SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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131 N CLINTON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 7, 2019 · passed

7 of 9 inspections passed, 1 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
7 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
20
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Dec 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 7
2019
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE WATER FROM FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MAR 6
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM, OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR VOMITING OE DIARREAH EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLAN UP KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN .

FEB 15
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Observed no measuring device for sanitizer solution, at 3 compartment sink, to determine proper concentration. At time of inspection, concentration level was proper. Instructed manager to use measuring device to assist with proper level/concentration of chemical sanitizing solution and to prevent possible contamination. Maintain at all times. Observed rust stains and chipped paint on exterior surface of both wire shelving units underneath 3 compartment sink and next to hand sink. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to remove rust and chipped paint, reseal surface and or replace. Ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable and easily cleanable.

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

Observed food handler with long hair pulled through hat/hair restraint, however, pony tail was resting on shoulders and lower back area, in prep area. Informed manager that hair must be placed securely inside hair restraint, to prevent possible contamination. Maintain at all times.

JUN 19
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Observed excessive ice build up on interior of ice chest. Must defrost, detail clean (entire freezer and lid) and sanitize. Must maintain same.

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

Observed leak from pipes under exposed hand sink. Observed spray coming from end of faucet when the hot and cold water turned on. Must repair and maintain same. Observed both faucets on 3 compartment sink in disrepair. When hot and cold handles are in the closed position, the 2 faucets keep dripping. Must repair and maintain same.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING SMOOTHIES WITHOUT PROPER FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

NOV 8
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

DRY STORAGE BULK FOODS NOT LABELED.MUST INSTALL LABELS.

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OCT 19
2016
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

FOUND NO HOT WATER IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.WATER TEMPERATURE 64.8F.MUST REPAIR ,HAVE WATER TEMPERATURE AT 85 OR ABOVE AND MAINTAIN.INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO USE 2ND WASHRROM ADJACENT TO THIS WASHROOM UNTIL PREMISES IS REINSPECTED ON 10-21-2016. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

DRY STORAGE BULK FOODS NOT LABELED.MUST INSTALL LABELS.

FEB 4
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

SEE REPORT DATED ON 01/21/16

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

SEE REPORT DATED ON 01/21/16

JAN 21
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANLDERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

DEC 10
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

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

MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE RIGHT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET.

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