FEB 6
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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FLAT TOP GRILL.
EAT. 78/100
30 S WABASH AVE · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 6, 2025 · passed
12 of 17 inspections passed, with 7 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
17
12 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
41
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Jun 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 122024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 12
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED DRY FOOD DEBRIS ON THE CAN OPENER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED METHOD OF COOLING FOR NOODLES TO BE INADEQUATE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. FOOD MUST BE UNCOVERED DURING COOLING PROCESS.
JAN 302024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 30
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TORN GASKET ON THE INSIDE OF SMALL PREP COOLER NEXT TO WINDOWN AT THE COOKS STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE CAULKING OF RINSE SINK NEAR SPRAYER. INTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE CAULKING.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 222024FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 22
2024
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A MIXTURE OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME RESIDUE AT THE TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE A CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TORN GASKET ON THE INSIDE OF SMALL PREP COOLER NEXT TO WINDOWN AT THE COOKS STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE CAULKING OF RINSE SINK NEAR SPRAYER. INTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE CAULKING.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 312023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 31
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Bar Ice bin missing a cover, Instructed manger to provide a cover.
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APR 252022PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 25
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ONE ONSITE AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM OF CHLORINE ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. ECOLAB CAME ON SITE TO CORRECT
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED FAUCET HANDLE IN THE RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MEN TOILETROOM LOSE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED SUMMARY REPORT FROM INSPECTION #2546047 DATED 12/29/2021 NOT DISPLAYED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ALWAYS HAVE IT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED
NOV 102021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 10
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE, NO CERTIFCATE POSTED WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING TCS FOODS ( BEEF, CHICKEN....) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND TCS FOODS STORED AT FRONT PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPRATURE: 14 LBS OF LIQUID EGGS AT 52.4F, 2LBS OF RAW BEEF AT 51.5F, 3LBS VEGGIE DUMPLINGS AT 58.3F, ALL FOOD STORED AT FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP SUCH FOODS AT 41F OR LOWER. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $100. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
FOUND DOUBLE DOOR COOLER AT FRONT GRILL/ PREP AREA AT 62.3F, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP ALL COOLERS TEMPERATURE AT 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
SNEEZE GUARD TOO HIGH, NOT ADEQUETLY PREVENTING CUSTOMERS CONTAMINTION AT SELF-SERVICE FOOD BAR. INSTRUCTED TO LOWER.
SEP 102019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 10
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND LEMON AND ICE IN HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND BAR. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER RINSE AND WRING TOWEL IN HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. A HANDWASHING SINK MAY NOT BE USED FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (COOKED NOODLES) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 70 F LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOOD AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOOD, AT 40 LBS COST OF SAID FOOD $100. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO FOOD PREPARATION SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER RINSE AND WRING TOWEL IN HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA . A MINIMUM OF ONE SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED IN ANY FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
JUN 12018FAILED4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 1
2018
FAILED
4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED PREP COOLER UNIT, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (TOFU, EGGS) INSIDE, AT A IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 58.8F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (TOFU, EGGS) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING THE INSPECTION; 1/2 LB OF CHEESE AT 57F, 1 LB OF POTSTICKERS AT 57.4F, 1 LB OF EGGS AT 55F, 10 LBS OF TOFU AT 49.6F-51.3F AND 3 LBS OF BROTH AT 54.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED ABOUT 10 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE DRINK STATION AND FLYING BEHIND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZING AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED RAW MEAT BLOOD SPILLS LOCATED IN THE FAR LEFT CORNER OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
MAR 132018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 13
2018
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED A MINOR PINKISH SUBSTANCE LOCATED INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE BY THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (REAR) AND DISH MACHINE AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAPS. OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (BAR). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENT LOCATED ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK UNDER THE FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (REAR). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
MAR 272017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 27
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISH MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.
SEP 152016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 15
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Fan cover for walk-in cooler with heavy dust build-up instructed to clean and maintain.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
wall in poor repair behind clean utensils shelf, instructed to repair and maintain
JUN 162016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 16
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
GREASE TRAP NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN OF DEBRIS AND OLD GREASE AT DISH MACHINE.MUST CLEAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR DRAIN NOT CLEAN IN SERVER STATION.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO LIQUOR STORAGE STORED ON FLOOR IN WASHROOM CLOSETS.MUST ELEVATE AT LEAST 6- INCHES ON LADEQUATE SHELVING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
DIP WELL NEXT TO ICE CREAM FREEZER NOT WORKING.MUST REPAIR.
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