THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY.
875 N MICHIGAN AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Failed 8 of 43 inspections. 20 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 292026PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED ICE MACHINES UPPER PORTION PLASTIC WATER TUBES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE PLASTIC ICE MACHINE WATER TUBES.
FEB 102025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: MEN & WOMENS TOILET ROOM, THOUGHOUT PREP AREAS, ALL WALK-IN COOLERS & WALK-IN FREEZER, BAKERY PREP, BAKERY WALK-IN COOLER, FRONT AND REAR PREP. NOTED FLOOR GROUT MISSING THROUGHOUT THE AREAS MENTIONED ABOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP, CEILING IN PIZZA PREP, REAR PREP, AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
OBSERVED THE STAINLESS-STEEL WALL LEADING TO UTILITY SINK IN REAR BREAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
FEB 32025FAILED14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED BLANK COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN POLICY WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT HAND SINK (90.1F) INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PLUMBER ON SITE AND CORRECTED HANDSINK NOW READING 102.4F PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
SEE VIOLATION# 60
SEE VIOLATION #60
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON TABLETOP CUTTER CITRUS LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS AND CLEAN UNIT AFTER EACH USE.
OBSERVED THE DEEP FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR PIPES COMPLETELY FALLEN OFF, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBER IS ON SITE.
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: MEN & WOMENS TOILET ROOM, THOUGHOUT PREP AREAS, ALL WALK-IN COOLERS & WALK-IN FREEZER, BAKERY PREP, BAKERY WALK-IN COOLER, FRONT AND REAR PREP. NOTED FLOOR GROUT MISSING THROUGHOUT THE AREAS MENTIONED ABOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP, CEILING IN PIZZA PREP, REAR PREP, AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED THE STAINLESS-STEEL WALL LEADING TO UTILITY SINK IN REAR BREAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2597793 CONDUCTED ON 7/19/24. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (39)3-305.11- OBSERVED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FOR MAIN PREP LINE HANDWASHING SINK DIRECTLY ABOVE UNCOVERED, EXPOSED FOOD IN LINE COOLERS, POSING RISK OF CONTAMINATION FROM SPLASH OR DRIP AFTER HANDWASHING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD COVERED IN THIS AREA OR RELOCATE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FROM ABOVE EXPOSED FOOD ITEM TO ELIMINATE RISK OF CONTAMINATION FROM SPLASH OR DRIP AND MAINTAIN. (47) 4-101.19 - OBSERVED DRY, HEAVILY-SOILED WIPING CLOTHS USED TO LINE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT (USED TO LINE EDGES OF COMPRESSOR ACCESS DOORS). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SOILED WIPING CLOTHS AND REPLACE WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE FOR NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 192024PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED INDIVIDUALLY-WRAPPED PORK CUTLETS IN WALK-IN COOLER STORED COVERED (WRAPPED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL) WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS UNCOVERED OR LOOSELY COVERED IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION WHILE COOLING TO FACILITATE HEAT TRANSFER AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FOR MAIN PREP LINE HANDWASHING SINK DIRECTLY ABOVE UNCOVERED, EXPOSED FOOD IN LINE COOLERS, POSING RISK OF CONTAMINATION FROM SPLASH OR DRIP AFTER HANDWASHING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD COVERED IN THIS AREA OR RELOCATE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FROM ABOVE EXPOSED FOOD ITEM TO ELIMINATE RISK OF CONTAMINATION FROM SPLASH OR DRIP AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DRY, HEAVILY-SOILED WIPING CLOTHS USED TO LINE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT (USED TO LINE EDGES OF COMPRESSOR ACCESS DOORS). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SOILED WIPING CLOTHS AND REPLACE WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE FOR NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GASKETS ALONG SEVERAL DRAWERS ON SEVERAL COLD-HOLDING UNITS THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP LINE TO BE EXCESSIVELY SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL ON GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SMALL POTABLE WATER LEAK FROM CEILING IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. LEAK IS NOT ABOVE FOOD, EQUIPMENT, OR SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE AWARE OF CEILING LEAK AND IS AWAITING BUILDING MAINTENANCE FOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CEILING PLUMBING TO ELIMINATE POTABLE WATER LEAK AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
OBSERVED UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN REAR KITCHEN AREA MISSING COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR THIS TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
DEC 42023PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. NOTED HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT REQUIRED TEMPERATURE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.
