SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

EUREST DINING SERVICES AT CAFE 300.

BEAT. 18/100

300 N LA SALLE ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 19, 2024 · passed with conditions

Failed 4 of 20 inspections. 19 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
20
11 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
77
includes 19 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Jan 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 19
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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.

CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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 17
2024
FAILED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

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.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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.

CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

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.

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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

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

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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 8
2023
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Missing hands washings signs in employees restrooms, Instructed to post.

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

Ice build-up noted on front line prep cooler, instructed to remove ice for proper air circulation and maintain.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Dust build-up noted on ceiling vent above food prep table, instructed to clean and maintain.

DEC 5
2022
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED ON BULK CONTAINER OF FLOUR NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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 31
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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 24
2021
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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.

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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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).

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

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.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

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.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS LOCATED ON COOKS LINE AND BEHIND THE GRILL IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 27
2019
PASSED
0 violations
APR 9
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP KIT ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

2 HAND WASH SINK ( PREP LINE AND DISH WASHING AREAS ) MISSING PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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

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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

FOOD UTENSILS IN USE STORED IN A STANDING WATER BUCKET, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A DRY CLEAN SURFACE.

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

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

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 15
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

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)

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HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

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)

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

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 14
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED CEILING TILE MISSING IN DISH WASHER AREA AND CLOSET CONTAINING BOILER ROOM. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN MAIN KITCHEN ABOVE GRILL. REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES LOST. MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES BY NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

APR 5
2017
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALChemical Safety
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

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)

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

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)

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

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.

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

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.

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

OBSERVED CEILING TILE MISSING IN DISH WASHER AREA AND CLOSET CONTAINING BOILER ROOM. MUST REPLACE CEILIGN TILES AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILD MISSING IN MAIN KITCHEN ABOVE GRILL. REPLACE LIGHT SHEILD AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES LOST. MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES BY NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

NOV 8
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP ON SODA MACHINE ICE CHUTE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 1
2016
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

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.

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP ON SODA MACHINE ICE CHUTE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT DISHMACHINE ROOM. MUST CLEAN WALLS.

JAN 14
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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.

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

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.

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

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 3
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN THE FRONT COOK LINE UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

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

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.

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

BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD IN THE REAR HOT LINE. MUST REPLACE.

APR 3
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

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).

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

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)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

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)

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

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.

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

NOTED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DIRT ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AT THE FRONT COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE FRONT PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 24
2013
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 4
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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 29
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

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.

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

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.

MINORSanitation
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR AROUND THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE FRONT PREP/FOOD SERVICE AREA AND THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

JAN 8
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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.

MINORSanitation
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. 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.

MINORPlumbing & 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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. Drip pipe leaking adjacent to ice machine. Must repair leak.

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

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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NEARBY IN RIVER NORTH