SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

FLEMING'S PRIME STEAKHOUSE & WINEBAR.

YOUR CALL. 65/100

25 E OHIO ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 7, 2019 · passed with conditions

9 of 14 inspections passed, 3 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
9 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
38
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since May 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 7
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

- NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

- UNABLE TO OBSERVE THERMOMETERS IN SOME OF THE COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE CONSPICUOUSLY LOCATED AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN. -

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

- OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE DINING ROOM, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION. -

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

- MUST STORE THE CLEAN DISHES ON THE DISH RACK INVERTED TO PREVENT EXPOSURE TO POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. -

JUN 21
2018
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 19
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

MAIN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE ON 2ND FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED, FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT 170 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISHMACHINE, FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE MUST BE 180 F OR ABOVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TEMPORARILY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI USE UTENSILS AT DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AT DISHWASH AREA AT 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

APR 25
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

SPRAY BOTTLES IN KITCHEN NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

AUG 19
2016
PASSED
0 violations
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AUG 12
2016
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFacility Condition
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1447965 DATED ON 08/27/15- #38 HOT WATER HANDLE AT 2ND FLOOR EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH ROOM NEEDS REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SAID EXPOSED HAND SINK BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE 1ST UNUSED REACH IN 4-DOOR COOLEER AND FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARD AT 2ND FLOOR. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

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

FUSE ROOM FLOOR LITTERED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.

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

OBSERVED BURNED CEILING LIGHT BULBS AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS.

MINORFacility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE 2ND FLOOR DESSERT REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.

AUG 27
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN ENCLOSED WALK-IN FREEZER, LIQUOR ROOM,ELECTRICAL ROOM AND ALONG WALLASE, UNDER SHELVING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

HOT WATER HANDLE AT 2ND FLOOR EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH ROOM NEEDS REPAIR.

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

REMOVE CLUTTER IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET AND OUTSIDE 1ST FLOOR DISH ROOM IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES.

JUN 26
2014
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEANING NEEDED FOR THE FOLLOWING: FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN, FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING, FLOOR-WALL JUNCTURES AND CORNERS BEHIND AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT. FOUND SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN, 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA AND THE2ND FLOOR LIQUOR ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

JUN 19
2014
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 1 LIVE ROACH UNDER THE COFFEE STATION IN THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN, 1 LIVE ROACH INSIDE OF THE DIPPER WELL IN THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN, 1 LIVE ROACH ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DIPPER WELL IN THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN, 2 LIVE ROACHES ON THE FLOOR OF DRY STORAGE ON THE 2ND FLOOR, 1 LIVE ROACH ON THE WALL OF THE DRY STORAGE ON THE 2ND FLOOR, 1 LIVE ROACH UNDER THE ICE MACHINE ON THE 2ND FLOOR, 2 LIVE ROACHES IN THE LIQUOR ROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR AND 1/4 INCH OPENINGS AT THE FRONT ROTATING DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND TO REPAIR DOORS TO BE RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

OBSERVED SIDES OF EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DUST IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE OF ALL EQUIPMENT.

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

DETAIL CLEANING NEEDED FOR THE FOLLOWING: FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN, FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING, FLOOR-WALL JUNCTURES AND CORNERS BEHIND AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT. FOUND SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN, 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA AND THE2ND FLOOR LIQUOR ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

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

OBSERVED THE WALL NEXT TO THE FRYERS IN THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD DETACHED FROM THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE 1ST FLOOR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS.

JUL 18
2013
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 16
2013
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFacility Condition
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1138216 ON 3/28/12 NOT CORRECTED: 32/01 - ICE BIN AT FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA MISSING COVERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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

ICE BIN AT 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA IS MISSING A COVER. MUST INSTALL.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A SLOW DRAIN AT BOTH OF THE BAR HANDSINKS AT THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR BARS. REPAIR SO THAT THE SINK DRAINS PROPERLY. OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR THE LEAKS.

MAR 28
2012
PASSED
4 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. ICE BIN AT FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA MISSING COVERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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. DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON INSULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND ELECTRIC PIPES ABOVE FRYERS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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. GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED UNDER COOKING AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CREVICES NOTED BEHIND WALLBASE TILES IN MOP SINK BASIN, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

FEB 23
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST RE-SEAL/RE-CAULK ALONG SPLASH GUARDS AT MOST HANDSINKS & AT FIRST FLOOR DISHMACHINE AREA. ANY CARDBOARD LINERS ON DRY STORAGE SHELVES MUST BE REMOVED. 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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF EXHAUST VENTS IN THE DISHMACHINE (2ND FLOOR); FLOORS OF BAR COOLERS AT BOTH BARS-DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS OR DUST/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

FOLLOWING FLOOR AREAS NEED CLEANING: AROUND CORNERS OF WALK-IN COOLERS & EQUIPMENT IN DISHROOM OR COOKING AREA, SOME HARD-TO-REACH DRAINS - DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS/CLUTTER. MUST ELEVATE ANY SUPPLIES/STOCK IN BASEMENT OR OTHER STORAGE AREAS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

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

ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASMENT OR OTHER STORAGE AREAS, MUST BE REMOVED OR BETTER ORGANIZED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. 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.

MAY 28
2010
PASSED
4 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. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WORN, WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. 1st and 2nd floor bar areas in need of detail cleaning to remove all sticky build-up. must clean and maintain.

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. FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP AT FRONT BARS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

The walls and ceilings FRONT BARS IN NEED OF CLEANING AT WALLS TO REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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