DEC 26
2023
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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EMPORIUM LOGAN SQUARE.
BEAT. 42/100
2363-2365 N MILWAUKEE AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 26, 2023 · passed
Failed 4 of 8 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
4 passed · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
22
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since May 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 202023FAILED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 20
2023
FAILED
1 violationDETAILS
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2586627 DATED 12/08/2023 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS (CHLORINE) ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS.
DEC 82023FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 8
2023
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS (CHLORINE AND QAC) ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE WALL OF THE MEN'S WASHROOM.
NOV 142017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 14
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST RAISE FLOOR THRESHOLDS AT ENTRNACE/EXIT DOUBLE DOORS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUSTS BUILD UP ON WALLS AT MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WASHROOMS WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REAR BAR HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANDWASH BOWL MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
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DEC 142015FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 14
2015
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD(ICE)NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. IS IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEAN AND SANITIZE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(a).
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE PREP (TRUCK PROP) DISPLAY COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS INSIDE 2QLK-IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE ROOMS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
MAY 132014FAILED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 13
2014
FAILED
9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
facilities failed to maintain proper temperatures of 40F or less(cooler units not plugged in /working)air temp at 67.8F
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
Above had no hot/cold running water under city pressure on premises, must provide hot/cold running water under pressure at all times.(due to plumbing work being done)
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
Must connect all exposed hand sinks, drains to drain pipes/water supply pipes/lones in prep areas, premises (Truck prop).
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
Must provide paper towel, paper towel holders, soap, soap dispensers to all exposed hand sinks in prep areas.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
Above had no proof of food sanitation certificate for city of Chicago, must provide proof of food sanitation certificate for city of Chicago.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Walk in cooler shelving/racks, cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors throughout premises not clean, need detailed cleaning throughout premises(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls, window of Prop(truck), that had gaps, openings, shall be repaired/sealed. Wall that had exposed brick, shall be repaired/sealed.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Must provide thermometers to all coolers, walk in cooler.
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 →