SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

NINE.

BEAT. 48/100

440 W RANDOLPH ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 6, 2012 · passed

Failed 2 of 5 inspections. 3 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
1 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
19
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Oct 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 6
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CAULKING AROUND THE DUMP SINK AT WAIT STAFF STATION MUST BE FIXED SO THAT THE SINK DOES NOT MOVE. MISSING ICE BIN LIDS MUST BE PROVIDED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE ADDRESSED: LEAK AT FAUCET OF 2-COMP SINK & AT THE BOTTOM LEFT OF THE 3-COMP SINK.

OCT 30
2012
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

(7-38-030) FOUND THE PIPE UNDER THE HANDSINK IN THE ROUND-SHAPE BAR, NOT CONNECTED TO THE SINK, MUST FIX & MAKE SINK OPERABLE.

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

ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK, GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. THE CAULKING AROUND A DUMP SINK AT WAIT STAFF STATION (DINING AREA) MUST BE FIXED SO THAT THE SINK DOES NOT MOVE. ICE BUILD-UP ON THE CONDENSER OF THE BAR COOLER (LEFT SIDE) MUST BE ADDRESSED. RUSTY SHELVINGS MUST BE ADDRESSED. MISSING ICE BIN LIDS MUST BE PROVIDED.

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

FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR OF VENTS AT BOTH ENDS OF DISHMACHINE, INTERIOR FLOORS OF BAR COOLERS, CONDENSERS/FAN GUARDS OF WALK-IN COOLERS, DRY OR COLD STORAGE SHELVES.

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

FLOORS THRU-OUT BOTH BARS, DRAINS AT THE BAR, & UNDER THE DUMP SINK BY THE WAIT STAFF STATION (DINING AREA) MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. WALK-IN COOLER FLOORS PANELS ARE PULLING AWAY & GAPS AREA SHOWING BETWEEN PANELS, MUST BE ADDRESSED TO MAKE SMOOTH & EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

ANY DUST OR FOOD STAINS ON VARIOUS AREAS OF WALLS OR CEILING AT THE BAR & COOKING/PREPPING AREA MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE ADDRESSED: LEAK AT FAUCET OF 2-COMP SINK & AT THE BOTTOM LEFT OF THE 3-COMP SINK.

AUG 2
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
0 violations
MAY 26
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND THE FOLLOWING REACH IN COOLERS NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 50.5 F AND 56.1 F- GRILL REACH IN COOLER, BROILER REACH IN COOLER AND SAUTE RACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLERS, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW FOR ALL COOLERS. FOUND BEEF, SHRIMP, ETC. INSIDE THE ABOVE COOLERS.

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 48.7 F AND 49.6 F- FISH, SHRIMP, SCALLOPS, BEEF, CHEESE, CALAMARI. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. PREMISES VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT THIS TIME. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT- 13 LBS, VALUED AT $575.00

MINORSanitation
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. PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED (MOST COOLERS/FREEZERS). MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

MINORSanitation
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. FLOOR TILES CRACKED/MISSING UNDERNEATH FRYERS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DAMAGED FLOOR DRAINS.

MINORPlumbing & 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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. PREP AREA 2-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

MINOROther
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. NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REACH IN PREP COOLERS ALONG COOKLINE. MUST PROVIDE THEMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

OCT 15
2010
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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. NOTED 10-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON WALL AT HALLWAY LEADING TO DOCK DOORS; 5-ON WALLS OF SMALL BAR AT REAR OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS & CONTACT P.C.O.

MINORSanitation
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. ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED, TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE. RUSTY SHELVES AT WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE RE-SEALED/REPLACED.

MINORSanitation
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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR FLOORS OF BAR COOLERS & COOLER AT WAIT STAFF STATION; CABINETS UNDER SINK AT WAIT STAFF AREA, BAR SINKS-DUE TO FOOD STAINS/SPILLS. GASKETS OF COOLER DRAWERS IN KITCHEN THAT ARE IN POOR REPAIR, MUST BE REPLACED

MINORPest Activity
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 KEEP DISHROOM FLOORS DRY & DEEP CLEAN BAR DRAINSM, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REPLACE BROKEN/MISSING TILES BY FRYERS.

MINORPlumbing & 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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAKY ELBOW PIPE UNDER HANDSINK AT SMALL BAR IN KITCHEN & UNDER A DUMP SINK AT REAR COFFEE STATION MUST BE FIRXED.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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