Chicago
55
YOUR CALL

Prime & Provisions

222 N LA Salle St, Chicago, IL 60601 · Loop · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
55/100

Mostly clean — 5 of 8 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
8
5 passed
Last Inspected
2020-02-18
Pass Rate
63%
1 failure
Score
55/100
YOUR CALL
5 consecutive passes, most recently 2020-02-18
Failed 1 inspection (2017)
Sanitation issues found across 18 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 8 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 18×
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Food Temperature critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Facility Condition minor
Chemical Safety minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2020-02-18 Pass w/ Conditions Suspected Food Poisoning
10
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND (TCS)FOODS (BEEF, EGGS, SLICES TOMATOES, IN HOUSE SALAD DRESSING), AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50F - 55F LOCATED IN A PREP COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGER VOLUTARILLY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD CO...

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

FOUND DISHES ON STORAGE RACK IN PREP AREA NOT INVERTED, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT DISHES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON BLADE OF MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN PREP AREA. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

serious Sanitation

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

FOUND GREEN & RED CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OR REPAIR. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not cap...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND DRIED AND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS IN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF REACH IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES AND WHEEL CASTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK IN DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DUST AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHT IN KITCHEN HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2019-07-02 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 10
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND MATERIALS FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY ...

critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH READY TO EAT FOOD (HAMBURGER BUN) WITH BARE HAND. FOOD EMPLOYEES MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AND SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR ...

critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS WITH OUT HOT WATER: BAKERY HANDWASHING SINK (2ND FLOOR), DISHROOM HAND WASHING SINK (1ST FLOOR), AND EVENT BAR HANDWASHING SINK (2ND FLOOR). HOT WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 65 F- 80 F AT TIME OF INSPECTION...

critical Other

FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

OBSERVED NEW YORK STEAK VACUUM SEALED IN FREEZER. FACILITY COULD NOT PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION (INVOICE)FOR SOURCE OF BEEF . INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD SAID FOOD ITEM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INSIDE TOP PORTION OF ICE MACHINE FILLED WITH BLACK AND GREEN SLIME MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. OBSERVED SLIME MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE DRIP INTO ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SAID IC...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS)FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, CHEESE, IN HOUSE SALAD DRESSING , SAUTEED BRUSSEL SPROUTS, MAHI MAHI, SALMON, LOBSTER VARIETY OF MORE TCS FOODS) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50F - 65F LOCA...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS)FOODS (BLUE CHEESE DRESSING, FRENCH ONION SOUP, COOKED PASTA) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED TUNA TARTARE, A VARIETY OF STEAK AND LAMB CHOPS ON MENU. SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW AND UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER TO MENU FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW AND UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDAT...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THREE OUT OF FOUR REACH IN REFRIGERATION COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE DURING THE INSPECTION(LOCATED IN FOOD PREPARATION SERVICE LINE). TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 70F - 54 F . INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE COO...

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WASH SOLUTION WATER TEMPERATURE INADEQUATELY WASHING AT 118 F . THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN SPRAY TYPE WAREWASHERS THAT USE HOT WATER TO SANITIZE MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 150 F . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE...

2018-02-08 Pass Canvass
4
minor Chemical Safety

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

FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ( SUGAR, SALT...) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR SURFACES OF 1ST FLOOR ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN INSIDE, ORANGE FILM NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

2017-10-31 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A SLITE BROWNISH SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINES (3) LOCATED BY THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2017-02-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-01-27 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

OBSERVED HOT WATER NOT MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 85F AT 3 EXPOSED HAND SINKS ON THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. TEMPERATURES AT SAID EXPOSED HAND SINKS RANGED FROM 65.5F-80.5F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. OBSERVED HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTM...

serious Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED DISH MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, OBSERVED GAUGES AT THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR AND NOT SHOWING ACCURATE READINGS ON ALL 3 OF THE THERMOMETER GAUGES. SAID DISH MACHINE IS LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED T...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYERS ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENT LOCATED AT THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

2016-03-04 Pass Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

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

Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced/repaired. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink, and exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area,...

minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

minor Sanitation

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

Floors in kitchen prep areas under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Leaking pipe by exposed hand sink , shall be repaired/replaced.

2015-03-10 Pass License
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS ON 2ND FL NOT MAINTAINED.MUST REPAIR.

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