SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

STAND-UP BURGER.

BEAT. 18/100

204 N WELLS ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 23, 2022 · passed with conditions

Failed 3 of 9 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
2 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
37
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Mar 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 23
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE BURGERS(SOY) ARE BEING SERVED. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER AND VALID CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR READING AMBIENT TEMPERATURES IN PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES.

MAR 21
2022
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR READING AMBIENT TEMPERATURES IN PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10-15 SMALL FLIES IN DISH AREA NEAR 3-COMP SINK. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 7-10 SMALL FLIES IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA LEADING TO EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA AND SUGGESTED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A)

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GRIME AND GREASE ON AND AROUND GREASE TRAP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND WALL IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES.

MAR 16
2022
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE BURGERS(SOY) ARE BEING SERVED. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER AND VALID CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 74.5F AT TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR READING AMBIENT TEMPERATURES IN PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10-15 SMALL FLIES IN DISH AREA NEAR 3-COMP SINK. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 7-10 SMALL FLIES IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA LEADING TO EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA AND SUGGESTED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GRIME AND GREASE ON AND AROUND GREASE TRAP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND WALL IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES.

SEP 20
2021
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT FRONT HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

JUN 27
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FACILITY GRAB AND GO ITEMS (COOKIES) NOT MEETING LABELING REQUIREMENTS, MISSING ALLERGEN, WEIGHT, CONTACT INFORMATION. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST MEET LABELING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FOR INSPECTION PERFORMED ON 3/25/19 2280011 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

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JUN 25
2019
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-202.12 (A) OBSERVED TWO OF THREE HANDS SINK NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS WATER AT 74.6-92 DEGREES F IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREA OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF HAND SINK WATER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS AND FACILITY MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED VIOLATION.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP (COOK LINE) PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE BLOCKED AND COVERED, ITEMS STORED INSIDE (LARGE CONTAINER AND LIDS STORED ON TOP OF HAND SINK SPLASH GUARD WITH TRAY) CUTTING BOARD CLOSED FRONT PORTION OF HAND SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE HAND SINK ARE FOR HAND WASHING ONLY AND ARE REQUIRED TO BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER REMOVED ITEMS AND ALLOWED ACCESSIBILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FOR INSPECTION PERFORMED ON 3/25/19 2280011 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 25
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-102.14 OBSERVED LICENSEE HOLDER DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SAFETY MANAGER CERTIFICATE.DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE PROOF OF ENROLLMENT INCLUDING OR ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SAFETY MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR FOR REVIEW. EDUCATED PERSON IN CHARGE OF PROPER FOOD HANDLING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR POSTED WHILE PREPPING AND SERVING HOT & COLD FOOD ITEMS OFFERED ON MENU. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-2102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND SIGNATURES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

APR 24
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IN COOLER. APPROX 4-LBS OF HUMMUS AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 45.3F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED BY MANAGER- APPROX COST $ 10.00,CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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

MANAGER HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE . ALSO OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED BULK DRY STORAGE BINS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LABELS. ALSO NO LABELS ON PREPACKED CARROT CAKE INSIDE COUNTER COOLER TO GO CASE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LABEL WITH NAME AND INGREDIENTS.

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

ICE BUILD UP INSIDE SMALL COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST.

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

OBSERVED CHEMICAL AND DRY STORAGE STORED ON FLOORS AT FRONT COUNTER AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY STORE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.

MAR 14
2018
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

GREASY TOP ON GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

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

FLOOR NEED RE-GROTING IN FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO MISSING COVING IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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

OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT 1- COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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