AUG 10
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MORGAN STREET CAFE.
YOUR CALL. 60/100
111 S MORGAN ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 10, 2017 · passed
10 of 12 inspections passed, 2 failed. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
10 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
51
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jun 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOODS ON DISPLAY AT FRONT COUNTER AREA AND INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABEL, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL, (WITH ADDRESS, PRODUCT, DATE, ETC.,),
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DISPLAY SLIDING DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, NOT SLIDING CLOSED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL POOR REPAIR FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL/REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LEAKING FAUCET AT FIRST FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW WATER PRESSURE AT 2ND FLOOR EXPOSED HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
SECOND FLOOR AREA CLUTTERED WITH EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPACE FOR BELONGINGS TO BE STORED NICE AND NEATLY,
OCT 142016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 14
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND PREP SINK IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
OCT 62016FAILED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 6
2016
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
REFRIGERATION UNIT CURRENTLY IN USE, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, 49.1F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO REPAIR UNIT AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
CONTAINER OF CHICKEN AT 56.7F , AND EGGS AT 49.1F IN REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED. APPROX 20LBS $50 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
PREMISES HAS CONVERTED 2ND FLOOR TO A PREP AREA WITHOUT ANY HANDWASHING FACILITIES. PREP TABLE, REFRIGERATION, AND CONNECTED EQUIPMENT IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. CURRENTLY USING THE FOLLOWING IN SAID AREA: 1 BURNER STOVE, PANINI MACHINES, AND ROASTING CHICKEN IN ROASTER. AREA TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THIS AREA OR EXPOSED HANDSINK INSTALLED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 6/21/16 REPORT 1933150 NOT CORRECTED: 32 WORN, PEELING SURFACES ON WOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND WOOD STORAGE TABLE IN REAR. INSTD TO RESEAL/PAINT SAME AND MAINTAIN. WORN CAULKING AROUND EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 35 CEILING TILES AND SUPPORTING FRAMES AROUND TILES ABOVE PANINI MACHINES NOT CLEAN, STAINED/SMOKED DAMAGED. INSTD TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SURFACES. WALL NEXT TO PREP COOLER IN REAR IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPED SURFACES. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND PREP SINK IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
JUN 212016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 21
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
WORN, PEELING SURFACES ON WOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND WOOD STORAGE TABLE IN REAR. INSTD TO RESEAL/PAINT SAME AND MAINTAIN. WORN CAULKING AROUND EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING TILES AND SUPPORTING FRAMES AROUND TILES ABOVE PANINI MACHINES NOT CLEAN, STAINED/SMOKED DAMAGED. INSTD TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SURFACES. WALL NEXT TO PREP COOLER IN REAR IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPED SURFACES. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PROVIDE SAME.
AUG 62015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 6
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT CEILING TILES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS AND RE-PAINT SURFACES. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD(S) IN REAR PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
: ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA SHOULD BE KEPT CLEAN AND DISCONNECTED. OWNER INFORMED THAT NO FOOD PREPARATION CAN TAKE PLACE IN THIS AREA.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
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JUL 302015FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 30
2015
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA FOUND AT IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.1F, ALSO OBSERVED MASSIVE ICE BUILD-UP ON BACK WALL INSIDE BOTTOM SECTION OF UNIT. LARGE REACH-IN COOLER NEAR REAR FOOD PREP AREA FOUND WITH AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.1F. ALL FOOD FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMOERATURES DISCARDED. BOTH UNITS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
MILK-51.2F, SALAMI-46.7F, TURKEY-47.1F, HUMMOUS-46.7F, TUNA SALAD-45.6F, SLICED TOMATOES-45.6F, ROAST BEEF-51.1F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. ALL FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DISCARDED. 25LB VALUED AT $75. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIO,ATIONS NOTED 11-26-14 ON REPORT# 1512333 NOT CORRECTED. -32-REPAIR THE OPENINGS BETWEEN THE TWO FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. ALSO SEAL THE OPENINGS BETWEEN THE TWO SIDE ENTRANCE DOORS.-33-MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.-41-MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SEE VIOLATION #29.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SEE VIOLATION #29.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN AND/OR PAINT CEILING TILES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS AND RE-PAINT SURFACES. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD(S) IN REAR PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA SHOULD BE KEPT CLEAN AND DISCONNECTED. OWNER INFORMED THAT NO FOOD PREPARATION CAN TAKE PLACE IN THIS AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
SEE VIOLATION #29.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
NOV 262014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 26
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR THE OPENINGS BETWEEN THE TWO FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. ALSO SEAL THE OPENINGS BETWEEN THE TWO SIDE ENTRANCE DOORS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN CABINETS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA AND DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE WASHROOM AND UNDER AND AROUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA.
JAN 132014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 13
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RESEAL CAULK AROUND THE WASH BOWL IN THE WASHROOM. MUST ALSO SEAL SMALL OPENINGS ALONG THE BOTTOMS OF THE FRONT AND SIDE ENTRANCE DOORS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS IN PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPES UNDER THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
MAR 112013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 11
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE MEAT SLICER MORE FREQUENTLY TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN PREP AREA AND 2ND FL STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
FOUND NO THERMOMTER INSIDE COOLER ON 2ND FLOOR STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
NOTED WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER TOPS AND PREP TABLE. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
APR 52012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 5
2012
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES.
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.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FRONT COFFEE SERVICE AREA TO REMOVE COFFEE GRINDS FROM CABINET SHELVES.
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 CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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.MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 3COMP SINK AND HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE IN REAR PREP AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AT REFRIGERATORS AND COOLERS AT ALL TIMES.
FEB 222011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 22
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
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. REMOVE THE DUST BUILDUP FROM THE DUCTS ABOVE THE SERVICE AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN OUT THE DIRTY 3-COMP SINK DRAIN AREA.
JUN 242010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 24
2010
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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. Clean the rear kitchen walls and ceilings.
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