Chicago
26
BEAT

My Place

1307 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605 · South Loop · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
26/100

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
6
1 passed
Last Inspected
2023-06-12
Pass Rate
17%
2 failures
Score
26/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2023-06-12)
Failed 2 inspections (2023, 2020)
Sanitation issues found across 25 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 10 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 25×
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Documentation & Training critical 10×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Temperature serious
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Other critical
2023-06-12 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 10
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT THE BAR AND FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLIGHT BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY FOOD STORAGE AND SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE AND SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT PATIO DOORS OPENED WITHOUT ADEQUATE SCREENING TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST ENTRY INTO THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SCREENS OR MAINTAIN PATIO DOOR CLOSED. 6-202.13 OBSERVED FLY TRAPS HANGING FROM THE CEILING IN THE REAR ...

minor Sanitation

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-603.15 OBSERVED POTS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR IN THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE POTS OR PROVIDE A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE PROCEDURE ON THE WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING OF ALL LA...

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GASKETS OF BOTH THE SINGLE DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE EXTERIOR DOOR AND HANDLE OF THE SINGLE DOOR REFRIGERATOR BOTH UNITS ARE LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE HOT TEA MACHINE FRESH WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, UNDER AND BEHIND THE WOK STATION/COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED DRY STORAGE/RICE CONTAINER WITH ACCUMULATED...

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

2023-06-05 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 13
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT THE BAR AND FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLIGHT BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY FOOD STORAGE AND SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE AND SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT PATIO DOORS OPENED WITHOUT ADEQUATE SCREENING TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST ENTRY INTO THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SCREENS OR MAINTAIN PATIO DOOR CLOSED.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.13 OBSERVED FLY TRAPS HANGING FROM THE CEILING IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO INSTALL ALL PEST CONTROL DEVICES.

minor Sanitation

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-603.15 OBSERVED POTS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR IN THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE POTS OR PROVIDE A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE PROCEDURE ON THE WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING OF ALL LA...

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-302.13 OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER NOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GASKETS OF BOTH THE SINGLE DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE EXTERIOR DOOR AND HANDLE OF THE SINGLE DOOR REFRIGERATOR BOTH UNITS ARE LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE HOT TEA MACHINE FRESH WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, UNDER AND BEHIND THE WOK STATION/COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED DRY STORAGE/RICE CONTAINER WITH ACCUMULATED...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED CHIPPING PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

2022-05-19 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 9
critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED CLAMS IN WALK IN COOLER FOR WHICH MANAGER COULD NOT PROVIDE TAGS. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15 POUNDS ($100) OF CLAMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TAGS FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS FOR ALL MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005....

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED QUAT SANITIZER DISPENSER DISTRIBUTING QUAT SANITIZER MEASURED AT 100 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A QUAT SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF AT LEAST 200 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN BAR AND REAR PREP WITH DEEP SCRATCHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACES OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED BROKEN AND DAMAGED GASKETS ON TEA COOLER IN BEVERAGE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND CRUMBS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN 2-DOOR FREEZER AND FREEZER CHEST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. OBSERVED BUILDUP OF DEBRIS ON ICE DEFLECTOR IN ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE HAND SINKS BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AREA TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE NOT MAINTAINED WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL RECEPTACLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B). CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTILATION ABOVE GRIDDLE WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2021-11-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATIO...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON A ICE INSIDE THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK SUGAR, SALT, AND MG STORAGE CONTAINER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED TWO MALE EMPLOYEES WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD IN FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE CUTTING BOARDS AND COUNTERS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN AND PORK STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE 2-DOOR FREEZER, NUTS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND CRUMBS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN 2-DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE HAND SINKS BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AREA TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

2020-01-31 Pass w/ Conditions License Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 2
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

2020-01-21 Fail License
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL ...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO EXPOSED HANDSINK FOR HANDWASHING AT BEVERAGE STATION; MUST INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HANDTOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

THE DISH MACHINE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA IS NOT PROPERLY SANTIZING AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. MACHINE MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE WITH A CHEMICAL AT 100PPM OR HOT WATER AT 180F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE FAUCET NECK AT ONE OF THE THREE COMP SINKS BEHIND THE BAR TOO SHORT. FAUCET NECK MUST EXTEND TO ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS OF THE SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE VALVE OF THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA FROM THE FIRST COMPARTMENT AND A LEAK IN THE FRONT OF THE DISHMACHINE; REPAIR BOTH SMALL LEAKS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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