PACKING HOUSE.
1113-1115 W RANDOLPH ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
5 of 7 inspections passed, 2 failed. 3 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 262014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST SEAL SMALL OPENINGS ALONG THE BOTTOMS OF THE REAR EXIT DOORS WHERE NEEDED. (1ST FLOOR:DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF THE ELEVATOR)MUST REPAIR WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE PREP COOLERS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR EACH CONSUMABLE ICE BIN IN BAR AREAS AND AT THE WAIT STATION.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS.
MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE THE SOFT SERV ICE CREAM MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
SEP 192014FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TWO PREP COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 49-50 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLERS TO MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS OF COOKED POTATOES, COOKED RICE, COOKED PASTA,RAW CHICKEN, COOKED CHICKEN,VARIOUS CHEESES, SHRIMP AND SHRIMP SAUCE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 49.2-60 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. NOTED A BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE 3RD FLOOR ICE MACHINE ACTIVELY DRIPPING ONTO THE CONSUMABLE ICE STORED BELOW. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE AND DISCARD CONTAMINATED ICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
CUSTOMER HAND WASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR WOMENS WASHROOMS. MUST MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS AND RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER TO SINKS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS CONTAINERS.
MUST SEAL SMALL OPENINGS ALONG THE BOTTOMS OF THE REAR EXIT DOORS WHERE NEEDED. (1ST FLOOR:DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF THE ELEVATOR AND IN THE PATIO AREA)MUST REPAIR WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE PREP COOLERS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR EACH CONSUMABLE ICE BIN IN BAR AREAS AND AT THE WAIT STATION.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF SINKS IN BAR AREAS. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 3RD FLOOR MINI-KITCHEN AREA.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE, IN STORAGE AREAS,IN ALL BAR AREAS ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND IN THE ROOF TOP BAR AREA.
MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE COFFEE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE THE SOFT SERV ICE CREAM MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE THREE WORKING STOPPERS IN EACH BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AT THE 1ST FLOOR BAR HAND SINK AND AT THE 3RD FLOOR MINI-KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE 3RD FLOOR HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF THE BEER WALK IN COOLER, IN THE 3RD FLOOR MINI-KITCHEN,IN EACH BAR AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
SEP 92013FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES ON PREMISES. TWO FRUIT FLIES AT SECOND FLOOR BAR AND TWENTY OR MORE IN DRY STORAGE ROOM BEHIND MAIN KITCHEN ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT. LAST PEST REPORT INDICATES ACTIVITY AT BAR AREA. RECOMMENDED SERVICES FLOOR DRAINS AS THIS IS USUALLY THE SOURCE OF BREEDING.
SOME FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN COOLER ARE NOT LABELED; LABEL AS REQUIRED COOKED/PREPARED FOOD ITEMS. LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE.
CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BLADE AND HOLDING SLEEVE OF CAN OPENER AT PREP TABLE IN MAIN KITCHEN.
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINET OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE AREAS AND DISHMACHINE/SINK.
CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
REPAIR LEAK UNDER ONE COMP SINK AT DISHMACHINE. DELIME DISHMACHINE TO MAINTAIN.
ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS.
JUL 172012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER DISHWASHING AREA IN THE BASEMENT.
MUST CLEAN DUST FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLERS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DIRTY AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS AT MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA.
MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR STAFF RESTROOM DOOR ON 1ST FLOOR.
MUST SWITCH FAUCET HANDLES AT EXPOSED HANDSINK ON THE ROOFTOP BAR TO CORRECTLY INDICATE HOT AND COLD WATER. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK ON THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA IN THE PRIVATE DINING ROOM.
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APR 252011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE FIRST FLOOR BAR HAS SOME PLASTIC BOTTLED MIXES ON ICE THAT ARE NOT SEPARATED FROM THE BAR ICE, USE A SEPARATE ICE BIN OR PLACE A SANITARY BARRIER BETWEEN THE ICE AND MIXES OR OTHER BOTTLED BEVERAGES.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE ICE MACHINE HAS A LIGHT BUILDUP ON THE INNER LIP AND SOME RUST ON THE OUTER LIP, MAINTAIN THE ICE MACHINE IN SANITARY CONDITION.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE BASEMENT MOP SINK AND HOSE AREA HAVE DIRTY WET BUILDUP WHICH NEEDS TO BE REMOVED AND THE SMALL HOLE ALONG THE BASEBOARD NEXT TO HOT LINE HANDSINK NEEDS TO BE SEALED.
MAY 42010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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. Clean and maintain the bar soda guns.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. Supply an ice scoop holder for the ice machine.
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