MAR 29
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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850 W JACKSON BLVD · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 29, 2023 · passed with conditions
3 of 6 inspections passed, 3 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
3 passed · 3 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
15
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Mar 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS, BAGELS WITH CREAM CHEESE, DELI MEAT SANDWICHES) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. THE FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION.
MAY 122022PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 12
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE AT 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE AT 110.0F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. MAINTENANCE ARRIVED ON SITE TO FIX PLUMBING ISSUE.
OCT 22020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 2
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT (3 DOOR FREEZER) WHERE NEEDED.
APR 162019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 16
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO PERSON ON SITE WITH PROOF OF CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION, WHILE TCS FOODS (ROASTED CHICKEN SLICES, PRECOOKED EGGS,TUNA,SOUPS) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTUCTED MANAGER THAT AT LEAST ONE PERSON ON SITE SHOULD HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE, OR RECIPROCITY RECEIPT WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD OR CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN CCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING RTE TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERTAURES IN REFREIGERATOR IN PREP AREA; CHICKEN @56.7F,EGG SALAD @49.0F AND PICO @56.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HOLD ALL COLD FOODS AT 41F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID FOODS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS (TUNA AND EGG SALAD,PRECOOKED EGGS, CHOPPED TOMATOES, SLICED AVOCADO,ETC) WIT IMPOROPER LABELING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DISCARD OR USE BY DATE LABLES (NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS) FOR ALL TCS FOODS PREAPRED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRIANT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN BOTTOM OF CONDIMENT HOLDING DRAWERS IN SELF SERVICE STATION OF DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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MAR 292018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 29
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED PREPACKAGED ITEMS (YOGURT PARFAIT) IN 1 DOOR COOLER WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PREPACKAGED, TO-GO FOOD ITEMS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATES, THAT CONTAINS: NAME OF PRODUCT, ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER/PACKAGER, LIST OF INGREDIENTS AND ALLERGENS, NET WEIGHT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed duct tape used as a means of repair in the following areas: 1 door refrigerator, a along door gaskets. Also along floor and wall junction on 2nd pillar, near prep area. Instructed manager to remove/replace and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Observed 2 door prep cooler at front prep counter with torn and broken door gaskets. Instructed manager to replace and maintain at all times.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed top exterior surface of sneeze guard, located at front counter covered with dust. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Observed chipped paint on middle pillar, next to prep station. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to seal surface and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain. Observed excessive dust on vent cover in dry storage closet. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
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