SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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BEAT. 22/100

181 W MADISON ST BLDG · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 26, 2019 · passed with conditions

Failed 2 of 15 inspections. 17 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
7 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
63
includes 17 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Aug 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 26
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO ACCESSIBLE HANDSINK IN THE FRONT SERVICE LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL/PROVIDE HANDSINK ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE STANDARDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED GRAB & GO FOOD ITEMS (BAKED COOKIES) ON DISPLAY WITHOUT ANY LABELING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MEET LABELING REQUIREMENTS BY PROPERLY LABELING ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB ABOVE THE STORAGE RACK WHERE SOFT DRINKS ARE STORED WITHIN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.

AUG 22
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14 (A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION VIOLATION. 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 *

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

: 2-501.11 (A) NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT NO PROCEDURE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION VIOLATION. 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.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

5-403.11 MINOR LEAK AT HAND WASH SINK AT BOTTOM OF DRAIN LIN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501-11. MISSING WALL BASE AND FLOOR TILES BEHIND 3-COMP SINK , INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED MGR TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION VIOLATION. 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.

AUG 13
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14 (A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION VIOLATION. 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 ast

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 (A) NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT NO PROCEDURE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION VIOLATION. 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.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A)(2) OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER FOR MORE THAN 5 HOURS: 30 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 50.1F- 54.5F, 10 LBS OF HUMMUS AT 51.4F 3 TUBS OF YOGURT AT 53.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 42 LBS VALUED AT $70. ALL COLD TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

4-301.11, WALK-IN COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE AT 54.4F WHERE PERISHABLES ARE STORED INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COOLERS TEMPERATURE AT 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRED FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

5-403.11 MINOR LEAK AT HAND WASH SINK AT BOTTOM OF DRAIN LIN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501-11. MISSING WALL BASE AND FLOOR TILES BEHIND 3-COMP SINK , INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED MGR TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION VIOLATION. 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.

NOV 13
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT UNABLE TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION SAID COLD HOLDING UNIT WAS AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER REMOVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION THE PREP COOLER WAS AT 39.3F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES; 3 LBS OF HUMMUS AT 59.9F, 15 LBS OF CHEESE FROM 49.3 TO 50.2F, AND 1 LB OF CUCUMBER TOMATO SALAD AT 52.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HUMMUS, CHEESE) AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALFood Temperature
WASH AND RINSE WATER: CLEAN AND PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED DISHES (GRILL TOPS) BEING WASHED AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

CRITICALOther
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE ONLY EXPOSED HAND SINK FOR THE FACILITY WITHOUT HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND NOT CONNECTED INTO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER PIPES DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK FOR THE FACILITY. BUILDING MAINTANENCE ENGINEER RESTORED HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE PREP TABLE LOCATED NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CEILING AND VENT LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED 1 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER TO 1 COMPARTMENT HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 27
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED 45LBS OF RAW CHICKEN INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AT 46.4F-48.7F, AND 3LBS OF CHEESE IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AT 58.7F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 48LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $51. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES MISSING INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AT THE THRESHOLD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

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

OBSERVED NO HOT AND COLD WATER AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT AND COLD WATER AT ALL SINKS.

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JUN 30
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving not clean, had excess grease/debris build up, needs detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris, needs detailed cleaning(corners).

OCT 13
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

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

OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN DISREPAIR AT THE WALK IN COOLER THRESHOLD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TILES.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE WALLS NEAR THE CEILING ABOVE THE GRILL HOOD AND ABOVE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

FEB 25
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INACCURATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN GOOD WORKING ONES.

JUN 27
2013
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL ALL FOOD NOT FOUND IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES(CHICKEN AND BEEF LARGE GRAY CONTAINERS NTO LABELED).

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

MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM INSIDE THE WALL HEATER VENTS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST FAN GUARD COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER

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

MUST REPAIR SLOWING DRAINING EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS AT THE SALAD 4-DRAWER COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE LINE.

JUN 24
2013
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL ALL FOOD NOT FOUND IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES(CHICKEN AND BEEF LARGE GRAY CONTAINERS NTO LABELED).

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY THE INTERIOR OF THE SALAD 4-DRAWER COOLER. FOUND POOLING WATER ON THE BOTTOM SHELF.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS AT MAIN KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

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

MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM INSIDE THE WALL HEATER VENTS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST FAN GUARD COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS AT THE SALAD 4-DRAWER COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE LINE.

DEC 4
2012
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

CORRECTED

NOV 26
2012
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED SEVERAL DIFFERENT FOOD HANDLERS MULTI TASK AND NOT WASH HANDS JUST CHANGED GLOVES. ONE FOOD HANDLER WIPED DOWN STATION THEN BEGAN TO HANDLED READY TO EAT FOODS. ONE FOOD HANDLER TOUCHED HER HAIR THEN WENT ON TO PUT HER GLOVES ON WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER JUST WENT OVER TO 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WET HIS HANDS USING NO SOAP THEN WIPED HIS HANDS ON A SOILED WASH CLOTH AND BEGAN PREPARING FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEES PROPERLY WASH HANDS WHEN MULTI TASKING, HANDLING MONEY, TOUCHING BODY/HAIR, ETC. CRITICIAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(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 20 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN PREP AND REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #567435 DATED ON 06/02/11: 35/1 BROKEN AND MISSING WALL BASE TILES UNDER AND AROUND HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN WALK IN COOLER.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING THROUGH OUT PREP AREA.

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

MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE 3RD COMPARTMENT (SANITIZING)ON THE 3 COMP. SINK.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

JUN 8
2011
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
JUN 2
2011
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING UTENSILS AT 3COMP SINK WITHOUT USING ANY SANITIZER, 3COMP SINK NOT SET UP PROPERLY, ONLY A SMALL BUCKET FILLED WITH SOAPY WATER INSIDE 3COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED MGR TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS PROPERLY.

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

All dish washing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. DISH WASHING FACILITY NOT MAINTAINED, EXCESSIVE LEAK NOTED UNDER 3COMP SINK, A BUCKET IS USED TO CATCH WASTE WATER, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

MINORSanitation
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. FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
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. BROKEN AND MISSING WALL BASE TILES UNDER AND AROUND HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

AUG 30
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND WALK-IN COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE AT 49.2F, COOLER IS USED TO STORE PERISHABLES. INSTRUCTED MGR TO MAINTAIN TEMP AT 40F OR LOWER.

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS STORED AT IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPS: 20 LBS OF HUMMUS ( CHICK PEAS DIP )AT 62.3F, 15 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 49.2F, 15 LBS OF GROUND BEEF AT 50.8F, INSTRUCTED MGR TO HOLD SUCH FOOD ITEMS AT 40F OR LOWER. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $200.

MINORSanitation
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. BROKEN BASE TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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. LOOSE FITTING ON 3COMP SINK FAUCET,N INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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