ORIOLE.

Chicago Health Dept

661 W WALNUT ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

6 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Sep 2019.

Last inspected Sep 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
VIOLATIONS
11
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
SEP 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 25
2019
PASS · 0 violations
MAR 30
2018
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Observed cracked and split cooler gaskets on 1 door parlick cooler in coffee station. Instructed manager to repair and or replace. maintain at all times. Observed rust on gray wire mini shelving unit in 4 door continental reach in cooler at cook line. Instructed manager to remove shelving unit and replace with food grade surface. Maintain at all times

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

Observed raw unfinished brick wall throughout dining room. Also observed raw wood pillar beams in middle of dinning room. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to seal surfaces and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Observed cracked, deteriorating and mold like substance in caulking along dish machine drain board. Instructed manager to remove, reseal surface and maintain at all times.

MAR 27
2018
FAIL 5 violations
Serious Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

Observed food not protected. Observed the following vacuum sealed products in basement freezer chest: 10lbs of lamb belly, at a value of $75.00 14 oz of wagu beef, at a value of $65.00 12 oz of scallops, at a value of $15.00 12oz of squab, at a value of $36.00 1.5lbs of sea bass, at a value of $22.00 2lbs of pork belly, at a value of $12.00 3.5lbs of cod filet, at a value of $45.00 4lbs whole squid, at a value of $20.00 5lbs of four grad, at a value of $200.00 7lbs of ground pork, at a value of $35.00 10lbs of fish stock, $3.00 5lbs of black forrest ham, at a value of $25.00 6lbs of hake fish, at a value of $60.00 Operator does not have prior letter of approval from the Chicago department of public health, to vacuum seal products on site. The vacuum packaging equipment was not on site at time of inspection. Manager confirmed that vacuum sealing was done on site with personal Food Saver vacuum device, no receipts or invoices for above products could be produced; manager voluntarily discarded/denatured the above foods at a total weight of 80.75lbs, at a total value of $613.00. Instructed operator not use vacuum seal equipment or vacuum package food until approval has been obtained from the CDPH. Serious citation issued: 7-38-005(a)

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

Observed previous minor violations from report #2072038, date 8/8/17, not corrected: #35- Observed high, open ceiling above coffee prep area. Must modify ceiling to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same. Instructed manager to correct violation for re inspection. Serious violation #7-42-090

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

Observed glass ware stored up right, on wooden shelving units throughout dinning room. Informed site that items must be inverted while in storage to prevent contamination. Instructed manager to inverted. Maintain at all times.

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

Observed cracked and split cooler gaskets on 1 door parlick cooler in coffee station. Instructed manager to repair and or replace. maintain at all times. Observed rust on gray wire mini shelving unit in 4 door continental reach in cooler at cook line. Instructed manager to remove shelving unit and replace with food grade surface. Maintain at all times

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

Observed raw unfinished brick wall throughout dining room. Also observed raw wood pillar beams in middle of dinning room. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to seal surfaces and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Observed cracked, deteriorating and mold like substance in caulking along dish machine drain board. Instructed manager to remove, reseal surface and maintain at all times.

AUG 8
2017
PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Observed high, open ceiling above coffee prep area. Must modify ceiling to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

Critical Food Storage & Handling
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Observed canned beverages stored directly below sewage waste pipe in far corner of basement storage area. Must relocate items or completely encase all sewage waste pipes. Must maintain same.

DEC 13
2016
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS BEING STORED WITH THE USE END PRESENTED TO THE CONSUMER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS INVERTED/WITH HANDLES PRESENTED TO THE CONSUMER.

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FEB 25
2016
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT (LIKE MOPS AND BROOMS) AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND.

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