ELEVEN CITY DINER.

Chicago Health Dept

2301-2315 N CLARK ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2017.

9 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected May 2017.

Last inspected May 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 16

2017

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS PRESENT. MUST DISCONTINUE THE USE OF ALUMINUM FOIL OF KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. REMOVE RUST FROM TOP OF GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN REAR. REPLACE DRAIN RACK ON PEPSI SODA MACHINE IN REAR PREP, RUST PRESENT. ALSO, ADJUST DOOR SWEEP ON REAR EXIT DOOR WHERE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE INSIDE MICROWAVE. CLEAN LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES, FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST PRESENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST RE-GROUT FLOORS IN FRONT OF GRILL AND STOVE. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP. CLEAN FLOOR IN STAFF TOILET ROOM OFF PREP AREA, OFFICE, DRY STORAGE, SERVER STATION AND DELI AREA, DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN HOOD FILTERS IN PREP AREA, DUST PRESENT. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOMS, EXCESSIVE DUST PRESENT. SEAL OPENING IN WALL AROUND PIPE, AND REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE ROOM, UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM CLOSET IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 9

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED PREP COOLER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED THAT COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE'S IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED PREP COOLER. 3 LBS OF TURKEY, 48F, VALUED AT $10. 3 LBS OF CORN BEEF, 51F, VALUED AT $20; 3 LBS OF PASTRAMI, 50F, VALUED AT $20; 3.5 LBS OF DELI MEAT, 49F, VALUED AT $15; 10 LBS OF VEGGIE BURGERS, 48F, VALUED AT $10; 3 DZ EGGS, 49F, VALUED AT $9; 1 LBS OF TUNA SALAD, 49F, VALUED AT $4; AND 3 LBS OF SAUSAGES, 48F, VALUED AT $4. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE INSIDE MICROWAVE. CLEAN LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES, FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST PRESENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE ROOM, UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM CLOSET IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, AND MAINTAIN.

APR 29

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,INTERIOR OF OVEN,STEAM TABLE,SHAKE MACHINE,CAN OPENER BLADE,LOWER SHELF OF 2- EYE STOVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREAS AND FLOOR MATS.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND KEEP DRY.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA AND FILTERS AT HOOD.

APR 22

2016

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER DATED 4/21/16 SUCH AS 32.5LBS.COOKED TURKEY BREAST RANGING FROM 45.6F,45.1F,46.4F, .34.5LBS. COOKED BRISKET RANGING FROM 44.6F,47.0F,46.9F,44.8F,48.4F,50.0F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER .MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX 67 LBS.$258.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID IN POOR REPAIR NOT TIGHT FITTING AND GREASE ON EXTERIOR LID OF GREASE CONTAINER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON DUMPSTER AND REMOVE GREASE FROM LID OF GREASE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Minor Food Temperature

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON HOT HOLDING CABINETS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,INTERIOR OF OVEN,STEAM TABLE,SHAKE MACHINE,CAN OPENER BLADE,LOWER SHELF OF 2- EYE STOVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREAS AND FLOOR MATS.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND KEEP DRY.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA AND FILTERS AT HOOD.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA AND LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK IN SOUP KITCHEN.

SEP 18

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATOR BEHIND COOKING LINE WITH BASE OF INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR IN DISREPAIR AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND RESTORE SURFACE OF INTERIOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR BEHIND BAR UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED OPENING IN CEILING ABOVE MOP SINK. CLOSE AND MAINTAIN CEILING.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER/ REPLACE BULB. OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHEILD. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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SEP 11

2015

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED SHARED GARBAGE ROOM UNCLEAN WITH FLOOR UNSANITARY, FLOOR DRAIN WITH COLLECTED DEBRIS AND NOT ALL DUMPSTERS COVERED. GARBAGE ROOM MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. ALL DUMPSTERS NEED TO BE COVERED AND FLOOR NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR BEHIND BAR UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED OPENING IN CEILING ABOVE MOP SINK. CLOSE AND MAINTAIN CEILING.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER/ REPLACE BULB. OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHEILD. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 8

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM.

OCT 3

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Chemical Safety

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

BULK FLOUR CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION.

JUN 13

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON ICE CREAM PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DIPPER WELL.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL/COVER HOLE IN WALL IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.

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