PINK MONKEY / NEW YORK STRIP.
750 S CLINTON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 11 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 272019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED POTS AND PANS AT THE KITCHEN SERVING AREA STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED THAT EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHOULD BE STORED INVERTED TO ENSURE PROPER AIR DRYING.
NOV 252019FAILED8 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT THERE SHOULD BE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR AREA, NEXT TO THE CASH REGISTER. INSTRUCTED THAT THERE SHOULD BE SOME FORM OF HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c). NO CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH CITATION ABOVE.
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WAREWASHING AREA ACROSS FROM THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED THAT THERE SHOULD BE SOAP AND HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES AT THE HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED POTS AND PANS AT THE KITCHEN SERVING AREA STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED THAT EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHOULD BE STORED INVERTED TO ENSURE PROPER AIR DRYING.
OBSERVED ONE-COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA WITH NO HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED THAT THE ONE-COMP SINK MUST PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE CITY OF CHICAGO WATER SUPPLY THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED. REPORT DATED 10/29/2018, INSPECTION #2201211. ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 292018PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2.102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
2.501.11 NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF FECAL OR VOMITUS MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
4.602.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL IN ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA, PANEL A LITTLE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
5.205.15 MUST REPAIR BROKEN FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK, REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 1-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
6.201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, AND FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
6.303.11 MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA, AND UNDER KITCHEN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.
NOV 132017PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND POST AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULITIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST PROVIDE LIDS ON ICE STORAGE BINS,SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP COOLER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES BEHIND BAR.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM CAN OPENER,MEAT SLICER,POTATOE PEELER,PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS,FRYER CABINET,UNUSED COOLER,CUTTING BOARD,PREP TABLE,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BAR,PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN MOLD BUILD UP FROM WALL ABOVE DISH MACHINE.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE BEHIND FLOOR MIXER.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA ,HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FAUCET HANDLE ON FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN DANCERS TOILET ROOM,NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT 1- COMP SINK.
Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
Inspector Comments: MUST STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
OCT 302017FAILED12 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED EXCESSIVE THICK PINK AND WHITE SLIMY BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND POST AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
MUST INVERT MULITIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST PROVIDE LIDS ON ICE STORAGE BINS,SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP COOLER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES BEHIND BAR.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM CAN OPENER,MEAT SLICER,POTATOE PEELER,PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS,FRYER CABINET,UNUSED COOLER,CUTTING BOARD,PREP TABLE,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BAR,PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
MUST CLEAN MOLD BUILD UP FROM WALL ABOVE DISH MACHINE.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE BEHIND FLOOR MIXER.
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA ,HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FAUCET HANDLE ON FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN DANCERS TOILET ROOM,NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT 1- COMP SINK.
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
MUST STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER
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NOV 172015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOK LINE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOK LINE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
OBSERVED THE CEILING VENTS INSIDE OF THE CUSTOMER MENS RESTROOM WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING VENTS.
OCT 272015FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER'S ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
OBSERVED THE PLUMBING DISCONNECTED UNDER THE MIDDLE BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WATER FLOWING ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HOT TEMPERED WATER AT THE CUSTOMER MEN'S RESTROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TEMPERED HOT WATER IN THE RESTROOMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOK LINE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
OBSERVED THE OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN WITH BUILD UP AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
OBSERVED THE CEILING VENTS INSIDE OF THE CUSTOMER MENS RESTROOM WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING VENTS.
OBSERVED THE BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT DRAINING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
SEP 182014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS AT THE BAR AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ACCUMULATED ORGANIC AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAINS.
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING LEAKING: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PLUMBING UNDERNEATH THE MIDDLE BASIN AND THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
AUG 302012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF 1DR REFRIGERATOR IN THE VIP ROOM AND INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF 2DR COOLER AT MAIN COOKING LINE.
MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK AT BAR AREA, LEAKS AT FAUCET BASE AND HOT WATER HANDLES AT BOTH EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN THE PREP AREA AND KITCHEN.
DEC 152011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE WALK IN COOLER RACKS ARE DIRTY, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE RACKS.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE ICE MACHINE AND SODA GUN HOLDER ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE EQUIPMENT.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOORS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE FLOOR IN DETAIL.
THE ICE SCOOPS ARE BEING LEFT IN THE ICE BINS AND MACHINE. Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.
JAN 252010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Clean the walk in cooler fan guards.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Clean the floors around the kitchen drains and use a drain brush down the drains.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Clean the dish room ceilings.
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.
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