OBSERVED PRE-SET TABLEWARE OIN DINING AREA UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER SILVERWARE IN ORDER TO PREVENT MISCELLANEUS FORMS OF CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED HANDSINK WITHOUT PROPER SPLASH GUARD IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BARRIER ALONG SIDE OF DRAIN BOARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, LIQUOR WELL AND ICE BIN IN BAR WITH EXCESSIVE SPLATTER AND STICKY SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAINN FREE OF DEBRIS.
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MAY 272022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Silverware and plates preset on tables not protected from contamination. TABLEWARE that is preset shall be protected from contamination by being wrapped, covered, or inverted.
Heavy dust build up noted on cooling line insulation in walk-in coolers, instructed to clean and maintain.
Inadequate lighting in produce walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.
MAR 12022PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Improper thawing method, frozen shrimp bags being thawed in cold standing water. instructed to keep under cold running water.
Several Bulk food containers ( sugar, flour...) not labeled, instructed to label.
disposable small container used as a food scoop at cook line, instructed to use proper scoops.
Heavy dust build up noted on cooling line insulation in walk-in coolers, instructed to clean and maintain.
soda gun holder not draining excess water, instructed to clean drain line.
JUN 72021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING. CHLORINE READING 0 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. MANAGEMENT WAS ABLE TO CORRECT VIOLATION BY END OF INSPECTION - CHLORINE NOW READS 100 PPM.
SALAD MIXING CONTAINERS STORED DIRECTLY NEXT TO HANDWASHING SINK IN SALAD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE CLEAN DISHES SO THAT THEY ARE NOT EXPOSED TO SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE MULTIPLE FRYERS ON COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND GARBAGE AND OTHER DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR EMPLOYEE BREAK AREA. FOUND DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON FLOOR OF MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 192020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SALAD MIXING CONTAINERS STORED TOO CLOSE TO HAND WASH SINK, SANI BUCKETS STORED NEAR CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP A WAY
OCT 172019PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
- OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE IN HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
JUL 302019PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Violation Codes: 6-202.15. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE TOP OF THE ROTATING FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
Violation Codes: 4-904.13. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE DINING ROOM, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION.
JUL 222019FAILED15 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
- MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE BAR. -
- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF A BLACK AND PICK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF A THINK BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE TUBING OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED NEAR THE DISH PIT. MUST REMOVE SUBSTANCE, DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. -
- OBSERVED BULK FOOD ITEMS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT IDENTIFYING LABELS. MUST PROVIDE. -
- OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE TOP OF THE ROTATING FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS. -
- OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED APPROX 5 LIVE ROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE MUSIC STAND CLOSET. MUST REMOVE ALL ROACHES, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR FURTHER SERVICE AND INSTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED. -
- MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HANDWASH SINK AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAR. -
- OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE DINING ROOM, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION. -
- OBSERVED AN ORGANIC DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. -
- OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM THE SIDE OF THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
- OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO TWO OF THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE DISH PIT, WHEN ONE OF THE COMPARTMENTS IS DRAINED. FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY CLEANING OUT THE DRAIN PIPES OF ANY ACCUMULATED DEBRIS; ALLOWING THE SINK COMPARTMENTS TO ADEQUATELY DRAIN AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED. -
- OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED AS FLOORING IN THE DISH PIT. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE ALL FLOORING TO BE A NON-ABSORBENT, DURABLE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. -
- OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE DISH PIT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. -
- OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF STANDING WATER IN THE DISH PIT AREA. MUST REMOVE, DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF A GREEN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE WALLS IN THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. MUST REMOVE SUBSTANCE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AREA. -
- OBSERVED A BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DISH PIT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S AND MEN'S TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
APR 62018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SOME REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINES AROUND ICE CHUTE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES/CEILING LIGHT COVERS AROUND CEILING VENTILATION COVERS ABOVE PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES/LIGHT COVERS AND VENTILATION COVERS.
SOME COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS AT CHEESECAKE REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
DEC 132017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
BULK-FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
DAMAGED WALL AT REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING A BEARD RESTRAIN AT FRONT COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
SEP 72017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
DAMAGED AND MISING INSULATION COVERINGS IN SEVERAL WALK-IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
STANDING WATER UNDER COOK LINE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DRY AS POSSIBLE.
NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK, LEAK AT FILTER LINES FOR ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
EMPLOYEES DRINKS STORED IN PREP COOLERS NEXT TO FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE.
ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BINS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF ICE BINES IN A CLEAN HOLDER.
