SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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BEAT. 34/100

66 E OHIO ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 19, 2024 · passed with conditions

Failed 4 of 15 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
7 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
38
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Oct 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 19
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED IN REAR DRY STORAGE BACKFLOW DEVICE IS LEAKING ONTO FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM LEFT SIDE HAND WASH BOWL FAUCET LOOSE, AND SPINNING AROUND, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT DEEP FRY/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. "

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR TILE THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR MISSING GROUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED DIM LIGHTING IN WALK-IN FREEZER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHTING INTENSITY TO ENSURE VISIBILITY INSIDE UNIT. MUST MAINTAIN

SEP 16
2024
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL/ DRYING PROVISION IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM IN REAR PREP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS / DRYING PROVISION MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP (86F), INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP/ DISH AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Storage & Handling
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED IN REAR DRY STORAGE BACKFLOW DEVICE IS LEAKING ONTO FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM LEFT SIDE HAND WASH BOWL FAUCET LOOSE, AND SPINNING AROUND, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT DEEP FRY/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

"OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. "

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR TILE THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR MISSING GROUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED DIM LIGHTING IN WALK-IN FREEZER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHTING INTENSITY TO ENSURE VISIBILITY INSIDE UNIT. MUST MAINTAIN

MAY 11
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP HOLDER LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED MOP SINK LEAK AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA HANDSINK PIPING WITH SLIGHT LEAK.NSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

JAN 18
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

NO written procedure for mask and vaccine card enforcement, instructed to obtain. ( no citation issued )

NOV 10
2021
PASSED
0 violations
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MAR 18
2021
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 16
2021
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (HAMBURGERS, CHICKEN, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPPED/COOKED. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED IN FACILITY. MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED,COOKED, AND/OR SERVED. MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT WASHBOWLS IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. FOUND HOT WATER TEMPERATURE @ 49.9F-56.5F. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL WASHBOWL SINK. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE,DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER BEER SPOUTS, AND ON FLOORS BEHIND COOKING LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT # 2357069 DATED 1/21/20, NOT POSTED IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MUST POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AT ALL TIMES, IN PLAIN SIGHT OF CUSTOMERS. NEW SUMMARY GIVEN TO PIC DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIO 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 21
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE, 0PPM OBTAINED ON CL TEST STRIPS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIED PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. PRIORITY VIOALATION 7-38-025. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRED.

MAR 22
2018
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 15
2018
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED, OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE/LITTER BUILD UP ON GROUND/BEHIND DUMPSTERS AND COMPACTOR AND FOOD/GREASE ENCRUSTED ON GROUND THROUGHOUT OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA, POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST DETAIL CLEAN GROUD AREA THROUGHOUT OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA AND CLEAN EXTERIOR OR ALL GARBAGE CONTAINERS AND COMPACTOR BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER WITH ORGINAL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BURGERS, CHEESE, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER AN ORIGINAL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

JUN 19
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, ORANGE FILM NOTED ON INSIDE PLATE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

NO LIGHTS IN WALK-IN FREEZER, MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD AT CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

MAR 8
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE DUST BUILDUP FROM THE VENTS OUTSIDE OF THE HOODVENT AND ALSO THE FAN VENT COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.

MAY 28
2015
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 18
2015
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO TEMPERED HOT RUNNING WATER(76.2 AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH GARBAGE ON EXTERIOR OF COMPACTOR AND FLOOR. GREASE SPILLED ON LID AND OVER GROUND. MUST MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

LEAK AT PIPE OF EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT REAR DISHROOM. MUST REPAIR.

OCT 21
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED THE SOUTH EXTERIOR DOORS WITH A 1/4 INCH OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE RODENT PROOFED EXTERIOR DOORS. NO CITATION ISSUED. SERIOUS VIOLATION.

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

OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALLS OF DRY STORAGE IN THE BACK ALONG THE EAST WALL. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN ALL HOLES.

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

OBSERVED A BLOWN LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO HOT AND COLD WATER FAUCET FOR THE TOP LOADING FROZEN ICE CREAM MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FAUCET WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.

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