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Chicago Health Dept

400 S FINANCIAL PL · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2020.

15 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Feb 2020.

Last inspected Feb 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 4

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED WHILE TCS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FAN COVER IN THE WASHROOM WITH DUST ACCUMILATION; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

MAR 20

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee 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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT THERMOMETER (TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE) FOR MEASURING (PROBING) FOOD ITEMS/ PRODUCTS IN FACILITY FOR ACCURACY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGED THERMOMETERS ARE REQUIRED FOR MEASURING FOOD ACCURACY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP/SEATING AREA OF FACILITY IN DISREPAIR (HEAVILY STAINED & DAMAGED) MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE DESK IN DISREPAIR (NONFUNCTIONAL). FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other

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

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

MAR 12

2019

FAIL 11 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER (HAND SOAP) AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN HAND SOAP/ HAND CLEANSER AT REAR HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR REACH IN COOLERS DRAWERS AND REACH IN COOLER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING PEST CONTROL REQUIREMENTS. FACILITY WITH LIVE PEST ACTIVITY (ROACHES) OBSERVED ROACH CRAWLING ON REAR HAND SINK, LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON TABLE AND SOUTH WALL OF FRONT DINING AREA OF FACILITY, ROACH CRAWLING ON REAR WEST WALL IN REAR PREP ARE NEAR BAG IN BOX. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST CONTACT LICENSE PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR REMOVAL OF PEST IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP/SEATING AREA OF FACILITY IN DISREPAIR (HEAVILY STAINED & DAMAGED) MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE DESK IN DISREPAIR (NONFUNCTIONAL). FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT SUMMARY REPORT POSTED/DISPLAYED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMER OR ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

MAR 21

2018

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 13

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND THE WALK IN COOLER NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS. THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 46.6F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE UNIT FIXED SO THAT IT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. CHICKEN BREASTS (45.F1-46.1F), TURKEY (46.1F), HAM (47.4F), GUACOMOLE (45.9F), SOUP (44.9F), TUNA (49.1F-55.5F), SALAMI (45.1F-49.7F), CHEESE (48.8F-49.1F), MEATBALLS (47.4F) AND EGGS (48.9F). MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED OF THE PRODUCTS, APPROXIMATELY 200LBS. VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $800. INSTRUCTED TO STORE COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE TOP OF THE SINK. MAINTAIN SAME. THE HOSE FOR THE DETERGENT AND SANITIZER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS TO BE SHORTEN. INSTRUCTED TO SHORTEN THEM SO THAT THEY DO NOT TOUCH THE WATER WHEN SINK FILLS. MAINTAIN SAME.

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SEP 30

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Facility Condition

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

inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, light is dim, instructed to provide a brighter more candle light output bulb.

MAR 31

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Facility Condition

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

BROKEN LIGHT SWITCH AT WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

JAN 30

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A BLOWN LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AN UNSHIELDED LIGHT BULB INSIDE OF THE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AND SHIELDED LIGHTING.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED IN THE MOP SINK AND MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.

JUN 18

2014

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 18

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FAN COVER IN THE WALK IN COOLER.

MAY 21

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS.

SEP 4

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY(TOP OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST STORE ON SHELVING UNITS INVERTED,

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF WALK IN COOLER. (OLD EQUIPMENT ETC.)

DEC 15

2011

PASS 2 violations

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. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE AT REAR PREP AREA.

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. EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON TOP OF SODA CASES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY.

AUG 19

2011

PASS 3 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. OBSERVED DIRT/DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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 MISSING LIGHT BULBS(X2) ABOVE OUTSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOWLY AND FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE ALSO OBSERVED MOP SINK WATER LEAKING AT BASE OF FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTIAN SINKS.

OCT 4

2010

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Found floors not swept at front preparation areas.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Found no backflow prevention device at coffee machine at front preparation areas.

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