SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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1166 W MADISON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 24, 2019 · passed

Failed 4 of 9 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
2 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
35
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Jul 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 24
2019
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

ALL REACH IN COOLERS MUST HAVE THERMOMETERS AVAILABLE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS MUST HAVE COMMODITY IDENTIFIED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

SNEEZE GUARD AT FRONT DISPLAY AREA IS INEFFECTIVE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

TOILET IN REST ROOM IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 23
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH POLICY OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR DIARRHEA OR VOMITING EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON-SITE.

NOV 16
2018
FAILED
12 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION, WITH A VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS, RICE, MELONS, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH POLICY OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR DIARRHEA OR VOMITING EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS/RTE FOODS IN PREP & WALK COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES ON FOOD PREPARED AND STORED IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AND INGREDIENT LABELS ON THE CHIA PUDDING BEING SOLD IN THE SELF SERVER COOLER ADJACENT TO THE CASH REGISTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. 3.302.12 MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACK FOR EQUIPMENT BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

CRITICALFood Temperature
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON THE PREMISES. INCLUDING 2 HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS, 3-COMP SINK, OR IN HAND SINKS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. EMPLOYEES UNABLE TO WASH HANDS AND UNABLE TO WASH AND RINSE DISHES, PER CITY CODE. HOT WATER TEMPERATURES RANGE FROM 50F TO 60F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY COLD WATER PIPE AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6.501.114 MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. ALSO, ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, AND MAINTAIN. 6.201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET . INFORMATION PROVIDED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON-SITE.

JAN 31
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
0 violations
JAN 26
2018
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS, 3-COMP SINK OR AND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PLUMBER TO HAVE HOT WATER RESTORED ON-SITE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

MUST REPAIR COVING ON WALL ACROSS FROM THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

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JAN 5
2018
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

OBSERVE NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON THE PREMISES; THAT INCLUDES EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP, AND HAND SINKS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PLUMMER TO HAVE HOT WATER RESTORED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1989320, DATED 2/17/2017. VIOLATION INCLUDES; #38; NO RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER TO TOP LOADING SOFT SERVE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, VIOLATION STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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

MUST DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTALL CORRECT STORAGE RACKS.

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

MUST REPAIR COVING ON WALL ACROSS FROM THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

FEB 17
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IMPROPERLY WASHING DISHES, SINKS NOT SET UP TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE, WASHING DISHES IN ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO SET SINKS UP PROPERLY AT ONCE, CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030

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

OUTSIDE GROUND AREA BY SHARED GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

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

NO RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER TO TOP LOADING SOFT SERVE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

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

CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.

JUL 27
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SMALL HOLE NOTED IN WALL IN REAR PREP AREA. SEAL SAME. MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR AREA. REPLACE SAME.

JUL 25
2016
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

WALK-IN COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, 55.0F INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

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

SMALL HOLE NOTED IN WALL IN REAR PREP AREA. SEAL SAME. MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR AREA. REPLACE SAME.

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