MAR 18
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LINKEDIN CORPORATION.
EAT. 81/100
525 W MONROE ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 18, 2025 · passed
7 of 11 inspections passed, with 4 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
7 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
28
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Aug 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Bottom of drawer cooler at front grill station not clean, food debris noted, Instructed to clean and maintain.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Unable to locate backflow prevention device for ice maker at coffee station, Instructed to expose.
APR 152024PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 15
2024
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Bulk food containers ( salt, sugar ) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Fly trap mounted above meat slicer in main kitchen, instructed to relocate slicer or Fry trap.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Sneeze guard panels are too short to protect open food at self service stations, instructed to provide an affective shield.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Deli cups not air dried after washing and stacking, instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils after washing.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Observed using delete cups as a scoop for bulk food containers instructed to use proper scoops.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
The bottom of ice scoop holder not clean, instructed to clean and maintain.
MAY 82023PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 8
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (HAM DELI MEAT) WITH A PAST DATE MARK OF MAY 5TH DISCARD DATE. FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED, OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 2QT/LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $14.24 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLERS IN THE REAR FOOD AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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JUL 202022FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 20
2022
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS WATER TEMPERATURE RANGE FROM 77- 86F: UNISEX 1 STALL TOILETROOM AND 2ND FLOOR PANTRY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINNIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING DISHES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FOUND HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE FINAL RINSE AT 126F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINNIMUM FINAL RISE AT 180F AND A CONTACT SURFACE TEMPERATURE AT 160F. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025.CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE 3 COMP SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND IMPROPER COLD HOLDING FOR THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS: CHICKEN, TURKEY WRAPS AND EGGS. FOUND TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 58F - 47F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINNIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OD 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELLING (COMMON NAME)INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
FOUND NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. IN HOT WATER MECHANICAL WAREWASHING OPERATIONS, AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAER TO PROVIDE TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
MAY 92019FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 9
2019
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITH OUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT DISHES IN SERVERY, AND IN THE PREP AREA, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. ALSO, DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, PROVIDE PROPER RACKS FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED EXTREMELY LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IS DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT The water source and system shall be of sufficient capacity to meet the peak water demands of the RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
FEB 62018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 6
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
Observed food handler eating from a bowl of food, in dish washing area, while washing dishes. Instructed manager that employee meals must be consumed in non food prep/dish prep areas. Manager corrected violation during inspection. Critical violation # 7-38-010 (A)
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
Observed blocked exposed hand sink basin in rear dish washing area. At time of inspection sink basin was blocked with dish gloves, scrub brush and food debris. Instructed manager to ensure all exposed hand sinks are accessible to ensure proper hand washing. Manager corrected violations during inspection. Critical violation #7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed hand sanitizer dispenser units next to soap dispenser above all exposed hand sinks on property. Instructed manager to remove to ensure proper hand washing.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observed low water pressure at exposed hand sink in barista area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Observed inventory stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to elevate inventory items at least 6 inches off the floor at all times.
AUG 292017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 29
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Instructed to provide stem thermometers at each station to test temperatures at cold and hold holding stations. Must maintain same.
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