GRAND LUX CAFE.
111 E ONTARIO ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
27 of 40 inspections passed, 7 failed, 6 passed with conditions. 12 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 22023PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Missing hand washing signs in restrooms, instructed to post.
Missing thermometer in several prep coolers, instructed to provide.
Bulk food container not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.
JUL 182022FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Missing thermometer in several low boy cooler at prep line, instructed to provide.
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).
Missing grout at kitchen floor, causing waste water to trap. standing water under cabinets at bar area. instructed to repair floors and maintain.
MAR 222022PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
Bulk food container ( flour ) missing a label. instructed to label and maintain.
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)
Broken floor tile in main prep kitchen, instructed to repair and maintain.
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SEP 152021FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
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 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. MANAGEMENT USED AN IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE TO SHOW MACHINE PROVIDES A UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 170F.
FOUND CORN SYRUP AND OTHER OLD FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON AND UNDERNEATH THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE PASTRY WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND WALL BASE TILE NEAR THE MAIN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR.
CEILING VENT ABOVE ICE MACHINE HAS HEAVY DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 202021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION ON WALL AND CEILING OF PREP WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE (DEFROST), CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED LARGE GAPS BETWEEN FLOORS AND WALLS IN CHINA STORAGE ROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVING IN ALL AREAS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
OCT 62020PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
A FLY TRAP INSTALLED IN KITCHEN TOO CLOSE TO FOOD PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP A WAY OPEN FOODS.
A SOILED PIPE DEBRIS HANGING RUNNING UNDER COUNTER TOP OVER CLEAN DISHES. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP CLEAN DISHES PROTECTED.
JUN 252019PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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 SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. ALL WIPING CLOTHS HELD BETWEEN USES SHALL BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS AND VISIBLE SOIL.
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.
MAY 172019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
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.
MAY 102019FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
SEE VIOLATION#:60.
- 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 A WAY THAT FACILITATES MAXIMUM HEAT TRANSFER AND COMPLIES WITH TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY GUIDELINES. SUCH AS PLACING FOOD IN SHALLOW PANS, SEPARATING FOOD INTO SMALLER PORTIONS, USING RAPID COOLING EQUIPMENT, OR USING CONTAINERS THAT ADEQUATELY FACILITATE HEAT TRANSFER. FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY REMOVING THE ITEMS FROM THE DEEP CONTAINERS AND USING A RAPID CHILL METHOD TO BRING DOWN THE TEMPERATURE OF THE FOOD ITEMS ADEQUATELY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP, BAR, AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
- 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 FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
FEB 62019PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DIRT/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE FRYER CABINETS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER BY THE DISHWASH MACHINE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 32018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL SAID OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. WEIGHT OF FOODS DISCARDED- 10 LBS, VALUED AT $50.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER WITH CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER WITH CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WALLS AND FLOOR WITH DUST/FOOD DEBRIS AT SMALL ROOM ADJACENT TO BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOOR AT SAID ROOM.
AUG 102017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
SEVERAL DRAWER AND STAND UP COOLERS WITH MISSING AND DAMAGED GASKETS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
MISSING GROUT AT FLOOR TILES AT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT.
ICE BUILD UP AROUND INSULATION LINES AT WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
LEAKY FAUCET AT MICHIGAN SIDE SERVICE STATION, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
COOKS AND FOOD HANDLERS IN KITCHEN WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
MAR 82017PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 INSPECTION A TECH ARRIVED ON SITE AND STRTED REPAIRS.
DRAWER COOLER DOORS AT THE GRILL STATION NOT CLOSING TIGHTLy, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
FOOD UTENSILS TETHERED WITH A METAL CHAIN, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP UTENSILS FREE FOR PROPER WASH AND SANITIZE.
DRAIN FOR MAIN DISH MACHINE DRAINING SLOW AND SOAP SUDS SPILLING ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
RINSE AND SCRAPES SINK AT MAIN DISH MACHIN LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
DEC 232016FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
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 CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
SODA SYRUP LINE IS LEAKING ALONG THE DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 122016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE BOX OF SNAP PEAS AND TEMPORARILY PUT A PAN UNDER THE CONDENSER TO CONTAIN DRIPPAGE UNTIL THE UNIT IS REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
DEFROST WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE AND FROST BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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.
DETAIL CLEAN THE ENTRY DRAPES INTO THE PREPARED FOOD WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND MAINTAIN.
APR 112016PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
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 ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE HANDLED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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.
REMOVE TIN FOIL PIECES FROM THE HOT HOLDING/CONVECTION OVEN IN THE REAR TO PREVENT A PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION IN FOOD ITEMS STORED IN UNIT.
