APR 23
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SLIGHTLY TOASTED.
YOUR CALL. 67/100
540 W MADISON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 23, 2025 · passed
6 of 13 inspections passed, 4 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
6 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
26
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Sep 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Keep brooms and dust pans too close to clean glass, Instructed to keep away.
JUL 122024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 12
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE BAR AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS.
MAY 222023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 22
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14 OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE VENT ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AND THE VENT ABOVE THE SANDWICH GRILL VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
MAY 52023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 5
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14 OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE VENT ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AND THE VENT ABOVE THE SANDWICH GRILL VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
APR 272023FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 27
2023
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO NOTED WAS AN UNKNOWN PINK SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE VENT ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AND VENT ABOVE THE SANDWICH GRILL VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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SEP 202022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 20
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
VIOLATION CORRECTED, FOUND NO BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND MIDDLE BASIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 62022FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 6
2022
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALSO NOTED UNKNOWN PINK SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND REVOLVING DOOR DOOR SWEEP WITH GAP. ALSO NOTED A INCH GAP AT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DOOR SWEEP TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND MIDDLE BASIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 272019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 27
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO DESIGNATED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR, ONLY DUMP SINKS. MUST INSTALL HAND-SINK BEHIND FRONT BAR WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED. -
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. (REFER TO HANDOUT) -
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
JUN 192019FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 19
2019
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO DESIGNATED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR, ONLY DUMP SINKS. MUST INSTALL HAND-SINK BEHIND FRONT BAR WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. (REFER TO HANDOUT)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN REAR DISH-WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION IS VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
JAN 302018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 30
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
Observed no paper towels at the following exposed hand sinks: - Rear dish washing area, on 1st floor. - Long bar, on 1st floor. (Both sinks) - Up stairs prep kitchen on 2nd floor. Informed manager that paper towels are required whenever foods are prepared and or served. Manager corrected violations during inspection. Observed both front bar exposed sinks blocked/inaccessible at time of inspection. Both sinks were being used as dump sink and blocked with dump strainer. At time of inspection, no sink at front bar was designated as hand washing sink. Informed manager that one sink must be designated for hand washing at all times foods are prepped and or served. Manager corrected violation doing inspection. Critical violation # 7-38-030
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
Observed raw potentially hazardous foods stored improperly above and next ready to ready to eat foods. Found raw eggs stored on top shelf of walk in cooler above fruit and next to tomatoes, etc. Operator corrected violation during inspection. Must store raw potentially hazardous foods under ready to eat foods, at all times. Serious violation #7-38-005(a)
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed food and debris along floor and wall junction underneath 3 compartment sink and dish machine area on 1st floor. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
JUL 272017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 27
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED RAW POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IMPROPERLY ABOVE READY TO EAT FOODS. FOUND RAW EGGS STORED ON TOP SHELF OF WALK IN COOLER, ABOVE JUICE, CUT FRUIT, ETC. RAW BEEF PATTIES STORED ABOVE SLICED CHEESES, IN FRONT BAR DRAWER COOLER. OPERATOR CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. MUST STORE RAW POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS UNDER READY TO EAT FOODS, AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED, (COFFEE DRINKS WITH MILK, EGGS, ETC.) MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHENEVER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPPED/SERVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION # 7-380-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOUL ODOR AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS IN COOLER DRAWERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED UTLITY SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED HOSE FROM FAUCET THAT LEADS TO AREA NEXT TO SINK, ABOVE CHEMICALS ON WALL. (HOSE DOES NOT DISPENSE INTO UTILITY SINK BASIN. MUST CORRECT TO ALLOW PROPER FUNCTIONING UTILITY SINK.
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