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201 N CLARK ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 17 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 212017PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED A 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MAYO, RANCH DRESSING)INSIDE AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 71.1F. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RANCH, MAYO) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES; 1/2 LB OF CHEESE AT 48.9F, 1/2 LB OF GUACAMOLE AT 53.4F, 2 CONTAINERS OF MAYO AT 52F-71.1F AND A CONTAINER OF RANCH DRESSING AT 70F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED HANDSINK BLOCKED LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, AND NO SOAP FOR THE WASH BOWL LOCATED IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER BLOCK A EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN SOAP IN THE WASHROOM AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER CORRECTED ALL DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE SODA MACHINE LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
JAN 112017FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED WASHBOWL WATER FOR WASHROOM STILL ONLY REACHING 65.8F AT THE TIME OF RE-INSPECTION AND AFTER A 48 HOUR NOTICE WAS GIVEN ON 1/5/17 TO FACILITY TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER MUST MAINTAIN AT LEAST 85F AT ALL TIMES AT THE WASHBOWL IN THE WASHROOM IN ORDER TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS AFTER WASHROOM USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED INTERIOR THE ICE MACHINE SLOT WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK AND BROWN SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE SLOT FOR DRINKS AT DRINK DISPENSOR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE STANDING WATER AND BROWN AND WHITE DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND DRINK FOUNTAIN. OBSERVED THE SODA NOZZLES AND AROUND SODA DISPENSORS AT THE DRINK FOUNTAIN WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WALL COVING IN POOR REPAIR LOCATED NEXT TO THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE FAN OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MOP HEADS BEING STORED IN MOP BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 52017FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHBOWL AT 69.9F LOCATED IN THE ONLY EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT HOT RUNNING WATER REACHES AT LEAST 85F FOR PROPER HANDWASHING AND TO ALSO INSTRUCT EMPLOYEES TO RE-WASH HANDS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AFTER USING THE WASHROOM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED INTERIOR THE ICE MACHINE SLOT WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK AND BROWN SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE SLOT FOR DRINKS AT DRINK DISPENSOR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE STANDING WATER AND BROWN AND WHITE DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND DRINK FOUNTAIN. OBSERVED THE SODA NOZZLES AND AROUND SODA DISPENSORS AT THE DRINK FOUNTAIN WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WALL COVING IN POOR REPAIR LOCATED NEXT TO THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE FAN OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MOP HEADS BEING STORED IN MOP BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
APR 132016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Caulk around 3 compartment sink in rear kitchen area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced.
Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Front counter shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment not clean, need cleaning(detailed). Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Walls by prep table not clean, need detailed cleaning. Wall that had gaps by mop sink area, shall be repaired/sealed.
Missing light shield in walk in freezer, shall be provided.
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NOV 302015PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DURING COMPLAINT RE-INSPECTION FOUND PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION #19 NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1419192 Monday, November 23, 2015 WHICH STATES "DURING INSPECTION FOUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA WITH OVER FLOWING EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF GARBAGE. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE DUMPSTER AREAS MUST BE CLEAN AND WELL MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED".CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. CDI. DURING INSPECTION AT AROUND 12 NOON MANAGER ESCORTED ME TO THEIR NEW DUMPSTER AREA WHICH IS CLEAN AND ORDERLY AND A NEW LARGE DUMPSTER WITH SUBWAY'S NAME ON IT FROM INDEPENDENT RECYCLING SERVICES. THIS NEW GARBAGE AREA IS ON ANOTHER SIDE OF THE BUILDING.
DURING INSPECTION FOUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA WITH OVER FLOWING EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF GARBAGE. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE DUMPSTER AREAS MUST BE CLEAN AND WELL MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
MUST REPAIR LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL COVING IN THE STAFF RESTROOM TO SEAL OPENINGS AT BOTTOM OF ALL WALL EDGES.
NOV 232015FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DURING INSPECTION FOUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA WITH OVER FLOWING EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF GARBAGE. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE DUMPSTER AREAS MUST BE CLEAN AND WELL MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
MUST REPAIR LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL COVING IN THE STAFF RESTROOM TO SEAL OPENINGS AT BOTTOM OF ALL WALL EDGES.
SEP 112015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOTED STANDING WATER UNDERNEATH SODA MACHINE AT THE MAIN FRONT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY.
SEP 42015FAILED4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 55.7F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR REPAIRS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP SERVING LINE AND SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-CHICKEN TERIYAKI 57.6F, TOMATOES 55.0F, CUCUMBERS 47.1F, TURKEY 53.7F,TUNA 52.1F, PEPPERONI 54.3F, FALAFEL 48.5F, AVOCADO 47.8F, STEAK 61.8F, ROAST BEEF 56.9F, VEGGIE PATTIES 52.1F, GREEN PEPPERS 49.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 164 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $142.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
NOTED OVER 25 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, DOORS, CEILING OF HALL WAY AND INSIDE PREMISES (THERE IS A COMMON AREA SHARED WITH DUNKIN DONUTS AND THE WORKS RESTAURANTS). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020.
NOTED STANDING WATER UNDERNEATH SODA MACHINE AT THE MAIN FRONT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY.
MAR 102015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
UNCLEAN CEILING LIGHTSHIELDS IN REAR PREP.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
LEAKY FAUCET AT HOT WATER HANDLE.MUST REPAIR.
NO PROOF OF HIRE FOR 2 NEW EMPLOYEES WORING.MUST PROVIDE THE NEW IDPH FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
AUG 52014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
DEC 172013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPAIR EXTERIOR EXIT DOOR SO IT CLOSES PROPERLY.MUST REPAIR. THERE IS A SECOND ENTRANCE DOOR INTO PREMISES ACROSS FROM THE ABOVE MENTIONED DOOR WHICH PROPERLY CLOSES.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE RESTROOM ON 1ST FLOOR.
MUST REATTACH WALL COVING IN THE RESTROOM LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE REAR KITCHEN AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
JUL 32013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE A WASH ROOM STALL DOOR AT THE MEN'S RESTROOM LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR.
MUST SEAL/REPAIR HOLE AT WALL COLUMN NEXT TO THE DOOR LEADING INTO THE KITCHEN AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
MUST REPLACE CAULKING AT THE WALLBASE OF THE 3-COMP SINK ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE.
MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE REAR MOP SINK.
DUTING INSPECTION OBSERVED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SITTING IN A CORNER AT THE 3-COMP SINK.MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES UNTIL USED.
SEP 122012PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED MGR ON SITE, NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MGR ON SITE DURING HOURS OF OPERATION, AND POST CERTIFICATE IN A CLEAR VIEW.
COLD WATER KNOB AT 3-COMP SINK NOT SHUTTING OFF, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
EMPLOYEE PURSES STORED OVER PACKAGED MYO AND KETCHUP. INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY FROM FOOD SHELVES.
JUL 192011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR SURFACES OF SOFT DRINK FOUNTAIN DISPENSERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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. THERMOMETER KEPT IN THE REAR OF THE COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN THE WARMEST PART OF COOLER.
OCT 272010PASSED1 violationDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CRACKED AND CHIPPED PLASTIC FOOD COVERS, MUST USE SOUND FOOD UTENSILS
APR 262010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MISSING BASEBOARD SECTION AT THE REAR PREP AREA WALL, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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 KEEP REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER AT THE WARMEST PART OF COOLER.
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