MACY'S.

Chicago Health Dept

111 N STATE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026).

24 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jan 2026 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

123

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 15

2026

PASS 9 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL PREP & REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,ROLLING CARTS,GRILL TABLE,STORAGE SHELVES,FRYER CABINETS,PREP TABLES,DISH RACKS, ICE MACHINE INTERIOR PANEL,ICE DISPENSER ON ADDITIONAL SODA MACHINE,WALK IN COOLERS-FAN GUARDS COVERS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES,LOOSE AND MISSING WALL PANELS IN BEVERAGE SERVING AREA,MOLDED CEILING PANELS IN DISH WASHING AREA.DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOOR IN MAIN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.DUST BUILD UP ON VENTS AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREP & DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11 : OBSERVED VERY DIM LIGHTING AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

JAN 7

2026

FAIL 14 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS SUCH AS HAVING ON PLASTIC GLOVES AND BEING ON CELL PHONES ,SCRATCHING NOSE & WIPING EYES AND THEN HANDLING FOOD AND UTENSILS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS DURING INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK SLIMY BUILD UP ON ALL INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE DISPENSER SHOOT AT SODA MACHINE COMING IN CONTACT WITH ICE FOR CONSUMPTION.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON SODA MACHINE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN DISH WASHING AREA,NEAR COOLER WHERE RUGS ARE STORED,UNDER SCRAPE LINE IN DISH WASHING AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/7/26.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Employee Hygiene

GLOVES USED PROPERLY

OBSERVED MISUSAGE OF PLASTIC GLOVES BY FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL PREP & REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,ROLLING CARTS,GRILL TABLE,STORAGE SHELVES,FRYER CABINETS,PREP TABLES,DISH RACKS, ICE MACHINE INTERIOR PANEL,ICE DISPENSER ON ADDITIONAL SODA MACHINE,WALK IN COOLERS-FAN GUARDS COVERS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY WATER LINE DRIPPING INTO A BUCKET ON SCRAPE LINE IN DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.DUST BUILD UP ON VENTS AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREP & DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES,LOOSE AND MISSING WALL PANELS IN BEVERAGE SERVING AREA,MOLDED CEILING PANELS IN DISH WASHING AREA.DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOOR IN MAIN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZERS.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VERY DIM LIGHTING AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

JUL 3

2025

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19: OBSERVED RUST ON GREEN SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN PREP COOLER, NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORRISON RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.115: OBSERVED BAGS AND CARDBOARD ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS IN HOODS AND IN DISHWASHING AREA WITH DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR ALL NON WORKING LIGHTS IN SAID AREAS TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY.

JUN 26

2025

FAIL 7 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER TO MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED WITH THE HANDLE INSIDE OF ICE IN THE BLACK ICE CONTAINER IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ICE SCOOPS STORED WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF FOOD ITEM TO PROTECT FROM CONTAIMNATION.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUST ON GREEN SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN PREP COOLER, NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORRISON RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BAGS AND CARDBOARD ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS IN HOODS AND IN DISHWASHING AREA WITH DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR ALL NON WORKING LIGHTS IN SAID AREAS TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR ONE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

MAR 31

2025

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED WITH THE HANDLE INSIDE OF ICE IN THE BLACK ICE CONTAINER IN THE BEVERAGE WAIT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ICE SCOOPS STORED WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF FOOD ITEM TO PROTECT FROM CONTAIMNATION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED VERY LOW WATER PRESSURE FOR THE HOT WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DESSERT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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JAN 17

2024

PASS 6 violations

Minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN THE DESSERT SECTION, AND NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING AND FRYING EQUIPMENT AT THE MAIN LINE. INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE A CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPEN CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CORRECTED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION AND SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN UNDER AND BETWEEN COOKING AND FRYING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND ICE MACHINE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT THAT IS NO LONGER IN USE OR SERVES A PURPOSE TO THE DAILY OPERATION OF FACILITY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

