SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

EUREST DINING SERVICES.

BEAT. 28/100

801 S CANAL ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 16, 2016 · passed

Failed 5 of 10 inspections. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
10
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
46
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Jun 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 16
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARD AT GRILL LINE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS. EXTIEROR OF MAIN DISHMACHINE WITH LIME/CALCIUM BUILD-UP. INSTD TO DE LIME AND MAINTAIN.

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

EXTERIOR SIDES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, INCLUDING LEGS, WHEELS, AND BASINS OF ALL EXPOSED HANDSINKS NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR UNDER FRYERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

WALLS IN LINEN ROOM AND DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH WORN, STAINED SURFACES. INSTD TO PAINT SAME. CEILING IN MAIN DISHMACHINE ROOM NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 9
2016
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

LIVE SMALL FLIES (OVER 30) NOTED IN BOTH DISHMACHINE ROOMS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS, AND ALSO IN HALLWAY INBETWEEN PREP AREAS. INSTD TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

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

CUTTING BOARD AT GRILL LINE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS. EXTIEROR OF MAIN DISHMACHINE WITH LIME/CALCIUM BUILD-UP. INSTD TO DE LIME AND MAINTAIN.

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

EXTERIOR SIDES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, INCLUDING LEGS, WHEELS, AND BASINS OF ALL EXPOSED HANDSINKS NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR UNDER FRYERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

WALLS IN LINEN ROOM AND DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH WORN, STAINED SURFACES. INSTD TO PAINT SAME. CEILING IN MAIN DISHMACHINE ROOM NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 26
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

LIGHTSHIELDS IN MAIN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WORN WALL SURFACES IN LINEN ROOM. INSTD TO CLEAN AND PAINT SAME.

JUL 22
2016
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 7/13/16 REPORT 1946433 NOT CORRECTED: 24: POT WASHING DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, HEAVY WATER DISCHARGING FROM MACHINE ONTO FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. VIOLATION 7-42-090 CRITICAL. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTD TO USE MAIN DISHMACHINE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT.

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

EXTERIOR SIDES OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD-UP. EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYERS AND WHEELS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

LIGHTSHIELDS IN MAIN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WORN WALL SURFACES IN LINEN ROOM. INSTD TO CLEAN AND PAINT SAME.

JUL 13
2016
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFacility Condition
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

POT WASHING DISHMACHINE CURRENTLY IN USE, NOT MAINTAINED, HEAVY WATER DISCHARGING FROM MACHINE ONTO FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. VIOLATION 7-38-030 SERIOUS.

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

EXTERIOR SIDES OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD-UP. EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYERS AND WHEELS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

LIGHTSHIELDS IN MAIN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WORN WALL SURFACES IN LINEN ROOM. INSTD TO CLEAN AND PAINT SAME.

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JUL 5
2016
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OVER 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON CEILING AND WALLS IN DELI PREP AREA, 5 NOTED IN COFFEE AREA, AND 5 IN DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTD TO ELIMINATE SAME, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

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

POT WASHING DISHMACHINE CURRENTLY IN USE, NOT MAINTAINED, HEAVY WATER DISCHARGING FROM MACHINE ONTO FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED NOR VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTD TO DISPLAY IN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010B SERIOUS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.

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

MISSING LIDS ON DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

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

EXTERIOR SIDES OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD-UP. EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYERS AND WHEELS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOOR DRAIN UNDER ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

LIGHTSHIELDS IN MAIN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WORN WALL SURFACES IN LINEN ROOM. INSTD TO CLEAN AND PAINT SAME.

MINORSanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

SOILED LINEN IMPROPERLY STORED CAUSING FOUL ODOR. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY. CLEAN LINEN IMPROPERLY STORED ON TABLES. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.

OCT 16
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE HOT BOX IN THE GRILL PREP AREA, SHELVES IN THE DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM, INTERIOR OF POPCORN MACHINE, CABINET INTERIORS, SIDES AND PIPE CONNECTED TO THE REAR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, CAN OPENER, STORAGE RACKS(INCLUDING LEGS AND WHEELS) INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS IN COLD PREP AREA, DRAWER INTERIOR ACROSS FROM 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN COLD FOOD PREP AREA, WALLS, AND FAN GAURDS(DUST BUILD-UP) IN WALK-IN COOLER IN COLD PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF LOWER 2-DOOR CABINET IN THE SO DELI PREP AREA, CUTTINING BOARD(BOTH SIDES) AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIORS OF THE TABLE CUTTING BOARD SITS ON(FOOD CRUMB BUILD-UP), INTERIOR OF NON CONSUMABLE ICE MACHINE(INCLUDING DOOR), 1 COMPARTMENT SILVERWARE SINK IN MAIN DISHWASHING AREA.

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

CLEAN MASSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM FLOOR BEHIND DEEP FRYERS IN MAIN KITCHEN. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALLS IN COFFEE STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN EXCESSIVE WATER, DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS IN COLD PREP KITCHEN AREA. CLEAN EXCESSIVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN MOP SINK AREA AND IN POT WASHING AREA(KEEP ALL FLOORS DRY THROUGHOUT) CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

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

CLEAN, PAINT, AND/OR REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN CEILING TILES IN: MAIN DISHWASHING AREA, IN THE GRILL PREP AREA, AND IN THE POT WASHING/DISH MACHINE AREA. REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT IN POT EAHING AREA. CLEAN MASSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD BUILD-UP FROM WALLS BEHIND DEEP FRYERS AND OVENS IN PREP AREAS IN MAIN KITCHEN. CLEAN WALLS IN POT WASHING DISHWASHING AREA(STAINS). PAINT RUSTY CEILING TILE FRAMES IN POT WASHING DISH MACHINE AREA. CLEAN WALL ABOVE GARBAGE CONTAINER NEAR EXPOSED HAND SINK NEAR SALAD DELI PREP AREA. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP AND DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHEILDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.

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

REPAIR LEAKY PIPE ABOVE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POT WASHING AREA.

SEP 9
2014
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.

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

MUST INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS. (STORE UPSIDE DOWN)

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

MUST REPLACE BROKEN GLASS AT THE DELI PREP AREA SNEEZE GUARD.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE FRYERS.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND SINKS.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILINGS ABOVE THE POT DISH WASHING AREA AND REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE SOILED LINEN CLOSET. MUST REMOVE CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS AND PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE SHELVING. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

AUG 29
2014
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15LBS OF TUNA SALAD, RAW EGGS, DELI MEAT(TURKEY) AND VARIOUS CHEESES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 49-60 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

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

NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 35-40 LIVE SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS AND CEILINGS AND FLYING IN BOTH DISH WASHING AREAS, IN THE SOILED LINEN CLOSET, UNDER BOTH TWO COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE PREP AREA DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLERS, IN THE GRILL PREP AREA, IN THE DELI PREP AREA AND IN THE COFFEE SERVICE AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

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

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.

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

MUST INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS. (STORE UPSIDE DOWN)

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

MUST REPLACE BROKEN GLASS AT THE DELI PREP AREA SNEEZE GUARD.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE FRYERS.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND SINKS.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILINGS ABOVE THE POT DISH WASHING AREA AND REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE SOILED LINEN CLOSET. MUST REMOVE CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS AND PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE SHELVING. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

JUN 3
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

MISSING SNEEZE GUARDS AT 2 SERVICE LINES, SNEEZE GUARD TOO SHORT AT DELI SERVICE LINE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADEQUATE FOOD SHIELDS. MGR STATED THAT NO OPEN FOOD WILL BE PLACED ON SAID AREAS UNTIL SNEEZE GUARD INSTALLD.

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