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Chicago Health Dept

211 W HURON ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2017.

12 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jan 2017.

Last inspected Jan 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 31

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CAULK AROUND MOP SINK WITH BLACK MILDEW. REPLACE CAULK AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR NEAR MOP SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.

JAN 24

2017

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED LARGE 3 INCH DIAMETER HOLE IN BOTTOM LEFT DOOR. DOOR IS RUSTED THROUGH AND THERE IS A LARGE OPENING. DOOR MUST BE RODENTPROOFED AND MAINTAINED. DOOR LEADS TO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CAULK AROUND MOP SINK WITH BLACK MILDEW. REPLACE CAULK AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR NEAR MOP SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED THERMOMETER NEEDED IN SMALL FRONT REACH IN REFRIGERATOR. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 5

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED HOLES ON WALL BEHIND FOUNTAIN DRINK SYRUP BOXES AT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS FROM VENTS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.

MAY 17

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR LITTERED AT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL SHELF RACKS AND ALONG WALLS/CORNERS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REAR PREP AREA CEILING TILES LOOSE FROM FRAME OUTSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES/TILES MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.

NOV 24

2015

PASS · 0 violations

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NOV 17

2015

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP ON THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST BE PROVIDED WITH HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MANAGER PROVIDED HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL ON THE HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1516079 DATED 1/20/15. #33- INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING PANELS IN THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM. #35-MUST REPLACE CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN. #43-ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. #45- MUST ENROLL ONLINE TO GET A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 20

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

STAINED CEILING PANELS IN THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST ENROLL ONLINE TO GET A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.

OCT 28

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

JAN 24

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NOTED EMPLOYEES SERVING FOOD AND WASHING DISHES WITH NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED BY CITY CODE. TEMPERATURES OF HOT RUNNING WATER ARE AS FOLLOWS:AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS READING 73.F, EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK 74.1F. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE IMMEDIATELY CALLED PLUMBING SERVICE.HOT RUNNING WATER WAS RESTORED ON PREMISES AT ABOUT 3:30PM. TEMPERATURE OF HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS NOW READING 120.2F AND THE REST OF THE SINKS ALSO NOW HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030.

Minor Pest Activity

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES ON WALL AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MAY 8

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SUCH ITEMS AWAY FROM PREP AREA.

APR 18

2011

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

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. MAINTAIN THE AREA AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER CLEAN AND FREE OF LITTER.

JUN 10

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Other

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES WHEN OPERATING.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. WASTE WATER BACKING UP WHEN TOILETS ARE FLUSHED FROM TOILET ROOMS FLOOR DRAINS AND HALLWAY DRAIN NEXT TO GREASE TRAP, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR PLUMING AND MAINTAIN.

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