Chicago Health Dept
123 W MADISON ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2020.
14 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Feb 2020.
Last inspected Feb 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.
6-301.14 FOUND THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE: REAR FOOD PREPARATION AND FRONT FOOD PREPARATION.
5-501.17 FOUND UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITHOUT COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 70F LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. FOUND NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA WHEN HOT WATER KNOB IS TURNED ON. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE: REAR FOOD PREPARATION AND FRONT FOOD PREPARATION.
OBSERVED WATER SET UP IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FIRST BASIN. OBSERVED WASTE WATER AND FOOD PARTICLES BACK UP INTO 2ND AND 3RD BASIN. FOUND INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK SLOW DRAINING. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK UTILIZE THE SAME DRAIN PIPE. A PLUMBING SYSTEM MUST BE REPAIRED ACCORDING TO LAW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITHOUT COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE. MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE,THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION WAS NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2244043: OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PACKAGED DELI SANDWICHES AND TRAIL MIX MISSING ALLERGEN INFORMATION ON THE LABELS. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER THAT ALL PACKAGED FOOD MUST HAVE LABELS WITH THE ITEMS FOOD NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, SOURCE AND LIST OF ALLERGENS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR FOOD ITEMS AND SIGNAGE FOR ITEMS IN BAKERY SELF SERVICE AREA WITH LISTED ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE REACH IN DEEP FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND AROUND GREASE TRAP TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT BUILDUP. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON THE GROUND NEAR REAR DOORS THAT LEAD TO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING.
WOODEN SHELVES ABOVE 3-COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPED EDGES. INTERIOR PANEL OF CHEST FREEZER DOOR CRACKED AND INSULATION EXPOSED, LOOSE GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
INSULATION IN POOR REPAIR AROUND COOLING LINE OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
FLOOR IN REAR KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR, GAPS AND ALONG WALL BASE WITH DEEP GROOVES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD AT FRONT DISPLAY COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
SOUP REHEATING UNITS PLACED UNDER PREP TABLES WHERE CONDENSATION IS FORMED AND DRIPPING, INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AWAY FROM CONDENSATION
INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, FOUND WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO THE 2 COMP SINK WHEN THE HAND WASH SINK IS USED, SINKS ARE LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN. EMPLOYEE NEED TO WASH HANDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK IN THE MEAN TIME. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
WOODEN SHELVES ABOVE 3-COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPED EDGES. INTERIOR PANEL OF CHEST FREEZER DOOR CRACKED AND INSULATION EXPOSED, LOOSE GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
INSULATION IN POOR REPAIR AROUND COOLING LINE OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
FLOOR IN REAR KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR, GAPS AND ALONG WALL BASE WITH DEEP GROOVES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD AT FRONT DISPLAY COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
SOUP REHEATING UNITS PLACED UNDER PREP TABLES WHERE CONDENSATION IS FORMED AND DRIPPING, INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AWAY FROM CONDENSATION.
OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS (CHICKEN SALAD) WITH HER BARE HANDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR GLOVES WHILE HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
OBSERVED SHIPPING PACKAGING INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SHIPPING PACKAGING FROM EQUIPMENT.
Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, and in front reach in cooler, must properly date food item in walk in cooler, and in reach in cooler.
Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced, walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink, exposed hand sink in rear prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food/debris accumulation, need detailed cleaning. Prep table lower shelving in rear prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under 3 compartment sink, prep tables in rear prep area, not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear prep areas that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
Walls that had peeling paint/exposed plaster by walk in cooler, shall be repaired/sealed. walls in bathroom had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
OBSERVED MANUALLY CAPPED BOTTLES OF FRESHLY SQUEEZED JUICE THAT PER MANAGEMENT OCCURS IN THE FACILITY BY THE STAFF. FACILITY HAS NO APPROVAL FROM CDPH TO JUICE AND MANUALLY CAP. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 26 15.5 OUNCE BOTTLES OF VARIOUS VEGETABLE AND FRUIT JUICES. JUICERS ARE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.
SNEEZE GUARD TOO SHORT ON ALL SELF-SERVICE STATIONS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EFFECTIVE ONE. MGR WAS GIVEN A COPY OF FDA SPECS FOR A SNEEZE GAURD.
ROUGH WALL BEHIND JUICE PREP STATION, MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH SURFACE.
NO HAND SINK AT JUICE PREP STATION, NO SPRAYER ABOVE SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MAKER, NO SINK STOPPERS AT 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ALL.
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN DEEP FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
MUST CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND THE FRONT SERVING AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
NOTED MISSING OR DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS AND MISSING END CAPS ON THE DISPLAY COOLER IN THE SERVING AREA. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETERS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
MUST DATE AND LABEL PRODUCT IN WALK-IN COOLER THAT HAS BEEN COOKED/PREPARED, SLICE/CUT AND REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
MUST REPLACE THE DAMAGED DOOR ON THE CHEST REACH IN FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND CABINETS THROUGH OUT.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS IN REAR PREP AREA.
MUST PROVIDE SHIELDS TO THE LIGHTS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND THE FRONT SERVICE AREA ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOUND WALK-IN COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. AIR TEMPERATURE OF COOLER WAS 48.F BY MY THERMOMETER AND 54F BY THE HANGING THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE COOLER FIXED, OWNER CALLED AN ENGINEER WHO FIXED THE COOLER. COOLER NOW ABLE TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE. CITATION #78215-16 ISSUED.
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BEING STORED IN THE ABOVE COOLER. TEMPS. RANGED FROM 45.6F-55.7F AND INCLUDED FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS CUT MELONS, RAW CHICKEN, COOKED PASTA, LOGS OF HAM, ROAST BEEF, TURKEY BREAST, TUNA, COLE SLAW, SOUP, DELI MEAT, CHEESE AND COOKED POTATOES. ALL ITEMS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED A COMBINED WEIGHT OF 100LBS. VALUED AT $300. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER.
MUST DATE AND LABEL PRODUCT IN WALK-IN COOLER THAT HAS BEEN COOKED/PREPARED, SLICE/CUT AND REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
MUST REPLACE THE DAMAGED DOOR ON THE CHEST REACH IN FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND CABINETS THROUGH OUT.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS IN REAR PREP AREA.
MUST PROVIDE SHIELDS TO THE LIGHTS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND THE FRONT SERVICE AREA ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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. SLOW DRAINAGE AT 3 COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING.
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. MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS TO 3 COMP SINK
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