Chicago
77
YOUR CALL

Mk-the Restaurant

868 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60610 · Old Town · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
77/100

Mostly clean — 5 of 8 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
8
5 passed
Last Inspected
2017-05-03
Pass Rate
63%
1 failure
Score
77/100
YOUR CALL
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2017-05-03
Failed 1 inspection (2015)
Food Temperature issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 19×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene serious
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Food Temperature critical
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Documentation & Training minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Storage & Handling serious
2017-05-03 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

DID NOT FIND A BOTTLE BRUSHER ON PREMISES FOR THE TALL WATER BOTTLES.MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE A BOTTLE BRUSHER ON PREMISES FOR THE TALL GLASS BOTTLES ON SITE. ALSO FOUND TABLES SET-UP WITH KNIVES AND FORKS NOT PROPERLY STORED. MUST PROPERLY COVER THE TOP ...

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND AN EXTREMELY RUSTED AND CRACKED FLOOR INSIDE THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND ONLY 2 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT AREA. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE 3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK TO PROPERLY SET-UP FOR WASHING,RINSING AND SANITIZING.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES FOR FOOD PREP STAFF.INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD PREP STAFF, SERVERS, AND DISHWASHERS.

2016-02-05 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVER FOR ICE BIN AT BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPLACE WORNED-OUT CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS AND MAINTAIN. EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPES ABOVE THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS MUST BE ENCLOSED PROTECTION OR RELOCATE DRY STORAGE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALL POTATO CUTTER IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN/FOOD PREP AREAS AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM NEED CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING STOVE AND IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER ALSO,REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

STOCK ITEMS STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL AND MAINTAIN.

2015-02-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED SLIGHT RUST ON SHELVES AT THE FAR END OF WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED WASTE WATER PIPE LINE RUNNING ABOVE THE COFFEE PREP TABLE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE THE PIPE LINE, PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER ABOVE THE PREP AREA OR RELOCATE THE COFFEE STATION

2015-01-30 Fail Canvass
4
serious Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1434621 DATED 4/7/2014 NOT CORRECTED:#38) NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IS LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BAR AREA. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLA...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED SLIGHT RUST ON SHELVES AT THE FAR END OF WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING AT THE DISH WASHING ROOM AND INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED WASTE WATER PIPE LINE RUNNING ABOVE THE COFFEE PREP TABLE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE THE PIPE LINE, PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER ABOVE THE PREP AREA OR RELOCATE THE COFFEE STATION.

2014-04-11 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE PEELING PAINT ON THE CORNER CEILING SECTION OF THE DISHROOM.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IS LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BAR AREA.

2014-04-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 45.6F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MEATS, DAIRY AND CHEESES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINT...

critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED LAMB AT 49.6F, MILK AT 50.7F, COOKED PEAS AT 49.3F, EGGS AT 48.2F, STRIP STEAKS AT 49.2, SAUSAGE AT 50.1F, CHICKEN AT 47.8F, CHEESE AT 47.3F. MANAGEM...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE PEELING PAINT ON THE CORNER CEILING SECTION OF THE DISHROOM.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IS LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BAR AREA.

2013-06-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
3
serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE AND FOOD THAT HAS BEEN VACUUM PACKAGED BY IT WITHOUT OBTAINING PROPER DOCUMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO STOP USING MACHINE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR FURTHER INQUIRY. MACHINE IS TAGGED. 20...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS ON BLADE AND BLADE HOUSING, INSTRUCTED AND SANITIZE PROPERLY.

minor Sanitation

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

PREP TABELS UNDER CAST IRON SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PREP TABLES OR CREATE A PROTECTION FROM PIPE POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

2010-10-07 Pass Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

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. PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED ALONG COOKLINE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED GASKETS.

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA COOLER DOOR GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS ALS...

minor Sanitation

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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE DUMB WAITER CABINET.

minor Sanitation

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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALL BEHIND PREP TABLES AND CEILING AT LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS IN DISHMACHINE AREA.

minor Plumbing & 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...

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