MCCORMICK & SCHMICK'S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT.
41 E CHESTNUT ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
6 of 12 inspections passed, 3 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 122017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN CUTTING BOARD STORED ON FLOOR, UTENSILS STORED IN A STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AT A DRY CLEAN SURFACE.
SODA GUN DISPENSERS AT BAR NOT CLEAN INSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
STANDING WATER AT 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DRY AS POSSIBLE.
MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD AT CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE AT 1ST FL KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
SEP 12016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SCOOPS LYING HANDLE DOWN IN THE FOOD ON THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNITS ON THE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE SCOOPS WITH THE HANDLES FACING UP OUT OF THE FOOD.
PROVIDE MISSING HANDLE FOR THE ICE BIN AT THE WAITRESS SERVICE LINE.
REPLACE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN AND THE COLD-HOLDING DESSERT COOLER ON THE SIDE OF THE FRONT LINE AND MAINTAIN.
DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE CAN OPENER HOLSTER ON THE 2ND FLOOR TO REMOVE GREASE & FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP--MAINTAIN.
REMOVE DUST FROM THE CEILING VENT, LIGHT SHIELDS AND POT STORAGE RACKS ABOVE THE PREP AREA ON THE 2ND FLOOR.
DEC 12015FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PREMISES HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION DUE TO REPAIRMEN SHUTING IT OFF TO REPAIR A LEAK. PREMISES NOT OPENED AT THIS TIME HOWEVER FOOD PREPARATION TAKING PLACE ON 1ST FLOOR MAIN LINE AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER FOR HAND WASHING AND EQUIPMENT SANITIZING WHILE FOOD IS BEING HANDLED AND PREPARED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMP SINK IN DISHROOM HAS SERIOUS LEAK AT TOP AND AROUND BOTTOM, NO SEWAGE BACK-UP. MUST REPAIR/SEAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 2ND FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN DISHROOM, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR BY EXIT DOOR IN THE FORM OF GARBAGE CONTAINERS AND CARDBOARD BOXES. ORGANNIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
SEP 262014PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (OYSTERS, SHRIMP, TUNA, EGGS AND BLEU CHEESE CRUMBLES) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 50.8F-51.9F ON COUNTER TOP. INSTRUCTED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOOD AT 40.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 16LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $164. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS.
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS OVER DISH MACHINE IN DISH ROOM AND UNDER HOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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JUN 112014PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOUND. NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK, NO SOAP AT COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION. REVIEWED IMPORTANCE OF HAND WASHING AND GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
INTERIOR ICE MACHINE AT ICE SHOOT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR UNDER 1ST FLR. BAR WITH SYRUP SPILLAGE AND FLOOR OF 1ST FLR. MOP CLOSET WITH SPILLAGE AND STANDING WATER. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. FOOD ENCRUSTED LARGE FLOOR DRAIN IN 2ND FLR. PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 302013PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND HIGH TEMPERTATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING. FINAL RINSE AT 120F. TAGGED DISHMACHINE.
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
JUL 182012FAILED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND PREP COOLER AT 55.2F WHERE PERISHABLES ARE STORED IN, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP COOLERS AT 40F OR LOWER. COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT CDPH WHEN REPAIRED FOR TAG REMOVAL.
FOUND 2LBS OF HEAVY CREAM AT 55.1F, 4LBS OF COLD SOUP WITH DICED ONIONS AT 51.3F STORED IN SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP SUCH FOOD ITEMS AT 40F OR LOWER, 140F OR HIGHER. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $15.
NO HAND SOAP NOR HAND DRYING DEVICE PROVIDED AT BAR AREA WHERE ORANGES AND LIMES ARE CUT, 2 CUTTING BOARD AND KNIVES AT BAR AREA. ALSO THE ONLY HAND SINK AT SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN WAS BLOCKED BY A LARGE CART WITH EMPTY PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL HAND SINKS UNOBSTRUCTED.
3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET NOT REACHING TO ALL SINKS, MUST INSTALL A FAUCET WITH LONG NICK THAT REACHES TO ALL COMPARTMENTS.
ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE CUBES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF CUBES IN A CLEAN ONTAINER.
DEC 282011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SOME SECTIONS OF THE BAR COUNTER & THE WAIT STAFF STATION COUNTERS HAVE EXPOSED BARE WOOD SHOWING (FROM WEAR & TEAR)-MUST SEAL/REPLACED. ICE BIN LIDS MUST BE PROVIDE AT ALL ICE BINS AT THE BOTH BARS. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
ANY MISSING CEILING TILES IN DRY STORAGE ROOMS MUST BE REPLACED. WALLS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAVE EVIDENCE OF DUST/FOOD STAINS/MILDEW, MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD BY THE 3-COMP SINK IN MAIN DISHROOM MUST BE REPLACED. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.
THE FAUCET NECK OF THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE DISHROOM IS NOT REACHING THE LEFT & RIGHT COMPARTMENTS-MUST REPLACE. 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.
AUG 302011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES THRU-OUT PREMISES MUST BE REPLACED. THE BASE OF THE HANDSINK (1-st FLOOR COOK'S LINE) SHOULD BE OPEN OR HAVE AN EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/MONITORING. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: CABINETS/SINK AT 2nd FLOOR BAR; EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS (2nd FL KITCHEN)-DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS/DUST/DIRT. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
FLOOR DRAIN AT COOK'S LINE (2nd FL KITCHEN), AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AT BOTH KITCHENS, AT 2nD FLOOR BAR AREA-NEED CLEANING & MAINTAINING. THE METAL PLATE FLOORING OF WALK-IN COOLER (LIQUOR) IS PULLING AWAY FROM THE FLOOR-MUST FIX. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
WALLS UNDER DISHMACHINE AREA IN MAIN KITCHEN, AROUND PREP TABLES AT SAME FLOOR-MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. ANY WATER/GREASE STAINED CEILING TILES AT 2nd FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM & AT DOWNSTAIRS BATHROOMS-MUST BE REPLACED (LEAKS FIXED, IF ANY). The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE ADDRESSED: LEAK UNDER HANDSINK (2nd FL KITCHEN), FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK (SAME FLOOR), LEAK UNDER FRONT PANEL OF DISHMACHINE (MAIN KITCHEN). 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.
AUG 112010FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS STILL EXIST FROM REPORT #164013 DATED 11/03/09- #32 RACKS IN REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF REPLACING, RUSTY #33 THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, DRINK DISPENSERS, INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP LINE,#35 WALLS IN DISHWASH AREA AND PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS, ALL HOLES IN WALLS MUST BE SEALED, #40 MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS. ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (08/18/10). CITATION ISSUED, TICKET #H000062270 10.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR AND FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR AT DISHWASH AREA (PITTED) AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN/KEEP DRY AND REPAIR/REGROUT ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES ABOVE DISHMACHINE AREA AND PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN/REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN CEILING TILES.
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