Chicago Health Dept
567 W LAKE ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2025).
22 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2025.
Utensils in-use kept in standing water at room temperature, instructed to keep under continuous running cold water or in a clean dry container.
Damaged prep cooler doors gaskets at main prep kitchen, Instructed to replace.
Utensils in-use kept in standing water at room temperature, instructed to keep under continuous running cold water or in a clean dry container.
Damaged floors in front of one comp prep sink, instructed to repair and maintain.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED A WHITE PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE THAT TOUCHED ICE FILLED WITH A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS (MUSSELS) ON MENU. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT READS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS." (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE ON CDPH WEBSITE) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD COOKED, DELIVERED AND SERVED. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS/TESTING DEVICE ON SITE TO ADEQUATE214:E217SURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE OF (180F). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2565609 CONDUCTED ON 10/19/2022: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION ON SITE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT REAR PREP HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED LEAKING WATER COMING FROM SPROUT OF REAR HANDSINK FAUCET WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ALL CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH DARK GROOVES AND DEEP CUTS. MUST PROVIDE NEW CUTTING BOARDS THAT CAN BE PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AS WELL AS REAR PREP ON FLOORS NEAR WATER HEATER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
MUST INVERT DISHES BEING STORED UNDER COUNTER IN THE REAR PREP AREA, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. ALSO, DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS TO STORE FOOD. MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER RACKS FOR FOR FOOD AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM STOVE, GRILL, FRYER, AND LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN KITCHEN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Observed improper hygienic practice. Noted food handler conducting cash or credit transaction at touch screen register at front counter. Food handler then put single use gloves and began to wrap banh mi/deli sandwich in butcher wrap paper. Food handler then began to touch personal cell phone with single use gloves, while preparing said food. Food handler failed to wash hand between tasks. Informed the manager that hand wash is required between tasks. Manager corrected the violation during inspection. Critical violation #7-38-010 (A)
Food not protected. At time of inspection observed 5 open top water pitchers and 15 to 20 pre filled glasses of water stored on wooden shelving unit, located on dining room floor, between customer seating area and front bar seating area, not covered or protected. Must store open containers away from customers or provide appropriate covers/lids. Manager relocated pitchers/pre filled water glasses, to rear service station which did not have customer access. Manager corrected the violation during inspection. Serious violation #7-38-005 (A)
Observed black mold like substance embedded in caulk line of three compartment sink. Instructed manager to remove and resurface area. Maintain at all times. Observed slight yellow buildup on interior surfaces of ice curtain inside rear ice machine. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all.
Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (chicken, beef, etc.) are being prepped. Must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012.
Observed 2 door cooler doors in disrepair. When doors closed, there is a gap between doors. Must repair doors to properly close in order to keep internal air temperature at 40F of less. Must maintain.
Observe excessive grease/dirt build up (orange dried liquid substance) on floor under hand sink, next to cooking line, in kitchen area. Must detail clean and sanitize floors. Must maintain same.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE JACKET STORED ON DRY STORAGE SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS AWAY AND SEPARATE FROM FOOD SERVICE MATERIALS. OBSERVED BROOMS STORED WITH THE BRISTLE SIDE STORED ON THE BOTTOM OF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS, ETC.) AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP SURFACES IN THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION TO LIMIT MICROBIAL GROWTH. OBSERVED ICE WANDS STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE WANDS IN A CLEAN AREA AND IN A WAY THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION FROM DUST AND OTHER CONTAMINANTS.
OBSERVED MISSING DOCUMENTAION FOR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE TRAINED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT AND MAINTAIN RECORDS OF CERTIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED CRACKS AND CHIPS IN THE PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE BINS AND LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND COVERS THAT ARE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED EXCESS WATER STANDING ON THE FOOR UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE FLOORS TO BE CLEAN AND DRY.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. NOTED EMPLOYEE HANDLING READY TO EAT BOILED EGGS WITH HIS BARE HANDS. ADVISED EMPLOYEE AND MANAGER THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS PROHIBITED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010A
MUST PROPERLY INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER, THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE REAR PREP AREA.
MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT THE DISH MACHINE AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER IF NEEDED.
MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
NEW VIOLATION NOTED AT THIS TIME. MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THE HOT WATER TANK. MUST REPLACE AND MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8 LBS COOKED AND COOLED DICED CHICKEN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER COVERED WITH PLASTIC WRAP, STORED IN DEEP METAL PANS, DATED 11-19-14 RANGING IN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 45.1 TO 46.4F. REVIEWED WITH MANAGEMENT THE PROPER METHODS OF COOLING COOKED FOODS TO 70F WITHIN 2 HOURS THEN TO 40F WITHIN AN ADDITIONAL 4 HOURS. ALL CHICKEN DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $65.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED OVER 30 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND REAR AREA NEAR CHEMICAL AND EMPLOYEE LOCKERS. INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. REMOVE ALL MOIST ORGANIC MATERIALS FROM BOTH AREAS. CLEAN ALL DRAINS. SEAL ALL OPEN CREVICES AND POSSIBLE BREEDING LOCATIONS. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CO. TREAT FOR FLIES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 8-20-14 NOT CORRECTED. #35-MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS, BEHIND ALL COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INCLUDING EMPLOYEE LOCKER AREA WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
MISSING WALL COVING ALONG WALL OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE. MUST RE-ATTACH PLASTIC WALL NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE.
MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR CHECKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINTS.
ALL COOKS WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED. NOT ON TOP OF MACHINE.
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FREEZER.
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST OBSERVED.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR AND STICKY REAR STORAGE AREA FLOOR.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FRONT WINDOW SILLS TO REMOVE EXCESS DUST AND DEAD INSECTS.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK AT REAR MAIN KITCHEN.
MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA. ALL ITEMS MUST BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
OVER 50 REWASHED DISPOSABLE SINGLE-USE CONTAINERS WERE IN THE DISH DRYING RACK, OBTAIN ENOUGH SANITARY MULTI-USE CONTAINERS TO STORE YOUR PREPARED FOODS IN A SANITARY MANNER. Any food utensils that are stored in any standing water or sanitizer must be removed. Air dry all multi-use dispensing and cutting equipment after sanitizing.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR KITCHEN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
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