JUN 18
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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170 W WASHINGTON ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 18, 2014 · passed
5 of 7 inspections passed, 2 failed. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
5 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
30
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Feb 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MISSING LABELS ON BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SHELVES AND VENTILATION HOOD NOT CLEAN NOT CELAN, HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP ON HOOD, DIRT ON WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP NOTED AROUND GREASE TRAP IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
COOLING LINES IN WALK-IN COOLER DRIPPING, INSTRUCTED TO INSULATE AND PREVENT CONDENSATION.
OCT 222013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 22
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS AND WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN INSIDE MOTOER HOUSING OF COOLERS AND FRYER TO REMOVE OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, GREASE TRAP AND UNDERNEATH CRATES/SHELVING TO REMOVE GREASE,SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST CLEAN HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. ALSO CLEAN VENT COVER IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOM. ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL. ALSO USE PROPER SHELVING, NOT CRATES. MUST BE ABLE TO EASILY CLEAN AND MONITOR UNDERNEATH.
SEP 62012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 6
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL PREPARED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS OR FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 3-COMP. SINK.
AUG 302012FAILED12 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 30
2012
FAILED
12 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FOUND (APPETIZER) PREP REACH IN COOLER NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMPERATURE WAS 49.4F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE COOLER SERVICED SO THAT IT HOLDS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS. COOLER WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH INSPECTOR. ONCE FIXED PLEASE FAX A LETTER TO CDPH 312-746-4240 TO REQUEST A REINSPECTION OF THE UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPS. TEMPS RANGED FROM 49.4F-52.7F AND INCLUDED FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS RAW CHICKEN, BEEF, EGG ROLLS, SPRING ROLLS, CRAB RAGOON, SHRIMP DUMPLING AND POT STICKERS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. ALL ITEMS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED A COMBINED WEIGHT OF 3.5LBS. VALUED @ $60.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES-OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS MULTI-TASKING AND NOT WASHING HANDS (I.E. HANDLING RAW FOODS AND READY TO EAT, TOUCHING SOIL TOWELS, WIPING HANDS ON DIRTY APRONS, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS WHEN MULTI TASKING, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED, DEBRIS ALL ON THE GROUND AND COMPACTOR IS LEAKING A LIQUID SUBSTANCE ON TO THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN AREA AND HAVE COMPACTOR FIXED OR REPLACED SO IT DOES NOT LEAK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
FOUND NO HOT WATER PER CITY CODE AT THE WASH BOWL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM, TEMP. WAS 75.1F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER PER CITY'S CODE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL PREPARED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS OR FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND IN STORAGE AREA. CAN OPENER, BAR GUN HOLDER, KNIFE RACK AND KNIVES ON RACKS. INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, RUBBER GASKETS ON COOLERS AND GREASE TRAP IN STORAGE ROOM.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER/AROUND 3-COMP. SINK, DISH WASHER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL CEILING TILES AND WALLS THROUGH OUT. ALSO, CLEAN ALL PIPES AND CONDUITS IN PREP AREA WITH EXCESS DIRT/DUST HANGING FROM THEM,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 3-COMP. SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS TO ALL COOLERS AND PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.
JAN 62011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 6
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND USE PROPER SCOOPS.
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. UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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. OIL SPILLS NOTED BEHIND GREASE TRAP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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FEB 42010FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 4
2010
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. FOUND ABOUT 10 LIVE COCKROACHES AROUND MOP SINK AND BEHIND STAND UP FREEZER, ALSO FOUND OVER 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED THROUGH OUT KITCHEN, A LOT OF DEAD ROACHES FOUND INSIDE BAGS OF PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS AND ON KITCHEN FLOORS, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMENDED MORE FREQUENT PEST CONTROL SERVICES.
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. INSIDE SURFACE OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, OBSERVED GRAYISH FILM BUILD UP ON UPPER PANEL, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, HEAVY DUST BUILD UP.
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. FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER SHELVES IN REAR AREA OF KITCHEN, DEAD INSECTS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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