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Chicago Health Dept

347 N LA SALLE ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2016.

15 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2016.

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

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 1

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.9F. THE COOLER IS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS DELI MEATS,TUNA,EGG AND CHEESE ETC. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- CONTAINER OF MEAT BALLS AT 79.8F-80.0F AT PREP TABLE,TUNA AT 46.5F HELD INSIDE THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

CLEAN SINGLE SERVICE SALAD BOWLS AT FRONT PREP AREA MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS AT FRONT SERVICE PREP TABLE WORNED-OUT WITH STAINS,DEEP CUTS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES OVER THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AT CEILINGN VENTILATION COVER IN DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSINGN CEILING TILES AND DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION COVER.

Minor Sanitation

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

PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA NOT ON REAR DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 29

2016

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 22

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FRONT PREP AREA DISPLAY COOLER PRODUCE/EGG COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 48.8 F. FOUND EGGS, CUT TOMATO AND OPENED MAYONNAISE INSIDE SAID COOLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- OPEN MAYONNAISE AT 51.2 F, EGGS AT 51.2, CUT TOMATOS AT 44.2 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS, CUT TOMATO, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 15

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

PRODUCE DISPLAY FRONT PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 60 F. SAID COOLER IS EMPTY AND REMAINS TAGGED BY CDPH. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

WASHROOM EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE LEAKING ALSO DISHWASH AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

JAN 8

2016

FAIL 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

PRODUCE DISPLAY FRONT PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 60 F. FOUND CUT TOMATOES, EGG YOLKS AND CUT CUCUMBERS INSIDE SAID COOLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE- CUT TOMATOES AT 45.7 F, CUT CUCUMBERS AT 51.2 F AND EGG YOLKS AT 51.2 F. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.

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 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN DINING AREA AROUND SODA MACHINE AND 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL INSECT/PEST ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS THROUGHOUT WASHROOM AND AROUND SODA MACHINE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

WASHROOM EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE LEAKING ALSO DISHWASH AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

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JAN 6

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Facility Condition

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

No certified food manager on site while preparing and serving potentially hazardous foods such as chicken breast sandwich, meatballs, tuna salad etc. David Brooks with a sanitation certificate posted on the wall but it was expired dated 2/16/13. Instructed manager to re take the test for sanitation and be certified under City of Chicago. Citation issued serious 7-38-012.

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

Found no previous summary report from report #1401311, dated 2/19/14 posted in plain view on site. Citation issued serious 7-42-010(B). Issued new summary report to post.

Minor Sanitation

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

Must install a splash guard between the drain board of the 3 compartment sink and the prep sink. Caulk around the mop sink and the splash gaurd of the 3 compartment sink worn out with black moldy like substance. Must re caulk and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

Clean the floor thru-out inside the walk in freezer and maintain.

FEB 19

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED NO HAND WASH SOAP AT THE FRONT PREP SERVING LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-030

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA SPLASHING WATER ON THE FLOOR AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVING AND FLOOR OF SODA SYRUP DISPENSER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 26

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Other

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT FIXTURES MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE DELI DISPLAY/PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

OPEN EMPLOYEES DRINKS CONTAINERS STORED AT FOOD SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDED CONTAINER OR STORE AWAY FROM FOOD SHELVES.

OCT 18

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

THE 2-LEVERS THAT CONTROL THE STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMP SINK IS NOT WORKING, MUST FIX.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT FIXTURE BY THE BREAD HOLDING CABINET AT FRONT PREP LINE IS IN POOR REPAIR, MUST FIX.

OCT 4

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

(7-38-005A) THE FRONT 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IS HOLDING AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.6-50.1F DURING THIS VISIT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 40F OR BELOW. (THE FOOD PRODUCTS IN THIS COOLER WERE DATED 10/4/12, PREPARED AFTER 1PM & ARE AT REQUIRED TEMPS. (UNIT TAGGED). ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN THIS EQUIPMENT WERE TRANFERRED TO THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE 2-LEVERS THAT CONTROL THE STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMP SINK IS NOT WORKING, MUST FIX.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR CHUTE OF ICE MACHINE DISPENSER & CABINETS UNDER THIS UNIT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN & FREE OF FOOD STAINS OR SLIME.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT FIXTURE BY THE BREAD HOLDING CABINET AT FRONT PREP LINE IN IN POOR REPAIR, MUST FIX.

OCT 6

2011

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 29

2011

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OBSERVED OVERFLOWING GARBAGE OVER THE TOP OF THE LID OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND GARBAGE STORED ON THE GROUND NEXT TO THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE GARBAGE AREA MUST BE CLEAN AT ALL TIMES AND ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP MUST BE MADE TO PREVENT OVERFLOWING GARBAGE FROM THE CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Other

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

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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 STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO THE PREP AREA.

AUG 18

2010

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

Correct By: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Found floor drains not clean at rear dishwashing areas. (must scrub/flush drains)

AUG 9

2010

FAIL 3 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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. Found fruit fly activity at premises. Observed about 30 fruit flies on walls at rear dishwashing areas.serious violation. citation issued.

Minor Sanitation

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. Found food debris below tables/sinks at rear preparation areas.(must clean)

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. Found floor drains not clean at rear dishwashing areas. (must scrub/flush drains)

FEB 3

2010

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. MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS OVER FRONT COUNTER TOP COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE DUST.

Minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN WASHROOM.

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