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65 E ADAMS ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Failed 2 of 15 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 22018PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-501.16(A:2&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (EGGS, ANCHOVIES) BEING HELD INSIDE OF THE TOP COOLER OF A 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AND AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES; 2 LBS OF ANCHOVIES AT 58.1F, 1 LB OF CAPERS AT 55.6F, 1 DOZEN EGGS AT 51.8F, 1/2 LB OF GARBANZO BEANS AT 53.8F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PER MANAGER ALL TCS ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $60. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A REMINDER AND A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND PROVIDE A REMINDER AND A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
4-301.11 OBSERVED TOP COOLER OF 3 DOOR PREP COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (EGGS, ANCHOVIES) WERE INSIDE OF SAID COOLER. THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF SAID TOP COOLER WAS AT 55.6F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT SAID TOP COOLER MAINTAINS AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. TOP PREP COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USE UNTIL RE-INSEPCTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
5-204.12 OBSERVED UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
6-201.17 OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER ALL SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
8-304.11(A) OBSERVED MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT DATED 10/16/17 NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FOR PUBLIC VIEW.
OCT 162017PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS NOT MAINTAINED AND OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE, LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LIDS ARE ALWAYS TIGHT FITTING AND GARBAGE IS NEVER OVERFLOWING. RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL DUMPSTER PICK UP OR ADDING ADDITIONAL DUMPSTERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES LOCATED INSIDE ALL OF THE WALK IN COOLERS IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE UPSTAIRS FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLERS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A STRAINER BEING USED IN THE FLOOR DRAIN LOCATED IN THE UPSTAIRS FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE FLOOR DRAIN STRAINER AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS WITH DEAD ROACHES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL LOCATED ON THE WALL BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE AND ON THE WALL BY THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL LOCATED BY THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TWO BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS LOCATED ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 282017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED A BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE WEST COOKLINE AND A BLOWN LIGHT BULB UNDER THE PIZZA OVEN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LIGHT SHIELD AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
JUN 212017FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON THE WALL OF THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN BEHIND THE SHELF OF CLEAN DISHES AND ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE SPRAYER HEAD SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8-10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES FLYING AROUND THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT KITCHENS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE NOTED AREAS AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION
OBSERVED SERVING UTENSILS STORED IN BOWLS OF WATER ON THE STEAM TABLE AND ON COUNTER TOPS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SERVING UTENSILS ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISH MACHINE, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND STORAGE WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
OBSERVED A BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE WEST COOKLINE AND A BLOWN LIGHT BULB UNDER THE PIZZA OVEN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LIGHT SHIELD AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
OBSERVED PREP COOLERS ALONG THE COOKLINE WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A THERMOMETER INSIDE/ON ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AND ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE BIN AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER AND STORE THE ICE SCOOPS ON A CLEAN DRY SURFACE.
APR 112017PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SERVING UTENSILS STORED IN BOWLS OF WATER ON THE STEAM TABLE AND ON COUNTER TOPS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SERVING UTENSILS ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
OBSERVED THE GASKETS TORN ON THE PIZZA PREP COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE GASKET.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISH MACHINE, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND STORAGE WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND/OR FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
OBSERVED CEILING VENTS, CEILING TILES AND HOOD VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING TILES, CEILING VENTS AND HOOD VENTS.
OBSERVED A BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE WEST COOKLINE AND A BLOWN LIGHT BULB UNDER THE PIZZA OVEN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LIGHT SHIELD AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
OBSERVED PREP COOLERS ALONG THE COOKLINE WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A THERMOMETER INSIDE/ON ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AND ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE BIN AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER AND STORE THE ICE SCOOPS ON A CLEAN DRY SURFACE.
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AUG 22016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
COVING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE UNDER HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO LIQUOR STORAGE STORED ON FLOORS IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.MUST INSTALL SHELVING TO PROPERLY ELEVATE AT LEAST 6-INCHES OFF FLOORS.
