Chicago Health Dept
323 E WACKER DR · LOOP, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2025), 1 critical violation noted.
19 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Mar 2025.
MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE ROOM SERVICE WAIT AREA.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
OBSERVED DISH RACKS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE DISH RACKS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING. MUST REMOVE OR PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF THREE DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS AT THE BOTTOM OF REACH-IN FREEZER AT THE END OF COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IN DISREPAIR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS AFTER USE
OBSERVED LOW LIGHTING INSIDE OF MAIN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
Observed a food runner handling ready-to-eat foods ( bread slices, balls of butter..) with bare hands, instructed mgr not to allow staff to handle such foods with bare hands. Priority violation 7-38-010.
Slow drainage noted at employees cafeteria dish room hand wash sink. instructed to repair and maintain.
Inadequate dish washing facilities, found high temp conveyer dish machine not sanitizing aft final rinse, utensils surface temp at final rinse was at 146f. instructed manager to provide proper final rinse temperature at dish surface. Priority violation 7-38-025.
Ice maker interior surfaces not clean, an orange film noted at upper interior surfaces. soda fountain dispensers not clean inside at employees cafeteria. instructed to clean and maintain.
Inadequate lighting noted in several walk-in coolers at main kitchen and dock area. instructed to provide more lighting.
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA HANDWASHING SINKS. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 79.1 T0 79.3F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
OBSERVED CRUSHED PEPPER OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN CONTAINERS BY THE PREP STATION WITHOUT LABEL CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED A BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH A BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT AND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM MUST INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND NO REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST ALSO BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ALL AUTOMATIC SOAP DISPENSERS IN THE WOMEN’S RESTROOM LOCATED ON L4 NOT OPERATING. TWO BOTTLES LABELED “SHOWER GEL” WERE PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL DISPENSERS AND PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT EACH DISPENSING STATION.
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM ON L4 NEAR THE TWO SHOWERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TILES TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT-BULB IN THE REFRIGERATOR UNIT IDENTIFIED AS "K2" IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING.
FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
CLEAN FOOD UTENSILS STORED IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN DRY SURFACE.
TOWELS/ WIPING CLOTHS WITH LOOSE THREADS USED IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO USE ONES WITHOUT LOOSE THREADS
MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED BEHIND BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
GENEVA WALK-IN COOLER WITH DAMAGED PLATE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED 80 SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS LOCATED IN THE PASTRY FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
Above violation still remaining(Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks in bar area shall be repaired/replaced).
Above violation still remaining(Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Above violation still remaining(Floors in kitchen prep area, and by dish machine areas, need re-grouting).
Above violation still remaining(Wall by walk in freezer had peeling paint/plaster, shall be repaired/sealed, walls that had peeling paint, missing ceiling tiles in rear kitchen areas, shall be repaired/replaced).
Found/observed live fruit flies(gnats)15 in bar area, and in rear kitchen area, by rear storage roonm (20 ).Citation issued 7-38-020 Serious violation.
Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks in bar area shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sinks in kitchen prep areas, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, sides of stove/ovens not clean, need detailed cleaning. Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.
Floors in kitchen prep area by dish machine areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in kitchen prep area, and by dish machine areas, need re-grouting.
Wall by walk in freezer had peeling paint/plaster, shall be repaired/sealed, walls that had peeling paint, missing ceiling tiles in rear kitchen areas, shall be repaired/replaced.
MUST REMOVE EXCESS DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE CEILING VENTS AT THE GENEVA KITCHEN AREA.
MUST REPAIR LOOSE HAND SINK FAUCET IN THE GENEVA LINE PREP AREA.
PLASTIC DIPOSABLE CUPS USED AS A SPICE CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROEPR CONTAINERS THAT CAN BE WASHED.
SNEEZE GUARD NOT ADEQUATE AT SELF-SERVICE PASTRIES AND CUT FRUITS DISPLAY COUNTER. INSTURCTED TO INSTALL.
INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER #(K53), INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
BOTTOM SHELF OF STAND UP COOLER NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LEAKY PIPE UNDER HAND SINK NEXT TO BALLROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS AT THE K-22 AND K-24 COOLERS.
BULK FOOD CONTAINER MISSING LABELS, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL
WALL COVERINGS NOT MOUNTED PREOPERLY NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
MOPS AND BROOMS ARE KEPT TOO CLOSE TO CLEAN UTENSILS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP A WAY. FLY TRAP INSTALLED ABOVE 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
ICE SCOOP STORED OVER ICE CUBES AT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF CUBES.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CLEARLY.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. ICE BUILD-UP AROUND COOLING UNIT INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FAN COVERS, COOLER DOOR GASKETS AND BOTTOM SHELVES OF DRAWER COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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