SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MCCORMICK PLACE - NORTH BUILDING.

YOUR CALL. 64/100

2300 S LAKE SHORE DR · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 23, 2024 · passed

12 of 16 inspections passed, 4 failed. 5 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
12 passed · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
31
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Sep 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 23
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CFM'S ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

SEP 18
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE STARBUCKS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS BOTH IN THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

SEP 13
2023
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR PREP AREA UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND OBSERVED ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

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

4-202.16 OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE STARBUCKS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOOR WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS BOTH IN THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

AUG 5
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS ALONG COFFEE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 7
2021
PASSED
0 violations
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AUG 31
2021
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE LOWER SHELVES LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER INSPECTION REPORT #2528840 7-38-020(A).

OCT 10
2019
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND THE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN OF THE 23RD STREET CAFE.

FEB 23
2018
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 16
2018
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

FOUND NO HOT WATER AT FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR PREP AREA HANDS SINKS IN STARBUCKS. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE TO CORRECT CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOUND PANINI SANDWICHES BEING STORED FOR SALE ON A DISPLAY THAT IS NOT PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. MUST PROTECT WITH SNEEZE GUARD OR HAND THE SANDWICH DIRECTLY TO CUSTOMER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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

FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20-25 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN SIDE STORAGE CABINET AT CUSTOMER BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

SERIOUSSanitation
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN 23RD STREET CAFE ARE WATER DAMAGED AND THERE ARE NO STRIPS TO REPLACE THEM. MANAGER STATES CHEMICALS ARE AUTOMATICALLY DISPENSED SO NO NEED TO TEST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TESTS STRIPS AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY TEST ALL SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN STARBUCKS, CLEAN ALL SODA DISPENSORS IN 23RD ST MARKET CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

ALL FLOORS IN STARBUCKS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN CORNERS AND ALL WALL BASES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 20
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN COUNTER TOPS OF COFFEE/MILK SPILLS AND COFFEE BEANS.

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

CLEAN FLOOR AT BACK OF THE HOUSE OF 23RD STREET MKT CAFE-NORTH AND BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER OF STARBUCKS.

SEP 29
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND DISHMACHINE AND THREE COMP SINK IN REAR AREA (STARBUCKS).

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

OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA OF STARBUCKS; REPLACE CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.

SEP 16
2015
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 25
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

(STARBUCKS) CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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

(23RD ST CAFE) CLEAN AREA AROUND FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND THE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

(STARBUCKS) OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA; REPLACE. (23RD ST CAFE) SOME DUST OBSERVED ON THE VENT ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER; CLEAN VENT.

OCT 31
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.

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

WALLS AND CEILINGS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND SINK SLOW DRAINING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 29
2011
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 28
2011
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 22-MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND GREASE TRAPS AT 3-COMP SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE AREAS & SEAL ANY EXISTING OPENINGS. All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.

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

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES AT BOTH PREP AREAS NEED CLEANING-MUST MAINTAIN. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

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