Chicago
49
BEAT

Emerald Loop Bar & Grill

216 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601 · Loop · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
49/100

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
21
14 passed
Last Inspected
2026-01-14
Pass Rate
67%
2 failures
Score
49/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2026-01-14)
Failed 2 inspections (2026, 2016)
Food Temperature issues found across 10 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 7 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 47×
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Food Temperature critical 10×
Chemical Safety serious
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Pest Activity critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Documentation & Training minor
2026-01-14 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2026-01-12 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 16
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINKS IN MAIN KITCHEN,BOTH SINKS IN BAR AREA MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AT HAND SINKS DURING INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINKS AT BOTH SINKS IN BAR AREA MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINKS DURING INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURES AT HAND SINKS IN STAFF TOILET ROOM AT 54.1F,MEN'S LEFT SIDE SINK AT 53.2F AND BOTH WOMEN'S AT 53.2F-54.4F.MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F AND MAINTAIN. ENGINEER ARRIVED ON SITE NOW HOT RUNNING WATER HAS B...

serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEING USED SANITIZING AT 0.0 PPM'S IN BAR AREA.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO USE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)(CO...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SHAKERS,SQUEEZE BOTTLES,ETC)

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL BEHIND PREP COOLER,ON UNDERSIDE OF WIRE RACK BEHIND STEAM TABLE AND ADDITIONAL RACK NEXT TO THAT ONE IN MAIN PREP AREA,IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA-UPPER WALL AT CEILING TILES,ON ...

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOIL LINED ON UPPER SHELVING UNIT NEAR MAIN KITCHEN HAND SINK AND CARDBOARD ON DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES MUST REMOVE FOR SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PLACE ON SH...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR AND WORN GASKET ON SALAD PREP COOLER,EXTERIOR DOORS OF BEER & FOOD WALK IN COOLERS KICK PLATES ARE DAMAGED.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS, GREASE FILTER CART,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,DISH RACKS.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN STAFF UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALL UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE,LOOSE WALL PANEL BEHIND REAR DISH AREA 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN SPLATTER FROM CEILING IN BAR AREA,DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS AT BEVERAGE AREA & UNDERNEATH REAR DISH MACHINE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT,SPIDER WEBS FROM UPPER WALLS IN DINING AREA CEILING VENTILATION VENT DUSTY IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP,DISH WASHING,BAR AREAS,BEER WALK IN COOLER,LIQUOR STORAGE CLOSET AND CAGE,LOCKER ROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN LOCKER AREA,LIQUOR CLOSET AND FROM IN BETWEEN COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

2025-04-22 Pass Canvass
1
minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

2024-06-06 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT END OF GRILL/COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED TRASH RECEPTACLE WITHOUT A LID IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOPS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BATHROOM ENTRYWAY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO AIR DRY OR STORE MOPS SO AS NOT TO SOIL FLOORS, WALLS, AND EQUIPMENT IN BETWEEN USE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY ICE AND SPILLAGE BUILD UP IN THE WALK IN FREEZER; OBSERVED SOILED FLOORS AND FOOD DEBRIS BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF ICE AND SPILLAGE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS BUIL...

2023-10-30 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 2
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Low temp dish washing machine at bar not sanitizing at final rinse, 0 ppm obtained on Cl test strip. machine was running on empty sanitizer containers. Instructed to provide proper sanitizer concentration at final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Fly traps noted over clean utensils. instructed to keep away of open food and clean utensils.

2022-11-16 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
12
serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM OF CHLORINE ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE REAR PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 10LBS OF COOKED PASTA AT 50.2F, 1LBS OF CHICKEN CHILLI AT 50.8F AND 3LBS OF CHILLI AT 52.4F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 14LBS AT $50. A...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOOD ITEMS (CHILLI, WINGS, SHEPERD PIE, COOKED PASTA) IN CONTAINERS IN COLD HOLDING COOLER WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS (NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS) ON ALL FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 ...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED CRANEBERRY, PINE NUTS AND ALMONDS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO QUATS SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MANAGER RUN ACROSS THE STREET TO GET ONE FROM OTHER FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE MAIN PREP LIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ONE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

2022-05-16 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED TIMED FAUCET NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING AT FIRST SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 20 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE IN THE BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE PREP COOLER DOOR BROKEN. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN DOOR ON PREP COOLER.

minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVE A LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REAIR OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND THE DUMSPTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED COOLER IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE HOOD IN THE MAIN PREP AREA AND THE WOMEN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTBULBS AND MAINTAIN.

2021-02-19 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 2
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ( SUGAR ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

DEAD INSECTS FOUND IN DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

2020-02-14 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FLY TRAP INSTALLED ABOVE CLEAN UTENSILS RACK, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY FROM OPEN FOODS OR CLEAN UTENSILS.

minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

PAPER CUPS ARE USED AS BULK FOOD SCOOP, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS.

