Chicago Health Dept
53 E LAKE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2018.
14 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected May 2018.
Last inspected May 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.
PEELING PAINT NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK, CHIPPED DRY WALL BEHIND REAR PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE
CLEAN KNIVES STORED IN STANDING WATER AT PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ON A DRY CLEAN SURFACE.
PEELING PAINT NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK, CHIPPED DRY WALL BEHIND REAR PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.
EMPLOYEE CLOTHING STORED ON FOOD SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE.
FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
OBSERVED SNEEZE GUARD IN POOR REPAIR (CRACKED MISSING PIECE) AT THE SELF SERVICE OLIVE BAR LOCATED IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED CLUTTER (BUCKETS) STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER LOCATED NEXT TO THE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER OR ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER'S (2 MALES AND 1 FEMALE). INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND PROVIDE FOOD HANDLE'S CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SOME MINOR FOOD DEBRIS IN THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE/EMPLOYEE AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WALL WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE LOCATED AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLUTTER INSIDE OF THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
Above violation still remaining(Cutting boards in prep area that had deep cuts, shall be replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced).
Above violation still remaining( Reach in cooler shelving/racks in prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced).
Found/observed live fruit flies(gnats)20 in rear kitchen areas at time of inspection, also observed front entrance/exit door not rodent proofed, door had 1/4 inch gap on bottom of door Citation issued 7-38-020, Serious Violation.
Cutting boards in prep area that had deep cuts, shall be replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
Reach in cooler shelving/racks in prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear kitchen areas under cooler, storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS STORED AT PREP TABLE WITH TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 51.3F-54.8F, 3 LBS OF SLICED TURKEY, 3 LBS TUNA SALAD, 1 LB OF BEANS AND 1 LB OF SLICED TOMATOES. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP SUCH FOOD ITEMS AT 40F OR LOWER. ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $35. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
MOLDY WALLS NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AN MAINTAIN.
INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALL NEXT TO THE OLVIE BAR STATION TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES.
FOUND BROKEN GLASS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNDER SHELVING. MUST REMOVE/CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND DISH MACHINE TO REMOVE DEDRIS.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PACKAGED SOUR CREAM NOT LABELED WITH DATE, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOODS WITH SELL BY OR PACKAGED DATES.
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