SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

EUREST DINING SERVICES @ USG.

EAT. 80/100

550 W ADAMS ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 21, 2019 · passed

Passed all 12 inspections, but 3 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
9 passed · 3 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
20
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Jul 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 21
2019
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

FEB 1
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Observed black mold like substance embedded in the caulking along dish machine drain board. Instructed manager to detail clean/re caulk and maintain at all.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED OF THE IDPH REQUIREMENTS: ANY FOOD HANDLER WORKING IN THE CITY OF CHICAGO, UNLESS THAT PERSON HAS A VALID FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENT. IF SOMEONE WORKING IN A FACILITY THAT IS NOT A FOOD HANDLER ON A REGULAR BASIS, BUT FILLS IN AS A FOOD HANDLER WHEN NEEDED, THEY TOO MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

JUL 21
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFacility Condition
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

Observed previous inspection report summary #1976946, dated 12/12/16, not visible to all customers. Found inspection report summary hanging on wall behind self service beverage refrigerator (counter top unit). Instructed must post inspection summary report in plain view, visible to all customers, at all times. Serious 7-42-010(b).

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

Observed cutting board in front pre with deep groves and heavily stained. Instructed must resurface or replace. Must maintain same.

DEC 12
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT THE SALAD BAR AND AT THE DELI COUNTER. AT THE SALAD BAR, NOTED COOKED BRUSSEL SPROUTS, 65 DEGREES, 1/2 LB, $5; COOKED SQUASH, 65 DEGREES, 1 LB, $10; COOKED CAULIFLOWER, 65 DFEGREES, 1 LB, $5. AT THE DELI COUNTER, NOTED CUT MELON AT 52 DEGREES, 5 LBS, $15. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED THESE PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

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

OBSERVED HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATION ON THE COOLING UNIT INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE ICE AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 6
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED 2 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER IN THE KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS OBSERVED TO BE 56 DEGREES AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. THE COOLER WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT REMOVED UNTIL THE CDPH HAS REMOVED THE TAG. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE 2 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER: BEEF TAMALES, 51 DEGREES, 1.5LBS/$5; MEATBALLS, 50 DEGREES, 1 LB/$3; CHEESE, 51 DEGREES, 1.5LB/$6; BEANS, 49 DEGREES, 2 LBS/$2; SOUR CREAM, 51 DEGREES, 2 LBS/$2; GARBANZO BEANS, 50 DEGREES, 0.5LBS/$1; EGGS, 52 DEGREES, 22 LBS/$30. THESE PRODUCTS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE OPERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

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DEC 21
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.

JAN 21
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

PROVIDE THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION FOR EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED.

JUL 30
2014
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 21
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN CORNERS IN THE STORAGE ROOM AND UNDER DISH WASHING MACHINE TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

MAY 23
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF DELI CASE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM BOTTOM SHELVING.

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE STICKY FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

MAY 10
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING HAS SOME MOLD\MILDEW GROWTH ON THE CROSS SUPPORTS; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE COOLER SHELVING.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

USED WIPING CLOTHS LEFT DILUTED SANITIZING SOLUTION, STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WITH ADEQUATE SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

JUL 15
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Must fix/replace missing top section of sneezeguard at the salad bar.

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. Floors along wallbase around dishroom area need cleaning.

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. Slow-draining prep sink at cook's line must be fixed.

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