APR 17
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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30 S WACKER · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 17, 2018 · passed with conditions
9 of 11 inspections passed, 1 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 1 critical violation across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
9 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
25
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since May 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. APPROX 20-LBS OF COOKED PASTA IN COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 60.0F. ALSO IN HOT HOLDING UNIT APPROX 2-LBS OF TURKEY WITH GRAVY AT 131.2F, 2-LBS OF VEGAN TOFU QUINOA 133.0F, 2-LBS OF ORZO AT 133.6F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT FOODS AT 140.0 OR HIGHER. FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER APPROX COST $ 60.00-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED PREPACKAGED SALADS,CHICKEN SALAD, PARFAIT WITH GARNOLA, COOKIES,ETC. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS HAVE PROPER LABELS. MUST LIST INGREDIENTS OF FOOD ITEM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED TIMER/ SENSOR WORN ON 2ND HAND SINK IN HOT PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
SEP 62017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 6
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED MOP HEADS BEING STORED DOWNWARDS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 172016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 17
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO PLUMBING ABOVE TOP LOADING TAYLOR DESSERT MACHINE IN CAFE.MUST INSTALL WATER LINE FAUCET WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE MACHINE.ALSO 1 COMP SINK DRAIN CLOGGED IN KITCHEN.MUST REPAIR
MAY 182016FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 18
2016
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED ICE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE ICE MACHINE.VISIBLE MOLD LIKE (PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) AT UPPER INTERIOR PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST NOT USE ICE.MUST REMOVE ALL ICE AND DISCARD.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38005A.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO PLUMBING ABOVE TOP LOADING TAYLOR DESSERT MACHINE IN CAFE.MUST INSTALL WATER LINE FAUCET WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE MACHINE.ALSO 1 COMP SINK DRAIN CLOGGED IN KITCHEN.MUST REPAIR.
OCT 222015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 22
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE DISPLAY CASE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE OR USE BY DATE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING AT THE KITCHEN AND FRONT PREP AREA AND ALSO AT THE DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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JUN 132014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 13
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
AUG 82013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 8
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN SERVICE COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
NOV 52012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 5
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST LABELED. ANY 'TO-GO' CONTAINERS OF FOOD MUST BE DATED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS ALONG THE BASEBOARDS UNDER THE DISHMACHINE, AROUND THE GREASE TRAPS, UNDER THE SODA SYRUP RACKS MUST BE FREE OF SPILLS/DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THE CHIPPED WALLS & CAULKING AROUND THE SPLASH GUARD BEHIND THE DISHMACHINE MUST BE ADDRESSED.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ANY MILK CRATES USED FOR DRY OR COLD STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT MUST BE HUNG CLEAN TO DRY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WALL HOOKS, SO THEY DON'T STAY ON THE FLOOR.
AUG 52011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 5
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT PREP AREAS AND SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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 FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND DISHMACHINE AND CONVECTION OVENS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
DEC 282010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 28
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: DUSTY COMPRESSORS, INTERIOR OF VENTS IN DISHMACHINE-DUE TO DEBRIS.
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 AROUND GREASE TRAPS, UNDER OVENS & DISHMACHINE NEED CLEANING -DUE TO DEBRIS/CLUTTER.
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. MUST REPLACE ANY SODA CRATES USED FOR STORAGE, WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING.
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