SOHO HOUSE CHICAGO.
113-125 N GREEN ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Failed 11 of 25 inspections. 25 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 22025FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA OF THE MEZZANINE KITCHEN.
8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2622545 ON 8/20/25 WAS NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROX. 37 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS AND 1 HOUSE FLY ON THE WALLS AND CEILING BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR AND MEZZANINE BARS, MEZZANINE FOOD PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 202025FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FOR ALL ITEMS WHICH CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ON SEVERAL DIFFERENT MENUS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT WITH AN ASTERISK OR OTHER MEANS. MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED APPROX. 30 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS AND 5 HOUSE FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR AND MEZZANINE BARS, MEZZANINE FOOD PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE LOCATED IN THE MEZZANINE DISH WASHING AREA.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2595185 ON 5/24/24 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 242024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
MAY 172024FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT ALL THE HAND-SINKS IN THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND SINKS DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FIRST FLOOR FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 2LBS OF EGGS AT 73.2F, 3LBS OF PEPPERONI AT 49.5F AND 2LBS OF HAM ON THE 6TH FLOOR KITCHEN PREP COOLER AT50.5.4F. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 7LBS AT $100. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
"OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE PRINTED MENU FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (EGGS ANY STYLE, STEAK, BEEF BURGERS ETC.) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW, AND ADD A REMINDER ON THE MENU THAT READS: *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY HANDOUT) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. "
"OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING IN DISREPAIR. NOTED REACH IN PREP COOLER TO BE AT IMPROPER AT 47.5F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. SERVICE TECHNICIAN REPAIRED UNIT DURING INSPECTION TO 40.2F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. "
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS/TESTING DEVICE ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE FOR THE TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
"OBSERVED GREASE SPILLED ON THE GROUND NEAR GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA AND WASTE GREASE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED."
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
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JUN 72023PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WITH AN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
5-205.15 OBSERVED THE LEFT SINK (1 OUT OF 3) IN THE WOMENS LOCKER ROOM WASHROOM WITHOUT HOT WATER. WATER IS AT 67F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 100-120F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
2-102.13 UNABLE TO LOCATE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CURRENT FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 52023FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THREE UNDER-COUNTER HOT WATER DISH MACHINES (ALLIS BAR, CHICKEN SHOP, AND REAR 1ST FLOOR DISH AREA) NOT OPERATIONAL. ALL MACHINES ARE CURRENTLY TURNED OFF AND ARE UNABLE TO SANITIZE AT 180F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. ALL MACHINES ARE TAGGED; INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CDPH FOR REINSPECTION WHEN THE MACHINE REACHES 180F FOR SANITIZING RINSE.
FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE ALLIS (BREAKFAST) PREP COOLER LOCATED ON THE COOKS LINE. BACON, CHICKEN, BEEF, EGGS, PANCAKE BATTER, COOKED MUSHROOMS, COOKED TOMATOES, CREAM, YOGURT, CREAM CHEESE, AND SALMON ARE FOUND AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46F TO 62F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD-HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED.
OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS - THE ADVISORY FOR THE LUNCH AND DINNER MENUS IS MISSING A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ADD A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT ADVISORY THAT SAYS, "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. " PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
FOUND EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED THE TEMPERATURE OF THE (BREAKFAST) PREP COOLER AT THE ALLIS COOKS LINE TO BE IMPROPER AT 48.0 F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO SNEEZE GUARD AT THE ALLIS COOKS LINE PROTECTING THE PREP AREA AND OPEN FOODS INSIDE THE PREP COOLERS AND PREVENTING CONTAMINATION FROM CONSUMERS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SNEEZE GUARD IN THE SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE LEFT SINK (1 OUT OF 3) IN THE WOMENS LOCKER ROOM WASHROOM WITHOUT HOT WATER. WATER IS AT 67F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 100-120F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
UNABLE TO LOCATE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CURRENT FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 192022FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK AT 90.1F NEAR PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. MAINTENANCE ON SITE TO CORRECT PLUMBING ISSUE.
REMOVE EYE WASH DEVICE FROM HAND WASHING SINK FAUCET LOCATED IN BAKERY PREP AREA.
Observed no Consumer Advisory for raw or undercooked foods(OYSTERS, TUNA, CEVICHE. Instructed to identify (Disclosure) 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 (Reminder) that says: "Consuming raw or undercooked animal products may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have medical conditions". PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
OBSERVED NO EQUIPMENT THERMOMETER INSIDE OF BAKERY WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT HAND WASHING SINK AT GREEN ST STUDIO COFFEE STATION OR REMOVE UTENSILS AND CUPS THAT ARE NEXT TO HAND SINK.