JAN 10

2024

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR FLOOR DRAIN AND IN THE CORNER NEAR ICE MACHINE THAT IS NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PREVENT HARBORAGE AND REMOVE ITEMS FROM THE PREMISES THAT IS NO LONGER IN USE. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO TREAT AND REMOVE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY FROM AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING AND FRYING EQUIPMENT AT THE MAIN LINE. INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE A CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPEN CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET IN THE UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION AND SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN UNDER AND BETWEEN COOKING AND FRYING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

JAN 18

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

A portable bar in the dining room with no hand wash sink where ice, open condiments and cocktails are handled and prepared. Instructed manager to a install a hand wash sink with hot and cold running water. priority foundation violation 7-38-030. by the end of inspection manager moved portable bar from dining room, drinks will be made only in the kitchen area.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inaccurate food probe thermometer, instructed to use only accurate ones.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Bulk food container not labeled ( sugar ) instructed to label and maintain.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Food handler at dessert station not wearing a hair restraint, instructed to wear

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Meat slicer not cleaned properly behind blade, food debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Heavy dust build-up noted at ceiling vent above dessert station.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

No allergen training certificate for food service manager, Instructed to obtain.

JUN 13

2022

PASS 2 violations

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 10

2021

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

HEAVY DUST NOTED ON CEILING VENT AT REAR KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 24

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS WERE PREPARED AND SERVED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED PLATES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE KITCHEN NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT PLATES WHEN STORED AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES AND TABLETOP EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS AND COFFEE DISPENSING STATION IN THE HALLWAY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE FAUCET OF THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA THAT IS USED TO WASH PRODUCE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALONG WALL BASES, UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING UNITS, HALLWAY AREA WHERE REGISTERS ARE LOCATED, NEAR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE AND ALL PREP AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DAMAGED WALL CORNERS AT DISH WASHING ROOM AND COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

Serious Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CEILINGS TILE PANELS ABOVE THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED EXCESS STANDING WATER ON THE FLOORS UNDER PREP AREA HAND SINKS AND IN THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.

DEC 12

2018

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 7

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND SEVERAL UNCOVERED TRAYS OF PASTRIES FOR SELF-SERVICE WITHOUT ANY PROTECTION FROM CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION, ALSO FOUND ROAST CARVING STATION WITH THE SAME SET UP . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL READY-TO-EAT FOODS PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED .

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INADEQUATE UTENSILS SANITIZING, FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE CONVEYOR DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH FINAL RINSE AT 126 F. MACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE 180 F MINIMUM FOR FINAL RINSE. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-025. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FOUND SEVERAL PANS OF LARGE TURKEY ROAST COVERED TIGHTLY WITH SARAN WRAP AND PLACED IN WALK-IN COOLER TO COOL DOWN RIGHT AFTER COOKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FOLLOW PROPER COOLING DOWN PROCEDURE TO FACILITATE COOLING DOWN WITHIN TIME FRAME OF COOLING DOWN. MANAGER MOVED ALL HOT FOODS TO WALK-IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FINE WIRE STRAINERS/ SIFTERS IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE WIRES NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY SOUND UTENSILS.

FEB 15

2018

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

TONGS AND KNIVES STORED IN A STANDING WATER AND WEDGED BETWEEN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE ON CLEAN DRY SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

SEVERAL PREP COOLER DOORS WITH RIPPED GASKETS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY, FOOD DEBRIS STUCK BEHIND BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DAMAGED WALL CORNERS AT DISH WASHING ROOM AND COFFEE STATION, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

DIM LIGHT IN WALK-IN FREEZER, AND MISSING SHIELD AT COFFEE STATION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

COFFEE MACHINE DRAINING IN HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO RE-ROUT DRAIN AWAY FROM HAND SINK. SLOW DRAINAGE AT COFFEE STATION HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

FOOD HANDLER WITH A BEARD NOT WEARING A BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

JUN 7

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON TE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT FAUCET NECK EXTENSION AND REAR PREP 2 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING. ALSO OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN STOPPERS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING AND DRAIN STOPPERS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER TOPS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER.

