SEP 20
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MCCORMICK PLACE - SOUTH BUILDING - SAVOR.
BEAT. 41/100
2300 S LAKE SHORE DR · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 20, 2023 · passed
Failed 3 of 18 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
18
12 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
55
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Sep 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
SEP 132023FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 13
2023
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA IN THE SOUTH BUILDING MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK THAT IS CONNECTED TO CITY PLUMBING WITH ADEQUATE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOUT 5 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREA/MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED SOLUTION HOSES BEING STORED DIRECTLY IN A FLOOR DRAIN AT THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HOSES FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER DOES NOT HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
AUG 52022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 5
2022
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
ALL SOLILED LINENS MUST BE CONTAINED IN A CLEAN DRY STORAGE CONTAINER UNTIL PICK-UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ALL HOT HOLDING CABINETS AND SPEED RACKS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
ICE BUILD UP IN WALK IN COOLER DUE TO CONDENSATION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING ALONG COOK LINES INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
AUG 312021PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 31
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK AT THE DISHWASHING AREA LOCATED IN THE FOOD COURT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
FEB 222019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOME CEILING TILE BY THE CEILING VENTS WITH DUST IN THE PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TILE TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WAREHOUSE. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PAPER STORAGE ROOM OUTSIDE OF THE MAIN KITCHEN UNDER SHELVES. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN MAIN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED UNDER SINKS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT.
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DEC 122018PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 12
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
TOILET ROOM AIR POD A2 IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN MAIN KITCHEN AND IN WAREHOUSE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SOME DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CEILINGS IN WAREHOUSE AND MAIN KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS IN NEED OF CLENAING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 52017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 5
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP IN MAIN KITCHEN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND WALK-IN FREEZERS OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
MAR 272017FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 27
2017
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING AND IN CORNER OF STARBUCKS PAPER GOOD DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA OF SOUTH WAREHOUSE AND OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS IN DISHROOM AREA ON FLOOR AND DISH CADDIES OF MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED 3 DUMPSTERS LOCATED AT OUTSIDE DOCK AREA OF SOUTH BUILDING-WAREHOUSE OVERLOADED PREVENTING LID CLOSURE AND NOT MAINTAINED. MUST MAINTAIN AND KEEP LIDS COVERED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP IN MAIN KITCHEN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND WALK-IN FREEZERS OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
SEP 292016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 29
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED UNDER AND AROUND SINKS, DISHMACHINES AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. (SOUTH FOOD COURT, FINE PRINT AND SOUTH MAIN KITCHEN)
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN THE SOUTH MAIN KITCHEN AND WAREHOUSE AREA TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
NOV 102015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 10
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HNDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET.
SEP 162015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 16
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ICE SCOOP TETHERED WITH A CABLE TO ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO FREE FOR PROPER WASHING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
ADDITIONAL HAND SINK MUST BE INSTALLED IN REAR KITCHEN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON FOOD CSHELVES AND CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SEPARATLY.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HNDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET.
SEP 262014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
SEP 26
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NO LABEL ON BULK STORAGE RICE CONTAINER IN STORAGE AREA; LABEL CONTAINER. (SO. FOOD COURT)
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS UNDER SINKS, DISHMACHINE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN SOUTH FOOD COURT (CDI SOUTH MAIN KITCHEN- CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED (CDI). CLEAN FLOOR BY COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR OF KITCHEN. CAFE A-2 --CLEAN FLOOR AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN CEILING ABOVE THE THREE COMP SINK TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED AND REPLACE MISSING CEIING TILE (SO. FOOD COURT). SOME CEILING VENTS IN THE SOUTH WAREHOUSE HAVE DUST BUILD-UP; CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP. SOUTH MAIN KITCHEN--CLEAN FAN COVERS IN SOME WALK-IN COOLERS TO REMOVE DUST AND HOOD VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR OF KITCHEN TO REMOVE HEAVY BUILD-UP. OBSERVED TWO LOOSE LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISHWASHING AREA; REATTACH SHEILDS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
CAFE A-1----THE FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMP SINK IS LEAKING; REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET NECK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
CAFE A-1----OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS; PROVIDE THERMOMETERS.
OCT 312013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OCT 31
2013
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN MAIN KITCHEN, WORN DEEP CUTS AND DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING: INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, CONTACT SURFACES, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL PREP TABLES, ICE MACHINES AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES. MUST CLEAN, SANITZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGH OUT ALL OUTLETS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT. MUST CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, AND IN CORNERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILINGS IN MAIN KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. HOLE IN WALL IN A2 POD. MUST CLEAN AND CORRECT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHEILDS IN NEED OF REPLACING IN A1 POD, MARKET AND IN FINE PRINT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKS AT FAUCET IN FINE PRINT, MARKET AND A1 POD. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 192012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 19
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY AT DISHWASHING AREAS.(MUST STORE INVERTED).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEAN MANUAL DISH WASHING AREAS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED.)
SEP 282011FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 28
2011
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
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. OVER 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND ALONG THE KITCHEN BASEBOARDS UNDER THE RACK SHELVING. Remove all evidence of pest activity and clean up all areas of possible harborage. TICKET # H000072995 ISSUED, COURT DATE NOVEMBER 3, 2011. 2:00 PM @ 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM # 112. SEE THE MAIL IN AND IN PERSON PAYMENT OPTIONS ON THE BACK OF THE TICKET.
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. THE MAIN KITCHEN WALK IN COOLER SHELVES, CUTTING BOARD RACKS, MAIN KITCHEN, ICE MACHINE INTERIOR, WALK-IN COOLER CEILING AND 4-DOOR COOLER GASKETS ARE DIRTY. THE FOOD COURT CABINETS AND REACH IN COOLER INTERIORS ARE DIRTY. WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND REPAIR THE ABOVE ITEMS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO 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. THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PERIMETER, AND UNDER THE FOOD COURT GREASE TRAP AND ICE MACHINE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
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. THE WALLS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN HAVE A DUSTY BUILDUP, CLEAN THE WALLS FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS LEAK IN THE CAFES, REPAIR LEAKING PLUMBING.
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