FEB 152019PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAIN FRONT ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF ENTRY DOOR. DOOR IN ROOM AREA IN POOR REPAIR. DOOR DOES NOT COMPLETELY CLOSE. LARGE GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT. ALL OUTER OPENINGS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING.
INTERIOR OF ICE CHUTES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN
ALL ICE SCOOPS AT BAR AREAS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE INVERTED WHEN NOT IN USE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
ALL WOOD COUNTERS AND TABLE TOPS MUST BE SMOOTH AND Easily CLEANABE. ALL RAW WATER DAMAGED WOOD MUST BE REPLACED. WOOD FOOD PLATTERS FOR DISPLAY MUST BE REPLACED WHEN WORN. WASTE PIPE ABOVE COFFEE BAR AT ALLIS 2ND FLOOR AREA MUST BE ENCLOSED TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN CHICKEN SHOP AND ALLIS FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP AND SPILLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LEAK AT HAND SINK IN ALLIS FRONT 1ST FRONT BAR HAND SINK INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS AND WALLS IN PREP AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
LIGHTING IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREAS OF THE ALLIS AND THE CHICKEN SHACK IN NEED OF ADEQUATE LIGHTING. ALL LIGHTING IN A FOOD PREP AREA MUST HAVE AT LEAST 540 LUX (50 FOOT CANDLES) AT A SURFACE WHERE A FOOD EMPLOYEE IS WORKING WITH FOOD, UTENSILS OR EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT.
FEB 52019FAILED15 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
2-501.11 NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND 6 WHOLE CHICKENS IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 119-123 DEGREES. ALL CHICKEN WAS DISCARDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. TOTAL VALUE $100 18 POUNDS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
FOUND FOOD IN REACH IN COOLER UNITS AT CHICKEN SHOP AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND MEATBALL FOR PATTIES AT 48.9 DEGREES. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. TOTAL VALUE $60 10 POUNDS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND REACH IN COOLER UNIT AT CHICKEN SHOP IN POOR REPAIR. AIR TEMPERATURE AT 48.0 DEGREES. UNIT MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. UNIT IS BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED FLY ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ALLIS REST COFFEE BAR, 1ST FLOOR FRONT BAR, AND CHICKEN HOUSE BAR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 15-18 FLIES NOTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
MAIN FRONT ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF ENTRY DOOR. DOOR IN ROOM AREA IN POOR REPAIR. DOOR DOES NOT COMPLETELY CLOSE. LARGE GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT. ALL OUTER OPENINGS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING.
INTERIOR OF ICE CHUTES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.
ALL ICE SCOOPS AT BAR AREAS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE INVERTED WHEN NOT IN USE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
ALL WOOD COUNTERS AND TABLE TOPS MUST BE SMOOTH AND Easily CLEANABE. ALL RAW WATER DAMAGED WOOD MUST BE REPLACED. WOOD FOOD PLATTERS FOR DISPLAY MUST BE REPLACED WHEN WORN. WASTE PIPE ABOVE COFFEE BAR AT ALLIS 2ND FLOOR AREA MUST BE ENCLOSED TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN CHICKEN SHOP AND ALLIS FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP AND SPILLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LEAK AT HAND SINK IN ALLIS FRONT 1ST FRONT BAR HAND SINK INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS AND WALLS IN PREP AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREAS OF THE ALLIS AND THE CHICKEN SHACK IN NEED OF ADEQUATE LIGHTING. ALL LIGHTING IN A FOOD PREP AREA MUST HAVE AT LEAST 540 LUX (50 FOOT CANDLES) AT A SURFACE WHERE A FOOD EMPLOYEE IS WORKING WITH FOOD, UTENSILS OR EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT.
APR 112018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER AND IN REAR PREP AREA.
MUST INSTALL ADDITIONAL LIGHTING ABOVE HOT FOOD LINE AREA.
JAN 292018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPAIR CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS ON 1ST, 5TH AND 6TH FLOORS. REPLACE MISSING HOT WATER KNOB ON DUMP SINK BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER ON 1ST FLOOR, AND REPAIR BROKEN COUNTER TOP AT SAID SERVICE COUNTER. REPLACE BROKEN HOT WATER KNOB ON 3-COMP SINK ON 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.
MUST REPAIR LEAK FROM BOTTOM OF ICE MACHINE ON 5TH FLOOR.
