JUN 12
2023
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MY PLACE.
BEAT. 26/100
1307 S WABASH AVE · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 12, 2023 · passed
Failed 2 of 6 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
1 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
53
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Jan 2020
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
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.
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.
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 DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO INSTALL ALL PEST CONTROL DEVICES.
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.
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 LARGE EQUIPMENT.
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 COOKING EQUIPMENT/WOK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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.
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 DIRT DEBRIS ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE CONTAINER. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE CEILING AND WALLS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL. 6-201.11 OBSERVED CHIPPING PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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.
JUN 52023FAILED13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 5
2023
FAILED
13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 LARGE EQUIPMENT.
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 COOKING EQUIPMENT/WOK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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.
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 DIRT DEBRIS ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE CONTAINER. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE CEILING AND WALLS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
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.
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.
MAY 192022PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 19
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. CITATION ISSUED
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.
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.
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
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE HAND SINKS BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AREA TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE.
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
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED VENTILATION ABOVE GRIDDLE WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
NOV 102021PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 10
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED TWO MALE EMPLOYEES WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD IN FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE HAND SINKS BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AREA TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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.
JAN 312020PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 31
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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JAN 212020FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 21
2020
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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 INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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).
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.
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.
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).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER 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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