FRIETKOTEN.
131 N CLINTON ST BLDG BOOTH26 · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
10 of 17 inspections passed, 2 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 222024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
NOV 132023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
NOV 62023FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING/NOT WORKING AT LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
OBSERVED NO QUAT CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
DEC 72021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
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NOV 292021FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE STRIPPED ON HAND WASHING SINK. NO WATER AVAILABLE WHEN HOT WATER HANDLE TURNED TO ON POSITION. INSTRUCTED MUST MAINTAIN HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES. MUST HAVE HOT/COLD WATER AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR REPAIRED HOT WATER HANDLE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT INCLUDING ASTERISKING ON MENU ITEMS OFFERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (FRIED EGGS ). MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. HOT WATER HANDLE ON RIGHT SIDE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DOES NOT TURN (NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE); COLD WATER HANDLE ON RIGHT FAUCET STRIPPED. ONCE COLD WATER TURNED ON, UNABLE TO TURN WATER OFF. INSTRUCTED MUST REPAIR. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS MUST BE PROPERLY FUNCTIONING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
JAN 172020PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT INCLUDING ASTERISKING ON MENU ITEMS OFFERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (FRIED EGGS ). MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA WITH DEEP CUTS AND DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SURFACES THAT CAN BE PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED.
APR 102019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOE EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER ONSITE TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF HOT OR COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MAR 212018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Observed blocked exposed hand sink. At time of inspection exposed hand sink basin, near prep area was blocked by large cutting board and potato fry press. Informed manager that exposed hand sinks must be accessible at all times to ensure proper hand-washing, at all times. Manager corrected violations during inspection. Critical violation # 7-38-030
Observed no chemical test kit on site during inspection. Instructed manager to provide chemical test to determine proper concentration level of chemical sanitizing solution. Manager corrected violation at end of inspection. Serious violation #7-38-030
Observed pre portioned condiments, ketchup, etc. for sale to public, at front counter display with no labels or dates. Instructed manager that once food is removed from bulk container and pre portioned, labels and dates must be provided. Maintain at all times.
Observed hood filters above flat top grill with excessive grease build-up. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
Observed interior surface of floor drain on bar side of operation, covered with black mold like substance. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
JUL 192017PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
Observed potentially hazardous foods improperly stored inside prep cooler. Found raw eggs stored above potatoes, onions, cheeses, etc. Must store all raw potentially hazardous foods (raw eggs) below uncooked, non-potentially hazardous and/or ready to eat foods to prevent cross contamination. Operator rearranged contents of cooler during inspection. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
Observed dishes soaking over night in 3 compartment sink on bar side. Observed food debris in strainer of 3 compartment sink on cooking side. Must leave all surfaces clean and dry over night to prevent pest harborage. Must maintain same.
Facility unable to provide proof of food handler training for employees. Must provide proof of food handler training for all food handling employees within 30 days of hire. Must maintain records.
APR 132016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING. REPAIR THE FAUCET LEAK. A CART STORING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND INGREDIENTS IS BEING STORED IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HANDSINK. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SINK OR, STORE THE CART AT LEAST 12 INCHES AWAY FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SINK.
MAR 132015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.
REPLACE THE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
DEC 162014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
APR 172014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND HOOD ABOVE PREP LINE.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA. REMOVE WATER UNDER STORAGE CAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AND ON FLOORS AROUND MOP SINK.
NOV 42013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT TO REMOVE STANDING WATER. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER AND INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED.
JAN 62012PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. A plastic water line is connected to the sink spigot and runs 2 feet up to the top of an abrasion potato peeler with no backflow prevention device. The water line was disconnected at this time and the peeler is tagged held for inspection until connected to City plumbing and drains according to the Municipal Code of Chicago.
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. No valid proof of a certified manager is present at this time, have enough certified managers working to cover your hours of operation.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. The hood interior has some dusty greasy buildup inside, clean out the filters. The two door reach in cooler is dirty, clean the bottom of the cooler interior.
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