KRAMERS HEALTH FOODS.
230 S WABASH AVE · LOOP, CHICAGO
10 of 14 inspections passed, 3 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 2 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 242017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FOUND THICK ICE BUILD UP IN THE REACH IN FREEZER ON THE 2ND FL PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THICK ICE BUILD UP. FOUND NO PARTITIONER/SPLASH GUARD ON THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK TO PREVENT SPLASHING ON TO THE RACK WITH DISHES STORED ON IT NEXT TO THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REMOVE THE RACK WITH DISHES ON THEM OR ATTACH A SPLASH GUARD TO THE HAND SINK. MAINTAIN ALL.
FOUND THE CAN OPENER, THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER, THE LOWER SHELVES ON THE PREPARATORY TABLES AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE 2ND FL PREPARATION AREA WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
FOUND THE FLOOR TILES UNDER THE COOLERS AND UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS ON THE 2ND FL PREPARATION AREA IN POOR REPAIR-CRACKED/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN TILES. FOUND THE FLOORS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND SINK ON THE 2ND FL PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES ON THE 2ND FL IN THE PREPARATION AREA WITH DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING.
FEB 272017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FOUND THICK ICE BUILD UP IN THE REACH IN FREEZER ON THE 2ND FL PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THICK ICE BUILD UP. FOUND NO PARTITIONER/SPLASH GUARD ON THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK TO PREVENT SPLASHING ON TO THE RACK WITH DISHES STORED ON IT NEXT TO THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REMOVE THE RACK WITH DISHES ON THEM OR ATTACH A SPLASH GUARD TO THE HAND SINK. MAINTAIN ALL.
FOUND THE CAN OPENER, THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER, THE LOWER SHELVES ON THE PREPARATORY TABLES AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE 2ND FL PREPARATION AREA WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
FOUND THE FLOOR TILES UNDER THE COOLERS AND UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS ON THE 2ND FL PREPARATION AREA IN POOR REPAIR-CRACKED/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN TILES. FOUND THE FLOORS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND SINK ON THE 2ND FL PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES ON THE 2ND FL IN THE PREPARATION AREA WITH DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING.
MAR 102016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED STORAGE INSIDE 1ST FLOOR STORE ROOM STORED ALL ON FLOORS.MUST ELEVATE ALL STORAGE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING AT LEAST 6-INCHES .ALSO IN DRY STORAGE AND PAPER GOODS AREA. FLOORS NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE AND MOP SINK ROOM.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
CEILING,WALLS AND FAN GUARD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO MISSING CEILING TILE OVER STOVE IN PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL.
MAR 32016FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT#1578441 DATED,-10-1-2015,VIOLATION # 40-NO THERMOMETER TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF FOOD ON SITE.MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLER.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
OBSERVED STORAGE INSIDE 1ST FLOOR STORE ROOM STORED ALL ON FLOORS.MUST ELEVATE ALL STORAGE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING OFF FLOORS AT LEAST 6-INCHES. ALSO STORAGE IN DRY STORAGE AND PAPER GOODS AREA. FLOORS NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE AND MOP SINK ROOM.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CEILING,WALLS AND FAN GUARD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO MISSING CEILING TILE OVER STOVE IN PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL.
SEE VIOLATION #29
OCT 12015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT IN THE MEZZANINE LEVEL PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
OBSERVED THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLASH AND THE HOOD VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND HOOD VENTS.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF FOOD.
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SEP 222015FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES FLYING AROUND THE PREP AREA 20 ON THE MENU BOARD ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE PREP AREA AND 10 FLYING AROUND THE GARBAGE AT THE BACK DOOR ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE/ELIMINATE THE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY. 7-38-020
OBSERVED SEVERAL BAGS OF GARBAGE STACKED UP AT THE BACK DOOR WITH FRUIT FLIES FLYING AROUND THEM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE GARBAGE IN GARBAGE CANS WITH TIGHTLY FITTED LIDS AND TAKE GARBAGE TO THE EXTERIOR DUMPSTER DAILY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT IN THE MEZZANINE LEVEL PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA UNEVEN AND WITH LOOSE FLOOR BOARDS/TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR.
OBSERVED THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLASH AND THE HOOD VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND HOOD VENTS.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF FOOD.
OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND MEZZANINE LEVELS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR BETTER ORGANIZE ITEMS.
