MACY'S.

Chicago Health Dept

111 N STATE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

15 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Sep 2019.

Last inspected Sep 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 17

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND NO REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ANIMAL-BASED ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (COOKED TO ORDER BEEF BURGERS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR MENTIONED MENU ITEMS. NOTE: CDPH ONE-PAGER GUIDE ON CONSUMER ADVISORY WAS PROVIDED TO MANAGEMENT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN THE BAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING DUE TO SPILLS AND STANDING LIQUID INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK FROM THE FAUCET OF BAR HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAK.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND DEAD INSECTS UNDER THE UTILITY LINES AND FLOOR SURFACES IN THE FACILITY'S BAR AND KITCHEN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 24

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO VOMIT CLEAN UP KIT NO PROCEDURE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.12, UTILITY LINES RUNNING ON FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE PREVENTING PROPER CLEANING OF FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE

AUG 16

2018

FAIL 5 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HAELATH POLICY INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT CLEAN UP KIT NO PROCEDURE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAINA 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

2-301.14 (G) FOOD HANDLERS NOT WASHING HANDS. OBSERVED A COOK HANDLING A RAW BEEF PATTY AND READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH WASHING HANDS ONLY CHANGED GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AS NEEDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-202.12(A) NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.12, UTILITY LINES RUNNING ON FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE PREVENTING PROPER CLEANING OF FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE.

DEC 11

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED BOTTOM OF FLAT TOP GRILL WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED AND GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AND IN BETWEEN THE WALLS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ON THE WALL LOCATED BY THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED AT THE BAR IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

APR 19

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE CABINET NEXT TO THE BEVERAGE STATION IN DISREPAIR WITH EXCESS WATER BELOW IT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CABINET AND REMOVE EXCESS WATER.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED THE BAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

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DEC 27

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

Poor hygienic practices among food handlers, observed a cook using a broom and then continued to handle food without washing hands or changing gloves. observed bar tender grabbing nacho chips with bare hands to fill a bowl. instructed mgr to have all food handlers wash has not to handle ready-to-eat foods with bare hands. critical citation issued 7-38-010(A)

Critical Sanitation

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

observed waste water backing up onto kitchen floor from a floor drain next to 3-comp sink, instructed to clean drain lines and maintain plumbing. critical citation issued 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

Ice build up noted on prep cooler, meat slicer not cleaned properly, food debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

bottom shelf of prep coolers not clean, spills and food debris noted, instructed to clean. garbage disposal next to dish machine with encrusted dirt and grease. instructed to maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

floors not clean under prep tables, dish machines and 3-comp sink. food debris and trash noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Men's toilet room vent not working, instructed to repair.

JUN 9

2016

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Found some food items not properly dated in reach in coolers in prep area, must properly date food items in reach in coolers in prep area.

Minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, stove(deep fryer exterior sides) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep tables lower 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 front bar areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas not clean, had food debris, need detailed cleaning.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Missing light shields in kitchen storage room, shall be provided.

MAR 5

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AT BAR NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN FOOD SPILLS,DEBRIS ETC.ALSO INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKY PIPE UNDER FIRST COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMP SINK IN DISH AREA.MUST REPAIR.ALSO HOT WATER HADLE HARD TO CLOSE,LEAKY AT 1 COMP SINK IN.MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

UNCLEAN DUST PANS,BROOMS NOT CLEAN WHEN STORED.MUST CLEAN AFTER USE. ALSO DIRTY/SOLIED RUGS STORED UNDER 3-COMP SINK.MUSTREMOVE CLUTTER.

DEC 9

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

FOOD DEBRIS NOTED ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 17

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER PREP TABLES AND DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK AT BAR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 26

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS UNDER DEEP FRYERS AT THE MAIN COOKING LINE. ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE BAR AREA AND IN THE KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN WALLS NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLERS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE A LIGHTSHIELD OR A SHATTER PROOF BULB AT THE 4DR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 4-COMP SINK AT THE BAR AREA.

FEB 19

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR LOOSE DOOR AT 3DOOR COOLER AT KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REGROUT FLOOR AT MAIN COOKING LINE UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT SAME STATED AREA ABOVE TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND FLOOR AT DRY STOREROOM ROOM AREA TO REMOVE CRUMBS AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPAIR FLOOR AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WALK-IN COOLER SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAIR LOOSE BOARD.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN WALLS AT STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO 3COMP SINK TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES AND REPAIR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR VENTS AT LADIES AND MEN'S RESTROOM.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER AT ICE CREAM FREEZER.

SEP 19

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST TIGHTEN HINGE ON PREP REACH IN COOLER IN GRILL AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN STORAGE AREA BY 3-COMP. SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD.

MAR 1

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. RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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 COOLERS FAN COVERS, 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. FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER HAND SINK, MISSING TILE AND WALL BASE TILES UNDER 3COMP SINK AT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND CLEAN.

SEP 15

2010

PASS 1 violation

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. SODA GUN DISPENSER AND HOLDER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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