Chicago Health Dept
131 S CLINTON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2025).
28 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jan 2025.
Ice buckets placed on floor next to ice maker, Instructed to keep off floor.
Placing personal clothing on food equipment, Instructed to keep away from food prep area.
Clean utensils rack next to chemicals shelves, instructed to install a barrier to prevent any contamination.
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE WOMEN AND MEN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOUND WOMENS TOILETROOM HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 75F. MUST PROVIDE A MINNIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED CFM SERVICE SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
4-602.13 OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP ON THE CEILING VENT AND SHELVING UNITS LOCATED INIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR ON-SITE SANITIZER (QUATS) OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP ON THE CEILING VENT AND SHELVING UNITS LOCATED INIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST PROVIDE PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR ON WALK IN FREEZER IN REAR, DOOR OFF HINGE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK, OR PROVIDE SPECIFICATIONS AS TO WEAR THE DEVICE IS LOCATED FOR THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
Observed no back flow preventive device on utility sink faucet. Instructed manager to provide and maintain at all times. Observed small leak behind ice machine at cooper coil condenser piping. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
Found approximately 15-20 small, black flies in the following areas: near bag-in-the-box sodas, on walls under water heater /above utility sink; in rear dry storage/chemical area. Must detail clean and sanitize all areas. Must eliminate pest problem. Serious 7-38-020.
Found missing baseboard tile on small wall across from 3 compartment sink (with hole in drywall). Must repair to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same. Found standing water on floors around water heater/utility sink. Water is dripping from pan underneath water heater. Must keep floor clean and dry. Must maintain same.
OBSERVED THAT THE COVING IS DETACHING FROM THE WALL IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: TO THE RIGHT OF THE WALK IN FREEZER, TO THE LEFT OF THE MOP SINK, ACROSS FROM THE SODA RACK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE COVING SO THAT IT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CRACKS AND GAPS.
OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD MISSING FROM THE LIGHT FIXTURE NEAR THE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
3-COMPARTMENT SINK, LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT, DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (DELI MEAT,CHEESE,ETC)MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
PREP COOLER NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (DELI MEATS, TUNA,ETC) MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
REMOVE WATER FROM FLOORS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
PROPERLY LABEL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN THE REACH IN COOLERS.
MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES AND ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL AND ALL FIXTURES INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE.
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK IN FREEZER.
MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
TOILET FACILITIES FOR EMPLOYEES IN POOR REPAIR. THE TOILET IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM DOES NOT FLUSH. MUST REPAIR. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
PROPERLY LABEL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN THE REACH IN COOLERS.
MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES AND ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL AND ALL FIXTURES INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE.
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK IN FREEZER.
MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
EXCESSIVE ICE COVERING THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE.
OPEN GAP IN WALL BETWEEN MOP SINK BASIN AND WALL. MUST SEAL.
OBSERVED ICE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION AND STORAGE. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR AND INTERNAL ICE SHOOT WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO READY TO EAT ICE. ICE DISCARDED AND MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED, CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
EXCESSIVE ICE COVERING THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE.
OPEN GAP IN WALL BETWEEN MOP SINK BASIN AND WALL. MUST SEAL.
MUST PROVIDE THREE WORKING STOPPERS FOR THE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO UNABLE ADEQUATE WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING.
EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS SCATTERED IN REAR OUTDSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE STORAGE FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE OVERFLOWING FROM OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE PREVENTING THE PROPER CLOSURE OF THE LID. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GARBAGE,KEEP LID CLOSED AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE. NOTED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1360868 ON 9-12-13 NOT CORRECTED. (34)REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF UTILITY SINK WHERE NEEDED. (35) REPLACE MISSING OR LOOSE WALL TILE AT LOWER BASE OF WALL WHERE NEEDED NEAR UTILITY SINK. MUST CORRECT ALL MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
REMOVE ICE AND WATER ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE ICE MACHINE.
NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS SCATTERED IN REAR OUTDSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE STORAGE FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS.
REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF UTILITY SINK WHERE NEEDED.
REPLACE MISSING OR LOOSE WALL TILE AT LOWER BASE OF WALL WHERE NEEDED NEAR UTILITY SINK.
UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED NO HOT WATER WAS AVAILABLE AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED THAT THE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE BELOW THE EXPOSED HANDSINK WAS TURNED OFF. ONCE STARTED FAUCET WAS TURNED ON, HOT WATER WAS AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES UNDER ICE MACHINE AND AROUND COCA-COLA DISPENSING BOX AREA. ALSO MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN THE SAME AREA AS WELL AS IN FRONT OF THE UTILITY SINK.
MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP NEXT TO WALK-IN FREEZER COMPRESSOR AT CEILING.
DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.THERE MUST ALWAYS BE A CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.CITATION ISSUED.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT LADIES TOILET ROOM.
THERE IS A LOOSE METAL SCREW IN THE ICE MACHINE, PROTECT YOUR ICE FROM FOREIGN MATTER. THE DIRTY, TAPED UP MEAT SLICER CORD IS COILED UP NEXT TO THE BLADE, THE CORD WAS MOVED AND THE MACHINE SANITIZED.
THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS AROUND THE MOP SINK, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP ARE MISSING TILES AND GROUT AND NEED TO BE REPAIRED. MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. A FOOT OF GARBAGE IS PILED UP UNDER THE WIDE OPEN AND OVERFLOWING DUMPSTER IN THE ALLEY USED BY THE ABOVE, REMOVE ALL SPILLED WASTE AND MAINTAIN THE DUMPSTER FREE OF SPILLED WASTE AND TIGHTLY CLOSED TO REDUCE PEST HARBORAGE AND FEEDING.
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. Previous violations from Report # 229343 dated April 5, 2010 not corrected include, (32) ONLY 1 SINK STOPPER WAS FOUND FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, OBTAIN AT LEAST 3 SANITARY STOPPERS FOR THE SINK. (33) THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR HAS A DIRTY BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE MACHINE, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ICE EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A REGULAR BASIS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THERE IS A LOOSE METAL SCREW IN THE ICE MACHINE, PROTECT YOUR ICE FROM FOREIGN MATTER. THE DIRTY, TAPED UP MEAT SLICER CORD IS COILED UP NEXT TO THE BLADE, THE CORD WAS MOVED AND THE MACHINE SANITIZED.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS AROUND THE MOP SINK, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP ARE MISSING TILES AND GROUT AND NEED TO BE REPAIRED. MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Must replace/provide missing sink stoppers at 3-comp sink.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Following need cleaning: lever behind the ice chute of soda machine, drains at 3-comp sink- due to debris/dirt, including the interior panel of ice machine in rear.
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 internal thermometer in walk-in cooler.
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