AUG 8
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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HASHBROWNS ON WELLS.
BEAT. 33/100
1151-1155 N WELLS ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 8, 2023 · passed with conditions
Failed 4 of 22 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
22
10 passed · 8 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
109
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Sep 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE ANY IDENTIFICATION TO VERIFY THEY ARE THE POSTED CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, TCS FOODS SUCH RAW EGGS PREPARED AND SERVED ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE, PERSON IN CHANGE MUST IDENTIFY THEMSELVES TO VERIFY IF CERTIFIED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
EXTERIOR MIDDLE/SIDE DOOR LEADING TO OUTDOOR PATIO SEATING IS LEFT OPEN WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS/INSECTS TO ENTER. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE-USE ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOORS IN THE GARAGE STOAGE SPACE. FACILITY MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING ABOVE THE TOAST STATION IN EXPEDITE AREA. FACILITY MUST CLEAN DUSTY CEILING AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY MANAGER CERTIFICATION, OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL PENDING/CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS, OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION DATED ON 11/8/22 HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. REPORT #:2566719. #16) 4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED BLACK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AT FRONT COFFEE BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER ON SITE CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 82022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 8
2022
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED MINOR PINK AND BLACK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AT FRONT COFFEE BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP IN INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED TWO BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS AT HOOD IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
NOV 12021PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 1
2021
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 2-INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOUBLE DOORS IN THE INDOOR DUMPSTER ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RODENT PROOF SET DOORS.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
FOUND UTENSILS NEXT TO THE COOKS LINE BEING STORED IN A CONTAINER OF ROOM TEMPERATURE WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS - EITHER IN THE FOOD, UNDER RUNNING WATER, IN A CLEAN/PROTECTED LOCATION, OR IN WATER THAT IS 135 F.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN THE GARAGE. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO ALLOW FOR PROPER CLEANING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND A MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN THE GARAGE. MUST REPALCE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND NO VALID FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING, AND TO KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
OCT 282021PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 28
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 2-INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOUBLE DOORS IN THE INDOOR DUMPSTER ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RODENT PROOF SET DOORS.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
FOUND UTENSILS NEXT TO THE COOKS LINE BEING STORED IN A CONTAINER OF ROOM TEMPERATURE WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS - EITHER IN THE FOOD, UNDER RUNNING WATER, IN A CLEAN/PROTECTED LOCATION, OR IN WATER THAT IS 135 F.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN THE GARAGE. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO ALLOW FOR PROPER CLEANING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND A MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN THE GARAGE. MUST REPALCE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND NO VALID FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING, AND TO KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
NOTED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 10/21/21 REPORT #2535083: VIOLATION #25 (3-603.11) OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". VIOLATION #60 (8-404.13(B:4)) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 2/25/2021 REPORT 2485191 NOT CORRECTED; VIOLATION #53 (5-501.17) MUST PROVIDE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
FOUND AT LEAST THREE EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING FACE COVERINGS WHILE ON THE PREMISES; OBSERVED A CASHIER ENGAGING WITH A CUSTOMER, AND TWO LINE COOKS ENGAGING WITH EACH OTHER WHILE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT FACE COVERINGS MUST BE PROVIDED AND WORN AT ALL TIMES. #7-28-060. CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 212021FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 21
2021
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND AN INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. NO INSPECTION RECEIPTS (AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR PER CODE) ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MOST RECENT PEST CONTROL INVOICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 2-INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOUBLE DOORS IN THE INDOOR DUMPSTER ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RODENT PROOF SET DOORS.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
FOUND UTENSILS NEXT TO THE COOKS LINE BEING STORED IN A CONTAINER OF ROOM TEMPERATURE WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS - EITHER IN THE FOOD, UNDER RUNNING WATER, IN A CLEAN/PROTECTED LOCATION, OR IN WATER THAT IS 135 F.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN THE GARAGE. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO ALLOW FOR PROPER CLEANING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND A MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN THE GARAGE. MUST REPALCE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND NO VALID FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING, AND TO KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 2/25/2021 REPORT 2485191 NOT CORRECTED; VIOLATION #53 (5-501.17) MUST PROVIDE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #55 (6-501.11) MUST REMOVE PLASTIC BEING USED ON SPRAYER ATTACHED TO LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, USING PLASTIC TO HOLD EQUIPMENT TOGETHER IS PROHIBITED, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
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FEB 252021PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
FEB 25
2021
PASSED
9 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL REACH-IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR HOT WATER KNOB ON 3-COMP SINK BEHIND BAR, KNOB APPEARS STRIPPED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM DUCT VENTS ABOVE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE PLASTIC BEING USED ON SPRAYER ATTACHED TO LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, USING PLASTIC TO HOLD EQUIPMENT TOGETHER IS PROHIBITED, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 222021PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violationsDETAILS
FEB 22
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED PREP COOLER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, 60F. (TCS FOODS STORED IN TOP SECTION OF THE NON-WORKING COOLER WAS ON ICE AND OBSERVED AT PROPER COLD TEMPERATURES DURING THE INSPECTION. REMOVED ALL TCS FOODS FROM COOLER, AND STORE IN UPRIGHT COOLER NEARBY). INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING COOLER UNTIL SERVICED AND MAINTAINING A COLD TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL REACH-IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR HOT WATER KNOB ON 3-COMP SINK BEHIND BAR, KNOB APPEARS STRIPPED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM DUCT VENTS ABOVE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE PLASTIC BEING USED ON SPRAYER ATTACHED TO LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, USING PLASTIC TO HOLD EQUIPMENT TOGETHER IS PROHIBITED, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 102020PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 10
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT THE PREP SINK IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM #58 FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-090. CITATION ISSUED.