JAN 12

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8LBS OF MASHED POTATOES INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT 52.8F AND 4LBS OF COOKED CAVATAPPI PASTA INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT 50.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 12LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $20. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH BUILD UP IN THE ROOM ADJACENT TO THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOK LINE, FLOOR UNDER THE COOK LINE PREP COOLERS AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND/OR FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE WASTE PIPE LEAKING AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA BEHIND THE COOK LINE AND AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE IN THE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN THE ROOM ADJACENT TO THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP INISDE OF A CLEAN CONTAINER.

JUN 9

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. Walk in coolers that had shelving/racks with peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in coolers in prep areas that had shelving that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. 3 compartment sink, and 2 compartment sinks in kitchen prep areas that had caulk in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Exposed hand sinks in front, rear prep areas that had caulk in state of disrepair/missing, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around prep table in kitchen rear prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of ice machines not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep tables lower shelving in front prep area, coffee station areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving racks in prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment(ovens), not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Rear kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors in walk in coolers under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear kitchen prep area by exhaust unit not clean, had excess dirt build up needs detailed cleaning, sanitizing.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Walls, ceilings in walk in coolers had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed. Damaged/missing/stained ceiling tiles in prep areas, shall be repaired/replaced. Exhaust vents(ventilation), in kitchen prep areas, rear kitchen areas, that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Ceiling tracks in kitchen prep areas that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Walls that had gaps, holes in kitchen prep areas, kitchen areas, shall be repaired/sealed. Men's bathroom walls that had peeling paint, exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Damaged/broken light shields in kitchen prep areas, rear kitchen areas, shall be provided.

JAN 15

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN IN ALL AREAS,KITCHEN,DISH,MOP,ETC.MUST CLEAN/MAINYAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OVERHEAD CEILING VENT DUSTY IN DESSERT PREP AREA,AND INSIDE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FAUCET LEAKY AT NECK ON THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE DISHROOM AND 2-COMP SINK FAUCET IN BACK PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR.

JUN 20

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MISSING A SPLASH GUARD AT FRON PREP AREA HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. PREP COOLER RUBBER GASKET IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

PEELING PAINT NOTED ON SEVERAL KITCHEN CEILING VENTS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DUSTY VENT COVERS ON KITCHEN CEILING.

OCT 1

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND SHELVING IN THE PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING VENTS, TILES AND WALLS AROUND SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 2-COMP. SINK IN THE BACK PREP AREA AND AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.

FEB 10

2012

PASS 7 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN BACK PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES IN PREP/STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST SEAL AROUND ALL PIPES AND CONDUITS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED OR MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP, DISH MACHINE AND HALLWAY AREAS.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE SHIELDS TO THE LIGHT IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA.

Minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA. MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

ALL UNUSED SOILED WASH CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZING SOLUTION.

FEB 3

2012

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND 8 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE SERVICE BAR AREA, 10 IN THE STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE OFFICE IN THE KITCHEN, 15 IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND 10 IN THE SERVICE STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION #70236-11 ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN BACK PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES IN PREP/STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REMOVE MOLD FROM CEILING TILES IN DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST PAINT WALL IN HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF DISHMACHINE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST SEAL AROUND ALL PIPES AND CONDUITS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED OR MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP, DISH MACHINE AND HALLWAY AREAS.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE SHIELDS TO THE LIGHT IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA.

Minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA. MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

ALL UNUSED SOILED WASH CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZING SOLUTION.

JUL 26

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. STANDING WATER ON FLOOR BEHIND 3 COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE AND KEEP FLOOR DRY AS POSSIBLE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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. LEAKY PIPE UNDER HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

SEP 15

2010

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT COOLER DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DUST BUILD-UP ON FAN COVER INSIDE REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING ABOVE DISH MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN TILES AND TRACKS.

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