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YOUR CALL

Ronny'S Original Steak House

100 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601 · Loop · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
51/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
22
16 passed
Last Inspected
2020-01-10
Pass Rate
73%
3 failures
Score
51/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2020-01-10)
Failed 3 inspections (2020, 2011, 2010)
Employee Hygiene issues found across 7 inspections
Other issues found across 4 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 48×
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Plumbing & Waste serious
Chemical Safety minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2020-01-10 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2020-01-03 Fail Canvass
13
serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED MENU WITHOUT A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. FACILITY MUST ALSO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH SIGNAGE AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL COOKIES SOLD AT FRONT COUNTER WITH INGREDIENTS, NAME AND PLACE OF MANUFACTURER, PACKER OR DISTRIBUTOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO, REPAIR DAMAGED LOWER EXTERIOR DOOR FRAME OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

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

MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HANDWASHING SINK AND 1-COMP PREP SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN BLADE ON MOUNTED CAN OPENER. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS, AND STORAGE COMPARTMENTS IN THE 1ST FLOOR WAITER STATION, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY HOT & COLD WATER KNOBS ON MOP/SERVICE SINK IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS, BEVERAGE CLOSET, AND WALK IN COOLER/FREEZERS. ALSO, CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALL IN WAITER STATION ON 1ST FLOOR, AND BEVERAGE CLOSET WHERE DIRTY DISHES ARE ST...

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD & FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH MENS & WOMENS TOILET ROOMS ON 1ST & 2ND FLOORS, NOT WORKING PROPERLY. To keep rooms free of excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors, obnoxious odors, smoke, and fumes, mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacit...

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60

minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ONSITE, WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

2019-01-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED FACILITY WITH A BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT AND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE A MEAT SLICER AND BREAD SLICING IS PERFORMED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSINK ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE STANDARDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED MENU WITHOUT A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. FACILITY MUST ALSO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH SIGNAGE AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM I...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS AND BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RA...

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED PLATES AND BOWLS STORED BEHIND THE SERVING COUNTER NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT PLATES AND BOWLS AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP UNDER SHELVES AND STATIONARY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AND DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUIL...

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING.

2018-01-22 Pass Canvass
4
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED( SUGAR, FLOUR ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL. FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO STORE UPSIDE DOWN.

minor Facility Condition

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

INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

NO HAND WASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE A MEAT SLICER AND BREAD SLICING IS PERFORMED. DRAIN LINE DRAINING INSIDE HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO DRAIN INTO FLOOR DRAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEANING EQUIPMENT AND EMPLOYEE CLOTHING NOT STORED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE.

2017-03-15 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HANDLES ON ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER REFRIGERATION UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND FOOD STAINS ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT BEING STORED IN THE REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

2016-06-15 Pass Complaint
5
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, and reach in coolers in prep areas, must properly date food items in walk in coolers, and reach in coolers in prep areas.

minor Sanitation

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

Above violation still remaining(Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced).

minor Sanitation

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

Front display cooler shelving, door tracks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler shelving in rear kitchen area shelving had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).

minor Sanitation

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

Floors under cooking equipment(grill) in kitchen prep area had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, excess grease removed.

minor Facility Condition

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

Missing light shields in walk in cooler, and rear kitchen prep area, rear kitchen areas, shall be replaced.

2016-04-06 Pass Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

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

Caulk around 3 compartment sink, dish machine area dish table in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sinks in kitchen prep areas in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks ...

minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning. Prep tables lower shelving not cl...

minor Sanitation

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

Floors in walk in coolers under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning. Floors under storage shelving in rear kitchen storage areas not clean, need...

minor Sanitation

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

Ceiling in rear kitchen prep area had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced, damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced/repaired.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Women's bathroom sink faucet loose, shall be repaired/replaced.

minor Pest Activity

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

Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

2015-11-20 Pass Short Form Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR SURFACES AND SIDES OF COOKING AND GRILLING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE EXCESS GRIME BUILD-UP. ALSO EXTERIOR OF COOLER DOORS AT THE FRONT COOKING SERVICE LINE TO REMOVE SAME AS STATED ABOVE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE GRIMMY AND DARK STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. ALSO MUST REPAIR LARGE BROKEN WALLBASE TILE UNDER THE REAR 1-COMP SINK TO SEAL LARGE OPENING AT STATED WALL.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST ADJUST THE CUSTOMER 2ND FLOOR HAND SINK SO AS TO BE A MINIMUM OF 85F FOR THE HOT WATER TO RUN FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 SECS AT ALL TIMES. IN THE REAR DISH WASHING ROOM MUST REPAIR BOTH HOT AND COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLES SO AS TO NOT LEAK AT THE 3-COMP...

