NOV 27
2023
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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GREEN APPLE PHOEVER.
BEAT. 46/100
105 W MADISON ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 27, 2023 · passed
Failed 3 of 11 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
7 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
47
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Dec 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 152023FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 15
2023
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
Improper thawing noted for large tubs of frozen broth, tubs left at room temp to thaw out, instructed to thaw according to health code. i,e.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Bulk food container (salt) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
No pest control service, no log book, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c)
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
3-comp sink stoppers in poor repair, unable to stay closed, instructed to repair and maintain.
MAY 92022FAILED11 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 9
2022
FAILED
11 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM 9:50 AM TO 10:40 PM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS BEEF ARE PREPARED. AT 10:40 PM, CERTIFIED MANAGER JI YOUNG LEE ARRIVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON-SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES, INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED HANDWASHING CLEANSER DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION 7-38-030C
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED SALT OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN CONTAINERS BY THE PREP TABLE WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAMES THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC AND GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED WASTEWATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WHEN THE HANDWASHING SINK WAS IN USE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT THE FLOOR DRAIN IS NOT BACKING UP WITH WASTEWATER. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED WASTEWATER LEAKING PROFUSELY WHEN THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR WAS TURNED ON. MANAGER CATCHING LEAK WITH A BUCKET. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT THE FLOOR DRAIN IS NOT BACKING UP WITH WASTEWATER. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATION.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE DUMPSTER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
JAN 312020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 31
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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JAN 172019PASS W/ CONDITIONS14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 17
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED MENU WITHOUT A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NOTED NO THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS, 2-DOOR REFRIGERATORS, FREEZER, AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW AND REPLACE STAINED TILES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULBS IN ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNITS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING.
FEB 232018FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 23
2018
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
FOOD IS OBTAINED FROM UNAPPROVED SOURCE, PER MANAGER " GRILLED CHICKEN IS COOKED IN OWNERS HOUSE AND BROUGHT TO RESTAURANT " BECAUSE NO GRILL IS AVAILABLE. ABOUT 10 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN FOUND IN PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD COOKED IN LICENSED FACILITY. 10 LBS CHICKEN DISCARDED VALUED AT $20. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (B)
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
NO HOT RUNNING THROUGH OUT FACILITY, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION: FERMENTING VEGETABLE ON SITE ( KEM CHI ) WITHOUT DEPT APPROVAL. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE UNTIL A VARIANCE IS OBTAINED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING AND PREPARING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERUOUS CITAITON ISSUED 7-38-012
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
WET RAGS SCATTERED ALL OVER KITCHEN TO DRY OUT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY
APR 122017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 12
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SEVERAL SERVING SPOONS STORED IN BOWLS OF WATER THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SERVING UTENSILS ON A CLEAN DRY SURFACE.
SEP 82016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
SEP 8
2016
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found food items not properly dated in coolers in prep area, must properly date food items in coolers in prep areas
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under cooking equipment not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Missing ceiling tiles in rear kitchen area, shall be provided.
DEC 172015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
DEC 17
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE PREP COOLERS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED NLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP/CATCH BASIN ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A GREASE TRAP.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE PLUMBING LEAKING FROM THE WASTE PIPE OF THE LEFT AND MIDDLE BASIN AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE LEFT AND RIGHT FAUCET BASES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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