SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

QDOBA MEXICAN EATS #2621.

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100 N LA SALLE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 8, 2024 · passed

15 of 25 inspections passed, 4 failed, 6 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
25
15 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
76
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Apr 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 8
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND SOME FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW UP-TO-DATE VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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.

MAY 16
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, rice...) instructed to obtain. priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

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.

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

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

APR 20
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

JAN 27
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELD ( SALT) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 10
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNANGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOACTED IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPERATION AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF PINK SUBSTANCE THROUGH OUT INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

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.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

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.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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.

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JUN 12
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK ALONG THE SIDE OF THE FRONT SERVICE LINE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE PREP AREAS NEAR THE ICE MACHINE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES

JUN 5
2019
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK ALONG THE SIDE OF THE FRONT SERVICE LINE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE PREP AREAS NEAR THE ICE MACHINE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

REFER TO VIOLATION #60

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

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.

AUG 10
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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*) -

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALK-IN COOLER FAN COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILDUP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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*) -

NOV 28
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED CONDENSER LEAKING ON TO THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CONDENSER AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 2
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

NOV 17
2016
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 3
2016
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 27
2016
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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

SERIOUSFacility Condition
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

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.

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

Front counter shelving/ racks, rear storage kitchen shelving not clean, had excess food debris, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

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).

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

Ceiling tiles in rear kitchen prep area not clean, had excess dirt build up, need detailed cleaning, dust accumulation removed.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Missing exhaust fan guards in rear kitchen prep area, by exposed hand sink/walk in cooler area, shall be provided, replaced.

APR 5
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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.

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

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).

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

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.

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

ceiling tiles in front prep area had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

3 compartment sink 2nd faucet leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.

SEP 24
2015
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

VIOLATION CORRECTED. NO EVIDENCE OF SMALL FLIES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.

SEP 11
2015
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

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.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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.

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

CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND AT GRILL IN REAR OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

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

CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE STORED POTS/PANS ON SHELF AT REAR OF HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN.

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

REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT REAR IN DISH ROOM AREA.

FEB 17
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

ALL STORAGE IN SMALL ROOM BY OFFICE STORED ON FLOORS.MUST ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE,SUPPLIES ON ADEQUATE SHELVING OFF FLOORS AT LEAST 6 INCHES.

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

CEILINGS AND LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP ARE NOT CLEAN,DUSTY.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

MAR 7
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

DISPOSABLE UTENSILS NOT STORED PROPERLY IN STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COVERD.

DEC 19
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

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.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE FOOD CRUMBS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK UNDER THE THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK CLOSEST TO THE 3-COMP SINK.

APR 16
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

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.

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

MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED STANDING WATER NEXT TO THE MOP.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULB OR LIGHT SHIELD AT THE UPRIGHT COOLER BY THE SIDE CUSTOMER DINING AREA.

DEC 18
2012
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CABINET UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT/FRYER AND GREASE TRAP.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

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

MUST ELIMINATE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE SMALL FRONT STORAGE AREA.

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

DEC 11
2012
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

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

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

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

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CABINET UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT/FRYER AND GREASE TRAP.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

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

MUST ELIMINATE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE SMALL FRONT STORAGE AREA.

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

JAN 26
2012
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 22
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. 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.

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

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.

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

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.

APR 26
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

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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