PRET A MANAGER.

Chicago Health Dept

211 W ADAMS ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2020.

22 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Feb 2020.

Last inspected Feb 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 25

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

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.

Serious Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

AUG 28

2019

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 3

2018

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 19

2018

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Employee Hygiene

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 12

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 2

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Other

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 25

2017

FAIL 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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).

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Other

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 21

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

MOP SINK NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

MAY 11

2016

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 25

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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 20

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 15

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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 21

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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 14

2014

FAIL 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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).

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

DEC 18

2013

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 4

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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.

Critical Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 11

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Temperature

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 26

2012

PASS 1 violation

Minor Chemical Safety

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 19

2012

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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).

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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 15

2011

PASS 3 violations

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. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

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. DIGITAL METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT WORKING. MUST PROVIDE/CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

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. OBSERVED METAL ICE SCOOP ON TOP OF ICE BIN BEHIND FRONT SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.

MAR 29

2011

PASS 1 violation

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. MILK REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.

SEP 15

2010

PASS · 0 violations

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