SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

GOOD STUFF EATERY.

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22 S WABASH AVE · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 11, 2021 · passed

3 of 7 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 13 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
3 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
40
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Oct 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 11
2021
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ( SUGAR, SALT..) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOAM CUPS USED AS A SCOOP FOR BULK FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 20
2020
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 9
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND MATERIALS FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS FOODS (STRAWBERRY PUREE, AIOLI) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ALL READY TO EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED BURGERS ON MENU. SAID ITEM IS SERVED MEDIUM AT 155F. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE, REMINDER, AND FOOTNOTE FOR ALL MENU ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 FOUND 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY. MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING DOOR AT ALL TIME.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.112 FOUND DEAD ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: DRY STORAGE CABINETS (3/3) LOCATED UNDER COCO COLA MACHINE APPROXIMATELY 30 , UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ON SOUTH WEST CORNER OF FRONT FOOD PREPARATION SINK APPROXIMATELY 10-15. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 FOUND FLOOR UNDER ALL FRYERS LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD AND GREASE ACCUMULATION. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

OCT 2
2019
FAILED
10 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS BEEF BURGERS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND MATERIALS FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS FOODS (STRAWBERRY PUREE, AIOLI) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ALL READY TO EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED BURGERS ON MENU. SAID ITEM IS SERVED MEDIUM AT 155F. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE, REMINDER, AND FOOTNOTE FOR ALL MENU ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY. MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING DOOR AT ALL TIME.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND DEAD ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: DRY STORAGE CABINETS (3/3) LOCATED UNDER COCO COLA MACHINE APPROXIMATELY 30 , UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ON SOUTH WEST CORNER OF FRONT FOOD PREPARATION SINK APPROXIMATELY 10-15. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOOR UNDER ALL FRYERS LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD AND GREASE ACCUMULATION. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

FEB 22
2018
PASSED
0 violations
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FEB 15
2018
FAILED
13 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PAR COOKED GROUND TURKEY BURGER) BEING STORED ON A PAN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT ROOM TEMPERATURE; 1 TURKEY BURGER AT 123.3F. VALUED AT $15. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HOLD HOLDING FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALSanitation
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE EATING A SALAD IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO NEVER EAT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ALWAYS HAVE A DESIGNATED SPOT FOR EMPLOYEES TO EAT THAT IS NOT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. EMPLOYEE REMOVED FOOD FROM THE FOOD PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)(B).

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FRONT FOOD PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK BLOCKED WITH A SHEET PAN INSIDE OF SAID SINK, OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING A KNIFE AT THE SAME EXPOSED SINK. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER BLOCK EXPOSED HAND SINK, HAND SINKS SHOULD ALWAYS BE ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. EMPLOYEE REMOVED SHEET PAN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY NOR ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN) ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

SERIOUSFacility Condition
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2102362 DATED 10/23/17; 32 - OBSERVED NO ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD LOCATED ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 35 - OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 45 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER'S. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS INVERT ALL FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

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

SEE VIOLATION #29.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE CORNERS OF THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED SOME MISSING CEILING TILES LOCATED BY THE REAR EXIT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

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

SEE VIOLATION #29.

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

OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR COOK TO PROPERLY TAKE PROPER FINAL TEMPERATURES OF COOKED BEEF AND TURKEY BURGERS OR CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

SEE VIOLATION #29.

OCT 23
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, TURKEY) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES; 5 LBS OF BEEF BURGERS AT 72.5F-73F, 5 LBS OF TURKEY BURGERS AT 78.8F-80F, AND 3 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 80F. ALL DISCARDED ITEMS COST $140. ALL SAID POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE SITTING ON A RACK NEXT TO THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES AND TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID ITEMS DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK BLOCKED WITH A GARBAGE CAN IN FRONT OF THE HAND SINK AND FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK BLOCKED WITH DISHES INSIDE OF SAID HAND SINK. OBSERVED REAR HAND SINK WITHOUT SOAP AND FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS. MANAGER CORRECTED ALL SAID VIOLATION DURING THE INSPECTION, REMOVED ITEMS BLOCKING HAND SINKS AND PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER BLOCK EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

OBSERVED NO ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD LOCATED ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER'S. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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