SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

HOLIDAY INN SUITES.

BEAT. 27/100

506 W HARRISON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 11, 2021 · passed with conditions

Failed 2 of 17 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
17
10 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
84
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Mar 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 11
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETED CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE PRINTED MENU FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (EX. EGGS ANY STYLE) THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED THAT READS: *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE ON CDPH WEBSITE - LINK BELOW) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

4-301.16 OBSERVED COFFEE PREP STATION WITHOUT A PREP SINK. INFORMED MANAGER THAT A MINIMUM OF ONE SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION IS REQUIRED IN ANY FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 9
2021
FAILED
13 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. (REFER TO CDPH WEBSITE FOR EXAMPLE POLICY - LINK LISTED IN COMMENTS BELOW) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. (REFER TO CDPH WEBSITE FOR EXAMPLE POLICY - LINK LISTED IN COMMENTS BELOW) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT PREP, BAR AND LOBBY WASHROOM SINKS. A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN'S DISH AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION WAS OBSERVED AT 0PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FACILITY HAS 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHRING SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED INCOMPLETED CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE PRINTED MENU FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE, REMINDER AND FOOTNOTE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (EX. EGGS ANY STYLE) THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. FOOTNOTE SHOULD READ: *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE ON CDPH WEBSITE - LINK BELOW) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT WITHOUT A COMPLETED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. ALL RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS MUST MAINTAIN A LOG BOOK WHICH SHALL BE KEPT FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SERVICE TICKETS AND THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY’S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(C).

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UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED PLATES AND BOWLS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED PALETS BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND OTHER ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED COFFEE PREP STATION WITHOUT A PREP SINK. INFORMED MANAGER THAT A MINIMUM OF ONE SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION IS REQUIRED IN ANY FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BUILDBUP ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED WATER LEVER HANDLER MISSING TO UTILITY MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2313206 CONDUCTED ON 10/2/19. 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090.

OCT 2
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND SINK AT THE SERVICE STATION ADJACENT TO THE DINNING AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT THE HAND SINK SHOULD HAVE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COOKED SAUSAGE LINKS AT AN IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT THE BUFFET TABLE IN THE DINNING AREA (119.7 DEGREE F). INSTRUCTED THAT HOT HOLDING IS 135 DEGREE F OR ABOVE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID PRODUCT. APPROX 2 LBS FOOD AND $20 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS (HAM, TURKEY, SHRIMP) WITH NO PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF RICE, BEANS, AND SUGAR NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED THAT WHEN OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER, FOOD SHOULD BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME.

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED USED WIPING CLOTHS LAYING ON THE COUNTER SURFACES IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA AND SERVICE STATIONS. INSTRUCTED THAT WIPING CLOTHS SHOULD BE STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED CHEMICAL (CHLORINE) LOW TEMPERATURE MECHANICAL WAREWASHING MACHINE NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED THAT THE CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION FOR CHLORINE MUST BE 100 PPM FOR PROPER SANITIZATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. ENGINEER ON STAFF WORKED ON THE WAREWASHING MACHINE AND GOT THE SANITIZER BACK WORKING PROPERLY.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INSIDE DRAWERS OF THE PREP TABLES ENCASED IN DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FOR LOCATION AND SERVICING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MAY 14
2018
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST DISCONTINUE USING SODA CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACK IN PREP AREA. REPLACE TORN AIR CURTAINS IN WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO, REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON WALKING BEER COOLER.

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

MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM 2-DOOR FREEZER IN PREP AREA. ALSO, DE-LIME EXTERIOR OF LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE.

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN PREP AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION FROM KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA ABOVE 3-COMP SINK.

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

MUST REMOVE NON-WORKING EQUIPMENT; PIZZA MACHINE, FROM PREP AREA.

JUL 28
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND EXTERIOR OF FREEZER KITCHEN AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, UNDER COOK LINE, IN DRY STORAGE AREA, ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DAILY,

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD BY DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,

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OCT 27
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTY SURFACE ON BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE WHERE MICROWAVE AND PANINI MACHINE LOCATED. INSTD TO REMOVE RUSTY SURFACE.

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

MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BEVERAGE STORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. BEER WALK IN COOLER FLOOR NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

SMALL HOLES NOTED IN WALL BEHIND PREP SINK. REPAIR WALL (HOLES AND TORN WALLPAPER) AT BAR.

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

PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND ICE BIN AT BAR AREA.

MAR 9
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MISSING/LOOSE WALL BASE TILES BEHIND MIXER AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. REPAIR SAME

MAR 4
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

WALK IN COOLER CURRENTLY IN USE, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 44.0F. UNIT TAGGED AT THIS TIME AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTD NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REPAIRED, REINSPECTED BY CDPH, AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER FOOD TEMPERATURES OF 40F OR BELOW. INSTD TO UTILIZE OTHER REFRIGERATION ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

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

THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN WALK-IN COOLER: PASTA SHELL SOUP (44.1F), COOKED PASTA (47.5F) 4 DOZEN EGGS (43.1F), CONTAINERS OF MASHED POTATOES (43.7F), COOKED POT ROAST (43.2F), SLICED TURKEY BREAST (43.2F). ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED, APPROX 30LBS $200 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

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

WIRE RACK ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND OSCILLATING FAN IN PREP AREA ABOVE COOLER NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, FREE OF DEBRIS/DUST. INTERIOR BASIN OF UTILITY SINK NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA NEED CLEANING, FREE OF DEBRIS.

