Chicago Health Dept
100 N LA SALLE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2024.
25 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Jan 2024.
Last inspected Jan 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.
FOUND SOME FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW UP-TO-DATE VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST RE-CERTIFY/COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, rice...) instructed to obtain. priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
Cold TCS food held at improper temperature, found 4 quarts cartons of liquid eggs at 51.3f in rear prep cooler. instructed manager to hold at cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. Eggs discarded valued at $20.
Found prep cooler Air temp at 64.3f, cooler is used to hold TCS foods. Instructed manager to keep all coolers temperature at 41f or lower, Priority violation 7-38-005. cooler is tagged not allowed to use, must contact the office of CDPH for tag removal request
FOUND MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELD ( SALT) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNANGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOACTED IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPERATION AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE.
FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF PINK SUBSTANCE THROUGH OUT INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND HOT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD STEAK ( 10 LBS BRIGHT RED WITH BLOOD ) AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES (117F) LOCATED IN REAR PREP HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST PROVIDE A HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135 F AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD (10 LB) . PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS GUACAMOLE (50 LB) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER AT 49F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS, COST OF ALL FOODS $100 . PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION # 21.
FOUND HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA ON SOUTH WALL LEAKING DROPLETS FROM DRAIN PIPE. FOUND SAID DRAIN PIPE PUNCTURED WITH A WHOLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT ALL SUPPLIES INCLUDING INSTRUCTION GUIDE FOR ONSITE BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT USED TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES AND POLICIES (KIT INSTRUCTION GUIDE) AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A LEAK ALONG THE SIDE OF THE FRONT SERVICE LINE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK.
OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE PREP AREAS NEAR THE ICE MACHINE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE REAR CEILING FIXTURE NEAR THE WALK IN COOLER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN IN THE REAR CEILING FIXTURE NEAR THE WALK IN COOLER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT ALL SUPPLIES INCLUDING INSTRUCTION GUIDE FOR ONSITE BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT USED TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES AND POLICIES (KIT INSTRUCTION GUIDE) AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 30 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED THROUGHOUT NEAR THE DISH WASHING AREA, PREP AREA WALLS & CEILINGS, MANAGER OFFICE AND REAR STORAGE AREA. ADVISED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A LEAK ALONG THE SIDE OF THE FRONT SERVICE LINE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK.
OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE PREP AREAS NEAR THE ICE MACHINE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE REAR CEILING FIXTURE NEAR THE WALK IN COOLER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN IN THE REAR CEILING FIXTURE NEAR THE WALK IN COOLER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
REFER TO VIOLATION #60
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2200740 ON 8/10/18. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (58) PA 100-0367 - O NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER OBTAIN. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*) -
WALK-IN COOLER FAN COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILDUP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*) -
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CONDENSER LEAKING ON TO THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CONDENSER AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
Found/observed front entrance/exit revolving door no rodent proofed door had gaps on bottom and top of revolving door ranging from 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch or greater, citation issued 7-38-020 serious violation
Found/observed previous minor violation #34 not in compliance(floors in rear prep area by 3 compartment sink, and exposed hand sink needs re-grouting. from inspection report # 1689302, dated 4/05/2016). citation issued 7-42-090, serious violation.
Front counter shelving/ racks, rear storage kitchen shelving not clean, had excess food debris, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors in rear prep area by 3 compartment sink, and exposed hand sink need re-grouting(not in compliance)see violation # 29. Floors in rear kitchen areas, and bathrooms not clean, had excess debris accumulation, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Ceiling tiles in rear kitchen prep area not clean, had excess dirt build up, need detailed cleaning, dust accumulation removed.
Missing exhaust fan guards in rear kitchen prep area, by exposed hand sink/walk in cooler area, shall be provided, replaced.
Caulk around exposed hand sinks in kitchen prep areas, in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced. Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Cooler shelving, racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in walk in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear prep area by 3 compartment sink, and exposed hand sink needs re-grouting.
ceiling tiles in front prep area had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
3 compartment sink 2nd faucet leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
VIOLATION CORRECTED. NO EVIDENCE OF SMALL FLIES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.
OBSERVED TOILET IN MENS WASHROOM USED BY STAFF AND CUSTOMERS WITH FECES IN BOWL AND ON TOILET SEAT WITH SOILED TISSUE ON FLOOR AROUND SEAT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.
OBSERVED 25 SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON WALL, CEILING AT REAR DISHROOM AND ABOVE EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AND 10 ON WALL IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND AT GRILL IN REAR OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE STORED POTS/PANS ON SHELF AT REAR OF HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN.
REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT REAR IN DISH ROOM AREA.
ALL STORAGE IN SMALL ROOM BY OFFICE STORED ON FLOORS.MUST ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE,SUPPLIES ON ADEQUATE SHELVING OFF FLOORS AT LEAST 6 INCHES.
CEILINGS AND LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP ARE NOT CLEAN,DUSTY.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
DISPOSABLE UTENSILS NOT STORED PROPERLY IN STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COVERD.
MUST PROPERLY LABEL LARGE WHITE PLASTIC STORAGE CONTAINER HOLDING RICE AT ALL TIMES. ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AT ALL TIMES.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE FOOD CRUMBS.
MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK UNDER THE THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK CLOSEST TO THE 3-COMP SINK.
UPON ARRIVAL AT 8:20 A.M. THERE WAS NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED. MANAGER ARRIVED ON PREMISES AT 8:40 A.M. WITH HIS VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. A CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.CDI.
MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED STANDING WATER NEXT TO THE MOP.
MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULB OR LIGHT SHIELD AT THE UPRIGHT COOLER BY THE SIDE CUSTOMER DINING AREA.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CABINET UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT/FRYER AND GREASE TRAP.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
MUST ELIMINATE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE SMALL FRONT STORAGE AREA.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAN NOT MAINTAINED, LITTER/DEBRIS AND LEAKAGE UNDER/AROUND COMPACTOR. INSTRUCTED TO FIND SOURCE OF LEAKAGE, FIX, CLEAN/MAINTAINED OUTSIDE DUMPTSTER AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. RICE, CHICKEN, BEEF, PORK, ETC.)INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES AND POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CABINET UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT/FRYER AND GREASE TRAP.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
MUST ELIMINATE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE SMALL FRONT STORAGE AREA.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. STANDING DIRTY WATER BEHIND GREASE TRAP AND ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.
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. DRIPPINGS FROM CONDENSATION AT COOLING UNITS PIPES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSULATE PIPES PROPERLY.
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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