SEP 19
2022
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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FRESHII.
YOUR CALL. 72/100
161 N CLARK ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 19, 2022 · passed
12 of 16 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
12 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
42
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Feb 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED RUST ACCUMULATION COVERING THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN COOLER WITH GREEN AND BLACK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FEB 102020PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 10
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND TORN DOOR GASKET ON THE 3-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, INSTRUCTED O REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
FOUND NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS (CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY) ONSITE. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided, AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
FOUND RUST ACCUMULATION COVERING THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENT ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA LOCATED ACROSS THE HALL, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
SEP 262019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 26
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH USE OF THE SAMPLE CLEAN UP POLICY PROVIDED FROM CDPH WEBSITE AND NO SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE A COMPLETED POLICY REFLECTING THE SUPPLIES INCLUDED IN SAMPLE POLICY. MUST ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF BOTH A COMPLETED POLICY REFLECTIVE SET OF SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEA TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (CHOCOLATE CHIPS, COCONUT FLAKES, GRANOLA ETC.) STORED BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE PREP COUNTER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED GRAB & GO FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED (BAKED COOKIES). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING CHEMICAL TEST KIT CONCENTRATION LEVEL REQUIREMENTS IN QUATS SANITIZER BUCKETS. NOTED CONCENTRATION LEVEL OF WIPING CLOTH SANITIZING BUCKETS AT 0PPM. PERSON IN CHARGE WAS INFORMED OF PROPER SANITIZING CONCENTRATION LEVELS. SANITIZING BUCKETS WERE EMPTIED AND REFILLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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MAY 182018FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 18
2018
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
NO RUNNING WATER AT EMPLOYEES (MEN'S) TOILET ROOM HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES DURING OPERATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ( EGGS, BEANS...) COOKED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE FOLD OF COOLER GASKETS AT SMOOTHIE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLER AT REAR PREP AREA WITH BEARD NOT WEARING A BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
SEP 262017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 26
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED BAKED COOKIES FOR SALE WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, AND INGREDIENTS LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED PANINI GRILL WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 182017FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 18
2017
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED BAKED COOKIES FOR SALE WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, AND INGREDIENTS LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED PANINI GRILL WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 52017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 5
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED MULTI USE UTENSILS BEING STORED WITH HANDLES IN FROZEN FRUITS AND IN ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD UP IN THE MINI REFRIGERATOR LOCATED NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD BEING STORED ON THE GROUND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 172016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 17
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear kitchen storage areas under shelving, ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
FEB 192015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 19
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND ALL LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH RED LIDS HOLDING DRY GOODS(OATMEAL, NUTS, PRETZELS, GRANOLA MIX, AND DRIED CRANBERRIES)NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR WARPED DOOR SWEEP AT THE REVOLVING ENTRANCE DOOR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE REAR 3-COMP SINK AND AT THE FRONT PREP SERVICE AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AT THE FRONT PREP SERVICE AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES FROM WALLS NEXT TO THE COOLERS AND THE SHELVING RACK.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE ALL STAFF MEMBERS WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENT FOR ALL STAFF FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
JUL 292014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 29
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
SPRAY BOTTLES NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS AND FOOD STORED AT FOOD STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SEPARATELY.
DEC 162013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 16
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CORNERS OF THE INNER PANEL AT THE ICE MACHINE. FOUND SLIGHT GRAYISH BUILD-UP.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE 1DR EACH-IN REFRIGERATOR LOCATED NEXT TO THE 3DR-REACH IN FRIDGE.
AUG 272013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 27
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND COOKIES BY THE REGISTER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH NAME AND ADDRESS OF ESTABLISHMENT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR GASKET AT THE UPRIGHT 2DR REFRIGERATOR AT THE PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR UNDER THE 3COMP SINK TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED FOOD PREP STAFF AT FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
SEP 132012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 13
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INACURATE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS, INSTRUCTED TO USE ACURATE ONES.
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