MAY 7
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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THE CHERRY CIRCLE ROOM.
BEAT. 47/100
12 S MICHIGAN AVE · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 7, 2024 · passed
Failed 4 of 17 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
17
9 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
53
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since May 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINER IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/PREP AREA ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED OLD FOOD RESIDUE ON CAN OPENER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE CAN OPENER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT BOTH FAUCETS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED IN THE BUCKETS IN THE UPSTAIRS PREP AREA AND DOWNSTAIRS DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS WHEN NOT IN USE TO ALLOW TO DRY.
APR 302024FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 30
2024
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINER IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/PREP AREA ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR OR TEST STRIPS PROVIDED FOR MEASURING UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURES FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED OLD FOOD RESIDUE ON CAN OPENER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE CAN OPENER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT BOTH FAUCETS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED IN THE BUCKETS IN THE UPSTAIRS PREP AREA AND DOWNSTAIRS DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS WHEN NOT IN USE TO ALLOW TO DRY.
MAR 62023PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 6
2023
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
No hands washing signs in 2nd floor employees restrooms, instructed to provide.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Food utensils in-use wedged between coolers, instructed to keep on a clean surface.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all utensils after washing.
MAR 172022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 17
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED WOODEN CUTTING BOARD IN MILK ROOM WITH DARK GROOVES. RESURFACE OR REPLACE.
FEB 12022PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 1
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED WOODEN CUTTING BOARD IN MILK ROOM WITH DARK GROOVES. RESURFACE OR REPLACE.
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JAN 202022PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 20
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON SITE NOT REACHING 160F AT PLATES SURFACE. MACHINE WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED 2 LOW TEMPERAURE DISH MACHINES NOT SANITIZING AT 0 PPM CHLORINE. ONE LOCATED IN MILK ROOM AD THE OTHER IN THE CHERRY CIRCLE ROOM. MACHINES WERE TAGGED. MACHINES WERE NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED WOODEN CUTTING BOARD IN MILK ROOM WITH DARK GROOVES. RESURFACE OR REPLACE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO HIGH TEMPERAURE TEST STRIPS OF HIGH TEMPERAURE THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED
DEC 92019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 9
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF THE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS AND A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT BOTH HAND WASH SINKS IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED ITEMS ON THE MENU THAT AREA SERVED RAW OR POTENTIALLY UNDER COOKED SUCH AS OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL, STEAKS, COOKED TO ORDER EGGS, ETC. WITH NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENTS ON ALL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN AND DIRTY GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS IN COFFEE STATION ON COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MAINTAINING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
FEB 222018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 22
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED UTENSILS BEING PRESET WITH THE MOUTH PART OF THE UTENSIL NOT PROTECTED AND GLASSWARE NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO NOT PRESET THE TABLES, OR PRESET THE TABLE UPON GUEST ARRIVAL OR COVER THE MOUTH PART OF THE UTENSILS AND INVERT GLASSWARE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 52017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 5
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 282017FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 28
2017
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE TOP OF SAID DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 162017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 16
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
OBSERVED THE BASEMENT LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN USE AND SANITIZING AT 0PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND DISCONTINUE USE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN WITH BUILD UP UNDER THE LARGE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES WITH ACCUMULATED DUST ABOVE THE DISH RACK WITH CLEAN DISHES ACROSS FROM THE BASEMENT DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING TILES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED A BLOWN LIGHT BULB INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE OF THE DISHROOM AND ICE MACHINE ROOM BOTH IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND SHIELDING.
SEP 232016FAILED4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 23
2016
FAILED
4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
Facility not maintaining proper cooling temperature, found prep cooler at main cook line at 52.2f, cooler is used to store perishables. instructed to keep all coolers at 40f or lower. critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). cooler is tagged not allowed to use. must contact the office of CDPH when repaired for tag removal request.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
potentially hazardous foods stored at improper temperature. found 1.5lbs of cooked duck at 52.2f, 2lbs of corned beef at 51.5F and 1lb of deli meat at 50.4f, food stored at said cooler. instructed to keep such foods at 40f or lower. critical citation issued 7-38-005(A) food discarded valued at $50.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
inadequate insects control, found 40 live fruit flies in kitchen and coffee station, instructed to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas. serious citation issued 7-38-020.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
food handlers with beard not wearing beard restraint. instructed to wear.
FEB 222016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 22
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOOD TRAYS STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF. AS HIGH AS POSSIBLE
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
GLASS BOTTLE CONTAINERS BEING USED AS A MULTI-USE CONTAINER WITHOUT PROPER WASHING EQUIPMENT OR METHOD, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USAGE. LOOSE WIRE NOTED ON FOOD STRAINER. INSTRUCTED TO USE GOOD REPAIR UTENSILS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MISSING AND INACCURATE REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN WARMEST PART.
MAY 52015FAILED11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 5
2015
FAILED
11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
OBSERVED THE HIGH AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITHOUT POWER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE POWER TO VERIFY SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AND FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK ON THE COOK LINE, NO HAND SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE CHERRY CIRCLE ROOM BAR, NO FAUCET AT THE MILK ROOM EXPOSED HAND SINK AND NO COLD WATER AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE GAME ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND SOAP AND HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 1 INCH OPENINGS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR FROM THE LOBBY TO THE STAGING ROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR, THE BASEMENT DISHROOM DOOR THAT OPENS TO A COMMON HALLWAY AND THE BASEMENT DUMPSTER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL OPENINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION
INSIDE CONTAINERS OR RECEPTACLES: ADEQUATE NUMBER, PROPERLY COVERED AND INSECT/RODENT PROOF
OBSERVED NO LIDS FOR TRASH CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TRASH CAN LIDS. SERIOUS VIOLATION
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT THE STAGING AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK TO PREVENT WATER SPLASHING ONTO FOOD DURING PREPARATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOOD SHELVING AT THE CHERRY CIRCLE ROOM BAR AND AN UNFINISHED WALL AND DOOR INSIDE OF THE MILK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED A GAP AT THE THRESHOLD OF THE GAME ROOM BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED WATER OVERFLOWING ONTO THE FLOOR UNDER THE GAME ROOM LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO EXHAUST AT THE COOKLINE HOOD AND AT THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN EXHAUST.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE COOK LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK FAUCET BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO COLD WATER AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE CHERRY CIRCLE ROOM BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT AND COLD WATER AT ALL SINKS.
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