JUN 182019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 18
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (COOKED GROUND BEEF, COOKED CHICKEN) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED SUGAR IN DRY STORAGE WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE .
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK ON NORTH SIDE OF BAR WITH OUT HOT OR COLD WATER. FACILITY HAS ANOTHER HAND WASHING SINK IN CLOSE PROXIMITY ON EAST SIDE OF BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN NORTH HAND WASHING SINK.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR LOCATED AT BAR, AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
JUN 142019FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
JUN 14
2019
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (COOKED GROUND BEEF, COOKED CHICKEN) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED SUGAR IN DRY STORAGE WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE .
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK ON NORTH SIDE OF BAR WITH OUT HOT OR COLD WATER. FACILITY HAS ANOTHER HAND WASHING SINK IN CLOSE PROXIMITY ON EAST SIDE OF BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN NORTH HAND WASHING SINK.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR LOCATED AT BAR, AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
FOUND PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED IN THE TIME FRAME SPECIFIED ON INSPECTION REPORT #2290601 ON 5/29/19. 3-601.11 OBSERVED BURGERS & STEAK ON MENU. BOTH ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 292019FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 29
2019
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (COOKED GROUND BEEF, COOKED CHICKEN) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED BURGERS & STEAK ON MENU. BOTH ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED SUGAR IN DRY STORAGE WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE .
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK ON NORTH SIDE OF BAR WITH OUT HOT OR COLD WATER. FACILITY HAS ANOTHER HAND WASHING SINK IN CLOSE PROXIMITY ON EAST SIDE OF BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN NORTH HAND WASHING SINK.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR LOCATED AT BAR, AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
DEC 72018PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 7
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-102.12- OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE/POSTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED, COOKED POTATOES, GRILLED CHICKEN, ETC. INFORMED SITE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHENEVER TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11- FOUND NO COMPLETE PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIAREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PASTEURIZED EGGS USED WHERE REQUIRED
3-302.13- OBSERVED HOUSE MADE HOLLANDAISE SAUCE MADE WITH WHOLE RAW EGGS YOLKS AT COOK LINE. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PASTEURIZED EGGS MUST BE SUBSTITUTED FOR RAW EGGS IN THE PREPARATION OF FOODS SUCH AS HOLLANDAISE, MAYONNAISE, CAESAR DRESSING, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE PASTEURIZED EGGS AS A SUBSTITUTE IN WHENEVER PREPARING SAUCES THAT DO DON'T HAVE PASTEURIZED/HEAT PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED."
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-302.12- OBSERVED NO STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO DETERMINE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS) ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
8-304.11(A)- OBSERVED NO INSPECTION SUMMARY FOR 05/08/18 POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAY 82018PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 8
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
Observed potentially hazardous food stored at improper temperature on top interior surface of top loading reach in cooler: 58.5f to 65.5f, 9.5lbs of eggs at a total value $15.00 Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured a total weight of 9.5lbs, at a total value of $15.00 Informed manager that potentially hazardous must be at 40f or lower for cold foods and 140f or more for hot foods at all times. Critical violation #7-38-005 (A)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Observed potentially hazardous food stored in 2 door norpole refrigerator without proper labels and dates. Informed manager that all potentially hazardous foods stored for more than 24 hours must be properly labeled and dated. Instructed manager to provide proper label and date. Must maintain at all times.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Observed broken and cracked cooler gaskets on both 2 door reach in coolers, across from cook line. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain, at all times.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Observed burned out light in 2 door norpole refrigerator, in rear dry storage area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observed small leak at drain pipe connection, at 3 compartment rinse sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Also, observed small leak at drain pipe connector, at front exposed hand sink, located on Division st. wall. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Food handler requirements not met. instructed of the IDPH requirements: any food handler working in the city of Chicago, unless that person has a valid food service sanitation manager certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
FEB 12017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 1
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL PREPARED AND COOKED FOODS NOT FOUND IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. FOUND VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS AND PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS AND DATES.MUST PROVIDE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT WALL TRIM UNDER THE WINDOW SILL AT THE LARGE WINDOW ON THE NORTH SIDE ACROSS FROM THE CASH REGISTER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST TIGHTEN LOOSE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK INSIDE THE MEN'S RESTROOM.ALSO MUST DO THE SAME AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE LADIES RESTROOM (1ST HAND SINK ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE).
JUN 142016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 14
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINERS FROM KITCHEN SHELVING AND MAINTAIN SHELVINGS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FAUCET IS LOOSE AT THE KITCHEN DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 62016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 6
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED WITH HANDLES UP AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A BRUSH TO PROPERLY CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF THE WATER BOTTLES THAT ARE SERVED TO THE CUSTOMERS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP FOR ICE MACHINE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN INVERTED.
JUN 232015PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 23
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS AT THE PREP TABLE TO BE IMPROPER:-CHICKEN 86.8F, EGGS 72.9F, POTATOES 65.0F, CHICKEN 106.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE KITCHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD WITH NO GLOVES ON OR WITHOUT USING TONGS AND WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO USE GLOVES AT ALL TIME WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD AND TO WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN LINED WITH CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
NOTED EMPLOYEE AT THE PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINS OR HATS AT ALL TIMES AT THE PREP AREA.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NOTED EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE THE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES ON SITE.
NOV 182014FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 18
2014
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, DINING AREA AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM. APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
MAY 192014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 19
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL AND DATE PREPARED FOODS IN THE PREP COOLERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE CEILING OF THE MEN'S WASHROOM.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE COFFEE BAR COOLERS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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