Chicago Health Dept
211 W ADAMS ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2020.
19 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2020.
Last inspected Mar 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS FOR CARDBOARD BOXES, POP , ETC. MUST MAINTAIN AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT SODA ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO WORKING PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) -7-38-005
NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
OBSERVED THAT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS NOT ON SITE NOT AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED PEST CONTROL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38.020 (C) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED THAT BOX WITH SPINACH WAS OPENED AND STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR BY FOOD PREP TABLE. MUST ELEVATED ALL FOOD ITEMS 6 INCH OF THE FLOOR
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT SODA ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN. DUMPSTER LID OPEN AND OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE. GROUNDS AROUND DUMPSTER NOT CLEAN WITH GARBAGE, TRASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN AREA. KEEP GARBAGE LIDS CLOSED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOUND 20- 8 OZ ( APPROX 10-LBS) OF LOWFAT MILK AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 57.8F TO 60.0F INSIDE OF FRONT COOLER. MUST MAINTAIN MILK AT 40.0F OR BELOW. ALL MILK REMOVED AND DISCARDED-CDI. COST APPROX $ 15.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B1.
1- COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING IN REAR PREP.MUST REPAIR.
Found small amount of black, slimy, mold-like substance on the underside of ice dispenser, inside the upper interior of ice machine. Must remove, clean and sanitize machine. Must maintain same.
Found cracked tile on floor in front of 2 door cooler, in rear kitchen. Must repair and maintain.
Found ceiling vent hanging from ceiling in men's restroom. Must repair and maintain same.
Found faucet in ladies room leaking. Must repair and maintain same.
UPON REINSPECTION,OBSERVED LAST INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY(FAILED SUMMARY) NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW DATED 2-17-2016 FROM REPORT # 1950592.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-010B
OBSERVED BROKEN,MISSING TILES AT LOWER WALL UNDER REAR DOOR THAT LEADS TO GARBAGE.MUST REPAIR.
FACILITIES REACH IN COOLER UNDER TOASTER OVEN MAINTAINING IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 46.0F.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40.0F OR BELOW.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THATS 40.0F OR BELOW,-CDI.COOLER WILL BE TAGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF COLD HOLDING UNITS. APPROX 3 LBS OF TUNA AT 45.8F,1-LB ROAST BEEF AT 47.3F,6 LBS OF TURKEY AT 45.7F, 45.0F, APPROX 5 LBS OF STEAK AT 48.5F,CHICKEN-53.0F,45.0F.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.F OR BELOW. ALL FOODS REMOVED BY MANAGERS AND DISCARDED AT APPROX 15-LBS/COST $ 65.00-CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 28-LIVE INSECTS,(GNATS) THRU-OUT PREP AREAS ON WALLS, STORAGE SUPPLY BOXES AND FLYING. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA WALLS. STRONGLY RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
OBSERVED BROKEN,MISSING TILES AT LOWER WALL UNDER REAR DOOR THAT LEADS TO GARBAGE.MUST REPAIR.
OBSERVED CEILING TILES AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT VERY DUSTY.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR CORNERS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA AND REAR PREP AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD CRUMBS AND DEBRI.
MUST REMOVE DEAD INSECTS FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN FRONT OF THE RESTROOM DOOR ENTRANCE. ALSO MUST DO SAME AT LARGE FRONT WINDOWS SILLS.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ABOVE STATED AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WALL ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK WHERE IT MEETS WITH CAULKING TO THE LEFT OF THE LARGE FAUCET TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN BOTH RESTROOMS.
MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMLATION AT THE CEILING VENTS IN THE RESTROOMS AND AT THE SERVICE LINE ABOVE THE OVENS IN THE FRONT SERVICE LINE.
CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER AND AT REAR.
REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AT REAR.
MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR PREP AREA AND AT FRONT MAIN SANDWICH MAKING AREA TO REMOVE FOOD CRUMBS.
MUST PROPERLY STORE STAFF PERSONAL ITEMS SUCH AS COATS, BAGS AND BACKPACKS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. MUST BETTER ORGANIZE AND DECLUTTER AREA IN THE BACK IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR
DUST BUILD-UP BEHIND THE CONDENSER OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, MUST KEEP CLEAN.
LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE OVEN ARE DUSTY, MUST CLEAN & MAINTAIN.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. FRONT PREP LINE CUTTING BOARD (IN FRONT OF MEATBALLS) SURFACE WITH DISCOLORED PITS. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REAR PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL LOOSE FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REATTACH SINK TO WALL/SEAL GAP BETWEEN SINK AND WALL.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REAR PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL LOOSE FROM WALL. MUST REATTACH SINK TO WALL/SEAL GAP BETWEEN SINK AND WALL.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALL BEHIND TOMATOE PREP TABLE (REAR PREP). MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALL.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Must fix splash guard to the left of prep sink in rear prep area, & to the right of rear handsink.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Fan guards of walk-in cooler, with dust build-up must be cleaned.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. .Floors of walk-in cooler need detailed cleaning, due to food debris/dirt
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Dusty bathroom vents must be kept clean.
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