SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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BEAT. 22/100

51 W HURON ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 27, 2024 · passed with conditions

Failed 4 of 12 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
6 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
46
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Aug 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 27
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

NOV 20
2024
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED UNLABELED CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE PREPACKAGED FOODS IN DISPLAY AREA(KEFIR, ELIXIRS AND VEGAN ICE CREAMS). MUST LABEL ITEMS WITH FOOD NAME, INGREDIENTS, NAME AND PLACE OF THE MANUFACTURER AND FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TEST KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED NO MOP DRYING RACK.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK FOR PROPER DRAINAGE AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GRAYISH BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

FEB 17
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR PEELING WALL PLASTER IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. ALSO, SEAL HOLE IN CEILING AROUND PIPES IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT BULBS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

OCT 19
2020
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PACKAGED FOODS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING (DATE, WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, ALLERGEN, ADDRESS AND NAME). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED SOME TRASH ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CLEAN OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST ISSUES.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT BULBS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

OCT 28
2019
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NO LABELS FOR ALL PACKAGED FOOD, INSTRUCTED MANAGER O PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ( DATE, WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, ALLERGEN, ADDRESS AND NAME.

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AUG 30
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(F0 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY CLEAN UP POLICY PROCEEDURE OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

: 3-602.11 OBSERVED NO PROPER LABELS ON PREPACKAGED FOODS AND BOTTLED JUICES. INSRTUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER LABELS ON ALL PREPCKAGED FOODS WITH COMMON NAME, INGREDIENT, SUB- INGREDIENTS,WEIGHT, NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTER,PACKER. ALSO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, BUTTER, SPICES,ETC NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS

AUG 22
2018
FAILED
7 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-102.11(A) PERSON IN CHARGE DIDNT DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE DUE TO HAVING PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(F0 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY CLEAN UP POLICY PROCEEDURE OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION

SERIOUSChemical Safety
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

3-404.11(C)(2) OBSERVED NO WARNING LABEL ON UNPASTERIZED (BOTTLE/CAP JUICE) IN TO GO COOLER FOR CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED AND PRODUCT THAT HAS NOT BEEN PASTEURIZED MUST HAVE WARNING LABEL. MUST INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11 OBSERVED NO PROPER LABELS ON PREPACKAGED FOODS AND BOTTLED JUICES. INSRTUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER LABELS ON ALL PREPCKAGED FOODS WITH COMMON NAME, INGREDIENT, SUB- INGREDIENTS,WEIGHT, NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTER,PACKER. ALSO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, BUTTER, SPICES,ETC NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111(E) OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020 C

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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST SANITIZER KIT TO MEASURE SANITIZER AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITIZER KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

OCT 19
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED PLASTIC SPOONS STORED IMPROPERLY AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES INVERTED OR WITH THE HANDLE PRESENTED TO THE CONSUMER.

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

THE FAN COVER FOR THE BATHROOM EXHAUST IS MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE FAN. OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM THE BASE OF THE OPEN FACE COOLER AND POOLING ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.

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

OBSERVED LIGHT GRAYISH STAINS ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED GRAYISH ORGANIC MATTER ACCUMULATING IN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 11
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST SEAL THE GAP/OPENING AROUND THE PIPES THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND INSIDE THE WASHROOM. SEAL ALL THE HOLES ON THE WALLS IN THE SAME AREA AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.

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

NO SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSER DEVICE.

MINORFacility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

DEC 4
2015
FAILED
8 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFacility Condition
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1497684 DATED 10/9/14. NOTED BATHROOM NOT VENTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION FOR THE BATHROOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

MUST CLEAN INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST SEAL THE GAP/OPENING AROUND THE PIPES THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND INSIDE THE WASHROOM. SEAL ALL THE HOLES ON THE WALLS IN THE SAME AREA AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA .

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

NO SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSER DEVICE.

MINORFacility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

OCT 9
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED BATHROOM NOT VENTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION FOR THE BATHROOM.

AUG 28
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MISSING A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR TOILET ROOM DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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