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190 N WELLS ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Failed an inspection 6 years ago. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 302020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
AUG 132019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND SIGNATURES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. KIT MUST MATCH POLICY IN PLACE FOR FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-501.17 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY ITEM,DICE TOMATO,CHICKEN,PORK SAUSAGE, SOUP, HOUSE-SAUCES ETC. STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED COOK LINE FOOD PREP AREA & WALK IN COOLERS, REACH IN COOLERS ON 3RD FLOOR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS DATE MARK FOOD ITEMS STORE MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN FACILITY WITH PREP & DISCARD DATE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-305.12 (F) OBSERVED FOOD AND SINGLE USE/ SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED UNDER SEWER LINES IN DOWNSTAIRS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST ENCASE ALL SEWER LINE AND WASTE WATER LINES IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
4-204.120 OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING STANDARDS DURING FOOD LONG TERM STORAGE (WALK IN COOLER). FACILITY WALK IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR UNKNOWN LIQUID DRIPPING FROM CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER DIRECTLY FLOORING CAUSING POOLING ON FLOOR OF COOLER. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST MEET CONTAMINATION PREVENTION REQUIREMENTS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS, WALL, STAIRS BARE CEMENT POROUS NOT EASY CLEANABLE. FLOORS AND STAIRS LEADING TO AND INSIDE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE, PREP AREA INCLUDING DRY STORAGE CLOSET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR SMOOTH NON POROUS EASY TO CLEAN.
6-501.11 OBSERVED FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR HEAVILY SCORED (RUSTED). MUST REPAIR FOR SMOOTH, NON POROUS EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 92019FAILED13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND SIGNATURES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. KIT MUST MATCH POLICY IN PLACE FOR FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS; SLICED BEEF AT 119 DEGREES F INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP KITCHEN AREA (COOK LINE). INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF HOT HOLDING REQUIREMENTS AND FACILITY MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOOD OUT OF TEMPERATURE.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS; SLICED TOMATO AT 55 DEGREES F INSIDE CONTAINER SITTING OUT IN FRONT PREP KITCHEN AREA (COOK LINE). INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF HOT HOLDING REQUIREMENTS AND FACILITY MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN.FOOD HANDLER VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOOD OUT OF TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE.
3-501.17 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY ITEM,DICE TOMATO,CHICKEN,PORK SAUSAGE, SOUP, HOUSE-SAUCES ETC. STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED COOK LINE FOOD PREP AREA & WALK IN COOLERS, REACH IN COOLERS ON 3RD FLOOR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS DATE MARK FOOD ITEMS STORE MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN FACILITY WITH PREP & DISCARD DATE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-305.12 (F) OBSERVED FOOD AND SINGLE USE/ SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED UNDER SEWER LINES IN DOWNSTAIRS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST ENCASE ALL SEWER LINE AND WASTE WATER LINES IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING STANDARDS DURING FOOD LONG TERM STORAGE (WALK IN COOLER). FACILITY WALK IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR UNKNOWN LIQUID DRIPPING FROM CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER DIRECTLY FLOORING CAUSING POOLING ON FLOOR OF COOLER. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST MEET CONTAMINATION PREVENTION REQUIREMENTS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS. BOTH 2 OF(2) HAND SINK IN DISREPAIR, ONE IN FRONT PREP AREA (COOK LINE) AND 1 INSIDE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. HOT WATER SHUTOFF UNDER SINK DUE TO DISREPAIR DOES NOT TURN OFF (CONTINUOUSLY FLOW WATER). PERSON IN CHARGE TURNS OFF HOT WATER (HOT FAUCET/ KNOBS) DISREPAIR. INFORM PERSON IN CHARGED OF HAND SINK REQUIREMENTS, FACILITY MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED FACILITY EMPLOYEE RESTROOM OPENING DIRECTLY TO FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN FRONT OF FACILITY (COOK LINE) NOT SELF CLOSING. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN RESTROOM DOOR FOR SELF CLOSING.
OBSERVED FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR HEAVILY SCORED (RUSTED). MUST REPAIR FOR SMOOTH, NON POROUS EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS, WALL, STAIRS BARE CEMENT POROUS NOT EASY CLEANABLE. FLOORS AND STAIRS LEADING TO AND INSIDE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE, PREP AREA INCLUDING DRY STORAGE CLOSET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR SMOOTH NON POROUS EASY TO CLEAN.
