SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

JALEO.

BEAT. 44/100

500 - 508 N CLARK ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 8, 2024 · passed with conditions

Failed 2 of 6 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
3 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
29
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Jun 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 8
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Low temp dish machine not sanitizing at final rinse, 0ppm obtained on Cl test strips while machine wash being used, Chlorine jug was not connected to machine. Instructed manager to provide proper sanitizer concentration at final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Fly trap mounted above food prep area, instructed to keep away from open food or clean dishes.

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

Deli cups not air dried and food labels not removed after washing, instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Bottom of ice scoop holder not clean. Instructed to clean and maintain.

MINOROther
51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MINORFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Ice build-up noted on walk-in cooler cooling unit.

OCT 12
2023
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 2
2023
FAILED
11 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS SOUPS, CHICKEN, PORK ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST OBATAIN CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAOP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED SOAP DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE FOR HAND DRYING AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INTERIOR OFICE MACHINE WITH EXCESS BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE AT THE WATER RESERVOIR AND PANELS. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGING FOOD ITEMS ON PREMISES WITHOUT VARINACE OR HACCAP PLAN. MACHINE AND VACCUM PACKAGING ITEMS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. APPROXIMATELY (483LBS). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISCONTINUE VACUUM PACKAGING AND APPLIED FOR VARIANCE. A HACCP PLAN/VARINACE MUST BE OBTAINED BY CDPH OR IDPH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGING FOOD ITEMS WITH NO PROOF OF HACCP OR VARIANCE PER HEALTH CODE REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISCONTINUE VACUUM PACKAGING UNTIL A VARIANCE/HACCP ARE APPROVED BY CDPH OR IDPH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS TORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH DISH WASHING MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT BASEMEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 8
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

DEC 1
2022
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED PAN FULL OF RAW OYSTERS IN WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT SHELLSTOCK TAG. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF OYSTERS VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $38. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SHELLSTOCK TAGS WITH IN-USE OYSTERS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGING ON SITE WITHOUT VARIANCE. MACHINE AND VACUUM PACKAGED ITEMS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE VACUUM PACKAGING AND APPLY FOR A VARIANCE FROM CDPH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

OBSERVED NO VARIANCE FOR VACUUM PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CDPH AND REQUEST VARIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN HOOD ABOVE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2510560 DATED 6/1/2021. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

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JUN 1
2021
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN HOOD FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE MUST OBTAIN A ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO TAKE THE ONLINE CLASS AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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