EUREST DINING SERVICES AT CAFE 300.
300 N LA SALLE ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 20 inspections. 19 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 192024PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE POSTED IN MEN OR WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.
5-202.12 (A): UPON REINSPECTION ON 12/19/2024 OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN MEN AND WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS NOT REPAIRED, OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS AT IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 70.5-95.5F. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. CORRECTED ON SITE FACILITY REPAIRED HANDWASHING SINKS IN MEN AND WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM BEFORE CONCLUSION OF REINSPECTION, OBSERVED PROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 101.3-108.1F AFTER REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED.
6-501.12: OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR EASTSIDE WALL AND ON CONDENSOR LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM CONDENSOR LINE AND WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING PIECE OF WALL ABOVE WALK IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE MISSING AREA OF WALL ABOVE WALK IN COOLER DOOR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON SOUTHSIDE WALL BEHIND RINSE SINK NEAR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID WALL BEHIND RINSE SINK AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.114: OBSERVED EYEWASH ATTACHED TO HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA(NEAR SWINGING DOOR). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EYEWASH ATTACHMENTS AND SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLES FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
DEC 172024FAILED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL BE PRESENT ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL BE PRESENT ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE POSTED IN MEN OR WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 61.0-93.0F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY(NORTHSIDE AND SOUTHSIDE FRONT PREP, DISHROOM, NORTHSIDE AND SOUTHSIDE REAR PREP AND ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN MEN AND WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS). INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IRREVERISBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE FOR HOT WATER MECHANICAL WAREWASHING OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO QUATERNARY AMMONIUM TEST KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION OF QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINKS IN DISHROOM AND IN REAR PREP AREA(NORTHEAST SIDE). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HANDWASHING SINKS IN SAID AREA FOR PROPER DRAINAGE.
OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR EASTSIDE WALL AND ON CONDENSOR LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM CONDENSOR LINE AND WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING PIECE OF WALL ABOVE WALK IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE MISSING AREA OF WALL ABOVE WALK IN COOLER DOOR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON SOUTHSIDE WALL BEHIND RINSE SINK NEAR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID WALL BEHIND RINSE SINK AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EYEWASH ATTACHED TO HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA(NEAR SWINGING DOOR). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EYEWASH ATTACHMENTS AND SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLES FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
DEC 82023PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Missing hands washings signs in employees restrooms, Instructed to post.
Ice build-up noted on front line prep cooler, instructed to remove ice for proper air circulation and maintain.
Dust build-up noted on ceiling vent above food prep table, instructed to clean and maintain.
DEC 52022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ON BULK CONTAINER OF FLOUR NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
AUG 312021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
THE 1-DOOR TRUE COOLER AND THE REACH-IN DISPLAY COOLER THAT ARE BOTH IN THE REAR PREP AREA ARE BROKEN AND CURRENTLY NOT IN USE. MUST REPAIR BROKEN EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS LOCATED ON COOKS LINE AND BEHIND THE GRILL IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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AUG 242021FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK SLIME BUILDUP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. ALL ICE IN ICE MACHINE HAS BEEN VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.
FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE DURING INSPECTION; FOUND NO INSPECTION RECEIPTS (AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR PER CODE) ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND NO PEST CONTROL LICENSE WITH AN IDPH 051 NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C).
THE 1-DOOR TRUE COOLER AND THE REACH-IN DISPLAY COOLER THAT ARE BOTH IN THE REAR PREP AREA ARE BROKEN AND CURRENTLY NOT IN USE. MUST REPAIR BROKEN EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS LOCATED ON COOKS LINE AND BEHIND THE GRILL IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 92019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP KIT ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
2 HAND WASH SINK ( PREP LINE AND DISH WASHING AREAS ) MISSING PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE (105 F) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 180 F-195 F WATER TEMPERATURE FOR FINAL RINSE, MACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-30-025. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRED
FOOD UTENSILS IN USE STORED IN A STANDING WATER BUCKET, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A DRY CLEAN SURFACE.
