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1212 S MICHIGAN AVE · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO
Failed 11 of 36 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 142025FAILED1 violationDETAILS
THE CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE REMAINS OUT OF COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2610118 CONDUCTED ON 1/7/25. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIOITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION WAS NOT CORRECTED 4-201.11 FOUND BUILT IN STOPPER AT RINSE BASIN AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO HOLD WATER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 72025FAILED1 violationDETAILS
FOUND CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2587964 CONDUCTED ON 1/11/24. 4-201.11 FOUND BUILT IN STOPPER AT RINSE BASIN AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO HOLD WATER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 112024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
3-304.12 FOUND IN USE KNIVES STORED IN STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADEQUATELY STORE KNIVES IN USE.
4-201.11 FOUND BUILT IN STOPPER AT WASH AND RINSE BASIN AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO HOLD WATER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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JAN 82024FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SLICED TURKEY, BEEF, VARIETY OF CHICKEN, VARIETY OF CHEESE) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 65.5F - 55F LOCATED IN THE REACH IN DELI PREP COOLER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS AND DENATURES ALL SAID TCS FOODS, APPROX 90 LBS $300. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED REACH IN DELI PREP COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 50.8F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. REACH IN DELI PREP COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. UNTIL IT MAINTAINS A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND IS RE-INSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND IN USE KNIVES STORED IN STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADEQUATELY STORE KNIVES IN USE.
FOUND BUILT IN STOPPER AT WASH AND RINSE BASIN AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO HOLD WATER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 72023FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
5-205.15 OBSERVED COLD WATER KNOB NOT PROPERLY TURNING ON AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
5-501.15 OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING AND THE LID NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER ALLOW OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER TO OVERFLOW WITH GARBAGE AND ALWAYS KEEP OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LIDS TIGHT FITTING AND CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
APR 82022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BUILD UP ON DOOR HANDLES TO REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS AND WALLS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 92021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE TO BE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MAINTAIN THE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON FILE.
OCT 32019PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN AND MEN WASHROOM.
MAY 162019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14 OBSERVED LICENSEE HOLDER DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SAFETY MANAGER CERTIFICATE.DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE PROOF OF ENROLLMENT INCLUDING OR ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SAFETY MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR FOR REVIEW. EDUCATED PERSON IN CHARGE OF PROPER FOOD HANDLING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
2-101.11 OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR POSTED WHILE SERVING MENU ITEMS ( SANDWICHES, SOUPS,SALADS, ETC). INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND DURING OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. KIT MUST MATCH POLICY IN PLACE FOR FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
APR 302019FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE, POLICY MUST MATCH KIT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS,ALL READY TO EAT FOOD THREE 5 POUND PANS OF FOOD (CHICKEN AND BEEF ) AT 47.3-56 DEGREES INSIDE COLD HOLD TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE COLD HOLDING MUST REMAIN AT 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS NOT MEETING REQUIREMENTS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. APPROX 15 POUNDS $75.
4-203.11 OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT THERMOMETER (TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE) FOR MEASURING (PROBING) FOOD ITEMS/ PRODUCTS INTERNAL TEMPERATURE IN FACILITY FOR ACCURACY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGED THERMOMETERS ARE REQUIRED FOR MEASURING FOOD ACCURACY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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.
JUL 302018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT BY EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WINDOW SILL WITH ACCUMULATED DEAD INSECTS LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 12017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Observed ice debris on floor of walk in freezer. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
Observed hot water handle on rear handsink in disrepair (handle is stripped causing it to spin around without easily stopping). Must repair and maintain same.
OCT 102017FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
Observed food (ice used for consumption) not protected in the ice machine, above the soda fountain in the dining room. Found excessive amount of black, slimy, mold-like substance on the plastic cover inside upper interior, throughout the ice maker including on the under side, and on the inside of the door. Must remove substance, detail clean and sanitize. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
Observed ice debris on floor of walk in freezer. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
Observed hot water handle on rear handsink in disrepair (handle is stripped causing it to spin around without easily stopping). Must repair and maintain same.
MAR 212017FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE SANITIZER USED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OF FOR THE WASH CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES/EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOUND DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON THE FAN COVER AND CEILING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND GRAFFITI ON THE DOOR/WALLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 262016FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1950801 DATED ON 8-19-16 FOR VIOL#18:INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL.( FOUND 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMEDED). DURING FOLLOW UP INSPECTION FOUND NUMBER OF FLIES HAVE INCREASED SINCE LAST INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND FLIES ZAPPER AND CUPS OF VINEGAR WITH DEAD FLIES INSIDE STORED ABOVE BAGS OF FOOD AND CLEAN UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
FLOORS UNDER 3-COM SINK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO A HOLE IN CATCH BASIN COVER NOTED IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
LEAKY PIPES NOTED UNDER 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
AUG 192016FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL. FOUND 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMEDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020
REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED, FOUND FAUCET WITH LOOSE HOT WATER KNOB, INSTRUCTED TO REPAR AND MAINTAIN.
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITMS STORED ON BAGS OF FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
JAN 72016PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MGR ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS( DELI MEAT SANDWICHES) INSTRUCTED MGR TO OBTAIN SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON FOOD SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE SEPARATLY.
MAY 212015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE PLUMBING FROM THE AIR CONDITION LEAKING IN THE PREP AREA ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
OBSERVED THE PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
DEC 172014PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
NO PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS. IE...SOUP, DELI MEATS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON DUTY TO PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND PERSON ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED. NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
FLOORS IN CORNERS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS WITH FOOD SPLATTER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ANY AND ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR AREA MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAY 92014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
DEC 192013PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE, FOUND TRAYS ON TOP OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 ITEMS WERE MOVED AT MY REQUEST.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOOD MANAGER WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF,CHICKEN,DAIRY,ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CABINET LOCATED UNDER THE DRINK STATION.
MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER.
APR 242013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS AND SHELVING IN FRONT PREP AREA AND UNDER BEVERAGE STATION.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN CORNERS, MECHANICAL ROOM AND AROUND MOP SINK.
MUST FIX THE LEAK UNDER THE LAST COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMP. SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
NOV 162012PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 11-6-12 REPORT # 1096616. OBSERVED PITS IN FLOOR AT STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR, MUST MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASY TO KEEP CLEAN/DRY. CITATION ISSUED.
Inspector Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
Inspector Comments: FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON SHELVING UNITS.(CLOTHES,SHOES,ETC.)
NOV 62012FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 9-2-2011. REPORT # 614454.OBSERVED PITS IN FLOOR AT STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR, MUST MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASY TO KEEP CLEAN/DRY. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON SHELVING UNITS.(CLOTHES,SHOES,ETC.)
SEP 92011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEE REPORT DATED ON 09/02/11
SEE REPORT DATED ON 09/02/11
SEP 22011FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. OBSERVED OVER 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (09/09/11).
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED PITS IN FLOOR AT STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR, MUST MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASY TO KEEP CLEAN/DRY.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AT DRY STORAGE ROOM ALSO MUST REPAIR LEAK FROM CEILING ABOVE DRY STORAGE ROOM.
FEB 152011PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 130.2 F AND 132.0 F- COOKED CHICKEN BREAST AND MEATBALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REHEAT FOODS TO 165 F AT THIS TIME. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140 F OR ABOVE IF HELD HOT. CITATION ISSUED. TICKET #H000063472 15.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AROUND MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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