JUN 3
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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YOUR CALL. 75/100
875 N MICHIGAN AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 3, 2016 · passed
9 of 12 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
9 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
39
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Feb 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RELACE THE RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE COLD-HOLDING COOLER USED TO STORE PRODUCE BEHIND THE DELI AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DUST BUILDUP IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET ALONG THE LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE CEILING, THE WALLS, AND THE DRY STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE BOXES OF UNOPENED FOOD ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. STOCK MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
JUL 172015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 17
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
HANDLE TO DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER MISSING. MUST REPAIR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP ON FAN HOUSING IN WALK-IN COOLER.
OCT 212014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 21
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED BOXES AND CONTAINERS OF FOOD ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER AND BACK STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO ENSURE PROPER CLEANING OF THE FLOORS.
OCT 22014FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 2
2014
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER IN THE DELI PREP AREA EATING THEN BEGAN SLICING HAM AND HANDLING THE SLICES WITH HIS BARE HAND WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS AFTER EATING. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER EATING AND AFTER ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION BEFORE HANDLING FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 1 INCH OPENINGS AT THE BOTTOM/SIDES OF THE FRONT REVOLVING DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OPENINGS AND PROVIDE RODENT PROOFED EXTERIOR DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED BOXES AND CONTAINERS OF FOOD ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER AND BACK STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO ENSURE PROPER CLEANING OF THE FLOORS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CEILING VENTS OVER THE COFFEE STATION WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS.
JUL 82014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 8
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF DELI PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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JUN 182014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 18
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF DELI PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS IN REAR PREP OR WALK-IN COOLER.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELD TUBING IN REAR PREP ROOM.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE CARRY OUT COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER.
JUN 52014PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 5
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. FOUND TWO COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. DELI DISPLAY COOLER FOUND AT 57.2F WITH FOODS SUCH AS CORNED BEEF AT 51.2F. DELI PREP COOLER FOUND AT 55.2F WITH SLICED TURKEY AT 56.6F. BOTH COOLERS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). CITATION #H000090524.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DELI DISPLAY COOLER. HAM @49.4F, CORNED BEEF @51.2F, PROSCIUTTO @54.5F, TURKEY @52.3F, ASSORTED CHEESES @50F AND 50.7F. THE FOLLOWING FOUND IN THE DELI PREP COOLER: SLICED HAM @55.5F, TURKEY @56.6F, CHEESE @56.8F. ALL DISCARDED. APPROXIMATELY 220 LBS ASSORTED MEATS AND CHEESES. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE OVER $1000.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). CITATION #H000090524.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF DELI PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS IN REAR PREP OR WALK-IN COOLER.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELD TUBING IN REAR PREP ROOM.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE CARRY OUT COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER.
AUG 62013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 6
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND FAUCET LOOSE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAKERY.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
FOUND BROKEN THERMOMETER AT MAIN DISPLAY COOLER.
AUG 72012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
AUG 7
2012
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN MAIN KITCHEN.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL FOOD CONTAINERS STORED WITH RESTAURANT FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CASES OF SODA AND CANNED FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF THE FLOOR BY 6". STANDING WATER AT THE SIDE OF MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE STANDING WATER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BROKEN WALLBASE TILES NEXT TO MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PATCH. DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON VENT AVOVE SANDWICH MAKING STATION, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT DISPLAY COOLER LIGHTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MISSING THERMOMETERS IN SEVERAL COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN THE FRONT.
SEP 12011FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 1
2011
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED BLACK DIRT/LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE(READY TO EAT FOOD). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. ICE MACHINE MUST BE CLEAN BY OR BEFORE DATE OF REINSPECTION REINSPECTION DATE (09/08/11)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED PIZZA PREP COOLER AND DELI SANDWICH COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DAMAGED GASKETS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON REAR OF WALK IN FREEZER CONDENSER. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP.
FEB 232011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 23
2011
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST INCLUDE ON FOOD LABELS, A "SELL BY/PACKED ON DATE"- FOR ALL PRE-PACKAGED FOOD PRODUCTS MADE AT THIS RESTAURANT. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ANY CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD TO THE LEFT OF HANDSINK AT REAR PREP AREA. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR LEDGES OF FRONT COOLERS, COMPRESSORS/FAN GUARDS OF MOST COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE BINS, GASKETS OF COOLERS AT DELI AREA-DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS/STAINS/DUST. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS AT DRY STORAGE AREAS BY THE BAR MUST BE KEPT CLEAN & FREE OF LITTER OR CLUTTER. ALL STUFF/GOODS MUST BE LELVATED OFF THE FLOOR ALSO. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ANY SODA/MILK CRATES USED AS STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. MUST REMOVE UNUSED DISHMACHINE AT BAR AREA OR CLEAN & COVER. 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.
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