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YOUR CALL

Grand Lux Cafe

111 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60611 · Streeterville · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
61/100

Passed most recently but 7 prior failures on record

Inspections
40
27 passed
Last Inspected
2023-03-02
Pass Rate
68%
7 failures
Score
61/100
YOUR CALL
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2023-03-02
Failed 7 inspections (2022, 2021, 2019...)
Sanitation issues found across 71 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 11 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 71×
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Pest Activity critical 11×
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Other serious
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Food Temperature critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Documentation & Training serious
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2023-03-02 Pass Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Missing hand washing signs in restrooms, instructed to post.

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Missing thermometer in several prep coolers, instructed to provide.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Bulk food container not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

2022-11-29 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2022-07-25 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2022-07-18 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 3
minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Missing thermometer in several low boy cooler at prep line, instructed to provide.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Found about 50 live fruit flies in main kitchen and bar area. instructed to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas, pest control service recommended. priority foundation violation 7-38-020(A).

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Missing grout at kitchen floor, causing waste water to trap. standing water under cabinets at bar area. instructed to repair floors and maintain.

2022-03-22 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
4
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Bulk food container ( flour ) missing a label. instructed to label and maintain.

serious Sanitation

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

No hot running water at 2-comp vegetables washing sink. instructed to provide hot and cold running water for proper sink washing and sanitizing before use. priority foundation violation 7-38-030(C)

minor Other

53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Broken floor tile in main prep kitchen, instructed to repair and maintain.

2021-11-15 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2021-09-22 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2021-09-15 Fail Complaint
5
serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED ELECTRONIC FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE READING FOR THE MAIN HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE NOT PROVIDING AN ACCURATE RINSE TEMPERATURE; GAUGE IS NOT PROVIDING A CONSISTENT TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND CORN SYRUP AND OTHER OLD FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON AND UNDERNEATH THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE PASTRY WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND WALL BASE TILE NEAR THE MAIN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CEILING VENT ABOVE ICE MACHINE HAS HEAVY DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2021-04-20 Pass Canvass
2
serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION ON WALL AND CEILING OF PREP WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE (DEFROST), CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LARGE GAPS BETWEEN FLOORS AND WALLS IN CHINA STORAGE ROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVING IN ALL AREAS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

2020-10-06 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

A FLY TRAP INSTALLED IN KITCHEN TOO CLOSE TO FOOD PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP A WAY OPEN FOODS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

A SOILED PIPE DEBRIS HANGING RUNNING UNDER COUNTER TOP OVER CLEAN DISHES. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP CLEAN DISHES PROTECTED.

2019-06-25 Pass Short Form Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14. OBSERVED SOILED RAGS STORED ON THE COUNTERS AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST STORE RAGS FOR CLEANING IN BUCKETS OF SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE. MUST STORE DRY "WIPING" RAGS AWAY FROM POTENTIAL S...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12. OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISH PIT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREP STATIONS. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

2019-05-17 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.12. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP, BAR, AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2019-05-10 Fail Complaint
4
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

SEE VIOLATION#:60.

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

- OBSERVED SOUPS AND ENHANCED CREAM HELD IN LARGE DEEP CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH HOLDING TEMPERATURES AT 135.2F-137.9F. THE ITEMS WERE TIME STAMPED TO HAVE BEEN PREPARED OVER 4 HOURS AGO. MUST COOL FOOD ITEMS IN ...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP, BAR, AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

- OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 2/6/19. VIOLATION STATES: "OBSERVED A SLIGHT DIRT/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN". MUST CORRECT VIOLATION. PRIORITY ...

2019-02-06 Pass Complaint
3
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A SLIGHT DIRT/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE FRYER CABINETS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER BY THE DISHWASH MACHINE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2018-07-03 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE AND KEEP ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- CHICKEN AT 48.0 F, TILAPIA AT 47.0 AND SHRIMPAT 48.0 F HELD INSIDE FRY STATION COOLER. HOWEVER SAID FRY STATION COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 42.0 F. ...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER WITH CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER WITH CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALLS AND FLOOR WITH DUST/FOOD DEBRIS AT SMALL ROOM ADJACENT TO BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOOR AT SAID ROOM.