MAR 242017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MISSING LABELES ON SUGAR AND SALT TUBS IN MAIN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
KNIVES WEDGED UNDER PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON INSULATION FOR COOLING LINES IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING GROUT AROUND LARGE FLOOR DRAINS MAIN KITCHEN, STAGNATE WATE ON KITCHEN FLOOR NEAR SOUND SYSTEM CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MGR TO GROUT AND KEEP FLOOR DRY AS POSSIBLE.
MISSING THERMOMETER IN CHESSE CAKE STATION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
NOV 302016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTBULBS IN THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REACH-IN SEAFOOD REFRIGERATORS IN THE REAR.
APR 72016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SHELLED EGGS STORED OVER READY TO EAT FOODS. MUST STORED RAW MEATS AND SHELLED EGGS UNDER AND BELOW READY TO EAT FOODS AT AL TIMES. NOTE: NO EGGS WERE CRACKED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SEVERAL BAGS OF GARBAGE AND REFUSE ITEMS STACKED UP NEAR THE BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO TAKE GARBAGE OUT TO THE DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN BACK DOOR AREA CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 222016FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN AT 46.0F,CONTAINER OF CUT TOMATOES AT 46.9F,CONTAINER OF SAUSAGE AT 47.9F,CONTAINER OF SHRIMPS INSIDE THE 6 DOOR COOK LINE PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10 POUNDS OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $100.00 AS STATED BY MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AND HOT FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE 3 ICE MACHINES. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES THROUGHOUT INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINES, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED 1 PREP COOLER HAS LOOSE UPPER DRAWER DOOR NEXT TO COOK LINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREAS ARE NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AREAS INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS ON WALLS AND CEILING NEAR THE SALAD PREP STATIONS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHT SHIELD MISSING AT HOOD IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SEVERAL BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN HALLWAY LEADING TO DISHWASHING AREAS AND IN STORAGE ROOMS AND WALK-IN-FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BURNT OUT LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
OCT 12015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
PROVIDE COVER FOR CONSUMABLE ICE AT ICE BIN OF MAIN BAR.
JUL 172015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
PROVIDE COVER FOR CONSUMABLE ICE AT ICE BIN OF MAIN BAR.
JUL 102015FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 15 SMALL FLYING INSECTS RESTING ON SHELVES, BOXES AND WALL/CEILING IN POTATO ROOM, 25 ON WALL,CEILING IN ESPRESSO BAR AND SURROUNDING AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 10 SMALL FLYING INSECTS IN BAKERY ON WALL. MUST REMOVE. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-020.
PROVIDE COVER FOR CONSUMABLE ICE AT ICE BIN OF MAIN BAR.
CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF SMALL ICE MACHINE AT REAR.
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG COOKLINE OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING IN WALK-IN FREEZER. REMOVE POOLING WATER IN DISHROOM AREA AND AT REAR, ALSO IN BEER COOLER. KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.
MAY 272014PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED A 12 DRAWER PREP COOLER WITH AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.4F ON THE COOKLINE WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SAUTEED VEGETABLES, PANCETTA, BACON, CHICKEN & CHEESE) INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SAUTEED VEGETABLES, CHICKEN, PANCETTA, BACON, GUACAMOLE, SOUR CREAM & CHEESE) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48.1F-50.1F INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS ON THE COOK LINE AND INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 98.5 LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $327. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED THE SALAD PREP 2 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT THE TOP SEAM BETWEEN BASINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE UTILITY SINK FAUCET NEAR BACK DOOR WITH NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND A HOSE CONNECTED TO IT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
AUG 82013FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND FRIUT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES.OBSERVED ABOUT 40 FRUIT FLIES BY DISMACHINE AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
FOUND SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR.DEEP GROOVES.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISWASHING AREAS. EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS.
NOV 162012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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NOV 82012FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1138437 DATED ON 08-07-12 FOR VIOLATION #(32) MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ICE BINS AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME.
ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, FAN COVERS AND INSULATION COVERING AT PIPES IN WALK-IN COOLER.
FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER FOOD PREP AREA, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
EXCESSIVE STANDING WATER AT DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE AND KEEP FLOOR DRAINS FREE FROM DEBRIS.
AUG 72012PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. FOUND 20 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER AT 52.4F, CHICKEN WAS PLACED IN COOLER A DAY BEFORE. FOUND 2LBS OF COOKED BEANS AT 124.3F STORED IN A METAL CONTAINER NEXT TO COOKING BURNERS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP SUCH FOOD ITEMS STORED AT PROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE. ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $25.00.
MISSING LABELS ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
MISSING COVERS FOR ICE BINS AT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
EXCESSIVE STANDING WATER AT DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE AND KEEP FLOOR DRAINS FREE FROM DEBRIS.
