SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

PRIME & PROVISIONS.

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222 N LA SALLE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 11, 2025 · passed

3 of 5 inspections passed, 1 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
3 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
21
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since May 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 11
2025
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (RICE, FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEMS IN THE PREP AREA.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED LINENS STORED IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH CRAB LEGS INSIDE OF SEAFOOD DRAWER NEXT TO FRYING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED FOOD EMPLOYEE NOT TO STORE LINENS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE CREAM SCOOP STORED IN STAGNANT WATER IN THE DESSERT COOLER BEHIND SALAD STATION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ICE CREAM SCOOP STORED IN RUNNING WATER.

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

OBSERVED GASKET IN DISREPAIR AT THE BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATOR AT THE END OF COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 18
2024
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN GUARDS IN THE MAIN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND BLACK GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLBASES IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 13
2024
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE NORTH BAR HANDWASHING SINK WITH A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 66.7F, THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING/PREP AREA WITH A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 84.1F, AND THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE SALAD LINE WITH A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 80.2F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED AN INADEQUATE METHOD OF COOLING COOKED PASTA IN THE MAIN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PASTA UNCOVERED DURING COOLING PROCESS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN GUARDS IN THE MAIN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND BLACK GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLBASES IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 4
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

No hands washing signs in staff restrooms. instructed to provide.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

fly trap installed above clean utensils rack, instructed to move from above clean utensil.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Food handlers not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Knives in-use at cook line wedged between coolers, instructed to keep on a clean surface.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

No irreversible registering temperature indicator is provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature for hot water mechanical warewashing. Instructed to obtain. priority foundation violation 7-38-025. by the end of inspection mgr purchased one. invoice provided.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

leak noted under 3-comp sinks. instructed to repair and maintain.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inadequate lighting in main walk-in cooler. instructed to provide adequate lighting.

MAY 25
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED PROPERLY, STACKED WHILE WET. INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY ALL WASHED UTENSILS.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN DRY AGED BEEF WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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