Chicago Health Dept
2 N MICHIGAN AVE · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2020.
28 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Mar 2020.
Last inspected Mar 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.
FOUND COLD WATER KNOB STRIPPED ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FLOOR DRAIN FILLED WITH A BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.114 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, COOKING APPLIANCES AND FLOOR DRAINS IN THE DISH AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MENTIONED AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGING. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
6-501.111 OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 30+ SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED ON WALLS NEAR SELF SERVICE HOT/COLD BEVERAGE STATIONS, PASTRIES DISPLAY AREA, REAR PREP AREA AND DISH AREA. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
5-103.11(A) NOTED INADEQUATE WATER FLOW FROM HOT AND COLD WATER NOZZLES AT THE HANDSINK LOCATED IN THE DISH AREA NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED A TRICKLE OF WATER COMING FROM BOTH NOZZLES AT THE HANDSINK. WATER IS NOT SUFFICIENT CAPACITY TO MEET THE PEAK WATER DEMANDS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
6-501.114 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, COOKING APPLIANCES AND FLOOR DRAINS IN THE DISH AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MENTIONED AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGING. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED 1 OF 3 TOILET STALLS IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM IN DISREPAIR (CLOGGED). INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG, SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HANDICAPPED TOILET STALL IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND SERVICING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WALK-IN COOLER FAN COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
USING DISPOSABLE CUPS FOR FLOUR STORAGE AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPEPR UTENSILS
BOTTOM SHELVES OF DRAWER COOLER NOT CLEAN, STANDING WATER AND FOOD SEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
BROOMS AND DUST PANS STORED TOO CLOSE TO CLEAN UTENSILS SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
OBSERVED THE FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLASH UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
OBSERVED AN 8 DOOR PREP COOLER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.1F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, TUNA, TURKEY, CHEESE AND CHICKEN SALAD) STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL COOLERS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, 5LBS OF TUNA AT 50.2F, 8LBS OF TURKEY AT 49.1-49.7F, 10LBS OF CHICKEN AT 48.8-51.3F, 8LBS OF SLICED CHEESES AT 46.6F AND 6LBS OF CHICKEN SALAD AT 47.4-49.5F INSIDE OF AN 8 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 37LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $175. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON THE WALL AND FLOOR BEHIND/UNDER THE RETHERMALIZER INSIDE OF THE SANDWICH AND SALAD PREP AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AND 10 FLYING UNDER THE COFFEE PREP STATION 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE NOTED AREAS AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
OBSERVED THE FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLASH UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
OBSERVED THE CEILING VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST INSIDE OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS.
OBSERVED THE WASTE PIPE LEAKING UNDER THE MIDDLE BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS HANDLED.
OBSERVED CABINETS AND SHELVES WITH FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO OBSERVED SODA NOZZLES WITH BUILD UP AT THE BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CABINETS, SHELVING AND SODA NOZZLES.
OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
Above violation still remaining(Found caulk around dish machine counter in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink in bakery area station in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced).
Above violation still remaining(Front counter shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Above violation still remaining(Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors under storage shelving in rear kitchen areas not clean, had excess debris accumulation, needs detailed cleaning)..
Found caulk around dish machine counter in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink in bakery area station in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
Front counter shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors under storage shelving in rear kitchen areas not clean, had excess debris accumulation, needs detailed cleaning.
Above violation still remaining(Walk in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Kitchen storage shelving/racks in prep areas that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced).
Above violation still remaining( Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Above violation still remaining(Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and under 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in dish washing areas, and under exposed hand sinks need re-grouting).
Above violation still remaining(Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, and in dish machine areas not clean, need detailed cleaning. Light shields, exhaust vents in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning).
Found/observed front entrance/exit, and side exit/entrance revolving doors not rodent doors had gaps on bottom and middle of doors, Citation issued 7-38-020. Serious violation.
Cutting boards that had deep cuts in prep areas that had deep cuts, shall be replaced. Walk in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Kitchen storage shelving/racks in prep areas that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and under 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in dish washing areas, and under exposed hand sinks need re-grouting.
Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, and in dish machine areas not clean, need detailed cleaning. Light shields, exhaust vents in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP WITH DIRT AND FOOD PARTICLES WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE OF THE COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR REPAIRS. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030
OBSERVED DUSTY CEILINGS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AREA.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF WATE CANS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,FOOD SPILLS.ALSO CLEANING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN WHEN PROPERLY STORED.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BEFORE STORING EQUIPMENT.
INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 45 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020.
FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION, FOUND LOAVES OF UNCOVERD BREAD WITH LIVE FRUIT FLIES CRAWLING AND NESTING ON BREAD, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL FOOD IN SAFE AND PROTECTED FROM ANY CONTAMINATION. ABOUT 2O LARGE LOAVES DISCARDED VALUED AT $80. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(B).
INADEQUATE UTENSILS SANITATION, FOUND LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT DISPENSING ANY SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR MACHINE, MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 45 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020.
HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON WALK-IN COOLER INTERIOR COOLING UNIT PIPES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER KEPT AT THE REAR SECTION OF COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN WARMEST PART IN A CONSPICIOUS AREA.
LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH NO SANITIZER IN THE FINAL RINSE, INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AND MAINTAIN. DURING INSPECTION, DISH MACHINE TECH ARRIVED IN FACILITY AND REPAIRED MACHINE (100 PPM). CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-30.
INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER KEPT AT THE REAR SECTION OF COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN WARMEST PART IN A CONSPICIOUS AREA.
MUST PROPERLY STORE COOLER RACKS OFF THE FLOOR LOCATED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ACROSS FROM THE MOP SINK.
MUST MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2DR REFRIGERATORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA DRY AT ALL TIMES.
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE CRUMBS AND FOOD DEBRIS: SOUP PREPARATION AREA, BAKERY STATION AND THE FRONT SERVICE BREAD DISPLAY AREA.
MUST REPAIR THE EXHAUST VENT IN THE LADIES RESTROOM.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS. MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY AND CLEAN IN PREP AREAS AND THROUGH OUT.
MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT ABOVE THE BREAD AGAINST THE WALL STORED IN THE BAKERY AREA.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
FOUND EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREAN NOT MAINTAINED, VERY LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK REPAIRED AND USE EXPOSED HAND SINK BY 3-COMP. SINK FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOUND OVER 100 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE REAR/FRONT PREP AREAS, IN THE DINING ROOM AND IN THE MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL SMALL FLIES, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND STRONGLY RECOMMENDED SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS. MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY AND CLEAN IN PREP AREAS AND THROUGH OUT.
MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT ABOVE THE BREAD AGAINST THE WALL STORED IN THE BAKERY AREA.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS. MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY AND CLEAN IN PREP AREAS AND THROUGH OUT.
MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT ABOVE THE BREAD AGAINST THE WALL STORED IN THE BAKERY AREA.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
FOUND OVER 100 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE REAR/FRONT PREP AREAS, IN THE DINING ROOM AND IN THE MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATED ALL SMALL FLIES, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND STRONGLY RECOMMENDED SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS. MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY AND CLEAN IN PREP AREAS AND THROUGH OUT.
MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT ABOVE THE BREAD AGAINST THE WALL STORED IN THE BAKERY AREA.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
ALL EMPLOYEES IN PREP AREAS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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