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1200 S LAKE SHORE DR · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO
14 of 19 inspections passed, 4 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 302023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
AUG 152022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
SEP 132021FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEE INSPECTION REPORT #2531294
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
AUG 52021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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DEC 172019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME IN THE CAULK AROUND THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 162018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT BY EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENUS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENUS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE AND ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 62018FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NOR ON DUTY WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (EGGS, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT BY EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE CONVEYOR NOT REACHING A PROPER HOT WATER SANITIZING TEMPERATURE OF 180F TEMPERATURE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION RANGED FROM 167F-173F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE SO THAT THE HOT WATER SANITIZING TEMPERATURE IS ALWAYS 180F AT ALL TIMES. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENUS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENUS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE AND ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 132017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Observed excessive dust accumulation on wall vents in front prep area above coffee prep area. Observed soiled walls behind coffee equipment. Must detail clean and sanitize area. Must maintain same
JAN 182017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE OVENS/STOVE IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND THE BOTTOM SURFACE IN THE CABINETS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS, WALLS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA.
JAN 102017FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING (FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE REACHED 136F BY THE MACHINE'S THERMOMETER AND 156F BY THE THERMOMETER PUT INSIDE OF THE MACHINE). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT FIXED SO THAT IT REACHES THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 180F OR HIGHER AT FINAL RINSE. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY A CDPH INSPECTOR. MUST PROPERLY SET UP THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND USE IT FOR WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOUND THE PASTRIES LOCATED AT THE FRONT PREP AREA BY THE REGISTER NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARD, THERE IS NO PROTECTION ABOVE THE PASTRIES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
FOUND THE CUSTOMER'S MEN/WOMEN TOILET ROOMS WITH NO HOT WATER. TEMPERATURE RANGED FROM 40.8F TO 43.6F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER PER CITY CODE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. MAINTAIN SAME.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE OVENS/STOVE IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND THE BOTTOM SURFACE IN THE CABINETS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS, WALLS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
JUN 202016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
ALL SODA DISPENSERS AT DINING ROOM SODA FOUNTAIN NOT CLEAN INSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER IN SEEVERAL COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL
FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING A BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
ICE SCOOP STORE ON TOP OF DUSTY ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN DESIGNATED HOLDER.
JUN 22015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.
MAY 182015FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBESERVED APPROXIMATELY 6 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALL AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK ON THE MEZZANINE LEVEL AND 2-4 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALL AT THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN ON THE MEZZANINE LEVEL AND 2-3 LIVE FRUIT FLIES FLYING AROUND THE MEZZANINE LEVEL KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE/ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.
MAR 142014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD BUILD AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CEILING TILES IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE STAINED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 242013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE IN DISH AREA.
MUST CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE DISHMACHINE AREA.
APR 172012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION.
FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
FOUND ICE SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED.
AUG 152011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALL BEHIND KNIFE RACK IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. NO CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE PREP AREA (ABOVE PREP TABLES). MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL LIGHT COVER.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. DISHMACHINE 1-COMPARTMNET SINK LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
SEP 172010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Found exterior of dishmachine not clean.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Found plastic dishmachine racks stored on floors.(must store off floors on rack cart)
Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Found mops and brooms not stored properly.
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