PENINSULA CHICAGO,LLC.

Chicago Health Dept

108 E SUPERIOR ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2026).

27 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Feb 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

114

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 4

2026

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

REACH IN PREP COOLER C-1 DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE ALL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SOME FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE UPDATED/VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

FEB 4

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDSINK IN GARMAGE PREP AREA MISSING SOAP AND DISPENSER WAS RIPPED OFF WALL. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. HOTEL MAINTENANCE ARRIVED TO INSTALL NEW SOAP DISPENSER AND FILL WITH SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL IN THE GARMAGE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED IN SHANGHAI TERRACE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: MILK, HEAVY CREAM, HALF & HALF @44.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 3 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $15.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (VARIETY OF HAM) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50.0F-52.5F LOCATED IN COLD HOLDING UNIT IN MAIN KITCHEN. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 2 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $15.00N THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING TILES IN DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 3 BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN PASTRY KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 15

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Slow drainage at north prep area hand wash sink, instructed to repair and maintain.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

No hands washing signs in main employees restroom, instructed to provide.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Found 20 lbs of cooked duck at 52.3f, duck placed in cooler a day before, instructed to keep all cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. duck discarded valued at $150.

Serious Sanitation

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

Sanitizer concentration exceeded allowed levels, found Quat sanitizer level far above 500 ppm at the 3-comp sink while utensils were being washed. Instructed manager to to apply the correct sanitizer concentration when sanitizing utensils. priority violation 7-38-005.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Bulk food containers ( salt, sugar...) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Insulation lines in main walk-in cooler with heavy dust build-up, Instructed to clean and maintain.

APR 17

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Obstructed hand wash sink at cold food Prep station "garde manger", found a food cart blocking access to the only hand wash sink while staff handling ready-to-eat food. Instructed to keep all hand sinks accessible. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Bulk food containers ( salt, sugar...) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to wear.

Minor Food Temperature

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

In-use utensils stored in stagnate water at room temperature, instructed manager to store utensils according to health code.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Rusty surfaces noted at upper panel of ice maker interior surfaces, instructed to remove.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Meat slicer not clean behind blade, food debris noted. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize deli slicer.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

WALK-IN COOLERS FAN COVERS AND COOLING LINES NOT CLEAN, HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 3

2022

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

FOUND 2 PREP SINKS WITH SCRUPPING PADS AND SPONGES, INSTRUCTED TO WASH ALL UTENSILS IN DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

WALK-IN COOLERS FAN COVERS AND COOLING LINES NOT CLEAN, HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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APR 21

2021

PASS 2 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED CRACK/HOLE IN LARGE PIPE (STEAM VENT) ABOVE SMALL DISH MACHINE IN THE POT SINK ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.

APR 14

2021

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE PREP COOLER ACCROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. FOUND THE FOLLOWING TEMPERATURES: EGG WHITES @ 44.9F; UNCOOKED EGGS @ 50.9F-51.3F; CHICKEN @ 50.5F; AND DICED TOMATOES @ 53.6F. INSTRUCTED MUST KEEP ALL TCS FOODS @ 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN REFRIGERATION. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 21 SMALL, BLACK FLIES ON CEILINGS IN DISH AREA OF MAIN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED CRACK/HOLE IN LARGE PIPE (STEAM VENT) ABOVE SMALL DISH MACHINE IN THE POT SINK ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED INCORRECT SUMMARY REPORT POSTED IN DINING ROOM. MUST POST MOST RECETN INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. PIC CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

FEB 3

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 27

2021

FAIL 2 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING AND FLYING AROUND THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

JAN 15

2020

PASS 1 violation

Minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

SUSHI RICE PH LEVEL LAB REPORT IS OLDER THAN 5 YEARS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A NEW REPORT. ( NO CITATION ISSUED )

JAN 8

2020

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

SUSHI RICE PH LEVEL LAB REPORT IS OLDER THAN 5 YEARS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A NEW REPORT. ( NO CITATION ISSUED )

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

COOKED FOOD IS COVERED TIGHLY IN WALK-IN COOLER DURING THE COOLING DOWN PROCESS, INSTRUCTED TO COVER LOOSELY TO FACILITATE FASTER COOLING DOWN.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INACCURATE REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER FOR DRAWERS COOLER THERMOMETER IN EMPLOYEES CAFETERIA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE ONES.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND OVER 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN MAIN KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FLY TRAP INSTALLED ABOVE CLEAN DISHES RACK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

