Chicago
18
BEAT

New Orleans Kitchen

100 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601 · Loop · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Passed most recently but 5 prior failures on record

Inspections
22
10 passed
Last Inspected
2021-12-08
Pass Rate
45%
5 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
4 consecutive passes, most recently 2021-12-08
Failed 5 inspections (2018, 2017, 2017...)
Sanitation issues found across 42 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 12 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 42×
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Documentation & Training critical 12×
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Food Temperature critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Other serious
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Pest Activity critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Storage & Handling serious
2021-12-08 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDER FRONT HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

19. PROPER REHEATING PROCEDURES FOR HOT HOLDING

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

UTENSILS STORED IN SANITIZED SOLUTION, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN DRY CONTAINER.

2020-02-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 13
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. CITATION IS...

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE DIRTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CUTTING BLADE OF MOUNTED CAN OPENER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

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

FOUND FOOD STORED ON PREP COUNTER NEXT TO HANDWASHING SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT HAND-SINK ON COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, DRIED AND LOOSE DEBRIS ON LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND WATER LEAK IN WALK IN FREEZER, WATER HAS FORMED LARGE BLOCK OF ICE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND REMOVE ICE ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER ON FLOOR IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60

minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT DATED, 10/4/2019. VIOLATION INCLUDES: #58: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO C...

2019-10-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.

critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING �TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE ...

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. CITATION I...

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID...

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED GRAB & GO FOOD ITEMS IN THE DISPLAY COOLER AND AT THE REGISTER NOT PROPERLY LABELED (SALAD, SLICED PIES AND MUFFINS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR A...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

SEE VIOLATION #

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2200517 ON 8/3/18. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (40) 3-304.14 - WIPING CLOTHS SOILED AND NOT STORED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED NO TO USE HEAVILY SOILED CLOTH AND KEEP THE ONE IN USE IN A SANITIZED SOLU...

2018-08-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace pe...

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO DIARRHEA/ VOMIT CLEANUP KIT, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period ...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

PACKAGED SALAD AND SLICED PIES FOR GRAB AND GO COOLER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN. -

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR. -

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Violation Codes: 3-304.14 (D) Inspector Comments: WIPING CLOTHS SOILED AND NOT STORED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED NO TO USE HEAVILY SOILED CLOTH AND KEEP THE ONE IN USE IN A SANITIZED SOLUTION.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13: All FOOD HANDLERS shall complete a food handler?s training required by the State of Illinois, in accordance with Public Act 098-0566. However, FOOD HANDLERS at a temporary or special event are exempt from this requirement FOOD HANDLERS NOT ...

2018-08-03 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace pe...

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO DIARRHEA/ VOMIT CLEANUP KIT, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period ...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSTRUCTED HAND WASH SINK AT REAR PREP AREA, FOUND A LARGE BIN STORED IN FRONT OF HANDS SINK, UTENSILS STORED IN HAND WASH SINK BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HAND WASH SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030 (C)

serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND COOKED 5 LBS PORK RIBS AT 84.3F, 3 LBS COOKED BEEF MEAT LOAF AT 75.4F, 10 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN STEW AT 110F. ALL FOOD ITEMS STORED AT STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HOT FOODS AT 135F OR HIGHER. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $50. PRIORITY VIO...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

PACKAGED SALAD AND SLICED PIES FOR GRAB AND GO COOLER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND AROUND 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS AT DISH WASHING AREA, DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND ALONG WALL BASE. ONE LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING BEHIND 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY F...

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS SOILED AND NOT STORED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED NO TO USE HEAVILY SOILED CLOTH AND KEEP THE ONE IN USE IN A SANITIZED SOLUTION.

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SHELVES AND COUNTER TOPS NOT CLEAN, MICE DROPPINGS AND DIRT NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS NOT MEETING REQUIREMENTS, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

2017-12-14 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PORK, CHICKEN, RICE, BEANS) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. OBSERVED SALAD AND DESSERTS TO GO IN A SMALL REFRIGERATOR LOCATED AT TH...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE ICE SLOT OF THE DRINK MACHINE LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. OBSERVED FANS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT LOCATED IN THE 2 DOOR RE...

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED MISSING VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE VENTS AND MAINTAIN.