: LOWER WALLS UNDER AND AROUND DISH MACHINE IN KITCKEN NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN
JUL 292016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AT BAR BEING USED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE GLASSES SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE. DISH MACHINE MUST AT LEAST SANITIZE AT 50PPM OF CHLORINE.MUST NOT USE MACHINE UNTIL SERVICED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH.MUST USE 3-COMP SINK OR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN,CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030
COVING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE UNDER HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO LIQUOR STORAGE STORED ON FLOORS IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.MUST INSTALL SHELVING TO PROPERLY ELEVATE AT LEAST 6-INCHES OFF FLOORS.
LOWER WALLS UNDER AND AROUND DISH MACHINE IN KITCKEN NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
JAN 142016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVES GLASS BOTTLES WITH A NARROW OPENING (WINE BOTTLE LIKE)USED AS MULTI-USE UTENSIL FOR CUSTOMERS WATER, NO PROPER WASHING FACILITY FOUND ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO DISCONTINUE USE.
NOTED PREP COOLER DOORS WITH DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
CEILING VENTS ABOVE COFFEE STATION WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 92015PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED 94LBS OF VACUUMED PACKAGED FOOD (TUNA, DUCK, CHICKEN, OCTOPUS, PORK, RIBEYE, COOKED CABBAGE, STEAK AND CORNISH HENS) IN THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER PER MANAGEMENT THAT WAS VACUUM PACKAGED BY THE FACILITY THEMSELVES WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO APPROVED HACCP PLAN. ALSO OBSERVED A CRYOVAC MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO APPROVED HACCP PLAN FOR VACUUM PACKAGING. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 94LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $500. THE CRYOVAC MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL CUTTING BOARDS.
OBSERVED HOOD VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE HOOD VENTS.
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHTS UNDER THE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEAR THE 1ST FLOOR PREP LINE WITH LOW WATER PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH OUT PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.
FEB 132014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
BULK FOOD STORED IN CRACKED PLASTIC CONTAINER, NO LABEL NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SOUND CONTAINERS WITH PROPER LABEL.
FINAL RINSE TEMP GAUGE AT DISH MACHINE NOT ACCURATE, INSTRUCTE TO REPLACE.
HEAVY DUST BUILD UP NOTED ON WALK-IN COOLERS FAN COVER, GAS PIPES ABOVE COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CELAN AND MAINTAIN.
INTERIOR OF SODA FOUNTAIN DISPENSERS NOT CLEAN, GRAY SUBSTANCE NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 142013FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TWO REAR KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINKS WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS READILY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CDI CRITICAL CITATION.
DURING INSPECTION FOUND NO HOT WATER IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM AT BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS PROVIDE BOTH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT WASHROOM FACILITIES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WARNING STATEMENT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC RELATING TO CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS AT ALL TIMES.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF PASTRY UPRIGHT COOLERS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD STAINS.
MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT AND AROUND THE DISH MACHINE AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST RECAULK WALL AT BASE OF 3COMP SINK AREA TO SEAL SPACE BETWEEN WALL AND SINK.
MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS AT PASTRY COOLERS.
MUST REPAIR ONE OF 3 HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE LADIES RESTROOM. THE 3RD HANDSINK FURTHEREST FROM THE ENTRANCE DOOR.
MUST PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOPER HOLDER AT THE BAR AREA.
OCT 182012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
MUST PROVIDE A SHEILD TO THE LIGHT IN THE MEAT WALK IN COOLER.
JAN 282011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON COOLING UNITS OF WALK-IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR UNDER BAR COUNTER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED MGR CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CRACKS BETWEEN WALL PANELS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. MUST HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
FEB 52010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN FAN COVER INSIDE ONE WALK-COOLER, HEAVY DUST BUILD UP NOTED.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND UTENSILS STORAGE SHELVES.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. MUST REPAIR LEAKY HAND SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.
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