SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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728 S DEARBORN ST · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 13, 2024 · passed

3 of 6 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
3 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
14
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Aug 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 13
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 FOUND FOOD HANDLER AND MANAGER WITHOUT BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO FIND BEARD GUARD AND EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

NOV 4
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOUND FOOD HANDLER AND MANAGER WITHOUT BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO FIND BEARD GUARD AND EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

OCT 30
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (QUICHE, SAMOSA EMPANADA) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48F - 49F LOCATED IN THE REACH IN COOLER, IN REAR PREP. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS AND DENATURES ALL SAID TCS FOODS, APPROX 3 LBS $40. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 60F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. UNTIL IT MAINTAINS A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND IS RE-INSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND FLY ACTIVITY MINIMIZED NOTED 2 LARGE FLIES IN FRONT PREP/DINING AREA. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY.

OCT 22
2024
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (EGGS, A VARIETY OF MILK) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 51F - 92F LOCATED IN THE REACH IN COOLER, AND IN FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS AND DENATURES ALL SAID TCS FOODS, APPROX 15 LBS $150. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND APPROX. 3 LARGE FLIES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED APPROX 6 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN DRY STORAGE AREA. AND 4 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA/ DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND 2 DOGS IN DINING AREA OF RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS. LIVE ANIMALS MAY NOT BE ALLOWED ON THE PREMISES OF A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO NOT ALLOW LIVE ANIMALS IN THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-40-060.CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2596836 CONDUCTED ON 07/01/2024. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: 2-402.11: **C** Effectiveness- Hair Restraints FOOD HANDLERS/EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD. MAINTAIN SAME. 4-501.12: **C** Cutting Surfaces CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -CEILING VENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND WALLSA AROUND THE SINKS AND COOLERS WITH DIRT, DUST AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS AND WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 1
2024
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLERS/EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD. MAINTAIN SAME.

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -CEILING VENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND WALLSA AROUND THE SINKS AND COOLERS WITH DIRT, DUST AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS AND WALLS.

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AUG 3
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-204.115 OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER NOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE THERMOMETER OR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEST STRIP THAT MEASURE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 160F FOR UTENSILS. EMPLOYEE LEFT DURING THE INSPECTION AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION THE FACILITY PROVIDED A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

5-103.11(B) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION HOT WATER ONLY REACHED 104F. ALSO OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN ONE OF TWO TOILET ROOMS, AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION SAID HAND WASHING SINK ONLY REACHED A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 71F. MANAGER INCREASED THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS MAINTAINING 110F. ARCHITECT ON SITE ADJUSTED THE HOT WATER FOR THE TOILET ROOM'S HAND WASHING SINK AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION SAID HAND WASHING SINK WAS MAINTAINING 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

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