FEB 24
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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KROLL'S SOUTH LOOP.
YOUR CALL. 67/100
1736 S MICHIGAN AVE · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 24, 2022 · passed
10 of 16 inspections passed, 2 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
10 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
56
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Aug 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL SINGLE USE STRAWS MUST BE INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALLS IN REAR BAR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 172021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 17
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED BY THE HAND WASHING SINKS BY BOTH BARS AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE WITH FOOTNOTE OR REMINDER ON THE DINNER MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED OR RAW (HAMBURGERS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MANAGER POSTED A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADDED A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE WITH FOOT NOTE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER (OLD EQUIPMENT) IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR ORGANIZE.
JUL 82019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 8
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MUST DOCUMENT THE CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT ON THE MENU ALONG WITH A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT OR REMINDER VERIFYING SOME FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE OFFERED UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS BEEF STEAK AND BEEF HAMBURGERS. SAMPLE SHEET PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.
JUN 52018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 5
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHEILDS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING. BROKEN AND MISSING CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 222018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 22
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHEILDS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING. BROKEN AND MISSING CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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JUL 122017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 12
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA OF SPILL. RE-ATTACH LOOSE COVING ALONG WALLBASE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR DOOR AREA IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES.
AUG 162016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 16
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED LIGHT DUST ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BAR AREA STORING BEER; CLEAN VENTS. OBSERVED LOOSE WALL COVING ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALL BEHIND THE GREASE RECEPTOR AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN; REATTACH THE COVING TO WALLBASE.
JUL 282015FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 28
2015
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVERED 20 LIVE FLIES SCATTER AROUND BEHIND THE BAR AROUND SINKS, ON RAGS, BAR DRY MATS, PIPES AND TUBES. ALSO NOTED 30 LIVE FLIES ON THE WALL WHERE THE TAP BEER DISPENCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
WIPE DOWN CABINETS UNDER BAR CLEAN BOTTLE CAP HOLDERS AT BAR, SODA GUN AND HOLDER, DRY MATS ON THE COUNTER TO REMOVE SPILLS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS FOUND DIRTY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOMS AND BEER COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
NOTED WIPING CLOTHES ON THE SINKS AND COUNTER TOPS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WHEN NOT IN USE IN SANITIZE SOLUTION.
SEP 122014PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 12
2014
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED TAPE BEING USED TO HOLD UP FAN COVER. REMOVE TAPE AND REPAIR FAN COVER. MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TAPE ON UNDERSIDE OF PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER. REMOVE TAPE AND MAINTAIN SURFACE IN A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXCESS ICE ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. REMOVE EXCESS ICE ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED REACH IN BEER COOLER WITHIN BAR WITH STANDING WATER AT BASE OF COOLER. REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON COLUMN WALL NEXT TO CHARCOAL GRILL AREA. REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH EXCESS EQUIPTMENT AND CLUTTER. REMOVE ANY EXCESS EQUIPTMENT AND ORGANIZE ROOM SO THAT IT IS ACCESSIBLE TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN AND CAUSE AN AREA FOR INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE
SEP 112014PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 11
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR FOUND AT 50.0F. NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD FOUND WITHIN REFRIGERATOR AT TIME OF INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED TAPE BEING USED TO HOLD UP FAN COVER. REMOVE TAPE AND REPAIR FAN COVER. MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED REACH IN BEER COOLER WITHIN BAR WITH STANDING WATER AT BASE OF COOLER. REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXCESS ICE ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. REMOVE EXCESS ICE ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED PEEING PAINT ON COLUMN WALL NEXT TO CHARCOAL GRILL AREA. REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH EXCESS EQUIPTMENT AND CLUTTER. REMOVE ANY EXCESS EQUIPTMENT AND ORGANIZE ROOM SO THAT IT IS ACCESSIBLE TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN AND CAUSE AN AREA FOR INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
SEP 112013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
SEP 11
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP AND GREASE SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN FRONT BAR STORAGE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST AND PEELING PAINT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 202012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 20
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.(MUST STORE INVERTED).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND CLUTTER ON SHELVING UNITS.REAR OF KITCHEN.(TOOLS, CLOTHES, ETC.)
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND REAR OF KITCHEN AREAS WITH CLUTTER.(TABLES AND CHAIRS ETC.) MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
FEB 232011PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 23
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT FINAL RINSE BETWEEN 169-171F WHEN BEING USED BY EMPLOYEE EVEN AFTER RUNNING DISH MACHINE SEVERAL TIMES. EMPLOYEE ADJUSTED HOT WATER TANK TO INCREASE WATER TEMPERATURE AT END OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FINAL RINSE OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT 180F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE COVER AND OR LID FOR ICE BIN AT BAR SERVICE AREA. REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM PIPING AND CEILING IN WALK-IN FREEZER. REMOVE WASH CLOTH FROM LINING INSIDE BAR REACH-IN COOLER. REMOVE STAINS FROM INTERIOR SPLASH GUARD OF ICE MACHINE AND OR REPLACE SAME. REMOVE PANS FROM HANGING AT FAUCET AT REAR FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
WIPE DOWN CABINETS UNDER BAR. CLEAN BOTTLE CAP HOLDERS AT BAR AND SODA GUN HOLDERS. CLEAN FAN GRIDS INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR. CLEAN COOLER FOR DINNER MENU ITEMS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR STORAGE AREA, UNDER STORAGE RACKS NEXT TO REAR PREP AREA, AND AT MEZZANINE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE SOILED CEILING PANELS AT PREP AND DISH MACHINE AREA, REMOVE DUST BUILDUP AT WALLS AT DISH MACHINE, CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS AT DISH MACHINE AND ABOVE OVEN AT PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD AT PREP AREA. CLEAN SOILED LIGHT SHIELDS AT PREP AREA. REPLACE TWO LIGHT BULBS AT VENTILATION HOOD.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE COLD WATER AT FAUCET ABOVE SOFT SERVE UNIT.
AUG 172010PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
AUG 17
2010
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL READY-TO-EAT, PREPARED FOODS INSIDE DOUBLE DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT MAIN PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAPS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK, AND PREP TABLE BOTTOM AT REAR. REMOVE ALUMINUM LINING FROM EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM INSIDE BEER MUG COOLER. REMOVE MILK CRATES-PROVIDE RACKS/SHELVES FOR STOCK ITEMS. REMOVE RUST AROUND SINK DRAIN AT 4 COMPARTMENT SINK.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
PAINT FLOOR SECTIONS WITH CHIPPING EPOXY IN BEER COOLER AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AT REAR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN DUSTY VENT COVERS ABOVE DINING AREA, CLEAN SPILLS/SPLATTERS/DUST/DIRT FROM CEILING AT KITCHEN PREP AREAS, CLEAN WALL SECTIONS NEXT TO WALK-IN FREEZER AND REAR STORAGE AREA. CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AT REAR PREP AREA. SEAL OPENING AT WALL ABOVE SOFT SERVE UNIT. CAULK/SEAL WALL BASE AT FRONT DINING AREA BY WINDOWS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE LIGHT BULB FOR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN KITCHEN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET NECK AT HAND WASH SINK AT REAR PREP AREA AND PROVIDE HOT WATER HANDLE AT UTILITY SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEANING ITEMS, ORGANIZE CLUTTERED REAR STORAGE AREA, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS/EQUIPMENT, ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL IN MEZZANINE STORAGE AREA.
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