MAR 4
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MORTON'S STEAKHOUSE-WACKER PLACE.
EAT. 79/100
65 E WACKER PL · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 4, 2025 · passed
12 of 16 inspections passed, with 6 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
12 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
36
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Aug 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
JAN 182024PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 18
2024
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
LEFT METERED HANDSINK IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM DOESN'T RUN AT LEAST 15 SECS FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST TIME FOR HANDSINK TO RUN AT LEAST 15 SECONDS.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF PINK CALCIUM RESIDUE ON THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE A CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET NEAR UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
AUG 102023PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 10
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Large disposable trays stored facing up, instructed to invert to prevent dust collection.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
No irreversible thermometer nor heat strip on site for high temp dish machine. Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
JUL 122022PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 12
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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NOV 162020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 16
2020
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST ROD DRAIN IN HAND WASHING SINK IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA, SLOW DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR ON PREP COOLER, ON THE HOT FOOD LINE, DOOR OFF HINGES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
NOV 62019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 6
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH INCOMPLETE WRITTEN CLEAN-UP PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE COMPLETED CLEAN UP PROCEDURE TO INCLUDE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION LEVELS AND A LIST OF SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. (REFER TO REQUIREMENTS LISTED ABOVE) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDSINK IN 2ND FLOOR COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MENTIONED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE PUBLIC WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
OBSERVED SHELLFISH TAGS FROM SEPT. 2019 WITHOUT DATE WHEN LAST SHELLFISH (OYSTER) FROM CONTAINER IS WAS SOLD OR SERVED ON THE BACK OF THE PRESENTED TAG. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT RECORD KEEPING EFFORTS TO REFLECT MENTIONED DATE REQUIREMENTS ON EITHER THE TAG OR LABEL PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND STORAGE RACK WHERE BAKED GOODS ARE STORED IN THE 1ST FLOOR MAIN PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE AT ALL DINING TABLES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PRESET TABLEWARE (UTENSILS AND GLASSWARE) SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED, OR SET TABLES UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET DIRECTLY ABOVE LARGE KETTLE NEAR STOVETOP OVENS IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK. OBSERVED FAR LEFT SENSOR HANDSINK IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 272018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 27
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DAMAGED INSULATION IN WALK-IN COOLER COOLING LINES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MISSING REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER IN DAIRY COOLER AT 2ND FLOOR COFFEE STATION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAY 232017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 23
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED ONE OUT OF 3 SINKS LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR WOMENS WASHROOM NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 162017FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 16
2017
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED A BLACKISH BROWNISH SLIME INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED BY THE ICE MAKER ON THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED ONE OUT OF 3 SINKS LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR WOMENS WASHROOM NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 82016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 8
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, 1st floor, 2nd floor, shall be replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in 2nd floor kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust in kitchen prep areas, 1st floor, 2nd floor, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine on 1st floor not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment in 1st floor kitchen prep area had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in walk in coolers under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Damaged/missing ceiling tiles in 2nd floor rear kitchen area, shall be repaired/replaced.
OCT 72015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 7
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INNER LIDS AT ICE MACHINE ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR KITCHENS TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRIME BUILD-UP. ALSO MUST CLEAN SPLASH CURTAIN AND INTERIOR OF THE INNER PANEL ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE LOW TEMP GLASS MACHINE ON THE 1ST FLOOR BAR TO REMOVE GRIME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR AND TIGHTEN EXTENSION ARM AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREATO PREVENT LEAKS.
SEP 212012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 21
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLAN AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE IN A CLEAR VEIW FOR PROPER MONITORING.
AUG 32011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 3
2011
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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. UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 132010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 13
2010
PASSED
2 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. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ICE BINS AT BAR AREA.
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. SOFT DRINKS GUN DISPENSER NOT CLEAN AT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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