2019-04-26 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
5
serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

COOKED FOOD IN COOLERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN. NO CITATION ISSUED

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLAIMER NOR REMINDER FOR FOODS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ON MENU, NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

UNAPPROVED THAWING METHOD, FOUND BAGS OF FROZEN SEAFOOD BEING THAWED IN A BUCKET OF STAGNATE WATER, MUST USE ONE OF THE APPROVED HEALTH CODE METHOD FOR THAWING.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ( FLOUR )

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

KNIVES IN USE KEPT IN A SANI BUCKET ON CUTTING BOARD INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN DRY SURFACE.

2018-03-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Employee Hygiene

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

VERY WEAK WATER PRESSURE AT EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM HAND WASH SINK.

2018-03-01 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 40 LBS OF LARGE BEEF BRISKETS WRAPPED IN ALUMINIUM FOIL AT 61.3F-72.4F STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER FROM A DAY BEFORE, INSTRUCTED TO COOL DOWN FOOD PROPERLY. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7...

critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH 0 PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER AT FINAL RINSE, MACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST...

minor Sanitation

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

CLOUDY GAUGES AT HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

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

MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN BEHIND BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

VERY WEAK WATER PRESSURE AT EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM HAND WASH SINK.

2017-04-05 Pass Canvass
6
minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATORS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A SHELF LINER AND ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A LINER FOR PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SODA GUN HOLDERS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG ALL WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. OBSERVED FLOOR NEEDS TO BE REGROUTED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER DISH MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO C...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALL TILE IN POOR REPAIR LOCATED UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALL UNDER DISH MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE LEFT FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2016-09-01 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

Above violation still remaining(Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. caulk around 3 compartment sink, and dish machine, and counter areas in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. reach in cooler shelvi...

minor Sanitation

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

Above violation still remaining( Floors in rear kitchen prep areas by exposed hand sink, dish machine areas need re-grouting).

minor Sanitation

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

Above violation still remaining( Floors in rear kitchen prep areas by exposed hand sink, dish machine areas need re-grouting).

2016-08-15 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

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

Found/observed live fruit flies(gnats)20 in rear Kitchen areas by walk in cooler, and by rear storage areas(10 ), also observed/found live fruit flies(gnats)10 , in bar area, Citation issued 7-38-020, serious violation.

minor Chemical Safety

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

Found some food items not properly dated in walk in coolers, must properly date food items in walk in coolers.

minor Sanitation

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

Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. caulk around 3 compartment sink, and dish machine, and counter areas in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling pain...

minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). kitchen storage shelving, prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed...

minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear kitchen prep areas by exposed hand sink, dish machine areas need re-grouting.

minor Sanitation

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

Missing ceiling tiles in rear kitchen areas by walk in cooler shall be provided.

2015-10-19 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

MUST UTILIZE SCOOPERS WITH HANDLES TO SCOOP FOOD PRODUCT OUT OF BULK CONTAINERS. ALSO MUST PROVIDE SAME FOR OTHER SMALLER CONTAINERS INSIDE REFRIGERATORS. FOUND SMALL PLASTIC CUPS INSIDE LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITHOUT HANDLES.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN CORNERS OF THE INTERIOR ICE MACHINE PANEL TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE EXTERIOR DOORS AND HANDLES OF THE 3DR REFRIGERATOR AS WELL AS THE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVES TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE BETTER LIGHTING AT THE END OF THE COOKING LINE ON THE FURTHEST RIGHT HAND SIDE. ALL LIGHT BULBS ARE BURNT OUT. MUST REPLACE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN PIPE BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE CAUSING A WATER LEAK BEHIND IT.

2014-07-01 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2014-06-30 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER HOLDONG TEMPERATURE. FOUND PREP COOLER AT 56.5F AIR TEMPERATURE, COOLER IS USED TO STORE PERISHABLES. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP COOLER AT 40 F OR LOWER, COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH...

critical Food Temperature

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

INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 61.2F- 52.5F, 15 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN, 5LBS OF RAW FISH, 4LBS OF SAUSAGE, 4LBS OF DICED TOMATOES. ITEMS STORED IN SAID PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED MGR TO STORE SUCH ITEM...

minor Chemical Safety

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

MISSING LABELES ON BULK-FOOD CONTAINER, INSTRURCTED TO LABEL.

minor Sanitation

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

PREP COOLER DRAWERS NOT CLOSING TIGHLY, INSTRUCTED MGR TO HAVE ALL COOLERS CLOSE TIGHTLY.

2013-10-18 Pass Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES IN THEM IN THE PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER AND INTERIOR OF THE OVEN/DEEP FRYERS

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN FRONT AND AROUND THE DISHMACHINE IN THE PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND THE GARBAGE CANS, SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

2012-09-07 Pass Canvass
3
minor Chemical Safety

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

SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

DISPOSABLE FOOD CONTAINERS STORED IN DRY STORAGE ROOM EXPOSED, INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTEDLY TO PREVENT DUST AND FLIES CONTAMINATION.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING THERMOMETRS IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN THE WARMEST PART.

2011-03-15 Pass Canvass
3
minor Chemical Safety

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. STANDING WATER UNDER UTENSILS SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER AND KEEP FLOOR DRY AS POSSIBLE.

minor Plumbing & 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...

100
The Great Steak & Potatoe Co.
100
Subway
73
Petterino'S / Do Rite Donuts
66
Subway
35
Subway / Jay Shree Inc

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