2017-12-22 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2017-09-27 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2017-08-10 Pass Complaint
5
minor Sanitation

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

SEVERAL DRAWER AND STAND UP COOLERS WITH MISSING AND DAMAGED GASKETS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

MISSING GROUT AT FLOOR TILES AT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT.

minor Sanitation

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

ICE BUILD UP AROUND INSULATION LINES AT WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAKY FAUCET AT MICHIGAN SIDE SERVICE STATION, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

COOKS AND FOOD HANDLERS IN KITCHEN WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

2017-03-08 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

INADEQUATE UTENSILS SANITIZING, FOUND HIGH TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH FINAL RINSE AT 140F, MACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP FINAL RINSE AT 180F OR HIGHER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030. BY THE END OF INSPECTIO...

minor Sanitation

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

DRAWER COOLER DOORS AT THE GRILL STATION NOT CLOSING TIGHTLy, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

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

FOOD UTENSILS TETHERED WITH A METAL CHAIN, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP UTENSILS FREE FOR PROPER WASH AND SANITIZE.

minor Sanitation

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

DRAIN FOR MAIN DISH MACHINE DRAINING SLOW AND SOAP SUDS SPILLING ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

RINSE AND SCRAPES SINK AT MAIN DISH MACHIN LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

2016-12-29 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2016-12-23 Fail Short Form Complaint
2
serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE...

minor Sanitation

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

SODA SYRUP LINE IS LEAKING ALONG THE DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2016-05-12 Pass w/ Conditions Suspected Food Poisoning
CRITICAL 4
critical Sanitation

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

FOOD NOT STORED PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER: OBSERVED A BOX OF READY TO EAT SNAP PEAS STORED DIRECTLY UNDER THE CONDENSER WITH VISIBLE DRIPPING CONTAMINATION. THE BOX OF SNAP PEAS WAS WET WITH CONDENSATE. MANAGER VOLUN...

minor Sanitation

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

DEFROST WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE AND FROST BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN LOWER COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS ON THE LINE TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP, THE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR TO REMOVE DAIRY SPLATTER, AND THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE DISCOLORATION BUILDUP- MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE ENTRY DRAPES INTO THE PREPARED FOOD WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND MAINTAIN.

2016-04-11 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
6
serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER OR VALID CITY CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(CHICKEN,BEEF,EGGS AND SOUPS, ETC.)ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST OBTAIN AND PROVIDE CITY FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE O...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

FOUND CONTAINERS OF PREPARED TOMATOES IN THE WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER WITHOUT DATE LABELS. MUST PROVIDE DATE LABELS FOR ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS.

minor Food Temperature

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

REMOVE TIN FOIL PIECES FROM THE HOT HOLDING/CONVECTION OVEN IN THE REAR TO PREVENT A PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION IN FOOD ITEMS STORED IN UNIT.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN LOWER COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS ON THE LINE TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP, THE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR TO REMOVE DAIRY SPLATTER, AND THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE DISCOLORATION BUILDUP- MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAKERY PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.

2015-09-22 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Pest Activity

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

MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR CONSUMABLE ICE IN BIN AT BAR TO PROTECT FROM THE ELEMENTS (DIRT, DUST AND PEST).

2015-09-15 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON WALL AT CEILING OF MICHIGAN AVE SIDE WAITER STATION AND ONE ON WALL AT EXPO AREA OUTSIDE OF OVEN STATION. ALSO OBSERVED 20 SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON WALL, CEILING AND SHELVES AT REAR WHERE GLASSWARE IS KEPT. OBSERVED OVE...

minor Pest Activity

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

MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR CONSUMABLE ICE IN BIN AT BAR TO PROTECT FROM THE ELEMENTS (DIRT, DUST AND PEST).

minor Pest Activity

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

CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP KITCHEN ALONG AND IN BETWEEN HEAVY EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS. REMOVE ACCESS WATER ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT TO HELP PREVENT BREEDING OF INSECTS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN CEILING AND VENT ABOVE FRENCH FRIES FREEZER AT REAR IN HALL, OF FOOD SPLASHES AND DUST BUILD-UP.

minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3-COMP SINK IN DISH ROOM AND AT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN OVEN STATION. MUST REPAIR.

2015-03-27 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AT CEILING AND ON WALL OF WALK-IN FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER, BROIL AREA AND FLOOR IN PREP DISH AREA, REMOVE EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR IN SAME AREA AND WALK-IN DAIRY COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN UTILITY CLOSET.

2014-06-20 Pass Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INSIDE BOTTOM OF FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WHEELS OF PASTA COOKER IN THE PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WHEELS OF EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS WITH VOIDS IN THE GROUT. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TILES.

minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS INSIDE OF THE BAKERY WALK IN COOLER AND BAKERY WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

2014-04-29 Pass Complaint
9
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WHEELS OF PASTA COOKER IN THE PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WHEELS OF EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INSIDE BOTTOM OF FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CAN OPENER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS WITH VOIDS IN THE GROUT. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TILES.

minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED WALL UNDER MAIN DISH WASHING ROOM HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS INSIDE OF THE BAKERY WALK IN COOLER AND BAKERY WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING LEAKS: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PLUMBING UNDER THE WASH BASIN IN THE MAIN DISH WASHING ROOM AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT FAUCET BASE HOT KNOB IN THE PREP DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED PREP COOLERS WITH OUT THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE.

