GROUPON (0848-01).

Chicago Health Dept

600 W CHICAGO AVE · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

13 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Jul 2019.

Last inspected Jul 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 23

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND 4 LBS OF CHOPPED COOKED CHICKEN HELD ON ICE AT SELF SERVICE SALAD BAR AT 53.4F, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COOL DOWN TCS PROPERLY AND HOLD AT 41F OR LOWER, CHICKEN DISCARDED VALUED AT $15. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO DISCLAIMER NOR REMAINDER ON MENU FOR UNDER COOKED FOOD ITEMS ( EGGS )INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MISSING THERMOMETER IN SEVERAL PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ONE IN WARMEST PART

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PREPACKAGED, TO-GO FOODS (PARFAIT, PUDDING CUPS, CHEESE/FRUIT CUPS) FOR SALE IN THE OPEN FACE COOLER WITHOUT PROPER LABEL. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PREPACKAGED, TO-GO ITEMS MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ON THE LABEL: NAME OF FOOD, LIST OF INGREDIENTS BY PREDOMINANCE, NET WEIGHT, ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER. ALLERGENS WERE ON PACKAGES.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

PLASTIC CLEAR DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

STANDING WATER AT BOTTOM ICE SCOOP NEXT TO ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DRY.

JUN 14

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATING ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THE REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXPOSED COARSE CONCRETE WALL AT ENTRANCE TO REAR PREP AREA, WHERE FRP HAS BROKEN OFF THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

JUN 13

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED OPEN FACED DISPLAY COOLER HOLDING AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 47-51 DEGREES F WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST HOLD AT 40 DEGREES F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS UNTIL REPAIRED AND THE CDPH HAS REMOVED THE TAG. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD IN THE OPEN FACED DISPLAY COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: HARD BOILED EGGS, 48 DEGREES F; COTTAGE CHEESE, 56 DEGREES F; YOGURT, 55 DEGREES F; MILK, 56 DEGREES F. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Minor Sanitation

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

AUG 21

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED NO LABEL ON PREPARED FOOD STORED IN REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NAME AND DATE.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP BEING STORED ON TOP OF ICE BOX AT COFFEE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SEPARATE CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.

AUG 14

2017

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012

Serious Chemical Safety

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED NO LABEL ON PREPARED FOOD STORED IN REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NAME AND DATE.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP BEING STORED ON TOP OF ICE BOX AT COFFEE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SEPARATE CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.

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OCT 4

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST MAKE WALL SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN ON PILLER AT DELI PREP AREA BY EXPOSED WASH BOWL

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT FRONT COFFEE STATION.

JUL 12

2016

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1938001 DATED ON 07/05/16 NOT CORRECTED-#38 MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT REAR PREP AREA BY WALK IN COOLER AND AT DELI PREP AREA. CRITCAL VIOLATION 7-42-090. NON COMPLIANCE. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS, SAUSAGE, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

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

SEE VIOLATION #14

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST MAKE WALL SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN ON PILLER AT DELI PREP AREA BY EXPOSED WASH BOWL.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT FRONT COFFEE STATION.

JUL 5

2016

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Employee Hygiene

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

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1527391 DATED ON 02/27/15 NOT CORRECTED-#38 MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA CLOSE TO THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLERS, ALSO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK INTHE DELI AREA WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP, #42 ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND PREPARING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT FRONT COFFEE STATION.

FEB 27

2015

PASS 8 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS, PANS, TRAYS, FOOD CONTAINERS ,MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE COFFEE STATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

CRACKED WALL TILE BY THE KNIFE RACK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST FINISH THE WALLS BEHIND THE DELI ,MAKE IT SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO X2 SUPPORT BEAM IN THE DISH WASHING/PREP AREA MUST BE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA CLOSE TO THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLERS. ALSO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DELI AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND PREPARING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE TABLES, PREP TABLES, COOLER, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST ENROLL ONLINE TO GET A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.

JUL 31

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF DISPLAY COOLER AT THE FRONT LINE TO BE IMPROPER AT 60.2F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW IS REACHED. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

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

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COLD SERVING LINE, WALK IN COOLER AND DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-ASSORTED CUPS OF CHOBAN YOGURT 51.3F, CUPS OF FRUITS 62.7F,BLACK BEANS 74.3F, PORK 92.7F, CHICKEN 70.8F BEANS 49.5F, SALSA 44.2F, CHICKEN 54.9F,EGG SALAD 48.1F, TUNA 65.7F, TURKEY 46.7 CHICKEN 77.6F, ROAST BEEF 78.7F, PASTA 66.8F, SHRIMP 54.3F PEPPERONI 78.2F, VEGGIE PASTA SALAD 53.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 157LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $486.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED EMPLOYEES WHILE WEARING GLOVES,MOVED FROM ONE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER,DROP OFF DIRTY DISHES, PICK OTHER FOOD ITEMS, DUMP STUFF INSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS AND BACK TO PREPPING FOOD. SOME WOULD CHANGE GLOVES BUT STILL WILL NOT WASH HANDS BEFORE CHANGING THE GLOVES. STILL SOME WOULD WIPE THEIR HAND WITH GLOVES ON THEIR CLOTHS AND CONTINUE PREPPING.DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER TO ALWAYS HAVE EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS AFTER THEY CHANGE THEIR GLOVES AND MOVE FROM ONE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)

Serious Sanitation

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

NOTED A PINKISH AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INSIDE LINING AND UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY MEAT SLICERS AT THE REAR PREP AREA BY THE WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE PREP AREA BY THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE REAR PREP AREA BY THE OFFICE.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ROUGH WALLS BY THE FOOD PREP AREAS MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR PROPER CLEANING OF SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WALLS AT THE FOOD PREP AREAS.

OCT 7

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

bulk food containers not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

rough walls behind panini machine and rear prep table, instructed to install a smooth easy to clean surface.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ice scoop stored on ice cubes at front coffe station, instructed to store off cubes on a clean surface.

JUL 13

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

THE BRICK WALLS BELOW THE WEST WINDOWS, BY THE SERVING STATION, MUST BE SEALED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REAR HANDSINK FAUCET IS LEAKING, MUST FIX.

JUL 3

2012

FAIL 0 violations

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