JAN 222018FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES STORED IN A PREP COOLER ON THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. 2 LBS OF AVOCADO, 50F, VALUED AT $15, 1.5 LBS OF SAUSAGE, 48F, VALUED AT $15, 1LB OF HAM, 47F, VALUED AT $8, 1 LBS OF SALMON, 50F, VALUED AT $16, AND 2 LBS OF YOGURT, 48F, VALUED AT $12. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND ON CLEAN WATER GLASSES OF THE 1ST FLOOR BEHIND THE SERVICE BAR ADJACENT TO THE CUSTOMER SEATING/DINING AREA. ALSO, AN ADDITIONAL 15 SMALL LIVE FLIES WERE FOUND ON THE WALL BEHIND THE BAR ON THE 5TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
MUST REPAIR CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS ON 1ST, 5TH AND 6TH FLOORS. REPLACE MISSING HOT WATER KNOB ON DUMP SINK BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER ON 1ST FLOOR, AND REPAIR BROKEN COUNTER TOP AT SAID SERVICE COUNTER. REPLACE BROKEN HOT WATER KNOB ON 3-COMP SINK ON 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AND BREAD RACKS AS STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS, AND WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTALL CORRECT FOOD STORAGE RACKS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS AND UNDER OR BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT UNDER HOOD AT 5TH FLOOR PREP AREA. ALSO, REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER ON 6TH FLOOR. RECOMMEND ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN ALL PREP AREAS, CURRENT LIGHTING IS EXTREMELY DIM FOR FOOD PREP AREAS.
MUST REPAIR LEAK FROM BOTTOM OF ICE MACHINE ON 5TH FLOOR.
MAY 222017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT DESIGNATED EXPOSED HAND SINK, CHICKEN SHOP RESTAURANT SIDE, COOKING AREA, UTENSILS BEING STORED INSIDE SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND HAVE SINK ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING AT ALL TIMES, CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 08/30/2016, REPORT #1953398, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 31 UNWRAPPED STRAWS, OUT OF ORIGINAL PACKAGING AT BAR AREAS. INSTD TO HAVE PRE WRAPPED OR REMAIN IN PROPER DISPENSING UNIT PRIOR TO SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
REACH-IN COOLERS FRONT PREP AREA, INTERIOR ICE MACHINE, REAR COFFEE SERVICE COUNTER, AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT PIZZA EAST SIDE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SURFACES DAILY,
FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY, ALL FLOOR DRAINS NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING,
AUG 302016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
UNWRAPPED STRAWS, OUT OF ORIGINAL PACKAGING AT BAR AREAS. INSTD TO HAVE PRE WRAPPED OR REMAIN IN PROPER DISPENSING UNIT PRIOR TO SERVICE.
WORN WOOD SURFACES WITH HOLES NOTED AT CHICKEN SOHO BAR AREA, INCLUDING SERVICE LINE, COUNTERTOP AND STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO SEAL/REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE, NON POROUS SURFACES. PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR BAR AREAS.
CRACKED SNEEZE GUARDS AT CHICKEN SHOP AND PIZZA EAST AREAS. INSTD TO REPLACE/REPAIR SAME. RAW WOOD COUNTERTOP SURFACE IN PIZZA EAST PREP AREA. INSTD TO SEAL SAME.
FLOOR UNDER DISHMACHINES WITH EXCESSIVE LIME/CALCIUM BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
RAW WORN BRICK WALL SURFACE NOTED AT SOUTH WALL AT CHICKEN SOHO BAR AREA. INSTD TO SEAL/REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE, NON POROUS SURFACES. DARK BROWN CEILING IN CHICKEN SOHO PREP AREA. INSTD TO FINISH IN LIGHT COLOR. ALL CEILINGS AND WALLS IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA MUST BE FINISHED IN LIGHT COLOR.
AUG 232016FAILED11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE CURRENTLY IN USE AT LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA (ALLIS LOCATION) UNABLE TO SANITIZE, 114F FINAL RINSE. UNIT TAGGED AT THIS TIME AND INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CPPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
NO SOAP NOR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AT PIZZA PREP AREA WHERE FOOD HANDLER NOTED CURRENTLY PREPARING /CHOPPING VEGETABLES. INSTD TO PROVIDE SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
LIVE SMALL FLIES NOTED (OVER 50) IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FLYING IN CHICKEN SOHO DINING AREA, ON BAR SURFACES IN CHICKEN SOHO BAR, FOX BAR, ALLIS PREP AREA, AND ON CEILINGS AND WALLS IN MAIN PREP/PASTRY AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. REAR EXIT DOORS AND OVERHEAD EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF DOORS SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
GREASE AND DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAIN, EXCESSIVE GREASE AND LIQUID WASTE ON EXTERIOR OF INTERCEPTOR, DUMPSTERS, AND SURROUNDING GROUND. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL NOTED AND MAINTAIN AREA. PROVIDE LID FOR GREASE INTERCEPTOR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING LIDS FOR ALL DUMPSTERS. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
UNWRAPPED STRAWS, OUT OF ORIGINAL PACKAGING AT BAR AREAS. INSTD TO HAVE PRE WRAPPED OR REMAIN IN PROPER DISPENSING UNIT PRIOR TO SERVICE.
