SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LEVY(EVENTS)LIMITED PARTNERSHIP.

YOUR CALL. 74/100

315 N LA SALLE DR · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 15, 2016 · passed

7 of 9 inspections passed, 1 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
7 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
25
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jan 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 15
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR AT DISHWASH AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES, FLOOR MUST BE CLEAN/DRY THROUGHOUT.

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST ON WALLS AT DISHWASH MACHINE AREA, ALONG EAST WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT DISHWASH MACHINES AREA.

MAY 8
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

JUL 22
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER NEAR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AND BEHIND THE ALTO-SHAAM OVEN WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52.8F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS PORK, DUCK AND HAMBURGERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER NEAR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AND BEHIND THE ALTO-SHAAM OVEN. OBSERVED VEGETARIAN WELLINGTON FILLED PASTRIES AT 52.3F, PORK LOIN AT 60.2F, AND HAMBURGERS AT 53.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF FOOD WORTH $156. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND REPAIR THE FLOORING IN THE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

APR 23
2014
PASSED
0 violations
APR 22
2014
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP ONTO THE FLOOR FROM DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA WHILE FOOD IS PREPARED. ALSO NOTED 2 COMPARTMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS BACKING UP AND LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO WASH AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGH OUT. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE LOWER COMPARTMENT WITH ICE BLOCKS OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO NOTED FOOD PREPPING AT THE BASEMENT KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH MINIMAL PROTECTION (BARRIER PLASTIC DROP) BETWEEN THE CONSTRUCTION AREA AND THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS FROM DUST PARTICLES.MUST ALSO PROVIDE A SECURED PROTECTIVE BARRIER BETWEEN THE PREP AREA AND THE CONSTRUCTION AREA. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).

SERIOUSFacility Condition
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

NOTED BROKEN GASKET AT THE DISH MACHINE DRAINING WATER ONTO THE FLOOR DURING THE WASH CYCLE. ALSO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK HAS A GASKET BROKEN. WHICH DRAIN WATER ON TO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-030

MINOREmployee Hygiene
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS BY THE PREP AREA AND BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH NO SPLASH GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON HAND WASH SINKS WHERE THERE ARE NEEDED.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES FROM THE WASTE WATER.

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

NOTED LOOSE LIGHT FIXTURE HANGING FROM THE CEILING. ALSO NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LIGHTING AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR ALL LIGHTS.

CRITICALSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED A BROKEN KNOB (WITH NO HOT WATER) AT ONE OF THE FAUCETS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA (ALL OTHER FAUCETS AT SAME HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER) . ALSO NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ON VENTS AT THE KITCHEN HOODS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

SIDE AREA NEEDS TO MAINTAINE TABLES ECT IN THE CLOSET.

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MAR 19
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE IN MAIN PREP AREA, INSSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD.

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

STANDING WATER UNDER COFFEE STATION, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP FLOOR DRY AS POSSIBLE.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN LOWER LEVEL KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ICE SCOOP STORED OVER ICE CUBES AT BAR ICE BIN, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF CUEBS.

FEB 21
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE CAULKING AROUND HANDSINK AT THE COFFEE/WAIT STAFF STATION MUST BE RE-SEALED (IN POOR REPAIR). ICE BIN LIDS MUST BE PROVIDED AT THIS BAR ALSO. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

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

SINK DRAINS AT THE BAR (LOWER LEVEL) MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS/DIRT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

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

LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER-PROOF BULBS NEEDED AT THE COFFEE STATION-MUST PROVIDE. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.

JUL 28
2010
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL UNCLEAN WALLS/CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT DISHMACHINE ROOM.

JAN 19
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. Observed holes in ceiling tile at dry storage area. Must replace damaged ceiling tile.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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. Mens employees washroom handwash bowl draining slowly. Must repair and maintain plumbing.

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