Chicago Health Dept
171 N ABERDEEN ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026).
6 inspections on record since 2022 · Last inspected Apr 2026.
EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING AT TOP BASE OF HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND AT TOP BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE/REPLACE CAULKING AND MAINTAIN
EXCESSIVE DEBRIS UNDER WIRE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT FRONT PREP HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND SERVICE AREA AND STORED ON SIDE HALLWAY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD ITEMS IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE PROPERLY TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE REAR PREP AREA, SUCH AS 20 LBS OF STEAK AT 58.1F. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 30LBS AT $300. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
OBSERVED INDIVIDUAL PACKAGES OF RAW BEEF BEING COOKED USING A SOUS VIDE PROCESS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED NO VARIANCE OR HACCP PLAN ON SITE FOR THE SOUS VIDE PROCESS WAS OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CDPH FOR VARIANCE/HACCP APPROVAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD TAGGED AND MAY NOT BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION UNTIL THE FACILITY OBTAINS A VARIANCE/HACCP PLAN APPROVED BY CDPH.
FOUND NO DOCUMENTATION OF PROPOSED VARIANCE AND JUTSTIFICATION ON SITE MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING VENTS ABOVE THE CLEAN DISHES IN THE DISH AREA AND THE VENT COVERS INSIDE THE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
2-102.13-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
OBSERVED NO BARRIER BETWEEN CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE BARRIER OR SWINGING DOOR THAT SEPARATES DINING AREA FROM FOOD PREPARATION AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPE BELOW HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA WHEN WATER IS RUNNING. MUST REPAIR LEAK. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).
OBSERVED WATER DRAINING SLOWLY AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR ISSUE.
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BATHROOM DOORS. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED TWO BURNT OUT LIGHTS (FAR RIGHT SIDE) AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPLACE WITH OPERABLE LIGHT BULBS.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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