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Chicago Health Dept

209 W JACKSON BLVD · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2016.

14 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Sep 2016.

Last inspected Sep 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
VIOLATIONS
31
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
SEP 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 1
2016
PASS · 0 violations
AUG 30
2016
FAIL 2 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND APPROX 2-LBS TUNA MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 44.7F ON FOOD SANDWICH LINE.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA COLD WATER PIPE BROKEN.HAND SINK ONLY HAVE HOT WATER AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED FOR EMPLOYEES TO USE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK FOR HAND WASHING UNTIL FRONT SINK IS REPAIRED,CDI. MUST HAVE REPAIRS MADE.PREMISES WILL BE REINSPECTED IN 2- DAYS.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030

JUL 6
2016
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DUST BUILD-UP BETWEEN REACH IN FREEZER AND WALL.MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FREEZER.

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

MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE.

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

LEAKY FAUCET AT NECK OF FAUCET OF 3-COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.

JAN 7
2016
PASS · 0 violations
JAN 5
2016
FAIL 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
Critical Facility Condition
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM NOT MAINTAINED,IE DETACHED FROM WALL.MUST RE-ATTACHED HAND SINK TO WALL FOR EMPLOYEES USE. 48 HOUR NOTICE ISSUED.EMPLOYEES MUST USE THE 2- HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA UNTIL REINSPECTED BY HEALTH DEPT IN 48 HOURS. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030-CRITICAL

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APR 16
2015
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR/REPLACE EXTERIOR OF THE HOT WATER HEATER TANK. ABOVE STATED IS IN POOR REPAIR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR/FLOOR TILES IN THE STAFF RESTROOM SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

MUST REPAIR MISSING WALL COVING ALONG WALL AT THE MOP SINK SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBLE. MUST REPAIR DETACHED PVC AT WALL ABOVE THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR AREA.

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

MUST REPAIR EXHAUST IN THE STAFF RESTROOM. NOT IN OPERATING CONDITION.

DEC 4
2014
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN/SANITIZE COUNTER TOPS AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT STORED ON TOP BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

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

CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

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

LEAK AT FAUCET OF HAND BOWL SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.

MAY 15
2014
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOOD DEBRIS AT INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 3-DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR IN RESTROOM WITH MISSING/DAMAGED TILES. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

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

REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR DOOR IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

NOV 21
2013
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED THE CUTTING BOARD AT THE HOLDING STATION WITH DEEP DARK GROVES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN SELF SERVER POP NOZZLES TO REMOVE SYRUP RESIDUE.

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER UNDER SHELVING AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.

JAN 25
2013
PASS 3 violations
Minor Facility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHTBULB AT UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR LOCATED ACROSS FROM FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK.

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

MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAKS AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: IN THE STAFF RESTROOM LEAK UNDER PIPE CONNECTED TO THE TOILET WATER TANK, LEAK UNDER HANDSINK IN THE STAFF RESTROOM AND LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE 3COMP SINK.

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

MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE ITEMS IN THE STAFF RESTROOM.ITEMS MUST BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

OCT 5
2012
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN REAR MUST BE RE-SEALED, SOME SECTIONS ARE DISCOLORED.

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

THE WALL PAPER ABOVE THE OVENS ARE PEELING OFF & SOME SECTIONS ARE DUSTY, MUST CLEAN & RE-SEAL.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

RECOMMEND MORE STORAGE SHELVES FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS IN REAR, SO THAT THEY ARE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.

NOV 29
2011
PASS 2 violations
Minor Employee Hygiene
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. MUST PROVIDE COVER/PROTECTIVE BARRIER BETWEEN BREAD RACK AND HANDWASH BOWL BEHIND SANDWICH PREP LINE.

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. OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC CRATES TO ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOOR BY SODA SYRUP. MUST REMOVE PLASTIC CRATES AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVES IN ORDER TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ITEMS.

MAR 3
2011
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT BULBS BURNED OUT ABOVE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT BULBS.

JUL 15
2010
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Following need cleaning: lever behind ice chute of soda dispenser, interior floor of freezer, bottom of rear prep table-due to food debris.

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. Floors behind soda syrup rack/shelves at rear prep area need cleaning.

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