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615 W LAKE ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
11 of 14 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 282019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION LICENSE POSTED, WHILE TCS/RTE FOODS; DELI MEATS, CHICKEN, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS/RTE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET, INFORMATION PROVIDED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
FEB 132018FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Oserved no hot or cold running water under city pressure at exposed hand sink in rear prep area next to 3 compartment sink. Also, observed inadequate water flow. Observed exposed hand sink in women's restroom with very low water pressure/dripping hot and cold running water at time of inspection. Instructed manager to repair and ensure hot and cold running water under city pressure before re inspection date. Critical violation #7-38-030
Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site, no original certificates posted, white potentially hazardous foods (chicken, sliced tomatoes and cheese) prepared and served. Instructed that a city of chicago certified food manager must be on site, with original certificate posted, at all times while potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served. Serious violation: 7-38-012
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MAR 32016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF PARTICULATE MATTER AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
THE FLUSHING COMPONENT ON THE WOMEN'S TOILET IS BROKEN. THE OPERATOR HAS PROVIDED A TEMPORARY PATCH WHICH MAKES THE TOILET OPERATIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PERMANENT REPAIR TO THE WOMEN'S TOILET AND TO USE THE MEN'S TOILET AS AN ALTERNATIVE IF NECESSARY.
MAR 62015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE REAR HAND SINK
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS AND LIGHT SHIELDS AS NEEDED.
NOTED A SMALL CONTINUOUS LEAK AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.
PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED.
OCT 242014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
BROKEN SPLASH GUARD AT REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR
INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LEAK AT COLD WATER HANDLE AT REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.
FRONT PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
OCT 212014PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. WALK-IN COOLER FOUND AT 48.5F WITH TURKEY FOUND AT 46.9F AND CHEESE AT 46.9F, ROAST BEEF AT 47.4F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
APPROXIMATELY 40LBS ASSORTED MEATS RANGING IN TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 46.2F AND 47.4F. 20 LBS ASSORTED CHEESES AT 46.9F. IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $400.00. ALL FOODS DENATURED AND DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
NO PAPER TOWELS AT REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND COLD WATER TURNED OFF FROM MAIN NOZZLES UNDER BASIN. EMPLOYEE WAS NOTED PREPPING READY TO EAT TOMATOES IN SAME AREA AND USING THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH HANDS. TOWELS WERE PROVIDED. COLD WATER WAS RESTORED. REVIEWED PROPER HAND WASHING PRACTICES WITH MANAGEMENT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030.
BROKEN SPLASH GUARD AT REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR
INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LEAK AT COLD WATER HANDLE AT REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.
FRONT PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FEB 62014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE STORAGE UNDER THE PREP COOLER. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE CABINETS UNDER THE SODA DISPENSER IN THE DINING AREA.
MAY 222013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER NEED CLEANING ALONG WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN CORNERS IN DISH WASHING AREA AND AROUND BREAD OVEN.
NOTED WOMEN TOILET ROOM DOOR IS BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 292012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVES OF 2DOOR REFRIGERATORS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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