DEC 14
2016
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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POCKETS.
YOUR CALL. 55/100
309 W LAKE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 14, 2016 · passed
7 of 12 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
7 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
31
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jul 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 52016FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 5
2016
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF FOODS IN PREP COOLER BEHIND THE COUNTER BEING USED TO PREPARE CUSTOMERS FOOD ORDERS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: APPROX 2-LBS OF TUNA AT 50.9F,4 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 46.4F, 3 LBS COOKED TURKEY AT 50.9F,1-LB OF BUFFALO COOKED CHICKEN AT 50.0F. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. APPROX 10-LBS/COST APPROX $40.00 REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER-CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES.OBSERVED 23- LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALL AREAS AND FLYING AROUND POP MACHINE.STRONGLY RECOMMENED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL WALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF POP MACHINE ICE DISPENSER NOT CLEAN,SLIGHT BUILD-UP.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LOWER WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA DAMAGED/PEELING.MUST REPAIR.
APR 182016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
APR 18
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED,IE HEATING CHILI,PREPING,CHOPPING CHICKEN,MAKING SANDWICHES FOR CUSTOMERS.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS AT MOP SINK AREA.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED MOP SINK NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN AND MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED.MUST MAINTAIN.
MAR 102015FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 10
2015
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
DURING INSPECTION FOUND NOT HOT WATER ON PREMISES. THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE 3-COMP SINK WAS 66F.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THERE MUST ALWAYS BE HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES AT A MINIMUM OF 110F.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST REPLACE/REPAINT ALL BLUE RUSTY SHELVING RACKS AT THE 3DR REACH-IN COOLER. ALSO MUST REPAINT/REPAIR EXTREMELY RUSTY TOP AND BOTTOM PORTION OF THE HOT WATER HEATER TANK. THE BOTTOM PORTION IS EXTREMELY CRACKED AND RUSTED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA MUST REPAIR FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR WHICH ARE CRACKED AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN FRONT OF BOTH ENTRANCE DOOR, IN FRONT OF THE SERVICE COUNTER ON THE FAR RIGHT HAND SIDE.MUST REPAIR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE FAUCET BASE OF THE 3-COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENT IN THE RESTROOM.NOT IN WORKING ORDER.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE AT STAFF MEMBERS WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENT FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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DEC 22014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 2
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF CABINETS UNDER SELF-SERVE SODA STATION OF SPILLS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND THROUGHOUT REAR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JUN 182014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 18
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE. MUST REPAIR.
AUG 92013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 9
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN SERVICE COOLERS AND INSIDE POP SYRUP STORAGE CADINETS TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING AT REAR DISH WASHING AEAR TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MANITAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
SEP 242012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 24
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN DISHROOM MUST BE KEPT DRY.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE REAR PREP TABLE MUST BE REPLACED. DUSTY CEILING TILES AROUND VENTS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
MAR 192012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 19
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR FLOOR OF MOST COOLERS, ICE CHUTE OF SODA DISPENSER & CABINET BELOW. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS UNDER & BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS, DIRT OR FOOD. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
CONDENSATION DRIPS ON COLD WATER LINE UNDER THE 3-COMP. SINK & THE LEAKY FAUCET AT SAME SINK, MUST BE ADDRESSED-TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. 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.
JAN 252011PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 25
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND THE FOLLOWING SOUPS THAWING OUT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 46.7 F AND 48.7 F- BROCCOLI & CHEESE, BEEF CHILI, CHICKEN GUMBO AND TOMATO & VEGETABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. CITATION ISSUED. TICKET #H000063469 12. HOWEVER FOUND COOLER WHICH WAS USED AT 38.6 F AT THIS TIME. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME, VALUED AT $176, WEIGHT DISCARDED- 72 LBS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE LEAKING UNDER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
JUL 72010PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 7
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. Observed a female dishwasher at the 3-comp sink, washing food containers with soap under running water at the left hand sink, then rinsing them at the middle sink under running water also, & putting containers away on shelves for drying, without sanitizing them at the last sink. The 3-comp sink was not properly set-up for wash,rinse,sanitize. Must sanitize all equipment/utensils in 100ppm chlorine or 200ppm quats at all times.
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. Interior of cabinets under soda station, bottom of rear prep table, interior of mop sink need cleaning.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. All food handlers must wear hair restraints at all times, when working around open food.
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