SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

GUCKENHEIMER AT JENNER & BLOCK.

EAT. 89/100

353 N CLARK ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 11, 2025 · passed

11 of 13 inspections passed, with 2 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
11 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
26
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Oct 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 11
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED SOME COLOR CODED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN .

JUL 10
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Deli cups not air dried after washing, Instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Employees personal items ( medicine, clothing ) stored in food prep/ storage areas. Instructed to keep in designated area.

MAR 16
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MILK CRATES USED AS STORAGE FOR DRY STORAGE PRODUCTS ON THE 43RD FLOOR STORAGE AREA. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH A CONATINER THAT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

MAY 9
2019
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

WEAK WATER PRESSURE AT BEVERAGE STATION HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

AUG 2
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, NO DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEE TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF TRAINING ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AN DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENT CLEAN UP AND ALL RELATED CLEAN UP MATERIALS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THAT NOT ALL POSTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS HAVE COMPLETED THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED BY PA 100-0367. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.

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AUG 2
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED HIGHT TEMP DISH MACHINE LEAKING UNDERNATH. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

APR 20
2016
PASSED
0 violations
APR 12
2016
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFacility Condition
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1559214 DATED ON 06/17/15 NOT CORRECTED-#38 MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWDASH BOWL AND SHELF RACK AT 45TH FLOOR PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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

45TH FLOOR PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER (ALONG COOKLINE) DOOR RUBBER GASKETS NOT TIGHT FITTED. MUST RE-ATTACH DOOR RUBBER GASKETS, MUST TIGHT FIT.

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE BOTH ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES.

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AT 43RD FLOOR PREP AREA.

JUN 17
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Install a splash guard between the exposed hand sink and the shelve with dry food in the kitchen prep area.

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

Seal the gap around the pipe and conduit in the kitchen and maintain.

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

Very lo water pressure on the exposed hand sink in the rear prep area 45th floor and rear exposed hand sink in the 43RD floor pantry. Must increase water pressure.

AUG 26
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

REMOVE THE DUCT TAPE FROM THE FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE INTERCEPTOR IN THE 43RD FLOOR PANTRY.

DEC 18
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER ON 43RD FLOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

CHIPPED WALLS BEHIND CLEAN POT AND PANS SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.

FEB 26
2013
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

LOOSE WIRES AT FOOD STRAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO USE SOUND UTENSILS TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.

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

FAN COVER AT WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES AT 43RD FL NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CELAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

CHIPPED WALLS BEHIND CLEAN POT AND PANS SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.

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

BROOMS AND DUST PANS STORED NEXT TO ICE MAKERS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY.

OCT 12
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE SCALE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE ON THE 43RD FLOOR.

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

OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE FROM THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE COOK'S LINE. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE AT THE HANDSINK.

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