CRACKED SNEEZE GUARDS AT CHICKEN SHOP AND PIZZA EAST AREAS. INSTD TO REPLACE/REPAIR SAME. RAW WOOD COUNTERTOP SURFACE IN PIZZA EAST PREP AREA. INSTD TO SEAL SAME.
WORN WOOD SURFACES WITH HOLES NOTED AT CHICKEN SOHO BAR AREA, INCLUDING SERVICE LINE, COUNTERTOP AND STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO SEAL/REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE, NON POROUS SURFACES. PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR BAR AREAS.
INTERIOR OF CABINETS AT ALLIS PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR UNDER DISHMACHINES WITH EXCESSIVE LIME/CALCIUM BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
RAW WORN BRICK WALL SURFACE NOTED AT SOUTH WALL AT CHICKEN SOHO BAR AREA. INSTD TO SEAL/REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE, NON POROUS SURFACES. DARK BROWN CEILING IN CHICKEN SOHO PREP AREA. INSTD TO FINISH IN LIGHT COLOR. ALL CEILINGS AND WALLS IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA MUST BE FINISHED IN LIGHT COLOR.
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN MAIN PREP/PASTRY AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
JUN 72016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLERS USING BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. ONE FOOD HANDLER CHOPPING SHALLOTS AND TOUCHING WITH BARE HANDS THAT IS USED AN INGREDIENT FOR SALAD DRESSING. ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER CHOPPING AND HAVING BARE HAND CONTACT WITH TOMATOES AND CUCUMBERS FOR SALAD. BARE HAND CONTAT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IS PROHIBITED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010A CRITICAL.
CRACKED SNEEZE GUARDS AT CHICKEN SHOP AND PIZZA EAST AREAS. INSTD TO REPLACE/REPAIR SAME. RAW WOOD COUNTERTOP SURFACE IN PIZZA EAST PREP AREA. INSTD TO SEAL SAME.
FOOD HANDLER (HEAD PASTRY CHEF) NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO WEAR RESTRAINT.
AUG 62015PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DISPLAY CASE IN ALLIS' FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA BEING USED TO DISPAY SANDWICHES, TOMATO SALAD, CUT LEAFY GREENS AND SALMON FOUND WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57.1F( UNIT HAS A COLD PLATE ON THE BOTTOM BUT NO CIRCULATING AIR IN THE CASE). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN THIS UNIT AND DISCONTINUE USE AS A COOLER. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT WHICH CANNOT BE USED AS A COOLER. IF UNIT CAN BE CONVERTED INTO A COOLER WITH CIRCULATION AIR, MUST CONTACT CDPH TO RETURN AND INSPECT UNIT PRIOR TO USING IT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
SHORT RIB SANDWICH-59.3F, SALMON-59.5F, CUT LEAFY GREENS-56.6F, - ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED/HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW COLD. ALL PRODUCT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES(14LB VALUED AT $94 DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED FROM ONE OF THE CHEFS(TOUCHING DOORS AND UNCLEAN SURFACES) DURING INVESTIGATION. AFTER COMING FROM ENCLOSED GARBAGE AREA(TOUCHING DOORS AND UNCLEAN SURFACES AND GOING INTO MAIN FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT WASHING HANDS OBSERVED CHEF (TOUCH)TAKE THE SKIN OFF A COOKED TOMATO IN A HOLDING UNIT WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. HANDS MUST BE WASHED IN BETWEEN TASKS AS OFTEN AS NECESSARY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. ALSO OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN BAKERY PREP AREA HANDLE FRESH/CUT FRESH FRUIT TO BE SERVED WITH BARE HANDS. MUST USE GLOVES OR UTENSILS WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38 010(A)
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF LARGE ICE MACHINE(CUBED ICE MAKER).
REMOVE GREASE AND LIQUID RESIDUE FROM UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.
WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN BAKERY PREP AREA HEAVILY STAINED/DISCOLORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, PAINT OR REPLACE CEILING TILES AND PANELLING(IF NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE).
