Chicago Health Dept
440 S LA SALLE ST · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2017.
5 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Oct 2017.
Last inspected Oct 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.
Observed several multi use items (pots, pans, bowls, etc.) improperly stored upright on shelves throughout the kitchen. Must invert all items to prevent contamination during storage. Must maintain same.
FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE NOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. DAIRY, CHICKEN, BEEF, FISH, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A ORIGINAL FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING PREPARING/SERVING OF FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEEDS TO BE SANDED OR REPLACED. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE, KEEP SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOUND THE FOLLOWING SURFACES/EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN: -THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, THE WHITE PANEL ON THE INSIDE HAS A PINK SUBSTANCE ON IT. -THE EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, OVEN AND GRILL HAS DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. -THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZERS (INCLUDING THE RUBBER GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT AND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT AND TABLES HAVE FOOD,DIRT DEBRIS AND GREASE SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS.
FOUND CEILING TILES IN THE REAR, FRONT AND STORAGE AREA WITH WATER STAINED CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES. THE WALLS AROUND THE DISH/ICE MACHINE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT HAVE FOOD, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD HAS GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
FOUND THE WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE SCOOP AND THEN STORE IT EITHER HANDLE UP IN THE ICE OR IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER. MAINTAIN SAME.
Bulk-food containers ( flour, sugar ) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.
dust build up noted on walk-in cooler fan covers, instructed to clean and maintain.
standing water noted behind cook line, instructed to eliminate.
upper panel of ice maker interior surfaces not clean, instructed to clean and maintain.
INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND A PAN OF RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE READY-TO-EAT FOOD(TOMATOES) RAW FISH IN DRAWER COOLER, INSTRUCTED MGR TO STORE FOOD ACCORDING TO HEALTH CODE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005(A)
FOOD DEBRIS FOUND UNDER PREP COOLERS AND TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CHIPPED WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE AT FRONT SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.
FOOD HANDLER WITH LONG BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINT. ALSO AT FRONT SMOOTHIE STATION EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN THE CUSTOMER RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION.
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