OCT 25
2023
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
✕
MACLEAN CENTER CAFE.
YOUR CALL. 69/100
112 S MICHIGAN AVE · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 25, 2023 · passed
10 of 14 inspections passed, 3 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
10 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
43
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Jul 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT LOCATED BY THE SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE AT THE SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE. OBSERVED ONE OF TWO HAND WASHING SINKS NOT PROPERLY TURNING ON IN THE WOMEN'S AND MEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS AROUND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OCT 192022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 19
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED ONE MISSING COVERED BIN IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEAD TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
OCT 302019PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 30
2019
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGH OUT BACK INTERIOR WALL OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
FOUND NO THERMOMETER LOCATED IN REACH IN COOLER #2 MUST PROVIDE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOUND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK ATTACHED TO FOOD PREPARATION TABLE, ACROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND NO BARRIER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ACROSS FROM DISH AREA LEAKING FROM FAUCET KNOB. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB LOCATED IN 12TH FLOOR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 282019FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 28
2019
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND EMPLOYEE AND STUDENT WASHROOM (MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM LOCATED ON THE 12TH FLOOR) HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 68.9F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGH OUT BACK INTERIOR WALL OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
FOUND NO THERMOMETER LOCATED IN REACH IN COOLER #2 MUST PROVIDE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA OF 2ND FLOOR NEXT TO WHERE ROUND TABLES ARE STORED. THE PREMISES MUST BE MAINTAINED FREE FROM RODENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOUND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK ATTACHED TO FOOD PREPARATION TABLE, ACROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND NO BARRIER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ACROSS FROM DISH AREA LEAKING FROM FAUCET KNOB. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB LOCATED IN 12TH FLOOR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 192018PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 19
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED AND A REMINDER AND A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY, A REMINDER AND A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
show all 14 inspections →
NOV 82017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 8
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED DESSERTS FOR SALE (12TH FLOOR) WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE IN THE UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 272017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 27
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS INSIDE THE CHAIR STORAGE ROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR AND UNDER THE PREP COUNTER ON THE 12TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND SHIELDING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WASTE PIPE LEAKING UNDER THE LEFT BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.
MAR 152016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 15
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
WEAK WATER PRESSURE AT 12TH FLOOR PREP AREA HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED IN PREP COOLER AND FOOD SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE.
JAN 292015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JAN 29
2015
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED THE SINGLR SERVICE FORKS AND SPOONS NOT STORED PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS WITH THE HANDLES IN THE SAME DIRECTION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYER HEAD HOSE HANGING INTO THE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE SPRAYER HEAD HOSE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE PREP AREA OF THE 12TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS OVER THE 2ND FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED WET MOPS IN THE PREP AREA ON THE 2ND FLOOR STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.
FEB 182014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 18
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
PAPER CUPS USED AS A BULK-FOOD SCOOP, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER MULT-USE UTENSIL.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER KEPT IN THE COLDEST PART, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN CLEAR VIEW IN WARMEST PART OF COOLER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED NEXT TO FOOD CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
JAN 282013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 28
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SHELF IN CABINET UNDER PREP SINK TO REMOVE STICKY SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD AT PREP AREA WITH DARK CUTS AND GROOVES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB OR LIGHTSHIELD AT 2DR REFRIGERATOR AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST ADJUST TEMPERATURE VALVE AT HAND SINKS IN BOTH RESTROOMS.
AUG 222012FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 22
2012
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY WORKING/SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE IT FIXED. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →