HOTCHOCOLATE.
1747 N DAMEN AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 12 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 52019PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING UNDER OVEN IN FRONT PREP AREA.
MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN REAR STORAGE AREA
JUN 262019FAILED14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED A MALE EMPLOYEE DRINIKING WATER FROM A OPEN PLASTIC CONTAINER .MUST PROVIDE AN ENCLOSED CONTAINER/LID FOR DRINKING.
OBSERVED MALE DISH WASHER HANDLING DIRTY DISHES WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON ,PLACING THEM IN A DISH RACK AND SLIDE THE CLEAN ONES OUT OF DISH MACHINE AND PUT THEM AWAY WITH THE SAME PLASTIC GLOVES ON.MUST CHANGE GLOVES AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 1LB. COLE SLAW 56.3F,1LB. COOKED MUSHROOMS 60.8F,1LB. COOKED PASTA 51.1F,1LB. ARUGULAR YOURT 54.9F,1/2DOZEN POOLED EGGS 51.8F,1.5LBS. RAW SHRIMP 49.5F,1LB. RAW CHICKEN 48.0F,3/4LB. CHOPPED BOILED EGGS 46.8F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.6.34LBS.$13.70.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 56.7F IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL LETTER.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM CENTER OF DOUBLE DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
OBSERVED PLASTIC GLOVES USED BY MALE DISH WASHER.DISCUSSED WITH PIC THAT COULD BE A SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA,INTERIOR OF OVEN,FAUCETS AT DUMP SINK IN BAR AREA,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNIT & COMPRESSOR UNIT,MOTOR OF CHEST FREEZER,DISH RACKS.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER COMPRESSOR UNIT AND LINES.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING UNDER OVEN IN FRONT PREP AREA.
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON UPPER WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS/DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/STORAGE AREAS.
MUST SEAL UNDERSIDE OF BAR COUNTER TOP.
MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN REAR STORAGE AREA
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2261391 2/1/19 #37-MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#39-MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO FOOD COUNTER AND AT REAR HAND SINK NEXT TO DRAIN BOARD AT DISH MACHINE.#44-MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.#49-MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON ROLLING CARTS,LEGS AND WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT.#55-MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN BAR AND DISH WASHING AREAS.#58-OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
FEB 12019PASS W/ CONDITIONS18 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
Inspector Comments: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO CLEAN -UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER HANDLE A GARBAGE CAN WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON AND THEN HANDLED LETTUCE WITH GLOVES ON .ALSO,MALE DISH WASHER WAS HANDLING DIRTY DISHES WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON THEN GOES TO THE OTHER END OF DISH MACHINE AND REMOVE CLEAN DISHES FROM DISH RACK AND STORES THEM ON DISH STORAGE SHELF WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES AND WASHING HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)
OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT TCS FOODS BY A MALE EMPLOYEE PUTTING A PIECE OF BREAD ON GRILL,THEN MOVING A PREP TABLE AND THEN TURNED AROUND AND REMOVING IT WITH BARE HAND AND THEN PUT IT ON A PLATE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE GLOVES OR UTENSILS TO HANDLE FOODS.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)
OBSERVED TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS WITH INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
Inspector Comments: 3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT PROVIDED ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT WHICH STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO FOOD COUNTER AND AT REAR HAND SINK NEXT TO DRAIN BOARD AT DISH MACHINE.
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
DISCUSSED WITH THE PIC ON OBSERVATION OF FOOD PREPARATION AND GLOVE USE BY FOOD EMPLOYEES THAT COULD BE A SOURCE OF CROSS-CONTAMINATION IF MISUSED.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON ROLLING CARTS,LEGS AND WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,GRILL TABLE,BEER COOLER.
MUST REPAIR DIPPING WELL.
OBSERVED MISSING LID ON BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN BAR AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.
Inspector Comments: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING
NOV 162018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT PROVIDED ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT WHICH STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-502.11 OBSERVED TCS FOOD (CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE) PACKAGED BY REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROP) EQUIPMENT INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. ALSO OBSERVED 2 ROP MACHINES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. PREMISES DOES NOT HAVE AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN FOR ROP. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN BEFORE USING ROP METHODS ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 32# OF FOOD WORTH $75. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
8-103.11 OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED TCS FOODS (CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE) IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITHOUT A CDPH APPROVED VARIANCE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A HACCP PLAN AND VARIANCE MUST BE APPROVED BY CDPH BEFORE FOODS CAN BE PACKAGED WITH ROP METHODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
DEC 282017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
ICE BEEN COVER NEEDED AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Observed the barrier at the front counter coffee/hot chocolate area not properly designed. Instructed facility to correct and maintain so barrier reaches at least 5 feet from floor and wraps around to north facing side.
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DEC 202017FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE IN FRONT PREP AREA. FOUND IN FRONT OF EXPOSED SINK A PREP TABLE AND EMPLOYEES CUTTING VEGETABLES AND PREPING FOOD. MANAGEMENT REQUIRED TO REMOVE PREP TABLE. MANAGER REMOVE PREP TABLE EXPOSED HAND SINK NOW IS AVAILABLE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
OBSERVED FOOD AND PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED. OBSERVED ENTRY WAY TO THE FRONT PREP AREA FROM CUSTOMERS AREA WITH AN APPROXIMATE 8 FOOT WIDE OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PERMANENT BARRIER OR GATE AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARD AT THE FRONT COFFEE STATION SERVICE AREA IN FRONT OF EXPRESO COFFEE MACHINE TO PREVENT FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 08/04/17 REPORT#2071980. (32) OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
ICE BEEN COVER NEEDED AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHT SHIELD MISSING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT IN RERA DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 42017PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE FRONT 3-DOOR PREP COOLER AT 57.1F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ADJUST/MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 40.0f OR BELOW. COOLER HAS BEEN REPAIR DURING INSPECTION SECO REFRIGERATION TECHNICIAN ADJUSTED THERMOSTAT. COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE 39.9F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOS FOODS BEING STORED INSIDE 3-DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FERRO 58.4F, PASTA NOODLES 57.9F, COLE SLAW 57.8F BUTTER 57.8F, POTATOES 58.1F, MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 18 LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $12. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED 3-DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET. OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN FOOD PREP AREA PREPING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
AUG 122016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Found items without labels in the front cooler (raw chicken and shrimp). Instructed to properly label all prepped potentially hazardous food items with date. Must maintain.
Found rust on interior of front reach in freezer. Tape used as a means of repair on glass sliding door of cooler. Instructed to remove tape (tape is not permitted.) Must repair cooler door. Must remove rust or paint. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain.
Found wiping cloths stored on counter in front prep area. Must store all wiping cloths in a clean container, with sanitizing solution.
AUG 202015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED A FEW MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER VENT COVER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTE DTO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
AUG 112015FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AT THE FRONT BAR, DINING AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND ON PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN FOOD PREP AREA.ALSO OBSERVED SIX HOUSE FLIES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MININIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATIO 7-38-020.
OBSERVED A FEW MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER VENT COVER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTE DTO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
AUG 52014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN FAN COVER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN SHELVING AREA WHERE ONIONS ARE STORED.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND THE FRONT BAR. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS TO PREVENT PEST PROBLEM.
OCT 312013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA NEXT TO ICE BIN,
MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AND REPLACE CRACKED SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AREA,
MUST STORE DIRTY DISH TOWELS IN A LABELED SANITIZING BUCKET DURING USE,
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