2013-09-03 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASH AREA. MUST MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY AND CLEAN.

2013-08-26 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED MAYONNAISE AT 58.8F, CHEESES AT 55.7F, VEGGIE BURGERS AT 44.4F, MUSHROOM BURGERS AT 47.3F, RANCH DRESSING AT 46.0F, HEAVY CREAM AT 57.5F, CHICKEN AT 45.6F, CALAMARI AT 44...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE DINING ROOMS, BEHIND THE BAR AND SERVICE STATIONS BESIDE THE BAR, DRY STORAGE ROOM. APPROXIMATELY 35 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED ...

serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (SOUP AT 145.0F) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHI...

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASH AREA. MUST MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY AND CLEAN. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

minor Pest Activity

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS WITH FRUIT FLIES LANDING ON THEM.

2013-04-25 Pass Complaint
5
minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE MISSING HANDLE ON THE MICROWAVE IN THE DESSERT PREP AREA. REPLACE THE TORN DOOR SEALS FOR THE DESSERT PREP STATION COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD DEBROS FROM THE DOOR HANDLES AND DOORS OF THE PREP LINE COOLERS, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP KITCHEN, INTERIOR OF THE DOOR AND WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE DESSERT WALK-IN FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER ACROSS FROM THE STORAGE ROOM.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER LEVER FOR THE LEFT SIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP KITCHEN.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED THERMOMETERS MISSING FROM SOME OF THE PREP LINE COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.

2013-01-18 Pass Short Form Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH NOTED UNDER GRILL PREP LINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

CONDENSATION NOTED ON WALK-IN FREEZER CELING, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INACCURATE THERMOMETER IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2012-11-28 Pass Suspected Food Poisoning
3
minor Sanitation

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

FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH NOTED UNDER GRILL PREP LINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

CONDENSATION NOTED ON WALK-IN FREEZER CELING, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INACCURATE THERMOMETER IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2012-09-28 Pass Short Form Complaint
1
minor Sanitation

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

MISSING COVER FOR BAR ICE BINS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO INSTALL.

2012-07-31 Pass Complaint-Fire
5
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN UTENSILS STORED ON FLOOR(LARGE DOUGH MIXER BOWL) INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF THE FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

DRIPPING AROUND INSULATED PIPES IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSULATE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

COOLER DOORS GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR THROUGH OUT KITCHENS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASLETS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

GASKETS AT DRAWER COOLER DOORS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS STUCK BETWEEN FOLDS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MISSING GROUT AT FLOOR TILES UNDER REAR PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND MAINTAIN.

2012-05-29 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2012-03-12 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

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

All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING RAW BEEF PATTIES ...

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. BROKER RUBBER GASKETS AT DRAWER COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER, FAN COVERS IN PREP AND WALK-IN COOLER NOT COOLER. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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. NOT WORKING THERMOMETER AT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MGR ...

2011-05-17 Pass Suspected Food Poisoning
5
minor Sanitation

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

ANY CAULKING ALONG SPLASH GUARDS OF SINKS IN DISHROOMS (X2), BETWEEN THE HOOD UNITS & THE TILED WALLS ALONGSIDE OF THEM- MUST BE REPLACED (WORN OUT/MISSING/IN POOR REPAIR). GASKETS OF MOST COOLER DRAWERS MUST BE REPLACED (TORN/MISSING). All food an...

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINES, CURTAINS OF DISHMACHINE, FAN GUARDS OF WALK-IN COOLER- MUST BE FREE OF DUST, FOOD DEBRIS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized d...

minor Pest Activity

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

FLOORS IN DISHROOMS MUST BE KEPT DRY & POOR GROUTING IN SECTIONS OF THE DISHROOM, ICE MACHINE ROOM NEED TO BE FIXED-TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good rep...

minor Sanitation

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

WALLS UNDER THE DISHMACHINE & 3-COMP SINKS MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS/FOOD SPLATTER The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

ANY WATER LEAK FROM BOTH ENDS OF THE DISHMACHINE (WHERE SCREWS ARE MISSING OR SEAMS ARE NOT PROPERLY WELDED) MUST BE ADDRESSED. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re...

2010-07-21 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2010-07-14 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. ...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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. FR...

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED, WORN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING T...

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. FLOORS IN DISHAREA IN NEED OF REGROUTING.

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AND CEILING AREAS IN BAR AND PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS.

100
Volare
100
Deli-time, L.l.c.
76
Muah Cotton Candy
56
Bandera
18
Woman'S Athletic Club of Chicago

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