FEB 25
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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211 W ADAMS ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 25, 2020 · passed with conditions
15 of 22 inspections passed, 4 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
22
15 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
38
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Sep 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN USE IN REAR OF FACILITY WITH CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION READING AT 0PPM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZE AT PROPER CONCENTRATION OF 200 PPM.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS @ IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.0F AND 51.0F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS...APPROXIMATELY 3LBS EGG SALAD, 10 OZ HUMMUS, 3 LBS OF DELI MEAT (HAM), 1 LB TUNA , AND 2 LBS OF COOKED FALAFEL ALL LOCATED INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL TCS FOODS @ 41F OR BELOW. MUST MAINTAIN.ALL ITEMS TOTALED $41.95. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL SAID ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE CRACKS AND CREVICES OF HOT HOLD UNIT LOCATED IN FRONT OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAKE FREE OF ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. NOTED ADDITIONAL 3 OTHER CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS ON SITE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETED. INSTRUCTED MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL MANAGERS AND OBTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
JUN 192018FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 19
2018
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
OBSERVED HAND SINK FAUCETS TIMERS NOT WORKING PROPERLY TO STAY ON AT LEAST 20 SECONDS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING IN ( CUSTOMER/ STAFF) WASHROOMS .INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BOTH FAUCETS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED INTERIOR PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.SLIGHT BUILD-UP.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LOWER WALLS IN REAR ICE ROOM NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLAEN.MAINTAIN.ALSO WALLS IN DINING ROOM NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
JAN 122018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 12
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN REAR AROUND ICE MACHINE DRAIN NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED ATTACHMENT AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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MAY 22017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 2
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Facility does not have any proof of food handler training for employees. Instructed to provide proof of food handler training for all food handling employees. Must maintain same.
APR 252017FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 25
2017
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures on a table in rear prep area: 4.5lbs of chicken @ 47.8F; 2lbs of hummus wraps @ 51.8; and 2lbs of turkey wraps @ 62.1F. Found the following 15lbs of potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the middle display cooler: egg salad sandwiches @ 50.0F-51.1F; veggie club sandwiches @ 46.4F-46.5F; tomato and cheese sandwiches @ 53.6F- 53.2F; tuna and cucumber sandwiches @ 47.1-48.9F; Roast beef sandwiches @ 46.7F; Spicy chicken sandwiches @ 48.9f-52.0F; chicken and mozzarella sandwiches @ 51.8F-50.3F; chicken and mozzarella baguettes @ 48.7f-47.9F; ham and cheese sandwiches @ 49.9F-50.9F; and greek salad baguettes @ 47.8F. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must be held at 40F or less, or 140F or higher at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods totaling in value at $87.31. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Found 1-2 inch gap in between bottom of double entry doors in front of dining room. Instructed all doors must be tight fitting to prevent pest entry. Instructed to repair. Serious violation 7-38-020.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Facility does not have any proof of food handler training for employees. Instructed to provide proof of food handler training for all food handling employees. Must maintain same.
JUL 212016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 21
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF SALADS INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER FOR CUSTOMERS: CHICKEN AVOCADO SALADS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE(SLICED AVOCADO-45.1F,, CHICKEN-43.5F) AND TURKEY SALADS-(SLICED AVOCADO-45.9F,TURKEY 43.9F) .ALSO FRESH BAG SPINACH AT PREP COUNTER BOTTOM SHELF MAINTAINED AT 50.9F.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.FOOD SREMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER-APPROX 16 LBS/COST APPROX $50.00.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED METAL COVING NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN DINING AREA UNDER WINDOWS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MOP SINK NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
JAN 252016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 25
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN MOP ROOM.MUST CLEAN
OCT 202015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 20
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOOR DRAINS BEHIND THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE SHOP FLOOR AREA TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. ALSO MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY IN THE REAR PREP AREA UNDER THE REACH-IN 1DR REFRIGERATORS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE BEHIND THE MIDDLE REACH-IN 1DR REFRIGERATOR IN THE BACK PREP AREA CAUSING A PUDDLE OF WATER ON THE FLOOR.
DEC 152014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 15
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
MAY 212014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 21
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK WITHIN PREP TABLE NEXT TO TEA/COFFE STATION. SNEEZE GUARD NEEDED AT FRONT COUNTER TO PROTECT EXPOSED FOOD ITEMS IN DISPLAY CASE FACING CASHIERS. MUST PROVIDE.
MAY 142014FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 14
2014
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS(SWEET CHILI SAUCE AND CHEESE) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN WALK-IN COOLER RANGING FROM 47.1F-50.0F DEGREES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD. APPROX. TOTAL WT. 2.5LBS AND VALUE #9.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH 1/2" GAP DOWN THE MIDDLE PROVIDING A ENTRY POINT FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. MUST RODENT PROOF/SEAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK WITHIN PREP TABLE NEXT TO TEA/COFFE STATION. SNEEZE GUARD NEEDED AT FRONT COUNTER TO PROTECT EXPOSED FOOD ITEMS IN DISPLAY CASE FACING CASHIERS. MUST PROVIDE.
DEC 42013PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 4
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FOUND A 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH THE AIR TEMP OF 48.9F WITH POTENTIALLY HARARDOUS FOOD INSIDE. MANAGER REMOVE FOODS AND THE COOLER WAS TAGGED UNTIL IT'S ABLE TO HOLD THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CITATION #7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER AT THE REAR PREP AREA WITH IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 51.8F TO 47.3F, SUCH AS 15.6lbs OF SLICE CHICKEN AT 51.8F, 3lbs OF GREEK YOGURT AT 46.7F, 2.8lbs OF CREAM CHEESE AT 47.5F AND 2.1lbs OF GOAT CHEESE AT 47.3F. ALSO FOUND 4 PREMADE CHICKEN MOZZARELLA SANDWHICHES AT THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER AT 47.7F. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL THE FOOD ITEMS, TOTAL COST WAS $150.00 AND TOTAL WEIGHT WAS 25LBS. CITATION #7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ON THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
APR 112013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 11
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR AND AT ALL CORNERS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE HOT HOLDING UNIT DISPLAY AREA IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA.
SEP 262012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 26
2012
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL FOODS IN 'TO-GO' CONTAINERS MUST HAVE 'SELL BY' OR 'MADE ON' DATES/LABELS ON THE PRODUCT.
SEP 192012FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 19
2012
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
(7-38-020) FOUND SMALL/FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY ON PREMISES AT THIS VISIT. 12-ON CEILING ABOVE THE FRONT SERVING AREA; 4-0N CEILING AT WEST WALL OF REAR PREP AREA; 2-ON WALLS AT NORTHEAST SIDE OF DINING ROOM; 2-0N WALL SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST & CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. THE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON ONE OF THE FRONT GLASS DOORS IS NOT WORKING, LEAVING THAT ONE DOOR WIDE OPEN-MUST FIX TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY (OUTER OPENINGS MUST BE PROTECTED).
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL FOODS IN 'TO-GO' CONTAINERS MUST HAVE 'SELL BY' OR 'MADE ON DAY' LABELS ON THE PRODUCT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS OR CEILINGS AFFECTED BY PEST ACTIVITY MUST BE CLEANED/SANITIZED.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ANY MILK CARTES USED FOR DRY STORGAE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEAANING/PEST MONITORING.
NOV 152011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 15
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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. DIGITAL METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT WORKING. MUST PROVIDE/CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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. OBSERVED METAL ICE SCOOP ON TOP OF ICE BIN BEHIND FRONT SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
MAR 292011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 29
2011
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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. MILK REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.
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