SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

GOOD STUFF EATERY.

BEAT. 39/100

22 S WABASH AVE · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 29, 2017 · passed with conditions

Failed 5 of 15 inspections. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
6 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
37
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Nov 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 29
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, 5LBS OF HAMBURGERS AT 98.4F-100.2F AND 3 LBS OF TURKEY BURGERS AT 109.2F-112.7F BOTH ON A COOKIE RACK INSIDE OF THE PREP AREA. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 8LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $100. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD FOOD AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT FOOD AT 140.0F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

APR 28
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HAMBURGERS, COOKED MUSHROOMS AND ONIONS, CHEESE, ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER AT THE BACK DOOR AND WET MOPS STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ITEMS AND STORE WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.

MAR 7
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS WITH GREASE AND OR FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

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

OBSERVED THE PLUMBING DISCONNECTED UNDER THE FRONT SLOP SINK IN THE EAST CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING AT ALL TIMES.

FEB 24
2017
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FACILITY HAS NO ACTIVE CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL CONTRACT FOR THE FACILITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS WITH GREASE AND OR FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS

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

OBSERVED THE PLUMBING DISCONNECTED UNDER THE FRONT SLOP SINK IN THE EAST CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING AT ALL TIMES.

FEB 14
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS WITH GREASE AND OR FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

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

OBSERVED THE PLUMBING DISCONNECTED UNDER THE FRONT SLOP SINK IN THE EAST CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING AT ALL TIMES.

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FEB 7
2017
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10-15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE SOUTH WALL ABOVE THE ICE CREAM COOLER/MILK SHAKE PREP AREA AND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND 2-3 FLYING AROUND THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE NOTED AREAS AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS WITH GREASE AND OR FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

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

OBSERVED THE PLUMBING DISCONNECTED UNDER THE FRONT SLOP SINK IN THE EAST CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING AT ALL TIMES.

JUN 2
2016
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.

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

Caulk around 3 compartment, missing, shall be provided. Cutting boards that had deep cuts in prep areas, shall be replaced. Shelving/cabinets under pop dispensing unit, storage shelving had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floors under 3 compartment sink, rear kitchen areas had excess grease build up in rear corners, need detailed cleaning.

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

Damaged/ missing, stained ceiling tiles in rear prep area, shall be repaired/replaced. Walls in rear kitchen areas had grease stains, need detailed cleaning.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Missing/damaged light shields in rear kitchen area, office storage area, shall be provided.

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

Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

MAR 14
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE, NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ( HAMBURGERS, SHAKES) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

NOV 4
2015
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 23
2015
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE MENU SIGNS OVER THE SHAKE STATION, 10 ON THE WALL TO THE RIGHT OF THE REAR BEVERAGE STATION AND 20 ON THE WALLS SURROUNDING THE MOP SINK AND THE MOP HANDLE OF THE MOP INSIDE OF THE MOP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE THE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS, BACON AND CUT VEGETABLES) ARE BEING HANDLED/PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED/HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

APR 28
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE COATS AND BAGS STORED OVER FOOD IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LOCKERS OR A SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE PERSONAL ITEMS.

MAR 30
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICE AT FRONT AND REAR EXPOSED HAND SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (GUACAMOLE, HAMBURGERS AND CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE COATS AND BAGS STORED OVER FOOD IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LOCKERS OR A SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE PERSONAL ITEMS.

MINORSanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOILED AND WET LINEN STORED INAPPROPRIATELY NEAR REAR MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SOILED AND/OR WET LINEN IN A CONTAINER PROPERLY.

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

OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED ON THE FLOOR BY THE REAR MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.

JAN 8
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED GAPS BETWEEN THE BASEBOARDS AND THE WALL BEHIND THE COLLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND AT THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE GAPS.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

DEC 22
2014
FAILED
0 violations
NOV 26
2014
FAILED
0 violations

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