Chicago Health Dept
225 S CANAL ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2019.
17 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2019.
Last inspected Mar 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
2-102.14 OBSERVED LICENSEE HOLDER DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SAFETY MANAGER CERTIFICATE.DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE PROOF OF ENROLLMENT INCLUDING OR ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SAFETY MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR FOR REVIEW. EDUCATED PERSON IN CHARGE OF PROPER FOOD HANDLING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
2-101.11 OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR POSTED WHILE PREPPING AND SERVING HOT & COLD FOOD ITEMS OFFERED ON MENU. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2-2102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND SIGNATURES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP (COOK LINE) AREA OF FACILITY. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN IN AREA OF FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES
3-501.17 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY ITEM, SANDWICHES, ETC. STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED AND DISPLAY COOLERS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS DATE MARK FOOD ITEMS STORE MORE THAT 24 HOURS IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS FOR REACH REACH IN COOLER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
4-101.19 OBSERVED EQUIPMENT ( REACH IN COOLER, TOUCH POINT AREAS, ETC.) WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS UNDER EQUIPMENT ON FLOORS AND IN CORNERS OF FACILITY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FOR INSPECTION 2269081 PERFORMED ON 3/7/2019. #48 4-302.14 OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT CHEMICAL TEST KIT/STRIPS FOR TESTING SANITIZER RESIDUAL FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZERS USED IN FACILITY AND TESTING DEVICES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CHEMICAL TEST KIT IN FACILITY (PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
2-102.14 OBSERVED LICENSEE HOLDER DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SAFETY MANAGER CERTIFICATE.DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE PROOF OF ENROLLMENT INCLUDING OR ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SAFETY MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR FOR REVIEW. EDUCATED PERSON IN CHARGE OF PROPER FOOD HANDLING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
2-101.11 OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR POSTED WHILE PREPPING AND SERVING HOT & COLD FOOD ITEMS OFFERED ON MENU. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2-2102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND SIGNATURES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP (COOK LINE) AREA OF FACILITY. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN IN AREA OF FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES
OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS, READY TO EAT 6 POUND PAN OF FOOD (SLICE TOMATO & SOFT CHEESE) AT 49.9-52.7 DEGREES INSIDE PREP REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR COOK LINE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE COLD HOLDING MUST REMAIN AT 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS NOT MEETING REQUIREMENTS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. APPROX 6 POUNDS $50.
OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY ITEM, SANDWICHES, ETC. STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED AND DISPLAY COOLERS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS DATE MARK FOOD ITEMS STORE MORE THAT 24 HOURS IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT IN DISREPAIR REACH IN COOLER COLD HOLDING AT 77.9 DEGREES F IN FRONT PREP KITCHEN AREA (COOK LINE) OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE COLD HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. TAGGED UNIT
OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR REACH IN COOLERS DRAWERS AND REACH IN COOLER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT THERMOMETER (TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE) FOR MEASURING (PROBING) FOOD ITEMS/ PRODUCTS IN FACILITY FOR ACCURACY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGED THERMOMETERS ARE REQUIRED FOR MEASURING FOOD ACCURACY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED EQUIPMENT ( REACH IN COOLER, TOUCH POINT AREAS, ETC.) WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT CHEMICAL TEST KIT/STRIPS FOR TESTING SANITIZER RESIDUAL FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZERS USED IN FACILITY AND TESTING DEVICES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CHEMICAL TEST KIT IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS UNDER EQUIPMENT ON FLOORS AND IN CORNERS OF FACILITY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 10 HAMBURGERS INSIDE BEEF BROTH ON TO OF GRILL AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 130.0F-130.9F. MUST MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 140.0F OR HIGHER. FOOD REMOVED AD DISCARDED BY MANAGER-CDI. APPROX COST $ 10.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
INTERIOR UPPER PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN
LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED IN CEILING OF DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
Observed excessive dust build up on bottom of drying racks above 3 compartment sink. Must clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
Found potentially hazardous foods (chicken, hot dogs, etc.) without proper labels. Must label prepped, potentially hazardous foods with item name and dates. Must maintain same.
Found small amount of black, slimy mold like substance on lower right interior of ice machine. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
Found wiping cloths improper stored on counters. Must properly store wiping cloths in clean container, with sanitizer solution. Must maintain same.
EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
PREP COOLER MAINTAINING IMPRIOPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 66.9F.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40.0F OR BELOW. MUST NOT USE COOLER . COOLER TAG HEALD FOR INSPECTION.MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THATS 40F OR BELOW FOR FOOD STORAGE-CDI. MUST CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE PREP COOLER. 4-IT BEEF AT 53.9F,56.7F,SLICED TOMATOES-52.0F,HOT DOGS-47.8F,TUNA SALAD 53.0F,SOURKRAUT-57.8F,RAW HAMBURGER PATTIES-54.0F.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.ALL FOOD REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER,CDI APPROX 50LBS OF FOOD/COST APPROX $65.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEN/MAINTAIN.
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AREA PREPARED AND SERVED,IE MAKING SANDWICHES,COOKING HAMBURGERS,ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS ISSUED -7-38-012
INTERIOR UPPER PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE INSIDE ICE BIN AT FRONT COUNTER.MUST PROPERLY STORE.
DURING INSPECTION THERE WAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING COOKED,HANDLED AND PREPARED. THE MUST ALWAYS BE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING COOKED, HANDLED OR PREPARED.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST FAN GUARD COVERS AT ALL 2DR REFRIGERATORS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION.
MUST CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AT THE CEILING OF THE EXHAUST HOOD. FOUND ABOVE STATED WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS AND LONG STEM THERMOMETERS FOR COOKS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND VARIOUS THERMOMETERS AT COOLERS NOT WORKING PROPERLY.
MUST PROVIDE ALL STAFF MEMBERS WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENT.
CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES ON KNIFE RACK AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED KNIVE STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND WALL.
MUST REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP BOX BY 3COMP SINK SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE NEXT TO REAR ICE MACHINE.
(7-38-005A) INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. FOUND A SMALL METAL PAN OF THINLY SLICED BEEF IN UPRIGHT COOLER (FOR PHILLY CHEESESTEAK SANDWICHES), THAT WAS SITTING ON BLOODY LIQUID. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PRODUCT & ALWAYS STORE RAW MEATS ON A DRIP TRAY INSIDE PANS. All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.
DUSTY FAN GUARDS OF MOST COOLERS & ICE BUILD-UP ON A CONDENSER OF THE LEFT UPRIGHT COOLER MUST BE CLEANED & MAINTAINED. (INCLUDING THE BASEMENT COOLER). All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
THE BASE OF THE 3-COMP SINK SPRAYER FAUCET IS LEAKING, MUST FIX. 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.
ALL ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN PLACE/CONTAINER. Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PREP AREA STAND UP HOT DOG REACH IN COOLER DOORS RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. BOTH STAND UP COOLERS INTERIOR THERMOMETERS BROKEN. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING THERMOMETERS.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN KNIVES MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN/DRY PLACE OR A KNIFE RACK (NOT BETWEEN WALL & PREPTABLE).
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Any cardbosrd or glued liner on bottom of prep tables must be removed & made easily cleanable.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Peeling paint at the outer left side of hood panel must be re-sealed/re-surfaced.
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