MAY 3
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MK-THE RESTAURANT.
EAT. 77/100
868 N FRANKLIN ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 3, 2017 · passed
5 of 8 inspections passed, with 2 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
5 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
30
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Oct 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
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 PORTIONS OF ALL KNIVES AND FORKS ON THE CUSTOMER DINING TABLES AT ALL TIMES SO AS NOT TO BE CONTAMINATED PRIOR TO USE.
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.
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.
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.
FEB 52016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 5
2016
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
FEB 62015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 6
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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
JAN 302015FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 30
2015
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
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 VIOLATION #7-42-090
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.
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.
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.
APR 112014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 11
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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APR 72014PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 7
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 60# OF FOOD WORTH $1000. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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.
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.
JUN 112013PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 11
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
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 LBS OF BEEF IN INHOUSE VACUUM PACKAGED DISCARDED VALUED AT @ $200.
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.
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.
OCT 72010PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OCT 7
2010
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 ALSO MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHNE.
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.
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.
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.
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. PIPE LEAKING UNDER DISHMACHINE SPRAYER SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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