SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

HANDCUT FOODS.

YOUR CALL. 66/100

226 W SCHILLER ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 26, 2022 · passed

7 of 11 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
7 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
26
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Dec 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 26
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX STAFF RESTROOM LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

FEB 10
2021
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SUGAR) WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF DISHMACHINE, FOUND DRIED CHEMICAL ACCUMULATION IN BASIN, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM KITCHEN HOOD FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

FEB 8
2021
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SUGAR) WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF DISHMACHINE, FOUND DRIED CHEMICAL ACCUMULATION IN BASIN, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

CRITICALFood Temperature
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE STAFF AND STUDENT TOILET ROOMS ON THE 1ST FLOOR, TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 80F TO 90F. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE HOT WATER IN ALL HAND SINKS TO A MINIMUM OF 100F. ALSO, INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL SINKS NEAR BY UNTIL HOT WATER HAS BEEN RESTORED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) GIVEN 2 DAYS TO REPAIR WATER, BY 2/10/21. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM KITCHEN HOOD FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

APR 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
0 violations
APR 5
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS WITH OUT HOT WATER: DISH ROOM (78.9 F), 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD FLOOR STUDENT(BOYS AND GIRLS) & TEACHER RESTROOMS WITHOUT HOT WATER. TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 65 F - 80 F. INSTRUCTED ENGINEER & MANAGER PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN . PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASH AND SANITIZE DISHES WITH OUT RINSING. SAID EMPLOYEE IS NOT OPERATING ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTION (WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ALWAYS WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

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JUN 1
2018
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Observed small leak at condenser unit in walk in cooler. Leak was not active over food. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.

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

Observed no exposed hand sink immediately adjacent to front counter service line. Instructed manager to install exposed hand sink, with hot and cold running water under city pressure in area to ensure proper hand washing. Maintain at all times.

MINORFacility Condition
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

Observed non food service staff in food service area. At time of inspection observed non food service staff allowed to retrieve food item from 2 door refrigerator, behind front service line area. Informed manager that non food service staff are not allowed in food service areas. Instructed manager to not allow non food service staff in said areas.

MAY 11
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK AND DIRTY.MUST BE CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE TOILET STALLS AT THE NORTH BOYS AND GIRLS RESTROOMS ON THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ABOVE STATED CEILING TILES.

MAR 15
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL EMPLOYEEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED PROPERLY IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

OBSERVED UNNECESSARY PERSONNEL IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ALLOWED IN FOOD PREPARTION AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 14
2015
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 23
2015
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 23
2014
FAILED
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

INADEQUATE NUMBER OF EXPOSED HANDSINKS INSTALLED. NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IS PROVIDED BEHIND THE FOOD SERVICE LINE/FOOD PREP AREA. THE ONLY HANDSINK PROVIDED FOR THE CAFETERIA IS IN THE DISHWASH AREA WHICH IS MORE THAN 25 FEET AWAY FROM THE FOOD SERVICE LINE/FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PLUMBED EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND THE FOOD SERVICE LINE/FOOD PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE AND PREPARATION. OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE LINES LOCATED ABOVE THE DISHWASH/PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER COVER UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED SEWAGE LINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND CAFETERIA DINING AREA. 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND CAFETERIA DINING AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE IS PROVIDED FOR THE WASHROOM NEXT TO THE CAFETERIA. MUST INSTALL.

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

NO ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD IS PROVIDED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL. NO VENTILATION FAN PROVIDED FOR THE WASHROOM NEXT TO THE CAFETERIA. MUST INSTALL.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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