2017-12-07 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WAS AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLD...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED 1/2 GALLON OF MILK AT 49F, 10 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 50.8F, 5 LBS OF PASTA AT 49.0F, 10 LBS OF COOKED BEANS AT 50F, 20 LBS OF PO...

serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN BEING STORED ON TOP OF CHOPPED BROCCOLI INSIDE OF THE ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE RAW PRODUCTS ON THE BOTTOM SHELF AT ALL TIMES AND DISCARD RAW BROCCOLI, 5 LBS VALUED AT $20. MANAGER DID SO DURING INSPECTION...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 50 MICE DROPPINGS LOCATED BETWEEN THE WALL AND OVEN IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ONE LIVE COCKROACH ON THE WALL IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PORK, CHICKEN, RICE, BEANS) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. OBSERVED SALAD AND DESSERTS TO GO IN A SMALL REFRIGERATOR LOCATED AT TH...

minor Food Temperature

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED SERVING SPOONS STORED INSIDE A BUCKET OF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SERVING SPOONS ON A CLEAN DRY SURFACE OR STORE SPOONS INSIDE OF THE PRODUCTS ON THE HOT HOLDING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED IMPROPER FLOOR DRAIN (FOOD STRAINER) LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE ICE SLOT OF THE DRINK MACHINE LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. OBSERVED FANS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT LOCATED IN THE 2 DOOR R...

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. OBSERVED FLOOR NEEDS TO BE RE-GROUTED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED MISSING VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE VENTS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2017-02-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-01-31 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES, CHICKEN) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES SITTING OUT ON PREP TABLES. 1LB SLICED TOMATOES AT 59.7F, 1/2 LB DICED TOMATOES AT 59F, AND 2LBS OF CHOPPED LETTUCE AT 55F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SA...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 50 MICE DROPPINGS LOCATED BETWEEN THE WALL AND OVEN UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (CHICKEN) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN THE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A KITCHEN STRAINER BEING USED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK TO CATCH FOOD IN THE DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED INSIDE OF FRYERS, REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A PINK/BROWN SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS IN THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED PANS WITH OLD GREASE BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN.

2016-05-03 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Cooler shelving/racks in rear reach in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors in rear kitchen prep area under shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(corners).

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Missing/damaged ceiling tiles in rear kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced.

2016-01-28 Pass Complaint
5
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some food items not properly dated in coolers, and reach in coolers, must properly date food items in coolers, and reach in coolers.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink, exposed hand sink in prep area, in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices)....

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under 3 compartment sink, rear storage room under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in kitchen prep area, under prep t...

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

3 compartment sink faucet leaking at base/neck, shall be repaired/replaced.

2015-07-31 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
3
serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, COOKED VEGETABLES, MASHED POTATOES AND FISH) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANIT...

serious Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED. IDPH NEW FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEES. DOCUMENTED ON REPORT# 1527487 ON 3-4-15. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BOWLS BEING USED TO SCOOP FOOD PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO USE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.

2015-03-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER HOT TEMPERATURES ON STEAMTABLE.PORK RIB TIPS-117.9F,CATFISH FILLETS-107.8F,MEATLOAF-114.8F.MUST MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 140F OR HIGHER AT ALL TIMES. FOOD WAS REMOVED BY OWNER AND DISCARDED-CDI.AP...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

STORAGE SUPPLIES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA STORED ON FLOORS.MUST ELEVATE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING AT LEAST 6-INCHES.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH NEW FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE BY NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

2014-02-06 Pass Canvass
2
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

HAND SINK NOT CLEAN, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN BASIN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2013-05-09 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

SHELVES NOT CLEAN NEXT TO GRILL, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES BEHIND STAND UP COOLER IN REAR, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER IN STAND UP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN WARMEST PART.

2012-02-08 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND FRONT PREP COOLER NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER, AIR TEMP. OF 56.1F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE COOLER SERVICED SO AS TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMPERATURE. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL FIXED. CITATION #70239-14

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED IN THE ABOVE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 50.9F TO 113.3F AND INCLUDED ITEMS SUCH AS CRAB CAKES, RICE, CHEESE, MILK, CHICKEN, BEEF, JAMBALAYA, GUMBO, COOKED PASTA, FISH, CABB...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL COOKED/RAW POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING IN WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS.

2011-11-02 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2011-10-26 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 2
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUN...

minor Sanitation

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. CRACKS ON KITCHEN WALL COVERINGS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

2011-04-25 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2011-01-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
3
serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE COOKING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO ...

minor Sanitation

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. MUST STORE SODA CASES ELEVATED 6" OFF FLOOR.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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...

2010-02-16 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
2
minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.

2010-02-08 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUN...

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDER REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLERS WHERE...

100
The Great Steak & Potatoe Co.
100
Subway
67
Tiny Tapp
71
Jaffa Bagels
40
Chick-fil-a State and Lake In-line

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