KCG OF CHICAGO UNION STATION.
225 S CANAL ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
16 of 21 inspections passed, 4 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 132018PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(F) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION.
2-501.11, OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION
4-602.12 OBSERVED EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FOOD EQUIPMENT, HOT HOLDING UNIT, INTERIOR OF UNUSED COOLER USED FOR STRAGE DRY STORAGE FOOD SHELVES IN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN .
3-501.12(B) OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED UNDER LOWER PREP TABLE . INSTRUCTED MANGER THAT FROZEN FOODS SHOULD BE UNTHAWED UNDER REFRIGERATION,MICROWAVE OR COLD RUNNING WATER ONLY.
3-302.12 OBSERVED LARGE DRY FOOD BULK CONTAINERS, ( FLOUR ,SUGAR,ETC) LABELS WORN OFF. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL NEW LABELS.
6-501.12(a) OBSERVED INTER AND EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER CEILING,WALLS NOT CLEAN/ MAINTAIN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN.
PA 100- 0367- ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGENS AWARENESS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAR 82018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE COOLER AND IN DISH WASHING AREA NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
NOV 92017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Observed excessive dust and grease build up on metal shelves in rear corner next to soda bag-in-the-box storage. Must detail clean and sanitize. Observed excessive grease build up on lids of bucket in rear of kitchen. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
Observed excessive dirt build up in rear corner of kitchen, under bag-in-the-box soda storage. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
Observed excessive dust build up on wall just inside swinging door in kitchen area. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Observed excessive dirt build up on walls in rear of kitchen near soda bag-in-the-box storage. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
SEP 252017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Observed excessive dust and grease build up on metal shelves in rear corner next to soda bag-in-the-box storage. Must detail clean and sanitize. Observed excessive grease build up on lids of bucket in rear of kitchen. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
Observed excessive dirt build up in rear corner of kitchen, under bag-in-the-box soda storage. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
Observed excessive dust build up on wall just inside swinging door in kitchen area. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Observed excessive dirt build up on walls in rear of kitchen near soda bag-in-the-box storage. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
JAN 312017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Found all food items in the walk in cooler without proper label. Must label all prepped, potentially hazardous foods with name and date. Must maintain same.
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JAN 232017FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
Found food (ice used for consumption) not protected during storage. Found large amounts of black, slimy, mold-like substance throughout upper interior of ice machine. Found small amount of orange, slimy, mold-like substance on lower interior of ice machine (on chute cover). Must remove substances, detail clean and sanitize machine. Must maintain. Ice machine turned off during inspection. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
Found all food items in the walk in cooler without proper label. Must label all prepped, potentially hazardous foods with name and date. Must maintain same.
Found large amounts of grease build up on lower interior of grill/wok station. Must remove grease build up, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same. Found excessive grease build up on lower interior of fryers. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
Found wiping cloths improperly stored on counters in front prep area. Must properly store wiping cloths in a clean container, in sanitizing solution. Must maintain same.
JUL 222016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
LARGE DRY STORAGE BINS NOT LABELED,(SUGAR,SALT,ETC).MUST INSTALL
FAUCET LEAKY AT 1 COMP SINK AND 3-COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.
JAN 142016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED LARGE WHITE ROLLING BINS NOT LABLED IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE LABLES.
AUG 112015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS. ALSO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE WOK STATION AND THE INTERIOR OF SINKS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES AND VENT COVERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.
APR 92014FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
IMPROPER SETUP/SANITIZING AT 3-COMPARTMENT. RINSE COMPARTMENT IN POOR REPAIR UNABLE TO HOLD RINSE WATER. MUST REPAIR, AND INSTRUCTED ON PROPER SETUP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
WASTE WATER SPILLING ONTO FLOOR FROM DRAIN AT REAR PREP AREA WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST HAVE PROPER DRAINAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
NOTED CRAWLING INSECTS (ROACHES) ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AND AT REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
MUST PROPERLY LABEL WITH NAME AND DATE, COOKED AND PRE-COOKED FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
REPAIR/REPLACE GASKET AT UPRIGHT REACH-IN COOLER.
CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOORE IN REAR PREP AREA AND UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
CLEAN CEILING ABOVE AND AROUND PREP AREA AT REAR OF DUST BULD UP. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AT CEILING AT REAR.
OPEN/CLOSE HANDLE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT RINSE COMPARTMENT IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR SO WATER CAN BE CONTAINED WHEN SINK IS SET UP FOR DISHWASHING.
REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT REAR ON STORAGE RACKS AND STORED BEHIND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
JUN 102013PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROPERLY STORE BUBBLE TEA STRAWS UNTIL USED. MUST EITHER BE INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED OR PROVIDE A STRAW DISPENSER TO PROTECT UTENSIL UNTIL USED.
MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ONE OF THREE BROKEN SOAP DISPENSER AT THE MEN'S CUSTOMER RESTROOM HANDSINK.
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE LID.
MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND GRIME BUILD UP AT PIPES LOCATED UNDER SHELVING AT THE LARGE STOVES.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE GREASY FLOOR AT MAIN KITCHEN COOKING AREA.
MUST REPAIR AND SEAL HOLE AT WALL UNDER TOILET STALL AT THE HANDICAPPED STALL IN THE MEN'S CUSTOMER RESTROOM.
MUST REPAIR ONE OF FOUR MEN'S URINALS AT THE CUSTOMER RESTROOM.
NOV 232012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
ALL FOODS STORED IN COOLERS MUST BE DATED & LABELED.
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED.
WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES & INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 'WOKS' MUST BE KETP CLEAN.
ALL STOCK OR FOOD MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR IN DRY OR COLD STORAGE AREAS.
JAN 32012FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT RUNNING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER NO LESS THAN 110F AT THE FAUCET.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CRACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
DEC 302011FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. A LARGE HOLE NOTED ON THE SIDE OF GREASE TRAP AND WASTE WATER GUSHING ON KITCHEN FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. ABOUT 18 LIVE COCKROACHES FOUND NESTING IN WALK-IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET, ON WALL BEHIND COOKING LINE AND UNDER 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, MUST HAVE PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER SCOMP SINK, GREASE BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING LINE, INSIDE OF ICE MAKER, OUT SIDE SURFACES OF DEEP FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. GREASE ND DIRT BUILD UP NOTED BEHIND COOKING LINE AND 3COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST STORE ALL CASES OF SOFT DRINKS ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES AT KITCHEN WALLS.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MOP SINK NOT DRAINING, ALSO FAUCET SPILLING OUT SIDE SINK. INSTRICTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. GREASE TRAP FOR WOK COOKNG AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH PATCHED HOLES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
JUL 272011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. WALK IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR GASKET.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PANEL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN THROUGHOUT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED THICK DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES AROUND CEILING VENTS ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE UNCLEAN CEILING TILES ALSO MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 1-COMPARTMENT SINK COLD WATER HANDLE LEAKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
FEB 222011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
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MAY 262010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Must replace cooler door gasket across woks, that's in poor repair.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Following need cleaning: walk-in cooler shelves, exterior /interior of fryers & woks, due to grease/dirt build-up.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Must clean floors behind coking equipment, under front serving line & storage shelf behind water tank - due to food debris/clutter. All stosk must be elevated off the floor.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Must replace missing ceiling tile by walk-in cooler door.
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 unnecessary articles under shelves under front serving line, & under dry storage shelves to prevent pest harborage.
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