Chicago
18
BEAT

Fox & Obel

401 E Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60611 · Streeterville · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Troubled record — failed 8 of 17 inspections for sanitation, pest activity

Inspections
17
9 passed
Last Inspected
2013-07-18
Pass Rate
53%
8 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2013-07-18)
Failed 8 inspections (2013, 2013, 2013...)
Sanitation issues found across 49 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 11 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 49×
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Pest Activity critical 11×
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Other minor
Chemical Safety critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
2013-07-18 Pass Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection

No violations found.

2013-07-17 Fail Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ACTIVITY STILL EXISTING, FOUND 12 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING AND NESTING AT KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA WALLS, OVER 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES FOUND IN SAME AREAS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. CLEAN DUST F...

minor Sanitation

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

SEVERAL AREAS OF KITCHEN FLOORS STILL NOT GROUTED, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FRESH WATER LEAK UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN THE BUTCHER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, ALSO REPALCE THE GASKET AT THE GREASE TRAP IN SAME AREA.

2013-07-15 Fail Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection
CRITICAL 9
critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1353509 ON 7/5/13 NOT CORRECTED: 18/01 - OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT THE MAIN PREP KITCHEN. OVER 200 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. ALSO, ...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

SEE VIOLATION #14.

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ALONG THE PREP LINE. REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE BAKERY PREP COOLER. OBSERVED A MISSING DOOR FOR THE PASTRY DISPLAY CASE IN THE RETAIL AREA. MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. CLEAN DUST F...

minor Pest Activity

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

MUST REGROUT THE FLOORS IN THE DISHWASH AREA, PREP LINE, MOP SINK AND BAKERY AREA. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN THE PREP AREAS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE. ELIMINATE ALL STANDING WATER IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS OF THE WALK-...

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. REPLACE BADLY STAINED CEILING TILES AROUND THE BAKERY OVEN. MUST SEAL ANY OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREAS.

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE OF THE BAKERY FREEZER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT CUTTING ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE WITHOUT A HACCP PROGRAM THAT HAS BEEN SUBMITTED AND APPROVED BY CDPH. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. REPAIR THE LEFT HANDSINK IN THE MEN'S...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL PREP COOLERS.

2013-07-05 Fail Suspected Food Poisoning
CRITICAL 13
critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

OBSERVED NO SHELLFISH TAGS STORED WITH THE OYSTERS IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT DISPLAY COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SHELLFISH TAGS WITH THE PRODUCT UNTIL IT IS SOLD, AND THEN KEEP THEM FOR 90 DAYS AFTER THE PRODUCT HAS BEEN SOLD. MANAGEMEN...

critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED LINE PREP COOLERS AT 58.0F AND 58.2F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS SAUSAGE AND EGGS WERE STORED IN THE COOLERS. BOTH UNITS WERE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST MAINTAIN BOTH COOLERS ...

critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS IN THE PREP LINE COOLERS: HAMBURGERS AT 52.3F, EGGS AT 46.2-51.9F, SAUSAGE AT 58.6F, CHORIZO AT 52.5F, WHIPPING CREAM AT 59.1F, SEAFOOD SALAD SANDWICH AT 53.7F...

critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT 2 OF THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA AT THE END OF THE PREP LINE NEAR THE DRY STORAGE AND IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT BOTH SINKS AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAI...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT THE MAIN PREP KITCHEN. OVER 200 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, ONE COCKROACH WAS OBSERVED ON THE WALL OF THE PREP AREA BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

OBSERVED AN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN DISREPAIR IN THE CAFE PREP AREA. NO HOT WATER WAS AVAILABLE AT THE HANDSINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDSINK. VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED UPON MY RETURN ON 7/8/13. SE...

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ALONG THE PREP LINE. REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE BAKERY PREP COOLER. OBSERVED A MISSING DOOR FOR THE PASTRY DISPLAY CASE IN THE RETAIL AREA. MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. CLEAN DUS...

minor Pest Activity

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

MUST REGROUT THE FLOORS IN THE DISHWASH AREA, PREP LINE AND MOP SINK. REPLACE FLOOR TILES AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN OF THE MOP SINK. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN THE PREP AREAS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE. ELIMINATE ALL STANDING WATER IN THE DISH...

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. REPLACE BADLY STAINED CEILING TILES AROUND THE BAKERY OVEN.

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE OF THE BAKERY FREEZER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT CUTTING ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE WITHOUT A HACCP PROGRAM THAT HAS BEEN SUBMITTED AND APPROVED BY CDPH. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL PREP COOLERS.

2012-11-16 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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

REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIOTION.

minor Sanitation

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

REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIOTION.

minor Sanitation

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

REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIOTION.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIOTION.

