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131 N CLINTON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
4 of 8 inspections passed, 1 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 182018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Observed potentially hazardous food stored at improper temperature in open faced display cooler: 48.5f, 1.5lbs of chocolate avocado mousse, at a value of $33.00 50.1f, 2lbs of hummus, at a value of $24.00 46.5f, 1lb of tuna pate, at a value of $8.00 47.2, 3lbs of kelp noodle salad with almond sauce, at a value of $45.00 47.5f, 2lbs of wild rice salad, at a value of $24.00 45.3f, 2lbs of garden burgers, at a value of $26.00 48.9f, 1lbs of sweet potatoe and spinach patties, $14.00 Manager volunteer discarded and denatured a total weight 13.5lbs at a total value of $174.00 Informed manager that potentially hazardous foods must be at 40f or lower for cold foods and 140f or more for hot foods at all times. Critical violation #7-38-005 (A)
Observed no certified food service manager on site, while potentially hazardous, hummus, chocolate avocado mousse, etc. were being prepared or served. Also, no valid posted manager certificate, during inspection. Instructed site that certified food service manager are required whenever potentially hazardous food are prepared and/or served on site. Serious violation #7-38-012
Observed no chemical test kit on site during inspection. Informed site that chemical test kits must be on site at all times to determine proper sanitizing concentration of chemical sanitizing solution. Manager corrected violations during inspection. Serious violation #7-38-030
Observed top surface of open faced display cooler with chipped paint. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to seal surface/replace and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times.
Observed no stem thermometer on site to determine internal temperature of potentially hazardous foods on site. Instructed manager to provided. Maintain at all times.
DEC 22016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED SAMPLE CUPS CONTAINING DICED TOMATOES AND COOKED CORN STORED AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE ON THE COUNTER. NOTED 1 LB OF PRODUCT WORTH $15 AT 66 DEGREES. EMPLOYEE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED THE PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD BE STORED AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (SALAD WITH DICED TOMATOES AND COOKED CORN) ARE SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE, WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012
OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE ON SITE HAS NOT COMPLETED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. ALSO INSTRUCTED THAT ALL NEW FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT.
FEB 192015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
REMOVE ALL UNUSED AND BROKEN EQUIPMENT ON SITE.
AUG 212014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE THREE STOPPERS FOR BOTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.
AUG 202014PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. PRE-PACKAGED FOODS DISPLAY COOLER FOUND AT 56.1F WITH FOODS SUCH AS CASHEW CREAM AT 58.4F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, CDPH CONTACTED FOR TAG REMOVAL AND RE-INSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. CASHEW CREAM AT 58.2F, HOME MADE SOUR KRAUT AT 63.6F, GARDEN BURGERS AT 62.6F. AS WELL AS OTHER DRESSINGS, CUT FRUIT AND VEGETABLES. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED 20 POUNDS OF FOOD DISCARDED TO BE WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $350.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
MUST PROVIDE THREE STOPPERS FOR BOTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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MAY 12013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
JAN 62012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. The walk in cooler coil is dirty, clean and maintain in a sanitary manner.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. The floors and baseboards are dirty and damaged under the rear couters and rear prep area, clean and maintain in a smoooth and sanitary manner.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. Store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between use, not in the sink.
SEP 282010FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. NOTED 5-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON OFFICE WALLS IN REAR, 4-ON THE WALK-IN COOLER WALL TOWARDS THE OFFICE, 3-ON THE BOXES OF STOCK ABOVE A SHELF IN THE REAR O F KITCHEN. MUST ELIMINATE SOURCE, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS & CONTACT P.C.O.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR WALL AROUND GARBAGE CABINETS, INTERIOR OF 3-COMP SINK IN REAR, EXTERIOR OF DEHYDRATORS-DUE TO FOOD STAINS/DEBRIS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FRONT FLOOR DRAIN NEEDS CLEANING.
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