SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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10 E DELAWARE PL · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 5, 2019 · passed with conditions

Failed 2 of 10 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
10
5 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
41
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Jul 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 5
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SEE VIOLATION #2 FOR DETAILS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF THE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVE 2 DOOR SEE THROUGH PREP COOLER NEAR SERVICE WINDOW IN REAR PREP AREA WITH A LARGE BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GRIME ON GASKETS AND TRACK OF DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST ALSO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

JAN 17
2019
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BY THE WINDOW IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND ON THE WALL BEHIND THE INC MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 9
2019
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A SLIMY PINK/BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE SUBSTANCE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BY THE WINDOW IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND ON THE WALL BEHIND THE INC MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION 60.

MINORPest Activity
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS #S 55&58 NOT CORRECTED FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 9/3/18. VIOLATIONS STATE:"OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, BOXES, BEVERAGE SUPPLIES,ETC. STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE ATTIC. INSTRUCTED SITE TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES". MUST CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 3
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED, SERVED, STORED, SLICED COOKED CHICKEN, QUINOA AND FARRO SALAD, ETC. INFORMED SITE THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHENEVER TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED, SERVED, STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION # 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK -FRONT COUNTER HAND SINK INFORMED SITE THAT HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS ARE REQUIRED AT ALL HAND SINKS. SITE CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION # 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN TOP LOADING COOLER AT PREP STATION 62.2F, 3LBS OF SLICED COOKED CHICKEN BREAST, AT A VALUE OF $22.00 45.6F, 1LB OF LIQUID EGGS, AT A VALUE OF A VALUE $15.00 49.1 TO 61.7F, 8LBS OF SLICED HAM, AT A VALUE $27.00 51.3F, 4LBS OF SLICED TURKEY, AT A VALUE OF $14.00 46.4F, 3LBS OF QUINOA AND FARRO SALAD, AT A VALUE OF $6.00 48.5F, 6.5LBS OF SLICE CHEESE AT A VALUE OF $27.00 48.9F, 5LBS OF SLICED CANTALOUPE AND MELON SALADL, AT A VALUE OF $16.00 47.8F, 5LBS OF ARUGULA AND MIXED GREEN SALAD, AT A VALUE OF $9.00 SITE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL WEIGHT 35.5LBS OF TCS FOOD, AT TOTAL VALUE OF $136.00 INFORMED SITE THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR LESS FOR HOT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED 9 DRAWER COOLER, AT PREP LINE, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 45.6F,HOLDING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS. UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. SITE INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT. INSTRUCTED SITE TO SERVICE UNIT AND ENSURE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 41F. INSTRUCTED SITE TO CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. NOTE: VIOLATION CORRECTED BY END OF INSPECTION. COOLER INTERNAL TEMP REGISTERED 40.1F. TAG REMOVED.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETERS IN 9 DRAWER COOLER UNIT AT PREP/COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED SITE TO PROVIDE TO DETERMINE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF UNIT. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN PREP/COOK LINE ARE WITH OUT BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED SITE TO PROVIDE PROPER RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, BOXES, BEVERAGE SUPPLIES,ETC. STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE ATTIC. INSTRUCTED SITE TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 20
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND 1 LB OF DICED HAM AT 62.4F, 5 LBS OF LIQUID EGGS AT 61.3F, FOOD ITEMS STORED AT UPPER PORTION OF PREP COOLER NEXT TO HOT PLATES. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SUCH FOODS AT 40 F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $15

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSTRUCTED HAND WASH SINK AT MAIN KITCHEN, LARGE SARAN ROLL STORED IN HAND SINK, NO PAPER TOWELS, EMPLOYEES USING RIPPED SOILED GLOVES WHILE SLICING STRAWBERRIES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HAND WASH SINKS UNOBSTRUCTED PROVIDED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

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APR 17
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

BOTTLES WITH A NARROW OPENING USED FOR WATER SERVICE FOR CUSTOMERS, INSTRUCTED TO WASH MANUALLY OR USE A WIDER OPENING BOTTLES.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

BOTTOM SHELF OF DRAWER COOLERS NOT CLEAN, STANDING WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

AREA NEXT TO ICE MAKER CLUTTERED WITH CLEANING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER ORGANIZE AND KEEP AWAY FROM ICE MAKER DOOR.

JUN 8
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST HAVE THE HOODVENTS SERVICED IN THE KITCHEN TO ELIMINATE DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP--MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE THE GASKET ON THE FAUCET HEAD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT LEAKAGE AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 22
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR PREP ROOM, AND IN FRONT STORAGE CLOSET.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP FROM VENT AT CEILING IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

JUL 11
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED PACKAGING/SHIPPING MATERIAL ON VARIOUS EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PACKAGING/SHIPPING MATERIAL.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING OVER PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS UNDER HOODS AND INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

JUL 3
2014
FAILED
0 violations

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