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

CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR WALL SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. VENTS AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES/LIGHTSHIELDS IN DISHMACHINE AREA, AND ABOVE ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. MISSING/LOOSE WALL BASE TILES BEHIND MIXER AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. REPAIR SAME.

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REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETERS MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PROVIDE SAME.

OCT 13
2015
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED LARGE BINS WITH FLOUR AND SUGAR INSIDE WITHOUT PROPER LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED UTENSILS NOT STORED PROPERLY IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND WALL. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A DIRTY CAN OPENER LOCATED AT THE PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DUSTY VENTS IN THE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING TILE OVER THE PREP TABLE LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILE ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK UNDER THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED REFRIGERATORS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, AND BY THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED MOP HEAD BEING STORED IN DIRTY MOP WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOPS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE'S BELONGING (BOOKBAG)BEING STORED UNDER A PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EMPLOYEE'S BELONGINGS PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 7
2014
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A SNEEZE GAURD ALONG THE TEMPORARY BUFFET STATION IN THE MAIN DINING AREA WHERE MISSING.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS,COOLERS AND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS ALONG THE MAIN PREP LINE.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA BEHIND AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT,SINKS AND ALONG WALLS.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALL UNDER THE COUNTER WHERE WATER PITCHERS ARE STORED AND REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP. MUST ALSO REPAIR ALL BROKEN WALL TILES AROUND THE DOORWAY LEADING TO THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE COOK LINE AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

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

MUST INSTALL A SPLAHGUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF THE HAND SINK IN THE MAIN PREP AREA TO PREVENT SPLASHING ONTO PREP SURFACES. MUST REPAIR HEAVY LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET.

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE CLOSET AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND WAY FROM WALLS.

MAR 17
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED SEVERAL REACH IN COOLER DRAWERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 54-60 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUES 7-38-005A

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF RAW EGGS,HAM,VARIOUS CHEESES AND SLICED TOMATOES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 50-70 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DERGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. ALSO NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (EGGS,SAUSAGE,ETC)MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

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

MUST PROVIDE AN ICE BIN COVER FOR THE CONSUMABLE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINETS IN BAR AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN CABINETS AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES,UNDER COOK LINE,IN BAR AREA,ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS.

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

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HAND SINK AND PREP COUNTER IN THE MAIN PREP KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR THE BROKEN HOT WATER VALVE AT THE MOP SINK.

JAN 17
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF SERVICE COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS IN PREP AREA ACROSS FROM WALK IN COOLER.

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALL AND IN CORNERS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

JAN 14
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

FOUND DISHWASHER MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED NO SANITIZING SOLUTION GOING THOUGHT DISHWASHER 0PPM/ NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO SET UP 3COMP SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE.

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF SERVICE COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS IN PREP AREA ACROSS FROM WALK IN COOLER.

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALL AND IN CORNERS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

JAN 13
2012
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 12
2012
FAILED
7 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AT MAIN KITCHEN.ICE IS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. ICE MACHINE MUST NOT BE USED AT THIS TIME UNTIL CDPH RETURNS TO UNTAG ICE MACHINE.ICE MACHINE MUST BE CLEAN,SANITIZED AND PROOF OF SERVICE RECEIPT MUST BE PROVIDE UPON REINSPECTION.ICE MACHINE HAS BEEN TAGGED AS THIS TIME SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS ON PREMISES.

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.MUST CLEAN ALL EXTERIOR DOORS OF ALL COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS AT KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE OR RESAND ALL CUTTING BOARDS AT THE MAIN KITCHEN.MUST REPAINT HOT WATER BOOSTER LID COVER.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER BETWEEN COOLERS AND MAIN STOVETOP.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REMOVE/REPLACE/OR REPAINT ANY WATER DAMAGED OR BROWN STAINED CEILING TILES FROM PREMISES.

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REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AT ALL COOLERS, REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST REMOVE/REPAIR/OR REPLACE ANY UNUSED ITEMS OR HEAVY KITCHEN EQUIPMENT FROM MAIN KITCHEN AREA.

FEB 25
2011
PASSED
3 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. REMOVE THE ICE BUILDUP FROM THE REAR "PEPSI" COOLER. CLEAN THE PANELS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE SCRAPING TABLE. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE INSTANT READ THERMOMETER SHEATH. REPAIR OR REPLACE THE "VICTORY" 3-DOOR COOLER.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE TILE NEXT TO THE MOP SINK IS MISSING AND GAPS WERE FOUND IN THE SOUTH END OF THE BASEBOARD ON THE COOKING LINE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution in between use.

MAR 10
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE INTERIOR AND THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Clean and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.

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