN CEILING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR FACILITY. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 10
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU OR SOMEPLACE WHERE IT CAN BE SEEN BY ALL CUSTOMERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSChemical Safety
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

ALL PERSONAL ARTICLES MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM FOOD ITEMS CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO THERMOMETER IN FRONT DAIRY COOLER. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 3
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; EGGS, BACON, POTATOES, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

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

EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, AND MAINTAIN POLICY ON-SITE. FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING POLICY GO TO WWW.CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG/HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

CLEAN UP KIT NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE, PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFacility Condition
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS; CHICKEN, DELI MEATS, AND POTATOES IN STAINLESS STEEL PANS, IN THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITHOUT DATE MARKINGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME-BY DATE ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD IN COOLER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA (RICE, FLOUR, AND SUGAR) WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. CORE VIOLATION

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR PANEL/CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. CORE VIOLATION

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES IN ALL REACH-IN COOLERS IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. CORE VIOLATION

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. CORE VIOLATION

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS NOT MET BY CERTIFIED MANAGER, INFORMATION PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 16
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM.

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OCT 12
2017
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED NO BARRIER AT ENTRY INTO PREP AREAS ON BOTH SIDES.MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER TO PREVENT ENTRY FROM PUBLIC INTO PREP AREA.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED A GAP IN CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLE ENTRY DOORS.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.

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

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN AT 1 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP AND OVER FLOWING WITH WATER WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINKS.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL UNDER WINDOW BEHIND REGISTER.

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

MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.

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

MUST INSTALL A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM,A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SINK STOPPERS HANDLES NOT WORKING AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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