ALL FOOD HANDERS THAT ARE PREPARING OPEN FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
JAN 142015PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
COLD HOLDING DRAWERS DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM WOOD BURNING PIZZA OVEN IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AT PIZZA EAST FOUND AT 45.1F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL PRODUCT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AND HAVE UNIT SERVICED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
FOUND FRESH FISH IN COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA OF PIZZA EAST AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 45 DEGREES. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW UNTIL PREPARED AND SERVED. PRODUCT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
ALL PREPARED FOODS AND PRODUCTS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS THAT ARE STORED OVER 24 HOURS IN PIZZA EAST 2ND PREP KITCHEN AREA MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED.
INSTRUCTED TO USE PANS OR TRAYS ON STORAGE RACKS IN FOOD PREP AREA WHERE FRESHLY BAKED BREAD IS COOLED, STORAGE RACKS CANNOT BE WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED.
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING IN THE CHICKEN SHOP 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA: INTERIORS OF COOLERS AND CABINETS, AND SHELVES.
CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT 2ND FLOOR CHICKEN SHOP FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS AND CLOSETS ON LOWER LEVEL.
ALL BOXES AND ARTICLES STORED IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS AND WALK-IN COOLERS ON LOWER LEVEL MUST PROPERLY STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
WASH CLOTHS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION IN PIZZA EAST 2ND FLORR FRONT PREP AREA.
OCT 272014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP KITCHEN.
OCT 242014FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1496744 ON 9-16-14 NOT CORRECTED. (18)STILL EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10-15 LIVE SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT BAR AREA ON THE 2ND FLOOR ACROSS FROM THE CHICKEN SHOP AND 25-30 THROUGHOUT THE SMALL BAR AREA ON THE 5TH FLOOR. OBSERVED FLIES INSIDE OF SINKS, ON WALLS, UNDERNEATH SINKS AND ON EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. MUST CORRECT SERIOUS VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP KITCHEN.
SEP 162014FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED. NOTED CONSUMABLE ICE BEING STORED IN ICE BINS IN THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA WITHOUT THE PROPER COVERS. ALSO, BARRIERS INITIALLY INSTALLED AT THE PIZZA EAST AND CHICKEN SHOP SERVICE COUNTERS HAVE BEEN REMOVED. MUST RE-INSTALL PROPER BARRIERS AT EACH PREP AREA TO PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. (PROTECT ALL SIDES) ALSO NOTED A BREAD SERVICE STATION ADDED AT THE SOUTH END OF THE 1ST FLOOR BAR WITHOUT PROPER BARRIERS. MUST INSTALL PROPER BARRIERS AT THE BREAD SERVICE STATION. ALSO NOTED NO PROTECTIVE BARRIER LOCATED AT THE 5TH FLOOR FINISHING KITCHEN SERVICE COUNTER AND SHELLFISH DISPLAY STATION. NOTED BAKED GOODS STORED ON THE END OF THE COUNTER TOP WITHOUT PROPER PROTECTION. MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER AT THE FINISHING KITCHEN SERVICE BAR AND AT THE SHELLFISH DISPLAY STATION. MUST PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE SMALL AND LARGE FLIES THROUGHOUT BAR AREAS ON EACH FLOOR, INSIDE SINKS, ON WALLS, UNDERNEATH SINKS, IN THE 5TH FLOOR PREP KITCHEN, IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS AND IN DINING AREAS. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP KITCHEN.
MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT ALL WASHROOM DOORS. (ON THE 4TH FLOOR & 6TH FLOOR WHERE MISSSING).
JUL 142014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT ALL WASHROOM DOORS. (ON THE 4TH FLOOR & 6TH FLOOR WHERE MISSSING).
JUL 82014FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR EACH CONSUMABLE ICE BIN BEHIND EVERY BAR. MUST ALSO PROVIDE SEPARATION ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF THE CHICKEN SHOP FRONT PREP LINE. MUST ALSO PROVIDE A BARRIER AT THE PIZZA EAST FRONT PREP AREA BETWEEN THE SERVICE COUNTER AND THE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROTECT FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
LARGE DISH MACHINES IN THE 1ST AND 5TH FLOOR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED. MUST INSTALL THE PROPER MECHANICAL DETERGENT DISPENSER AT EACH MECHANICAL DISH MACHINE.
MUST SEAL SMALL OPENING BETWEEN THE TWO FRONT MAIN ENTRANCE DOORS.
MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT ALL WASHROOM DOORS. ( IN THE CHICKEN SHOP AREA WHERE MISSING,ON THE 4TH FLOOR & 6TH FLOOR WHERE MISSSING.
MUST REPAIR VENTILATION ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PIZZA EAST AREA. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND SINK IN THE 5TH FLOOR PREP KITCHEN AND THE 4TH FLOOR BAR AREA BETWEEN THE HAND SINK AND THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST INSTALL A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOPS WHERE NEEDED.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →