JUL 13
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MORTON'S OF CHICAGO.
BEAT. 33/100
1050 N STATE ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 13, 2020 · passed with conditions
Failed 3 of 13 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
8 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
50
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Sep 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS POSTED NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
MUST PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLY REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT LINE AREA. OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS ON WALL AROUND DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM(MENS) NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
APR 22019PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 2
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N)OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 252019FAILED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 25
2019
FAILED
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (CAESAR DRESSING) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1 LIVE ROACH IN THE MEN'S EMPLOYEE RESTROOM FLOOR NEXT TO DISH WASHING AREA. PREMISES MUST BE MAINTAINED FREE FROM PEST . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-020(A).CITATION ISSUED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
JAN 302018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 30
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATING ON VENT COVER NEAR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED GLASS, UNSHIELDED LIGHT BULB IN MIDDLE 2 DOOR COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB.
MAR 292017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 29
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND DIRT AND DEBRI IN THE FRONT KITCHEN FLOOR AREAS.MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REMOVE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND A DETACHED CEILING PANEL ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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FEB 92016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 9
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WORNED-OUT WITH DEEP CUTS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUST INSIDE THE ICE CREAM FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REGROUT FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHMACHINE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE STORED ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN THE MANAGER CHANGING ROOM AND REAR COOLER STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 202016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 20
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WORNED-OUT WITH DEEP CUTS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUST INSIDE THE ICE CREAM FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REGROUT FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHMACHINE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE STORED ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN THE MANAGER CHANGING ROOM AND REAR COOLER STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 132016FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 13
2016
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT IN USE DURING THE LATE OPENER INSPECTION.DISHMACHINE IS IN PROCESS OF BEING REPLACED DUE TO HEAVY WATER LEAK FROM BENEATH THE DISHMACHINE AT TIME OF OPERATING UNIT.HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON DISHMACHINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE DISHWASH AREA AND INSIDE THE MANAGER CHANGING ROOM AREA. APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS.ALSO, 2 LIVE ROACHES WHERE FOUND ON CORNER OF FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WORNED-OUT WITH DEEP CUTS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUST INSIDE THE ICE CREAM FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,UNDER ALL MICROWAVES,INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.REGROUT FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHMACHINE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM THE CEILING VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE DISHWASHING AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS ARE NOT SELF CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICES AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE STORED ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN THE MANAGER CHANGING ROOM AND REAR COOLER STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 122015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 12
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE FRONT LINE BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNIT, AT THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE ROOM WITH SODA SPILLS AND AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM.
JUL 102014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 10
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE THE DOOR SEALS FOR THE SALAD PREP COOLER.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE MEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE BAR AREA LACKS AN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. MUST INSTALL. THE VENTILATION FAN IS NOT OPERATIONAL IN THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
JUL 12014FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 1
2014
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE LINE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED SOUPS AT 44.7-46.2F AND MACARONI AND CHEESE SAUCE AT 44F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 13# OF FOOD WORTH $25. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE BAR AND DISHWASHING AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE DISHWASH AREA, EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS AND THE BAR AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE THE DOOR SEALS FOR THE SALAD PREP COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, SODA GUN NOZZLES BEHIND THE BAR, AND COUNTERTOP BELOW THE AUTO FRY OVEN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE MEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE BAR AREA LACKS AN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. MUST INSTALL. THE VENTILATION FAN IS NOT OPERATIONAL IN THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
OCT 22013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 2
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE PREP AND BAR COOLERS. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LOOSE FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA. MUST FIX.
SEP 282010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
SEP 28
2010
PASSED
5 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. FRONT PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED DOOR 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 ON LOWER SIDE OF PREP TABLE (FRONT PREP AREA). MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA.
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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON CEILING TILES ABOVE DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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. WOMENS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL (LEFT SIDE BOWL) IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR HANDWASH BOWL.
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