JAN 15
2026
PASSED
9 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MACY'S.
BEAT. 32/100
111 N STATE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 15, 2026 · passed
Failed 4 of 24 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
24
16 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
123
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Sep 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11 : OBSERVED VERY DIM LIGHTING AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
JAN 72026FAILED14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 7
2026
FAILED
14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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)
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
GLOVES USED PROPERLY
OBSERVED MISUSAGE OF PLASTIC GLOVES BY FOOD HANDLERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY WATER LINE DRIPPING INTO A BUCKET ON SCRAPE LINE IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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.
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.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED VERY DIM LIGHTING AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
JUL 32025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 3
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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 262025FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
JUN 26
2025
FAILED
7 violationsDETAILS
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
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.
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.
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.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BAGS AND CARDBOARD ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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 312025PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 31
2025
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 172024PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JAN 17
2024
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPEN CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CORRECTED.
JAN 102024FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 10
2024
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPEN CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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 182023PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 18
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inaccurate food probe thermometer, instructed to use only accurate ones.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Bulk food container not labeled ( sugar ) instructed to label and maintain.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Food handler at dessert station not wearing a hair restraint, instructed to wear
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Heavy dust build-up noted at ceiling vent above dessert station.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
No allergen training certificate for food service manager, Instructed to obtain.
JUN 132022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 13
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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 102021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 10
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
HEAVY DUST NOTED ON CEILING VENT AT REAR KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 242019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 24
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED DAMAGED WALL CORNERS AT DISH WASHING ROOM AND COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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.
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 72018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 7
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
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 .
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.
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.
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 152018PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
FEB 15
2018
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SEVERAL PREP COOLER DOORS WITH RIPPED GASKETS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 72017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 7
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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 122017PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 12
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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.
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.
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.
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 92016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 9
2016
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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).
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.
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.
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 152015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 15
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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 202014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 20
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 12013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 1
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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 102012PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
FEB 10
2012
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN BACK PREP AREA.
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.
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.
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE SHIELDS TO THE LIGHT IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA.
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.
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
ALL UNUSED SOILED WASH CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FEB 32012FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 3
2012
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN BACK PREP AREA.
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.
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.
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.
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE SHIELDS TO THE LIGHT IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA.
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.
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
ALL UNUSED SOILED WASH CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZING SOLUTION.
JUL 262011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 26
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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 152010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 15
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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
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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