THE CHERRY CIRCLE ROOM.

Chicago Health Dept

12 S MICHIGAN AVE · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

17 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected May 2024.

Last inspected May 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 7

2024

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Minor Sanitation

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 30

2024

FAIL 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Serious Food Temperature

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.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 6

2023

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

No hands washing signs in 2nd floor employees restrooms, instructed to provide.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Food utensils in-use wedged between coolers, instructed to keep on a clean surface.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all utensils after washing.

MAR 17

2022

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED WOODEN CUTTING BOARD IN MILK ROOM WITH DARK GROOVES. RESURFACE OR REPLACE.

FEB 1

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

Minor Sanitation

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 20

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Food Temperature

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

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED WOODEN CUTTING BOARD IN MILK ROOM WITH DARK GROOVES. RESURFACE OR REPLACE.

Serious Other

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 9

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Sanitation

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT BOTH HAND WASH SINKS IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Other

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

MAY 17

2018

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 22

2018

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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 5

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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 28

2017

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 16

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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 30

2016

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 23

2016

FAIL 4 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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.

Critical Food Temperature

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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 22

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING AND INACCURATE REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN WARMEST PART.

MAY 15

2015

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 5

2015

FAIL 11 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

Critical Pest Activity

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

Critical Pest Activity

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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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