FOOD UTENSILS STORED WEDGED BETWEEN 2 COOLERS. STORING SPOONS IN STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP UTENSILS IN USE IN A CLEAN SANITARY SURFACE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

HAND WASH SINK TOO CLOSE TO CLEAN DISH RACK IN POT WASHING ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD OR REMOVE RACK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UTILITY LINES RUNNING ON FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE TO ALLOW PROPER FLOOR CLEANING.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT MAIN COOK LINE VENT HOOD LIGHTS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

JAN 8

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK IN THE "POT WASH" ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SOME BULK ITEMS IN THE EMPLOYEE DINING AREA WITHOUT IDENTIFICATION LABELS. MUST PROVIDE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE HANDLE OF THE HANDWASH SINK IN "GARDE MANAGER" KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 5

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AT PASTRY PREP AREA. MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP COOLER CONDENSER AT EMPLOYEES CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS CONDENSERS.

MAR 22

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

HAND SINK IN COLD FOOD STATION TOO CLOSE TO PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD. LOOSE WIRES NOTED ON FOOD STRAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY SOUND UTENSILS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

TOP LOADING SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MAKER IN EMPLOYEES CAFETERIA WITHOUT A DIRECT WATR SUPPLY LINE ABOVE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A WATER SPRAYER WITH HOT AND COLD WATER ABOVE FOR PROPER WASHING AND RINSING

MAR 15

2017

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND VACUUMED PACKAGED FOODS IN FACILITY THAT WAS PACKAGED ON SITE WITHOUT HEALTH DEPT APPROVAL, INSTRUCTED MGR TO DISCONTIUE VACUUME PACKAGING AND CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR FURTHER INQUIRY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. MGR DISCARDED FOODS VOLUNTARILY.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND 18 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN MAIN KITCHEN AND CLEAN UTENSILS STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROLS SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

HAND SINK IN COLD FOOD STATION TOO CLOSE TO PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD. LOOSE WIRES NOTED ON FOOD STRAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY SOUND UTENSILS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

STANDING WATER UNDER RACKS IN CLEAN UTENSILS ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.

Minor Sanitation

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

UNFINISHED WALLS AND FLOORS IN A CLOSET NEAR DISH WAHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH SURFACES THATS EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

AUG 30

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD: A FOOD HANDLER IN THE PANTRY WAS HANDLING LETTUCE AND PREPARING IT FOR A SALAD WITH HIS BARE HANDS. THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD (USE GLOVES, TONGS, SPOONS, SPATULAS ETC.) CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HANDLED SCOOP IN BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER WITH THE HANDLE LYING IN THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER STORE THE SCOOP IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OR IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER #2 TO REMOVE BLACK BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A CEILING LEAK IN THE EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA. NO FOOD ITEMS WERE CONTAMINATED BY LEAK BUT EQUIPMENT IN THE VACINITY WERE RELOCATED. MUST REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A STEADY LEAK UNDER THE STEAMER OVEN AT THE GRILL AND A LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REROUTE THE DISCHARGE LINE, THAT IS DISCHARGING INTO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, TO A FLOOR DRAIN. DISCHARGE LINES CANNOT DISCHARGE INTO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.

SEP 23

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE POT WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA.

SEP 15

2015

FAIL 10 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED THE LARGE REACH IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AT 45 DEGREES F, THE SMALL REACH IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AT 48 DEGREES F AND THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE MAIN PREP AREA AT 53 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLERS SO THEY MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA: 2LBS OF VARIOUS CHEESES AT 50.9-52 DEGREES F, 3LBS OF LEAFY GREEN LETTUCE AT 58.5 DEGREES F, AND 3LBS OF CHICKPEA SALAD AT 46 DEGREES F. MAIN KITCHEN: 11LBS OF VARIOUS SAUCES AT 50 DEGREES F, 1LB OF YOGURT AT 53 DEGREES F, 1LB OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 50 DEGREES F, AND 3LBS OF BUTTER AT 50 DEGREES F. BANQUETS: 15LBS OF VARIOUS SAUCES AT 46-52 DEGREES F, 14LBS OF MILK AT 44-49 DEGREES F, 8LBS OF HEAVY CREAM AT 45 DEGREES F, AND 4LBS OF ALMOND MILK AT 47 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE BAR AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING MULTI-USE ITEMS DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYLCE. NO SANITIZING SOLUTION REGISTERING ON THE INTERIOR OF THE DISH MACHINE DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. MUST REPAIR. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

Critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO COLD RUNNING WATER NOTED AT THE HAND SINK IN THE BANQUET DISHWASHING AREA. THE WATER AT THE HAND SINK WAS NOTED AT 122 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR SINK AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD OR TEMPERED WATER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN REAR HALLWAY, 10 IN THE EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA, 20 IN THE BAR AREA,10 IN THE MAIN DISHWASHING AREA, 20 IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

Serious Food Temperature

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE GAUGE AT THE DISH MACHINE IN THE BANQUET AREA IS BROKEN. MUST REPAIR SO THE GAUGE CAN PROPERLY DISPLAY THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BANQUET AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE POT WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.

FEB 24

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BIN IN THE SERVICE BAR.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST ENROLL ONLINE TO GET A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.

NOV 5

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED THE FLOOR WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE PASTRY/BAKERY PREP COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING LEAKS: PLUMBING UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH STORAGE ROOM, FAUCET BASE AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE GARDEMAGE LOBBY, FAUCET BASE AT THE SPRAYER HEAD, FAUCET BASE AT LEFT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE HOT AND COLD KNOBS AT THE ROOM SERVICE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED 2 PREP COOLERS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS.

MAR 6

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ONE BULK-FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

ICE BIN AT BAR AREA NOT COVERED, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

CEILING VENTS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP IN EMPLOYEES DINING/KITCHEN AREA. INSULATION LINES IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL CLOTHINGS STORED ON CLEAN UTENSILS SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.

JAN 9

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED SUSHI RICE AT 104.1F. NO pH TEST DOCUMENTATION WAS PROVIDED. ALSO OBSERVED TOFU AT 43.7F AND VARIOUS PUREES AND SAUCES IN THE PREP COOLER AT 43.1-45.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 64# OF FOOD WORTH $75. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED IMPROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. OBSERVED A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 172F ACCORDING TO THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE GAUGE ON THE MACHINE. MACHINE WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE IS ABOVE 180F. UPON MY RETURN ON 1/14/13 TO FINISH WRITING THE REPORT, THE DISHMACHINE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE WAS AT 200F. THE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG WAS REMOVED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PASTRY PREP AREA WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE CEILING TILES WITH CHIPPED PAINT COVERING ON THEM.

FEB 27

2012

PASS 7 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. SEVERAL FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES, FAN COVERS INSIDE PREP AND WALK-IN COOLERS, COOLER DOOR GASKETS AND FOOD SLICER BEHIND BLADE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. STANDING WATER ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE IN ROOM SERVICE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE STANDING WATER.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MISSING CILING TILES ABOVE SUSHI STATION, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS IN TOILET ROOMS.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN WARMEST PART OF COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. CHIPPED ICE SCOOPS, INSTRUCTED TO USE SOUND UTENSIL

MAR 14

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

THE OPEN AREAS/GAPS BETWEEN THE DUMP SINKS & COUNTERTOP AT BOTH WAIT STAFF STATIONS IN THE DINING AREA MUST SEALED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CABINETS AT WAIT STAFF STATION BY LOBBY DINING AREA MUST BE CLEANED, INTERIOR OF DISHMACHINES & ICE MACHINE MUST BE DE-LIMED, & DUSTY COMPRESSORS/FAN FUARDS OF COOLERS MUST BE CLEANED ALSO. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

Minor Sanitation

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

MOST OF THE CAULKING ALONG THE SPLASHGUARDS OF SINKS IN DISHROOMS HAVE EVIDENCE OF MOLD & ARE WORN-OUT, MUST BE REPLACED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE ADDRESSED: WASTE WATER LINE BEHIND CAPPUCINO MACHINE, FAUCET LEAKS AT KNOBS IN DISHROOM & PREP SINKS. 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.

OCT 15

2010

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS IN AVENUE PREP KITCHENH I9N NEED OF REPLACING. MUST REP0LACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. INTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND SHELVES AT THE BAR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN POT WASH AREA MUST BE KEPT DRY WHEN NOT IN USE. MUST ELIMINATE ANY STANDING WATER.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AT DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TOBREMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 23

2010

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION REMAINS

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

VIOLATION REMAINS

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

VIOLATION REMAINS

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

VIOLATION REMAINS

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

VIOLATION REMAINS

APR 26

2010

PASS · 0 violations

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