Chicago Health Dept
629 W LAKE · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2021.
13 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Sep 2021.
Last inspected Sep 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL-GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOUND RUST ACCUMULATION COVERING STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER AND REACH-IN COOLERS IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 3LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. NOTED TEMPERATURE @ 70.5F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 41F OR BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID ITEM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. DISCLOSURE shall include: Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER ONSITE TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF HOT OR COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
Observed no chemical test kit on site, at time of inspection. Instructed manager to provide chemical test kit to determine proper concentration of sanitizing solution. Manager corrected a violation during inspection. Serious violation #7-38-030
Observed pre-made salads, for sale to public, in front display cooler with no labels or dates. Instructed manager to provide dates and labels.
Observed excessive rust patches, on walls and door, throughout rear walk-in cooler. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to remove rust, seal and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable and easily cleanable. Observed rust and chipped paint, on wire shelving racks, throuhout in 3 door delfield refrigerator in rear prep area. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. And for manager to seal said area and maintain it all times. Observed broken and cracked door gaskets on 2 door cooler at front counter area.Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
Observed excessive food and debris build up, on wire shelving racks in rear walk cooler in area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
Observed 16 x 40 inch long patch of raw unfinished concrete square, located on floor directly in front of cashier area. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and he was single. Instructed manager to seal and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain said.
Found shelves in kitchen and rear prep area with rust. Must remove rust or paint shelves. Must maintain same.
Found large hole in floor of walk in cooler. Must fill to prevent dust and debris build up. Must maintain same. Found cracked/missing floor tile in front prep area, near register. Must repair or paint. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
OBSERVED HEAVY FROST BUILD UP IN THE UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAINS CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST. OBSERVED FOIL AND OLD EGG CARTONS BEING USED TO LINE SHELVES IN THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SURFACES THAT ARE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED LARGE CRACKS IN THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE CRACKS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE WHEELS ON THE FRYERS.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OIL UNDER THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED TO LINE THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD.
THE EXHAUST FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IS INOPERABLE. PROVIDE A FUNCTIONING EXHAUST FAN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND COOLERS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN PREP TABLES, SHELVES AND STEAM TABLE SURFACE.
DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE FRONT PREP AREA.
MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS. MUST ALSO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
BROKEN/CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP. MUST REPLACE.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN BETWEEN, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST DEFROST ALL FREEZERS ON PREMISES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
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.MUST REPAIR LEAK AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR PREP AREA.
MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
THE SHARPENING STEEL IS GREASY, THE STEEL WAS WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED AT THIS TIME.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE STEAM TABLE HAS AN OPENING WHERE FOOD AND DERIS IS ACCUMULATING, CLEAN OUT SAID AREA AND COVER SAID AREA. GREASY DOORS AND SURFACES AROUND THE PREP AREA NEED TO BE DEGREASED.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE NORTH HOT LINE LOWBOY COOLER HAS A DAMAGED GASKET, REPAIR SAID DOOR GASKET. CLEAN OT THE DIRTY REAR COIL AND FAN SHIELD OF THE WALK IN COOLER.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. THE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ARE DIRTY: WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN THE THERMOMETERS. .
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR OF COOLER AT COOK'S LINE, METAL SHELVINGS ON WALLS OF DISHROOM, BOTTOM OF REAR PREP TABLE MUST BE KEPT CLEAN & FREE OF DEBRIS/DUST.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS OF WALK-IN COOLER NEED DETAILED CLEANING.
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. LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK MUST BE FIXED.
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. aNY SODA CRATE USED FOR STORAGE RACK IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE REMOVED/REPLACED, FOR EASY CLEANING.
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