SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MILA PLAZA.

EAT. 80/100

300 S RIVERSIDE PLZ · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 6, 2025 · passed

5 of 8 inspections passed.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
5 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
23
none critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jun 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 6
2025
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Bulk food containers ( salt, sugar..) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Ice scoop stored on top of ice cubes at bar area. Instructed to keep off cubes.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed place on an air drying rack before stacking.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

No allergen training certificate for food service manager, Instructed to obtain.

MAR 28
2024
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Bulk food containers ( salt, sugar..) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Multi-use utensils not air dried after washing, deli cups and carafes, instructed place on an air drying rack.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Placing ice scoop on top of dusty ice maker, instructed to store in a a clean container/holder.

MAY 3
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 1
2023
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED A TRICKLE OF WATER (HOT HANDLE) AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE DISH AREA. WATER IS NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT CAPACITY TO MEET THE PEAK WATER DEMANDS. I INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. URE OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE TO BE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

DEC 15
2020
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON THE TOP OF THE ICE BIN WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES TO PROTECT THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

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NOV 20
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, HUMUS, )NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED THAT FACILITY DOES COOK TO ORDER FOOD.MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME (SUGAR, SALT ETC).MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORKING IN FRONT PREP AREA (BAR) WORK WITH EXPOSED FOOD AND DO NOT HAVE PROPER HAIR RESTRAIN. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE BRACELETS ON HANDS WHILE PREPARING FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE . MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THAT PAINTED FLOORS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA OBSERVED TO BE SEVERALLY DAMAGED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOORS SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE

MAR 29
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED TO CUSTOMERS. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND COOK PER ORDER, EGGS, SANDWICES,ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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

NO CHLORINE OR QAC CHEMICAL TEST KITS FOR BOTH LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES BEING USED OR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK THATS SET UP FOR USED, AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 ECOLAB ARRIVED AT EXIT INTERVIEW WITH CHEMICAL KITS-CDI.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE NEW IDPH FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JUN 22
2017
PASSED
0 violations

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