SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SOPRAFFINA.

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10 N DEARBORN ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 21, 2020 · passed

16 of 19 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
19
16 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
41
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Feb 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 21
2020
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.113(A) OBSERVED INSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE NOT CLOSED AND TIGHTFITTING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHTFITTING LIDS AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 OBSERVED WHOLE UNDER CABINET IN KITCHEN AREA NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

JAN 13
2020
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED PASTA, SAUSAGE RAVIOLI) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN REACH COOLER AT PASTA STATION. FOUND COOKED PASTA AT 54 F AND SAUSAGE RAVIOLI AT 54.9. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS AT 20 LBS , COST OF ALL FOODS $40. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN SANDWICH FOOD PREPARATION AREA. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 5 SMALL FLIES AT UTILITY SINK. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. MUST MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND 3 DEAD ROACHES IN KITCHEN NEXT TO ICE MACHINE UNDER CABINET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED INSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE NOT CLOSED AND TIGHTFITTING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHTFITTING LIDS AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WHOLE UNDER CABINET IN KITCHEN AREA NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 26
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED FACILITY WITH A BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT AND NO CORRESPONDING CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES THAT CORRESPOND WITH ON-SITE PLAN. MUST KEEP BOTH THE POLICY AND SUPPLIES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

NOTED A FOOD HANDLER PREPPING AND HANDLING RTE FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES) WITHOUT GLOVES. FOOD HANDLER WAS OBSERVED SLICING A TOMATO USING BARE HAND CONTACT TO PORTION FOR THE COLD-HOLD SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT FOOD HANDLER SHOULD PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHEN HANDLING FOOD. 0.5LBS OF TOMATO VALUED AT $2 WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
GLOVES USED PROPERLY

OBSERVED NO USE OF GLOVES BY FOOD HANDLERS AT THE START OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ENFORCE FOOD HANDLERS TO UTILIZE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING OR PREPPING FOODS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH A LEAK AT THE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

APR 12
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

USING A DUCT TAPE TO COVER AND REPAIR COOLER DOOR GASKETS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TAPE TO FORM A GOOD AIR SEAL AND PREVENT SHEDDING OF TAPE THREADS AND ENDS

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

USING A GARDEN HOSE WITH A SPRAYER HEAD TO RINSE AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE, AND INSTALL A SPRAYER AT FAUCET OF 3-COMP SINK OR RINSE WITH FAUCET DISPENSER

JUL 27
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THE MOUNTAIN DEW SODA NOZZLE BOTH WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND SODA NOZZLES.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS WITH DEBRIS BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

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JAN 17
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE AND WASTE PIPE LEAKING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

JAN 20
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink, and exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area shall be replaced/repaired. 6 door refrigerator unit, middle door frame in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Non food contact surfaces of ice machine, and pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Rear kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

APR 8
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAIN BY THE 3-COMP SINK. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.

FEB 3
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CEILING ABOVE PREP AREA /COLD SALAD COOLER NOT CLEAN OF FOOD STAINS,DUSTY.MUST CLEAN.

OCT 7
2014
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 6
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

SEVERAL DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL FOOD CONTAINERS STORED NEXT TO CUSTOMERS FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SEPARATE.

FEB 7
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOOD DEBRIS NOTED BEHIND COOLER DRAWERS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 6
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST HAVE ICE MACHINE WATER DRAIN LINES GO INTO A FLOOR DRAIN OR PAN IN THE REAR OFFICE AREA.

JUL 30
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST HAVE ICE MACHINE WATER DRAIN LINES GO INTO A FLOOR DRAIN OR PAN IN THE REAR OFFICE AREA.

JUL 23
2013
FAILED
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

DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT PREMISES ON THE WALLS AT THE DELI AREA, ABOVE THE 3COMP SINK AND ON THE WALLS IN THE RESTROOM LOCATED CLOSEST TO THE DELI AREA.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL PROVIDE SERIVCE PRIOR TO 7/30/2013.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS DRAINS ON PREMISES. ALSO MUST MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS DRY IN THE KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

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

MUST HAVE ICE MACHINE WATER DRAIN LINES GO INTO A FLOOR DRAIN OR PAN IN THE REAR OFFICE AREA.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS AT ALL REFRIGERATORS ON PREMISES.

NOV 19
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING TO THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA THAT IS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR-REMOVE ITEMS FROM MILK CRATES.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER AND PREP TABLES.

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

MUST MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE (BROKEN/CHIPPED CEMENT)IN REAR PREP AREA AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

OCT 24
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
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. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CUTTING BOARD PLACED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS PROPERLY.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOUBLE DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

DEC 1
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER FROM PREP COOLER.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. MUST STORE SANITIZER BUCKET AWAY FROM PREP TABLE.

FEB 1
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. SALAD STATION PREP TABLE IN POOR REPAIR, BROKEN VENEER AT TOP SURFACE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST INSTALL A REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER IN THE WARMEST PART OF COOLER AND CONSPICUOUS.

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