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT BAKERY DISPLAY COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
MUST INSTALL A HND SINK IN BAR AREA WHERE READY-TO-EAT FOOD ITEMS HANDLED.
OCT 42011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SINK DRAINS, INTERIOR FLOOR OF COOLERS & CABINETS AT 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. 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 COOLERS & SMALL COOLERS AT BAKED GOODS AREA & PREP STATION BY MAIN ENTRY WAY MUST BE FREE OF DUST BUILD -UP. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
NOTED CONDENSATION WATER FROM WATER LINES UNDER HANDSINKS & SODA DISPENSER BY COOK'S LINE- MUST ADDRESS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.
MAY 252011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
LEAKY PIPES UNDER FRONT SERVERS ICE MACHINE & UNDER STEAMTABLE AT COOK'S LINE MUST BE FIXED. EXHAUST VENT ABOVE DISHMACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY WORKING-MUST FIX. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.
MAY 172011FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
DISHWASHING FACILITY NOT MAINTAINED (7-38-030). OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER COMING OUT FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE DISHMACHINE DOORS, & POURING ONTO THE FLOOR CONTINOUSLY-MUST ADDRESS/FIX & MAINTAIN. All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED & PROPER LIDS/COVERS PROVIDED FOR. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. CAULKING ON SEAMS OF ALL SINKS & STEAMTABLE UNITS MUST BE REPLACED (WORN OUT), TO STOP SEEPAGE OF WATER/ All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR OF COOLERS AT LOWER & FIRST LEVEL BARS, EXTERIOR SIDES OF EQUIPMENT AT COOK'S LINE, COUNTERS UNDER PREP/HANDSINKS, CABINETS AT PASTRY/CAKES SECTION, FAN GUARDS OF SMALL COOLERS, CURTAINS OF DISHMACHINE-DUE TO FOOD STAINS/GREASE OR DIRT. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
FLOORS IN DISHROON & PREP AREAS MUST BE KEPT DRY, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ANY BROKEN TILES MUST BE FIXED. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE ADDRESSED: LEAKY PIPES OR FAUCETS AT OR UNDER HANDSINKS/PREP/BAR SINKS THRU-OUT PREMISES. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.
JUL 282010FAILED1 violation1 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 2 LIVE ROACHES AT REAR STORAGE ROOM AND LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS/CEILING IN DISHMACHINE ROOM. MUST REM0VE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. TICKET #H000062262 11.
MAY 242010PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. FOUND 8 CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR. WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. ALL BOARDS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED.
All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. DRAIN PIPE OPEN ALLOWING WASTE WATER TO DRAIN ON TO FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND REPLACE DRAIN PLUG. REPAIRED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-030 SERIOUS VIOLATION
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. LARGE CAN OPENER AND VEGETABLE SLICER IN NEED OF CLEANING AFTER EACH USE.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. ALL FLOORS IN NEED OF GROUTING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AND CEILINGS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST AND BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. WALLS AND CEILINGS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST AND BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
APR 132010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. LARGE CAN OPENER AND VEGETABLE SLICER IN NEED OF CLEANING AFTER EACH USE.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. ALL FLOORS IN NEED OF GROUTING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AND CEILINGS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST AND BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHEILD IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING. CRACKED.
FEB 92010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REFER TO INSPECTION DATED 2-5-10 REPORT # 20522
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. REFER TO INSPECTION DATED 2-5-10 REPORT # 20522
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REFER TO INSPECTION DATED 2-5-10 REPORT # 20522
Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REFER TO INSPECTION DATED 2-5-10 REPORT # 20522
FEB 52010PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. THE FOLLOWING UNDER THE COUNTER COOLERS WERE FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. SALAD, PIZZA STATION ETC.....COOLERS WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTI CORRECTED. NOTIFY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH VIA FAX. 312-746-4240.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. THE FDOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS WERE FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 6 LBS OF CHICKEN @ 47.3, 4 LBS OF SHREDDED CHEESE 45.8, 2 LBS BLUE CHEESE 46.4 AND 1 LB OF HAM @ 45.6. THE PRODUCTS WERE ALL DISCARDED. TOTAL VALUE: 13 LBS $20.00.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED 1 REACH IN COOLER AT BAKERY STATION WITH RUBBER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AT FRYERS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN THE DISH ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING AND REGROUTING.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN MOP SINK CLOSET AT FRONT OF THE STORE MUST BE REMOVED TO ELIMINATE ALL HARBORAGE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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