NYLON SHEETS USED AS A BARRIER BETWEEN CLEAN UTENSILS RACK AND 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE MATERIAL THAT IS EASY TO CLEAN
UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 152018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT HOT BAR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: EGGS, 112 DEGREES F; POTATOES, 110 DEGREES F; SAUSAGE, 111 DEGREES F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 4 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $36. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140 DEGREES F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR ALSO TURNED UP THE THERMOSTAT ON THE HOT BAR HEATING PLATES. ALSO NOTED COLD SOY MILK AND COOKED GRAIN BREAKFAST ENTREE HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 57 DEGREES F. INSTRUCTED THAT COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED OPEN EMPLOYEE DRINKS STORED IMPROPERLY IN KITCHEN: NOTED ON STORED ON DRY GOODS ON A PREP TABLE SHELF, NOTED AN OPEN BEVERAGE CAN SITTING ON THE PREP COUNTER AT THE POP UP FRONT COUNTER, AND NOTED ANOTHER ON A SHELF DIRECTLY ABOVE AN ACTIVE PREP SPACE, WHERE A BOWL WAS SET UP FOR MIXING. INSTRUCTED THAT EMPLOYEES MUST NOT DRINK IN THE KITCHEN AND MUST NOT STORE OPEN BEVERAGES ON OR ABOVE FOOD AND FOOD PREP AREAS. OPERATOR DISCARDED DRINKS DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-010(A)
OBSERVED RAW WOOD CRATES HOLDING FOOD IN THE "POP UP AIR SCREEN" COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CRATES TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
APR 142017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CEILING TILE MISSING IN DISH WASHER AREA AND CLOSET CONTAINING BOILER ROOM. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN MAIN KITCHEN ABOVE GRILL. REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES LOST. MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES BY NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
APR 52017FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED SUSHI STATION CONTAINING 10 LBS OF SALMON, 10 LBS OF CRAB AND 10 LBS OF RAW TUNA, OBSERVED 20 LBS OF SUSHI RICE, AND 5LBS SEAWEED SALAD FROM UNAPPROVED SOURCE. INVOICE WAS PROVIDED FOR SUSHI THAT DID NOT MATCH PRODUCT BEING SOLD. ALL SUSHI AND SUSHI INGREDIENTS WERE STORED IN REACH IN COOLER AND TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (B)
OBSERVED SUSHI BEING ROLLED WITHOUT PROPER SNEEZE GUARDS. OBSERVED SUSHI INGREDIENTS BEING STORED ON ICE WITHOUT PROPER SNEEZE GUARDS. MUST INSTALL ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARDS TO PROTECT SUSHI PREPARATION AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
OBSERVED ORGANIC MATTER AND HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDER STOVE IN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL STOVE AND MAINTAIN. PANINI MAKER WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. MUST CLEAN PANINI MAKER IN DETAIL. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA AND IN KITHCEN WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT SERVICE AREA UNDER ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS FRYERS, UNDER SODA SYRUPS UNDLEAN WITH HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION. ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE PULLED OUT AWAY FROM WALLS AND CLEANED UNDERNEATH IN DETAIL. OBSERVED FLOORS IN MAIN KITCHEN UNDER PREP SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH STANDING WATER. ALL WATER MUST BE CLEANED UP AND FLOORS NEED TO BE KEPT CLEAN AND DRY. OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ICE MACHINES UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS INCLUDING BOTTLES OF SODA, DIRT AND DEBRIS MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS IN SERVICE AREA NEAR SUSHI STATION UNCLEAN WITH ORGANIC MATERIAL. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY UNCLEAN WITH ORGANIC MATERIAL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
OBSERVED CEILING TILE MISSING IN DISH WASHER AREA AND CLOSET CONTAINING BOILER ROOM. MUST REPLACE CEILIGN TILES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILD MISSING IN MAIN KITCHEN ABOVE GRILL. REPLACE LIGHT SHEILD AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES LOST. MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES BY NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
NOV 82016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP ON SODA MACHINE ICE CHUTE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 12016FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1425230 DATED ON 01/14/16 HAVE NOT BEEN CORRECTED- #33 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE/LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS ALSO OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQIUPMENT #34 OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA COOKLINE AND AT MAIN PREP AREA,MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA #35 OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING TILES/CEILING VENTILATION COVERS ALSO OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES AT PREP AREAS, MUST CLEAN PREP AREA AND DISWASH AREA CEILING TILES/VENTILATION COVERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL SAID PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 NON COMPLIANCE. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP ON SODA MACHINE ICE CHUTE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT DISHMACHINE ROOM. MUST CLEAN WALLS.
