APR 29
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MORGAN STREET CAFE.
YOUR CALL. 71/100
111 S MORGAN ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 29, 2025 · passed
6 of 9 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
6 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
19
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Mar 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JUN 212024FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 21
2024
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WITH A VALID AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS, SAUSAGE) IS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
OBSERVED A BOTTLE OF STORE-BOUGHT PESTICIDE IN CHEMICAL STORAGE FROM UNKNOWN SOURCE. RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE SHELL BE APPLIED ONLY BY AN APPLICATOR CERTIFIED AS DEFINED IN FOOD CODE RULEPRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-015. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NOTED APRX 5-10 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND SERVING AREA, AND FIVE DEAD COCKROACHES UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND INCREASE THE FREQUENCY OF THEIR VISITS. MUST ALSO ELIMINATE THE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM AND PEST CONTROL UPON BEING RE-INSPECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)
AUG 32023PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 3
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WITH A VALID AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS, SAUSAGE) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE GLASS TOP CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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JUL 62021PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 6
2021
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON SANDWICH PRESS MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE FOR HOT WATER IN PUBLIC WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE AND MAINTAIN.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
NOTED RUST BUILDUP AND CLEANING NEEDED ON AND AROUND GREASE TRAP. ODOR FROM THE UNTI QAS ALSO DETECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 102020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 10
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WHERE NEEDED.
APR 192019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 19
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE ON HANDISNK IN PREP AREA ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
MAR 22018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 2
2018
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 1-DOOR UPRIGHT REACH IN COOLER ON 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. ALSO, DISCONTINUE USING MILK & SODA CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. CARDBOARD CANNOT BE USED AS SHELF LINERS INSIDE REFRIGERATOR ON 2ND FLOOR, INSTALL CORRECT FOOD LINERS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALL, AND MISSING COVING ON 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN 1ST FLOOR SEATING AREA. CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA.
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