2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 242018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF APPROX 3-LBS OF EGGS INSIDE COOLER AT 59.9F,63.8F,65.0F. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. EGGS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEES.CDI CRITICAL VIOLATON 7-38-005A
OBSERVED APPROX 60-LBS OF COOKED PREP POTATOES STORED INSIDE OF CARDBOARD BOXS THEY CAME IN AND OTHER FOODS CAME IN CAME IN. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION OF COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED THAT FOOD MUST BE PROPERLY PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEES-CDI COST APPROX $ 20.00. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, COOKING CHICKEN,PREPARING SANDWICHES,ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
OBSERVED SMALL PREP TABLE AND MEAT SLICER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSE HAND SINK WITH SOAP AND TOWEL DEVICE, OR REMOVE PREP TABLE,CUTTING BOARD AND MEAT SLICER.
FEB 22017PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Found potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures. Found 4 lbs of eggs @ 50.1F in the pepsi cooler in front prep area. Found 1 lb of cooked sausage links @ 92.5F on a plate on the stove in kitchen (stove was not on at time of inspection.) Advised must keep all potentially hazardous foods at 140F or higher when hot, and 40F or less when cold. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Operator estimated total value to be $20. Critical violation 7-38-005(A).
Found hand sink in prep area without hot water. No water comes out of faucet when hot water handle is turned. Advised must provide working hot and cold water, with adequate city pressure at all hand sinks, at all times. Hot water was turned off at pipes under hand sink. Operator corrected during inspection. Advised hand sink must be maintained at all times. Critical violation 7-38-030.
Found cardboard boxes used as a floor mat in front prep area. Must remove. Found tin foil used as a liner on tray at coffee station. Must remove all. Advised all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable, and non-porous.
Found floor in basement area with debris and liquid. Must keep area dry and clean. Found boxes and other items stored directly on floor in basement. Must have all items elevated 6 inches or more from the floor. Found sump pump room with liquid and debris on floor. Must detail clean and sanitize this area. Sump pump uncovered. Must provide proper cover. Must maintain all.
Found dry storage items (bag in the box soda; to go containers, etc.) stored directly below the waste pipe in basement area. Must completely encase waste pipe or move items stored directly below. Must maintain same.
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MAR 82016PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 2 CASE,AND APPROX 7 DOZEN OF FRESH SHELL EGGS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- 56.7,54.8,51.6F,52.8F INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER THAT WAS BEING REPAIRED AND HAD NOT YET REACH ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. EGGS REMOVED BY MANAGER STAFF AND APPROX COST $50.00 WAS DISCARDED,-CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.APPROX 60LBS OF EGGS COST APPROX
RUBBER GASKET ON DEEP FREEZER IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
JUN 292015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPAIR BROKEN INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF THE REACH-IN ICE BOX FREEZER ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE IN THE BASEMENT.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE FROST BUILD-UP AT THE ICE BOX FREEZER ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE. MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY FREEZER DOOR ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CLEAN/REPAINT OR REPLACE EXTENSIVELY RUSTED STAINLESS STELL SHELVING RACK IN THE BASEMENT ACROSS FROM THE ICE BOX FREEZER WITH THE RUSTED DOOR.
MUST REMOVE DIRTY GREASY FLAT CARBBOARD BOXES BEING USED AT THE COOKING SERVICE LINE AND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
NOV 132014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND DEEP FRYERS, FILTERS AT HOOD ABOVE GRILL.
CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER, CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND UNDER SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.
FEB 142014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AREA.
SLOW DRAIN AT WASHBOWL IN STAFF WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
MAR 142013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE SHELVING UNDER THE MAIN GRILL TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP.
MUST REPLACE STICKY FLOOR MATS MAIN AT COOKING LINE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR AT MAIN COOKING LINE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPAINT RUSTY FLOOR AT THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A LARGE FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN BASEMENT CLOSET SUMP PUMP ROOM.MUST CLEAN FLOOR AT SAME AREA TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND OTHER DEBRIS.
JUN 272012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
THE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE HANDSINK & 3-COMP SINK MUST BE FIXED & ATTACHED PROPERLY (NOT TAPED-UP).
FAN GUARDS OF SMALL COOLERS ARE DUSTY, MUST KEEP CLEAN & MAINTAIN.
LIGHT COVER MISSING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, MUST PROVIDE.
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