2012-11-08 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 6
serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOUND FRESH ORANGE JUICE BEING BOTTLED ON SITE BY A LARGE JUICER WHERE THE OPERATION IS PERFORMED IN THE CUSTOMERS SHOPPING AREA. NO APPROVAL FROM CDPH. MUST CEASE JUICING OPERATION, MACHINE IS TAGGED. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH TO ...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECTS, FOUND 2 LIVE COCKROACHES IN COFFEE STATION AND RESTAURANT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOMS, TENS OF DEAD ONES FOUND IN SAME AREAS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVIRTY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMME...

minor Sanitation

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

PREP COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR, FOUND EXPOSED FOAM INSULATION AT COVERS AND MISSING AND RIPPED RUBBER GASKETS FOR DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACE AND FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN, SLIME AND DUST BUILD-UP NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGH OUT PREP AREAS AND WALK-IN COOLERS ALONG WALLBASE AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2012-05-15 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION

2012-05-08 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND A LARGE PREP COOLER AT 51.4F AIR TEMPERATURE, WHERE PERISHABLES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COOLERS AT 40F OR LOWER, COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST FAX A TAG REMOVAL REQUEST WHEN READY.

critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE: 20 LBS OF CREAM BASED SOUP, 10LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN, 4LBS OF DELI MEAT, 3LBS OF SEAFOOD SALAD. ITEMS TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 61.2F-48.3F STORED IN SAID PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLE...

serious Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. BROKEN TWO HAND SINKS IN ...

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

ALL PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #666351 DATED 2-6-12 WERE NOT FIXED. VIOL # (31) MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS, USING DISPOSABLE CUPS AS A SCOOP. (32) WALK-IN AND PREP COOLER DOOR GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR,(33), EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK FOOD CO...

minor Sanitation

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

SEVERAL CRACKED PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS, EXOPSED INSULATION FOR PREP COOLER COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, DUSTY CEILING VENTS IN BAKERY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS INSEVERAL DISPLAY COOLERS AT DELI, BAKERY AND KITCHEN CILING LIGHT FIXTURE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE CUBES AT CAFE ICE BIN, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF CUBES.

2012-02-06 Pass Complaint
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minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. PAPER CUPS ARE USED AS BULK FOOD SCOOPS, INSTRUCTE...

minor Sanitation

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. WALK-IN AND PREP COOLER DOORS RUBBER GASKETS IN ALL STATIONS ARE BROKEN AND DETERIORATED, MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN ONES ...

minor Sanitation

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: SHELVES IN DELI STATIONS AT LOWER LEVEL OF DISPLAY COOLER AND UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES, SHELVES ...

minor Sanitation

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 NOT CLEAN UNDER PREP COFFEE STATION, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ANDN MAINTATIN.

minor Sanitation

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. WALLS BEHIND CLEAN UTENSILS STORAGE SHELVES ARE CHIPPED AND DAMAGED, INSTRCTED TO PROVIDE A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. BURNT LIGHT BULB IN BUTCHER WALK-IN COOLER AND HEAVY DUST-BUILD UP ABOVE...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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. MISSING THERMOMETER IN SEVERAL COOLERS, INSTRUCTEDT O I...

2011-12-27 Pass Short Form Complaint
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minor Sanitation

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

WALK-IN & SMALL COOLER (COOK'S LINE) DOOR GASKETS ARE IN RIPPED-MUST REPLACE. ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST ALSO BE REPLACED, INCLUDING THE EXPOSED INSULATION ON INNER PANEL OF COOLER DOORS (COOK'S LINE) All food and non-food conta...

minor Pest Activity

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

POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT THE COFFEE STATION (FACING ILLINOIS ST. & AT THE COOK'S LINE (TO THE RIGHT OF THE OVENS), MUST BE FIXED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and ...

minor Sanitation

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

DUSTY CEILING TILES AROUND VENTS IN BAKERY ROOM/BAKING AREA, PACKAGING AREA (FOR ORDERS) & IN DISHROOM MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

minor Pest Activity

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

ALL SODA/MILK CRATES USED FOR DRY OR COLD STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of ...

2011-11-07 Pass Short Form Complaint
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minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED; EXPOSED INSULATION ON INNER PANEL OF COOLER DOORS (COOK'S LINE) & WALK-IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cle...

minor Sanitation

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

DUSTY CEILING TILES AROUND VENTS AT DISHROOM, BAKERY ROOM & PACKAGING ORDER ROOMS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

minor Sanitation

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

ANY MILK CRATES USED FOR DRY/COLD STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS. 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 s...

2011-10-20 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. EXPOSED INSULATION ON INNER PANEL OF COOLER DOORS (COOK'S LINE), MUST BE FIXED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall b...

minor Sanitation

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

DUSTY CEILING TILES AROUND VENTS AT DISHROOM & AT BAKERY ROOM MUST BE CLEANED & MAINTAINED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

minor Pest Activity

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

ALL MILK CRATES USED FOR DRY OR COLD STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED BY REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishmen...