JAN 142016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE/LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS ALSO OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP IN ICE MACHINE AROUND ICE CHUTE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA COOKLINE AND AT MAIN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND DISHWASH AREA.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING TILES/CEILING VENTILATION COVERS ALSO OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES AT PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN/PAINT ALL UNCLEAN PREP AREA CEILING TILES AND VENTILATION COVERS.
APR 32015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR SIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER AND GRILL AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN THE FRONT COOK LINE UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE CONDUIT AND PIPES IN THE FURNACE ROOM/ CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM AND REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE SAME AREA. FILTER ON THE HOOD IN THE FRONT COOK LINE WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD IN THE REAR HOT LINE. MUST REPLACE.
APR 32014PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 48.9F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT MAINTAINS PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED REFRIGERATION TECHNICIAN FOR MAINTENANCE. BY END OF INSPECTION TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER IS READING 46.6F. PREMISES HAS OTHER COOLERS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEM TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 44F TO 63F ON SHELVES AT THE REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.(CHICKEN SALAD 44.4F,TUNA 44.4F,TURKEY SANDWICH 60F,CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH 60.2F,DELI SANDWICH 63.2F,VEGGIE WRAP(EGG PLANT,ZUCCHINI,PEPPERS ETC)54.6F,EGGS 51.2,YOGURT 50.5F,MILK (HALF/HALF)48F,HAM 47.3,CHICKEN 47.3F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 88LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $435.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
NOTED EMPLOYEES WEARING GLOVES AT THE PREP AREA, PUTS HAND INSIDE PANTS POCKET, WRITES ON WRAP,CONTINUES TO THE WALK IN COOLER AND BACK TO THE PREP TABLE AND CONTINUES TO PREPARE FOOD ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES. FINALLY CHANGES GLOVES BUT THEN DOES NOT WASH HANDS IN THE PROCESS.INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE GLOVES IN BETWEEN TASKS, WHEN MOVING FROM ONE STATION TO ANOTHER AND MUST WASH HAND AFTER CHANGING GLOVES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)
NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING AT THE DISH WASHER ROOM NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
NOTED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DIRT ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AT THE FRONT COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE FRONT PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 42012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
ALL CUTTING BOARDS THRU-OUT PREMISES, WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: GRILL GRATES, INTERIOR OF PANINI MACHINES, BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES THRU-OUT PREMISES - DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT CAFE FRONT SERVING AREAS MUST BE FREE OF FOOD, GREASE OR DEBRIS. MOST FLOOR DRAINS NEED DETAILED CLEANING. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
FILTERS OF HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE FREE OF DUST/GREASE BUILD-UP. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
SEP 292011PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED SHREDDED CHEESE AT 66F, HOT SAUSAGE LINKS AND PATTIES AT 115-125F, CHOPPED SAUSAGE AND HAM FOR OMELETTES AT 61F, CARTON OF EGG WHITES AT 50F, SLICED CHEESES AT 50-57F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $41. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS AT THE FRONT PREP/FOOD SERVICE AREA AND THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINET WHERE THE BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP ARE STORED, INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH LIME BUILDUP.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR AROUND THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE FRONT PREP/FOOD SERVICE AREA AND THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
JAN 82010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Observed slight lime build up inside ice machine. Must clean and sanitize machine.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Observed accumilated food debris/dirt build up inside floor drains at prep area. Instructed manager to clean interior of all unclean floor drains and maintain.
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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. Drip pipe leaking adjacent to ice machine. Must repair leak.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Observed premises using plastic milk crates to elevate items off floor in hot water tank room. Must remove crates and provide shelves, all items must be elevated 6" off floor or removed.
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