SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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1133 W RANDOLPH ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 15, 2025 · passed

4 of 7 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
22
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Feb 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 15
2025
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 3
2024
PASSED
0 violations
APR 26
2024
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT READS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS." (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE ON THE CDPH WEBSITE - LINK BELOW) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005"

MINORFood Storage & Handling
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND SERVICE AREA AND STORED ON STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.

MAY 18
2023
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN, WASHROOMS, AND BAR. MUST PROVIDE.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COFFEE STATION MILK COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

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

OBSERVED THE SODA GUN HOLDER CLOSEST TO THE FRONT DOOR AT THE BAR MISSING A DRAIN HOSE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE BAR HANDWASHING SINK SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 24
2022
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11 OBSERVED WASTE WATER PIPE OVER PASTA PREP AREA IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO COVER OR SHIELD WASTE WATER PIPE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION ONTO FOOD.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST CAP OFF WATER AND DRAIN LINE AT MAIN PREP LINE (REAR HANDSINK ) AND REMOVE HANDSINK FROM PREMISES.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN ALL UNISEX BATHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

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MAR 22
2022
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT 87.4F AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BATHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR. ALSO OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK AT MAIN PREP LINE ON 1ST FLOOR(REAR) AT 71.3F. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED TO EACH CONTAINER IN WHICH CLAMS AND MUSSELS WERE BEING STORED. SHELLSTOCK TAG MUST BE ATTACHED TO EACH CONTAINER UNTIL THE LAST ITEM IS SOLD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD ITEMS WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $40.00.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED GRIME BUILD UP INSIDE OF REAR ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED FOOD ITEM NOT DISCLOSED ON MENU FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS (RIB EYE & SALMON). ALSO OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ASTERISK ON FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED RAW/UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER THEN PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, *THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER OR CAN BE SERVED RAW/UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

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

OBSERVED WASTE WATER PIPE OVER PASTA PREP AREA IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO COVER OR SHIELD WASTE WATER PIPE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION ONTO FOOD.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN ALL UNISEX BATHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT VENTILATION HOOD ON FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT VENTILATION HOOD BY DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH OPERABLE LIGHT BULB.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2/27/2020, REPORT #2362973. #58-INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

FEB 27
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. ORDER PLACED FOR KIT DURING INSPECTION.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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