SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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10 E GRAND AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 10, 2023 · passed

10 of 14 inspections passed, with 9 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
10 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
37
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Sep 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 10
2023
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 3
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED IMPROPER LABELS ON FOODS PACKAGED ON SITE (PACKAGED SANDWICHES, ETC.) IN THE CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE DISPLAY COOLER. FOOD PACKAGED IN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, SHALL BE LABELED AS SPECIFIED BY LAW. LABELS MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD; A LIST OF INGREDIENTS; AN ACCURATE NET QUANTITY; AND THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURER OR PACKER, ALLERGENS, AND SELL BY DATE. MUST CORRECTLY LABEL ALL ITEMS IN DISPLAY COOLER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK AT HAND SINK IN COOKING AREA OF KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS (DEAD ROACHES, DIRT, ETC.) ON FLOORS IN KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTIAN SAME.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MUST POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR POSTED MOST RECENT SUMMARY DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

SEP 13
2019
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 18
2018
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 5
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, FINAL RINSE AT 140 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DISHMACHINE, DISHMACHINE FINAL RINSE MUST BE 180 F OR ABOVE TO SANITIZE. ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST TEMPORARILY BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP ARE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING TILES AND AROUND CEILING VENTILATION COVERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AND CEILING TILES.

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JAN 9
2018
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ACCMULATED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

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

PREP AREA 1-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

MAY 3
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

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

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARD AT SELF SERVICE PASTRIES STATION, DOME COVERS USED THAT NOT PLACED PROPERLY.

JUN 1
2016
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE DISHROOM THAT IS IN CLOSE PROXEMITY TO THE STORAGE RACK WHERE CLEAN PLATES AND BOWLS ARE STORED.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE REFRIGERATORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE COOKING LINE, AND THE GASKETS ON THE SAME COOLERS MENTIONED ABOVE.

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

OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE OFFICE/DRY STORAGE ROOM.

MAY 24
2016
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINEK: OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK DISCOLORATION ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE DISHROOM THAT IS IN CLOSE PROXEMITY TO THE STORAGE RACK WHERE CLEAN PLATES AND BOWLS ARE STORED.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE REFRIGERATORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE COOKING LINE, THE GASKETS ON THE SAME COOLERS MENTIONED ABOVE, AND THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE MICROWAVE.

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

OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE OFFICE/DRY STORAGE ROOM. PEST CONTROL PROVIDED SERVICE YESTERDAY (5/23/16)- FOUND NO ACTIVE ROACHES AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

APR 21
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN AND 12TH FLOOR FOOD BANQUET HOLDING AREA.

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

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN ICE ROOM AREA, REPAIR.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS.

MAR 7
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTE DTO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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

DISPOSABLE CUPS AND UTENSILS NOT STORED PROPERLY IN DRY STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COVERED.

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

ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN AT THE BOTTOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 24
2013
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 17
2013
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE STARBUCKS PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MILK AND HALF AND HALF. MUST MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN THE STARBUCKS PREP COOLER: MILK AT 46.5F AND HALF AND HALF CREAMER AT 47.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 32# OF FOOD WORTH $25. CRITICAL 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 PREPARATION AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA. APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THIS AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE STAINLESS STEEL EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING IN THE DISHWASH AREA WITH STAINS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON IT.

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASH AREA. REMOVE THE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FLOOR OF THE OFFICE/STORAGE ROOM AND FOOD PREP AREA.

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. REPAIR THE FRP WALLS AND CORNERS AROUND THE MOP SINK.

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

OBSERVED A DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK.

SEP 19
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OIL SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTE BEHINGD DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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