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.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAKERY PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 222015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR CONSUMABLE ICE IN BIN AT BAR TO PROTECT FROM THE ELEMENTS (DIRT, DUST AND PEST).
SEP 152015FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 OVER 30 SMALL FLYING INSECTS AT BOTH ENDS OF MAIN BARS' SODA STATIONS AND ALSO AT BAR. MUST REMOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR CONSUMABLE ICE IN BIN AT BAR TO PROTECT FROM THE ELEMENTS (DIRT, DUST AND PEST).
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.
CLEAN CEILING AND VENT ABOVE FRENCH FRIES FREEZER AT REAR IN HALL, OF FOOD SPLASHES AND DUST BUILD-UP.
OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3-COMP SINK IN DISH ROOM AND AT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN OVEN STATION. MUST REPAIR.
MAR 272015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AT CEILING AND ON WALL OF WALK-IN FREEZER.
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.
ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN UTILITY CLOSET.
JUN 202014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED INSIDE BOTTOM OF FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS.
OBSERVED WHEELS OF PASTA COOKER IN THE PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WHEELS OF EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS WITH VOIDS IN THE GROUT. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TILES.
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS INSIDE OF THE BAKERY WALK IN COOLER AND BAKERY WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
APR 292014PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED WHEELS OF PASTA COOKER IN THE PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WHEELS OF EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED INSIDE BOTTOM OF FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS.
OBSERVED CAN OPENER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER.
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.
OBSERVED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS WITH VOIDS IN THE GROUT. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TILES.
OBSERVED WALL UNDER MAIN DISH WASHING ROOM HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS INSIDE OF THE BAKERY WALK IN COOLER AND BAKERY WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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.
OBSERVED PREP COOLERS WITH OUT THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE.
SEP 32013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED STANDING WATER AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASH AREA. MUST MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY AND CLEAN.
AUG 262013FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 44.0F, TILAPIA AT 45.1F, TOMATO SAUCE AT 54.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 68# OF FOOD WORTH $231. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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 TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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 WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.
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.
DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS WITH FRUIT FLIES LANDING ON THEM.
APR 252013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
REPLACE THE MISSING HANDLE ON THE MICROWAVE IN THE DESSERT PREP AREA. REPLACE THE TORN DOOR SEALS FOR THE DESSERT PREP STATION COOLERS.
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.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER ACROSS FROM THE STORAGE ROOM.
REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER LEVER FOR THE LEFT SIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP KITCHEN.
OBSERVED THERMOMETERS MISSING FROM SOME OF THE PREP LINE COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.
JAN 182013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH NOTED UNDER GRILL PREP LINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CONDENSATION NOTED ON WALK-IN FREEZER CELING, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE.
INACCURATE THERMOMETER IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
NOV 282012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH NOTED UNDER GRILL PREP LINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CONDENSATION NOTED ON WALK-IN FREEZER CELING, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE.
INACCURATE THERMOMETER IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
SEP 282012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MISSING COVER FOR BAR ICE BINS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO INSTALL.
JUL 312012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN UTENSILS STORED ON FLOOR(LARGE DOUGH MIXER BOWL) INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF THE FLOOR.
DRIPPING AROUND INSULATED PIPES IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSULATE AND MAINTAIN.
COOLER DOORS GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR THROUGH OUT KITCHENS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASLETS AND MAINTAIN.
GASKETS AT DRAWER COOLER DOORS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS STUCK BETWEEN FOLDS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING GROUT AT FLOOR TILES UNDER REAR PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 122012PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 AND SLICED TOMATOES WHITH BARE HANDS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN RAW MEAT AND READY-TO-EAT FOOD ITEMS. HAND SINK IS BLOCKED WITH CUTTING BOARD WHERE SMOOTHIES AND CONDEMINTS ARE SERVED. INSTRUCTED MGR TO HAVE EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS.
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.
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.
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 TO PROVIDE.
MAY 172011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
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 and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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 daily.
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 repair.
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.
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-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.
JUL 142010FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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. FOUND 2 LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINES AT FRONT BAR AREA WITH NO SANITIZER. ALL GALLON CONTAINERS WERE EMPTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FILL AND MAINTAIN BUCKETS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED SANITIZING RINSE SOLUTION
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. FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY FOUND IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FRONT BAR AREA, BARISTA AREA, BOTH REAR DISH MACHINE AREAS. 35-36 FRUIT FLIES NOTED. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY (FRUIT FLIES)
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.
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 TO REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.
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.
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.
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