MAY 18
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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HUTCH AMERICAN CAFE.
BEAT. 35/100
416 W ONTARIO ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 18, 2022 · passed
Failed 6 of 15 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
6 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
48
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Aug 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ONE FLICKERING LIGHT BULB IN THE FEMALE GUEST WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 302020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 30
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE ON SITE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES. REPEAT CORE VIOLATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED TOILET IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED NEXT TO BAR HARD TO FLUSH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
FEB 142020PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 14
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE FOR FIRST 35 MINUTES OF INSPECTION. THE OWNER, MARC WUENSCHEL DID ARRIVE ON SITE AT 10:50AM. SEE VIOLATION #2. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED 2 PANS OF CHICKEN IN A PREP COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA BEING MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: ONE PAN OF RAW CHICKEN WAS BEING HELD AT 45.9F AND ONE PAN OF CHICKEN COOKED 2/13/2020 WAS BEING HELD AT 74.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 3 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN VALUED AT $15 AND 1 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN VALUED AT $6. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM PVC PIPE ATTACHED TO WATER HEATER LOCATED IN UTILITY CLOSED NEXT TO ENTRY TO REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 7/3/2019. INSTRUCTED TO POST CURRENT SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 22019FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 2
2019
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, SHELVES AND WALLS IN KITCHEN AND DISH ROOM
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FOR VIOL# 38 FROM REPORT #2294179 DATED 6-25-19:(FOUND 8 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON WALLS OF DISH WASHING ROOM AND COFFEE STATION.INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED). COCKROACHES ACTIVITY STILL REMAINING IN FACILITY, ABOUT 10 LIVE COCKROACHES FOUND CRAWLING ON KITCHEN AND DISH ROOM WALLS AND FOOD EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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JUN 252019FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 25
2019
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
FOOD THAT CAN BE COOKED TO ORDER NOT IDENTIFIED, MISSING FOOT NOTE REMINDER (FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, NO CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND 8 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON WALLS OF DISH WASHING ROOM AND COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
REFER TO VIOLATION #60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
VIOLATION #58 ( NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER) NOT CORRECTED WITHIN TIME FRAME FROM REPORT#2213482 DATED 8-27-18 , INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATION IN TIMELY MANOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
AUG 272018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 27
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(F)(F) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11(a) OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENUS FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12(A) FLOORS IN DRY STORAGE/ OFFICE AREA NOT MAINTAIN/ CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN FLOORS IN DRY STORAGE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367-NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FEB 72018FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 7
2018
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED LIQUID SEEPING FROM EXPOSED WASTEWATER PIPE DIRECTLY ONTO DRY FOODS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK IN WASTE WATER PIPE AND INSTRUCTED THAT FOOD MUST NOT BE STORED DIRECTLY UNDER EXPOSED WASTE WATER LINES. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO WASH AND SANITIZE SEEPAGE STAINS FROM SHELVING. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $30. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED HEAVY LAYER OF DUST ACCUMULATING ON THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE SERVER'S STATION. MUST CLEAN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE SALAD PREP AREA NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED COFFEE AND CAPPUCCINO MACHINES IN KITCHEN WITHOUT PROPER BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER LINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
SEP 272017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 27
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTERS OF FOOD PREP AREAS. STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
MAR 172017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 17
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FREEZER DOOR ON SMALL REACH IN FREEZER IN ROOM BETWEEN MAIN COOKING AREA AND DISH ROOM MISSING. DOOR IS MISSING AND PLASTIC COVERS HAVE BEEN USED TO TRY TO KEEP ITEMS FROZEN. DOOR MUST BE REPAIRED/REPLACED SO THAT IT OPENS AND CLOSES PROPERLY AND SEALS TO INSURE ALL ITEMS ARE KEPT FROZEN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MICROWAVE. OBSERVED FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMUALTION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN MOP ROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMUALTION. CLEAN VENT AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED NO THERMEMTER IN REACH IN COOLER BEHIND BAR. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATORS AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 72017FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 7
2017
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AND COLD HOLD UNIT AT 52.4F CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING MASHED POTATOES AND CHEESE. COOLER WAS TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INCLUDING 5 LBS OF MARSCAPONE CHEESE VALUED AT $20 FOUND AT 50.2F, 5 LBS OF YOGURT VALUED AT $10 FOUND AT 53.8. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CRTICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR WAS BLOCKED WITH A TRAY OVER THE SINK HOLDING CONDIMENTS FOR SERVICE. I REMOVED THE TRAY TO UNBLOCK THE HANDSINK AND THERE WAS NO HOT OR COLD WATER TO EXPOSED HAND SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION7-38-030
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS MADE WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AND PINK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. ICE IS USED FOR CONSUMPTION. ICE MACHINE MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOALTION7-38-005 (A)
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZAROUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARRED COOKED AND SERVED. RESTAURANT OPENS AT 8AM AND FOOD IS BEING PREPARRED INCLUDING EGGS, SAUSAGE, COOKED VEGETABLES. SERIOUS VIOALTION 7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FREEZER DOOR ON SMALL REACH IN FREEZERIN ROOM BETWEEN MAIN COOKING AREA AND DISH ROOM. DOOR IS MISSING AND PLASTIC COVERS HAVE BEEN USED TO TRY TO KEEP ITEMS FROZEN. DOOR MUST BE REPAIRED/REPLACED SO THAT IT OPENS AND CLOSES PROPERLY AND SEALS TO INSURE ALL ITEMS ARE KEPT FROZEN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MICROWAVE. OBSERVED FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMUALTION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN MOP ROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMUALTION. CLEAN VENT AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED NO THERMOEMTER IN REACH IN COOLER BEHIND BAR. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATORS AT ALL TIMES.
AUG 242016FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 24
2016
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
PREP AREA REACH IN MIDDLE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND BAR REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 55.2 F AND 56.3 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL COOLERS AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS/SHELVES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING PREP AREA LIGHT BULBS. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
AUG 182016FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 18
2016
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 46.7 F AND 66.2 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL COOLERS AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
BAR FLOOR DRAIN CLOGGED, CLEAR WATER BACKING UP ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ROD OUT PIPE, MUST DRAIN PROPERLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS/SHELVES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING PREP AREA LIGHT BULBS. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
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