2015-10-09 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR SURFACES AND SIDES OF COOKING AND GRILLING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE EXCESS GRIME BUILD-UP. ALSO EXTERIOR OF COOLER DOORS AT THE FRONT COOKING SERVICE LINE TO REMOVE SAME AS STATED ABOVE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE GRIMMY AND DARK STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. ALSO MUST REPAIR LARGE BROKEN WALLBASE TILE UNDER THE REAR 1-COMP SINK TO SEAL LARGE OPENING AT STATED WALL.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST ADJUST THE CUSTOMER 2ND FLOOR HAND SINK SO AS TO BE A MINIMUM OF 85F FOR THE HOT WATER TO RUN FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 SECS AT ALL TIMES. IN THE REAR DISH WASHING ROOM MUST REPAIR BOTH HOT AND COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLES SO AS TO NOT LEAK AT THE 3-COM...

2014-12-23 Pass Canvass
3
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED(SUGAR AND FLOUR)INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

HAND TOWELS DISPENSERS IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM HARD TO OPERATE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

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

FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS IN SINK DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2014-03-21 Pass Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOAM CUPS USED AS A BULK-FOOD SCOOP, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS.

minor Sanitation

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

OPENING AROUND SPRINKER HEAD ON CEILING ABOVE LARGE MIXER, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

minor Facility Condition

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

NO LIGHTS IN WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

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

EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON FOOD SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE SEPARETLY.

2013-12-24 Pass Canvass
2
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL ALL FOODS NOT STORED IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES. DURING INSPECTION FOUND LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING SUGAR, FLOUR, OREGANO AND OTHER SPICES NOT LABELED.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AREA AND AROUND THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK.

2013-04-03 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND 20 LBS OF COOKED PORK AND 40 LBS OF BAKED POTATOES STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER FROM A DAY BEFORE AT TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 46.4F-52.7F, INSTRUCTED MGR TO COOL DOWN HOT FOOD PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN AT 40F OR LOWER. FO...

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOAM CUPS ARE USED AS A SPICE SCOOP, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS.

minor Sanitation

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

STANDING WATER AT KITCHEN FLOOR CORNERS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOR DRY AS POSSIBLE.

2013-01-03 Pass w/ Conditions Suspected Food Poisoning
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. THE FOLLOWING FOODS WERE OBSERVED ON THE GRILL: COOKED CHICKEN AT 128.8F, PORK CHOPS AT 83.8F, SAUSAGE AT 84.6F, COOKED BROCCOLI AT 130.4F. THE FOLLOWING FOODS WERE OBSERVED IN T...

critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED THE REAR PREP AREA HANDSINK WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT THE HANDSINK AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITI...

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE CRACKED LID FOR THE STORAGE CONTAINER FOR THE CROUTONS. REPLACE THE DOOR SEALS AROUND THE PREP COOLER DOOR NEXT TO THE GRILL.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE LARGE FLOOR MIXER AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA, MICROWAVE AT FRONT PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR THE OPENING ALONG THE CORNER OF THE WALL ACROSS FROM THE LARGE FLOOR MIXER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WOMEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOM. THE TOILET IN THE SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM IS IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR. MANAGEMENT LOCKED THE DOOR TO PREVENT ACCESS TO THIS WASHROOM.

2012-07-25 Pass Short Form Complaint
5
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROPERLY DATE/LABEL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED/COOKED, REMOVE FROM IT'S ORIGINAL PACKAGING, ETC.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST RECAULK AROUND THE WASH BOWLS IN THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, CABINETS IN THE CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM, STORAGE RACKS AND THE CAN OPENER IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS-REMOVE EXCESS DIRT/DUST.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.

2012-06-28 Pass Canvass
5
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROPERLY DATE/LABEL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED/COOKED, REMOVE FROM IT'S ORIGINAL PACKAGING, ETC.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST RECAULK AROUND THE WASH BOWLS IN THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, CABINETS IN THE CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM, STORAGE RACKS AND THE CAN OPENER IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS-REMOVE EXCESS DIRT/DUST.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.

2011-10-03 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2011-07-14 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2011-07-07 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

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

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. FOUN...

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. RUBBER GASKET MISSING AT FRONT COOKING LINE DRAWER COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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. SODA FOUNTAIN DISPENSERS NOT CLEAN INSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OPENING IN KITCHEN WALLS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL.

2011-03-02 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS FOR COOLER DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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. HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON WALK-IN COOLER FAN COVERS, DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE SAME COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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...

2010-03-26 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2010-03-18 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND ABOUT 15 LBS OF COOKED PORK AT TEMPS RANGE 100.7F-112.3F AT THE SERVICE LINE, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP AT 140F OR HIGHER. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $15.

critical Pest Activity

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

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. OBSE...

serious Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code.. IMPROPER USAGE OF HAND S...

serious Sanitation

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

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #156116 DATED 1-29-09 VIOL #(35) MUST INSTALL A SM...

100
The Great Steak & Potatoe Co.
100
Subway
77
Deep Purple/fons
59
Halsted Street Deli
22
Potbelly Sandwich Works, LLC

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