2011-10-13 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

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

(7-38-005A) INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOODS IN DELI CASE: 8-LBS. OF CHIPOTLE CREAM CORN AT 50.7-51.8F; 10-LBS. OF TWICE BAKED POTATOES AT 46.2F; 11.6-LBS. OF CURRY CHICKEN AT 46.6-49.1F; 6.2-LBS. OF MONGOLIAN BEEF AT 47.3-48.1F...

serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

(7-38-005A) INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. NOTED SOME BLACK/PINK SLIMY AREAS ON THE INTERIOR PANEL & CHUTE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE & MAINTAIN. All food should be properly protected from contamination during sto...

minor Sanitation

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

DOOR GASKETS OF MOST WALK-IN COOLERS & COOLER DRAWERS IN MAIN KITCHEN ARE IN VERY POOR REPAIR-MUST REPLACE. ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED ALSO. NOTED EXPOSED INSULATION ON THE INSIDE OF SMALL COOLER DOOR PANLES AT COOK'S ...

minor Sanitation

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

FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR FLOORS OF COOLERS AT COOK'S LINE, FAN GUARDS OF SMALL COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF FOOD CONTAINERS IN BAKERY AREA, WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES=DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS/DUST/DIRT. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment an...

minor Sanitation

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

FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: FLOOR DRAINS IN DELI AREA & BUTCHER SHOP AREA; FLOORS UNDER PANELS OF DISPLAY COOLERS & ALONG WALLBASES OF WALK-IN COOLERS THRU-OUT PREMISES, AROUND ALL GREASE TRAPS. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and ...

minor Sanitation

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

DUSTY CEILING VENTS (& AREAS AROUND THEM) AT THE DISHROOM & BAKERY AREAS MUST BE CLEANED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL STOCK/SUPPLIES IN THE REAR WAIT STAFF/EPMLOYEE ROOM (BEHIND THE BUTCHER AREA) MUST BE BETTER ORGANIZED, & STUFF MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR (IF NEEDED). All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection wit...

2011-03-21 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2011-03-09 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND 9.5 LBS. OF MONGOLIAN BEEF & 7 LBS. OF SZECHUAN CHICKEN ON DISPLAY CASE AT TEMPS BETWEEN 50.1-59.9F. ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40F OR BELOW. TOTAL AMOUNT OF PRODUCT DISPOSED OF = $193.50. All cold food shall be stored at a temperature ...

critical Sanitation

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

OBSERVED FRESH CHICKEN BREAST ON A TRAY THAT WAS ALSO HOLDING WHOLE CHICKEN PIECES, SET ASIDE FOR DISCARDING. THE WHOLE RAW CHICKEN PIECES WERE GREENISH IN COLOR, & SITTING ON ABOUT 1/4 INCH OF STALE BRINE. THESE PRODUCTS WERE REMOVED FROM THE BUTCHE...

serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

NOTED MEATS WERE STORED IN BUTCHER'S WALK-IN COOLER, WHERE THE FLOORS UNDER SHELVINGS & AROUND CORNERS HAVE ACCUMULATED STALE FOOD DEBRIS . DRIP PANS UNDER MEAT SHELVINGS HAD DRIED-UP BLOOD/JUICES. ALSO OBSERVED STANDING WASTE WATER TRAPPED UNDER A P...

minor Sanitation

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

ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED; CONDENSATION PAN UNDER UPRIGHT COOLER IN BAKING AREA MUST BE FREE OF SLIMY YELLOWISH WATER THAT HAS COLLECTED IN THIS PAN & MAINTAIN. EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAPS MUST BE RE-SEALED/PAINTED DUE T...

minor Sanitation

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

FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: AIR VENTS OF DISPLAY CASES FOR DAIRY & CHEESE/SAUSAGE; COMPRESSORS OF SMALL COOLERS AT COOK'S LINE; FAN GUARDS OF VEGETABLES WALK-IN COOLER, DUE TO HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment ...

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, UNDER DRY/COLD STORAGE AREAS, ESPECIALLY INSIDE MOST WALK-IN COOLERS & FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT - MUST BE FREE OF HEAVY FOOD, DEBRIS/DIRT ACCUMULATION. The floors shall be constructed per code, be s...

minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT THE DISHROOM MUST BE REPLACED. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE ADDRESSED: FAUCET SPRAYER AT PREP SINK IN PASTRY ROOM MUST BE KEPT ON A HOOK & ABOVE THE WATER LEVEL OF THE SINK; 2-FAUCETS OF 3-COMP SINK IN DISHROOM ARE LEAKING (WRAPPED WITH TOWELS MUST BE REMOVED). Ventilatio...

2010-07-23 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2010-07-16 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 11
critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption. Molluscan shell stock shall be obtained in containers bearing legible source identification tags or labels. Shellfish shall be obtained from an approved sou...

critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: TURKEY, HAM, ROAST BEEF, TOMATO BASIL SOUP. 44.3 - 56.4 DEGREES. ALL PRODUCTS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED AT THIS TI...

critical Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. HANDSINK IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. HOT WATER HANDLE INPOOR REPAIR. NO HOT WATER TO PROPERLY WA...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OB...

minor Sanitation

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. CUTIING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING, WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING T...

minor Sanitation

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 THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN BAKEREY, HOT LINE, DISH AREA ECT... MUST COR...

minor Sanitation

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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP AND FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST REPAIR HOLE IN WALL AT FRONT CAFE AREA. REPAIR WALL AC...

minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be prov...

minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly co...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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. MUST INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS AND ...

100
Volare
100
Deli-time, L.l.c.
67
Travelle
52
Pinched
45
Ontario Street Owner, LLC

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