SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

NU-ABBOTT HALL.

EAT. 78/100

710 N LAKE SHORE DR · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 18, 2017 · passed

7 of 9 inspections passed, with 1 critical violation on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
7 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
36
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since May 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 18
2017
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOOD TRAYS NOT STORED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT DUST COLLECTION.

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

MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED BEHIND BLADE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

KITCHEN FLOOR TILES MISSING GROUT AT SOUTH SIDE OF KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING VENT ABOVE 2 LARGE MIXERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MISSING HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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

CONDENSATION NOTED AT COLD LINE BEHIND ICE MAKER AND IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN REQUIRED ILL FOOD HANDLING CERTIFICATE.

SEP 8
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE 4-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. THE REFRIGERATOR HAS RACKS USED TO STORE TRAYS OF FOOD. WHEN THE TRAYS ARE SLID ACROSS THE RACK METAL SHAVINGS ARE FALLING ONTO THE TRAYS BELOW, DOOR, AND TRIM OF REFRIGERATION UNIT. FOOD ITEMS STORED IN COOLER WERE DISCARDED AND THE UNIT WILL BE TAGGED UNTIL THE RACKS ARE RESURFACED TO PREVENT METAL SHAVINGS FROM CONTAMINATING FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A

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

REPLACE THE RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE INTERIOR COOLER DOOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS OF THE WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS TO THE LEFT OF THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE OVER THE PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN THE EAST KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 17
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF COOLERS AS NEEDED.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE LOCKER ROOM, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, IN DISH WASHING AREAS, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. MUST SEAL CONCRETE FLOOR AT THE GRILL AND FRYER STATION.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE PRE-RINSE SINKS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. NOTED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING TILES ABOVE THE COLD PREP LINE AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED AND REMOVE SPILLS. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE REFRIGERATION UNIT #9 AND ACROSS FROM OVENS. MUST ALSO REPAIR ROTTEN WOOD AND PEELING PAINT ON THE INTERIOR DOORWAYS OF THE PRODUCE AND DAIRY WALK IN COOLERS.

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

MUST REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE DISH WASHING AREA.

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

MUST MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM, IN THE REAR PREP KITCHEN AND IN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. ALSO MINIMIZE CLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE THE OLD CAFETERIA DINING AREA.

SEP 8
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND COOKLINE WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND ORGANIC DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

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

OBSERVED THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE IN THE COLD PREP AREA LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

AUG 29
2014
FAILED
6 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

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN THE FRONT DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR ON SOILED AND DAMP LINEN. 10 FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALL AND 10-15 FRUIT FLIES FLYING AROUND THE DAMP AND SOILED LINEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

OBSERVED BULK FOOD ITEMS UNLABELED IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS.

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS IN THE PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS.

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

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND COOKLINE WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND ORGANIC DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

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

OBSERVED THE CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREP, KITCHEN AND CLOSET AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING VENTS.

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

OBSERVED THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE IN THE COLD PREP AREA LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

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SEP 16
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED.)

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

FOUND FAN COVERS NOT CLEAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS.

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

FOUND OLD STORAGE AREAS NOT ORGANIZED.

OCT 25
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CONDENSATION NOTED ON WALK-IN COOKER PIPES, FAN GUARD WITH DUST BUIL-UP PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PREVENT CONDENSATION DRIPPINGS IN COOLER.

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

CEILING VENT ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA WITH DUST BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAINI.

OCT 18
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS IN DISHROOM AREA NEED CLEANING, ESPECIALLY ON CORNERS AROUND THIS ROOM. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

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

MISSING BASEBOARDS BY SWING DOORS MUST BE REPAIRED; DUSTY FAN GUARDS OF SMALL COOLERS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN ALSO. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

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

NOTED A LEAK ON A WATER SUPPLY LINE UNDER THE DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARD-MUST FIX. 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.

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

ANY MILK CRATES USED FOR DRY/COLD STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.

MAY 19
2010
PASSED
0 violations

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