DEC 92014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WORN DARK IN COLOR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAY 202014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
2ND TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF PAIR. TOILET LEAKS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 132014FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM MARCH 25, 2013 REPT# 1327251 INSP# 333 THE FOLLOWING NOT CORRECTED: #33 MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL JUICERS AND WHEAT GRASS PRESSER AT THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FAN AT CUSTOMER SIITING AREA TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP AND VENT COVER AT REAR KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE SAME AS STATED ABOVE #35 MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WALLS UNDER THE CHALK BOARDS AND NEXT TO THE WALL BY THE STOVE TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES. MUST SEAL HOLES AT WALLS ON THE FIRST FLOOR BEHIND THE NON-DAIRY 3DOOR COOLER AND UNDER THE ARTHRITIS OINMENT SHELVING RACK SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO SEAL HOLE AT WALL IN ONE OF THE STAFF'S RESTROOM UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK ON THE FIRST FLOOR. MUST ALSO SEAL HOLES AT THE MIDDLE OF THE DOOR IN REAR AREA WHERE THE A/C UNIT WAS PREVIOUSLY PLACED. #36 MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS OR LICHTSHIELDS AT THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. #38 MUST REPAIR COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT ONE OF THE STAFF'S RESTROOMS EXPOSED HANDSINK ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK ON THE SECOND FLOOR AT THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET HANDLE AT ONE OF THE STAFF'S HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR EXHAUST HOOD VENT AT THE KITCHEN AREA AS WELL AS PLACE COOKING UNIT UNDERNEATH THE EXHAUST VENT UNIT AT ALL TIMES #40 MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS AT THE 3DOOR COOLER ON THE 2ND FLOOR AND AT THE 3DR REACH-IN NON DAIRY COOLER ON THE FIRST FLOOR #41 MUST PROPERLY STORE MOPS WITH MOP HEAADS UP AT ALL TIMES. MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE THE FIRST FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREA SO AS TO HAVE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.(CARD BOARD BOXES AND OTHER ITEMS. MUST REMOVE OFF PREMISES NON WORKING EQUIPMENT (I.E., PANINI GRILLER IN THE REAR 2ND FLOOR AREA). #43 MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES ALL VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED.
2ND TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF PAIR. TOILET LEAKS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 252013PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL JUICERS AND WHEAT GRASS PRESSER AT THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FAN AT CUSTOMER SIITING AREA TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP AND VENT COVER AT REAR KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE SAME AS STATED ABOVE.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WALLS UNDER THE CHALK BOARDS AND NEXT TO THE WALL BY THE STOVE TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES. MUST SEAL HOLES AT WALLS ON THE FIRST FLOOR BEHIND THE NON-DAIRY 3DOOR COOLER AND UNDER THE ARTHRITIS OINMENT SHELVING RACK SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO SEAL HOLE AT WALL IN ONE OF THE STAFF'S RESTROOM UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK ON THE FIRST FLOOR. MUST ALSO SEAL HOLES AT THE MIDDLE OF THE DOOR IN REAR AREA WHERE THE A/C UNIT WAS PREVIOUSLY PLACED.
MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS OR LICHTSHIELDS AT THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
MUST REPAIR COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT ONE OF THE STAFF'S RESTROOMS EXPOSED HANDSINK ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK ON THE SECOND FLOOR AT THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET HANDLE AT ONE OF THE STAFF'S HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR EXHAUST HOOD VENT AT THE KITCHEN AREA AS WELL AS PLACE COOKING UNIT UNDERNEATH THE EXHAUST VENT UNIT AT ALL TIMES.
MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS AT THE 3DOOR COOLER ON THE 2ND FLOOR AND AT THE 3DR REACH-IN NON DAIRY COOLER ON THE FIRST FLOOR.
MUST PROPERLY STORE MOPS WITH MOP HEAADS UP AT ALL TIMES. MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE THE FIRST FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREA SO AS TO HAVE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.(CARD BOARD BOXES AND OTHER ITEMS. MUST REMOVE OFF PREMISES NON WORKING EQUIPMENT (I.E., PANINI GRILLER IN THE REAR 2ND FLOOR AREA).
MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
NOV 232012PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (DAIRY, PROTEIN, ETC.)INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
AUG 72012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN PREP TABLES AND REACH IN FREEZERS ON 1ST FL AND 2ND FL-REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN REAR 1ST FL STORAGE AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT ON 2ND FL IN PREP AREA.
MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN/DAMAGED OR MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR 1ST FL STORAGE AND 2ND FL PREP AREA.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN PREP AREA ON 2ND FL-REMOVE SPILLS, DIRT/DUST.
MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE REAR 1ST FL STORAGE AREA.
JUN 152011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PROBIOTIC REACH IN COOLER CONDENSER WITH ICE BUILD UP. MUST REMOVE ALL ICE AND MAINTAIN COOLER.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR OF UNUSED PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER CLUTTERED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF COOLER.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR TILES DAMAGED AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED TILES ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA.
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. PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL FAUCET AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
SEP 22010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Found preparation tables not wiped down.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Found floors not swept under bar areas.
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