JAN 9
2018
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE SHOP & SODA FOUNTAIN.
EAT. 85/100
830 N MICHIGAN AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 9, 2018 · passed
6 of 9 inspections passed, with 2 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
6 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
23
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jun 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FRONT PREP AREA 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS INSIDE CABINETS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER ALSO OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND ALL CABINETS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH BOWL CAULK LOOSE FROM WALL. MUST RECAULK SAID HANDWASH BOWL TO WALL.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELECTRICAL ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
NOV 32016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 3
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FROST BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE CREAM FREEZER ON THE LINE AND THE 2-DOOR FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE STAIRCASE IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS BUILDUP AND ALSO THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE CHOOCOLATE DEBRIS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 22015PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 2
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. ALSO NO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. (STEAMED MILK) SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND IN DISHROOM, ORGANNIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
APR 12014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 1
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON VENT ABOVE DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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OCT 102013FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 10
2013
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS BY FRONT FOUNTAIN AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITAION ISSUED.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOOR TILE GROUTING IN POOR REPAIR AT FRONT FOUNTAIN AREAS.
JUN 152011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 15
2011
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMAINS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REMAINS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMAINS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IS NEEDED IN THE DISHROOM-MUST PROVIDE. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.
JUN 72011FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 7
2011
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED 18-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AROUND THE FRONT DISPLAY CABINET; ALSO NOTED 3-LIVE ROACHES TRYING TO COME OUT OF THE GAP BETWEEN THE TILED BASEBOARD & FRP WALL BEHIND THE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. (7-38-020). 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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
POOR CAULKING ON SPLASHGUARDS OF SINKS IN DISHWASHING AREA MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
POOR FLOOR GROUTING IN DISHROOM AREA-MUST FIX. ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMEMT AT FRONT AREA- DUE TO DIRT/FOOD BEDRIS. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
ANY OPENINGS/GAPS ON WALLS OR AROUND PIPES IN DISHWASHING AREA MUST BE SEALED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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