DEC 12
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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440 S LA SALLE ST · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 12, 2019 · passed with conditions
7 of 12 inspections passed, 1 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
7 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
31
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Sep 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
FOUND SHELLSTOCK TAG WITHOUT DATE WHEN LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SERVED OR SOLD. THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED RAW OYSTERS ON MENU SAID ITEM CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE : PARTY KITCHEN AND UPSTAIRS EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
MAY 102018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 10
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND A MINOR LEAK ON THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE WASHBOWL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
APR 132017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 13
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE OVENS WITH BURNT DEBRIS ON THE BOTTOM SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP IN THE MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND THE WALLS AROUND THE DISH WASHING MACHINE ON THE 2ND LEVEL AND THE VENTS IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DIRT, DUST AND FOOD BUILD UP.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
THE MOP IN THE REAR OF THE MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA WAS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP. MAINTAIN SAME.
FEB 32016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 3
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FAN COVER IN PREP COOLERS NOT CLEAN, DUST BUILD UP NOTED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO HAND WASH SINK NOTED IN UPPER LEVEL DISH MACHINE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. LEAKY 3-COMP SINK AT CENTER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
JAN 232015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 23
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASE LEAKING AT THE PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT DRAIN PLUGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DRAIN PLUGS.
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JAN 272014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 27
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 212013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 21
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE RIPPED RUBBER GASKET ON (RIGHT) PREP COOLER ON HOT LINE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN RACKS/REMOVE RUST INSIDE COOLERS IN THE BAR AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST FIX SLOW DRAINING SINKS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AND UNDER THR WASH COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMP. SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
SEP 272011PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 27
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SEE REPORT DATED 09/23/11
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SEE REPORT DATED ON 09/23/11
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SEE REPORT DATED ON 09/23/11
SEP 232011PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 23
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND SERVICE COLD KITCHEN REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 52.3 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. FOUND DRESSING, CUT MELONS AND EGGS INSIDE COOLER.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT BETWEEN 51.4 F AND 52.3 F- DRESSING, EGGS AND CUT MELONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT- 10 LBS, VALUED AT $50.00
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. FISH REACH IN COOLER AND SERVICE COLD KITCHEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR(GAPS BETWEEN GASKETS AND COOLER). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR GASKETS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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. BAR HANDWASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
OCT 12010PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 1
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.Found previous serious violation not corrected from report dated 9-23-10 numbered 401228. Found no backflow prevention devices installed at 2 coffee machines.critical violation. citation issued. tagged machine.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Correct By: Friday, September 23, 2011 Violation Codes: 7-38-005 (B), 7-38-025 Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Found food containers not stored properly on shelving unnits.(must store inverted).
OCT 12010PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 1
2010
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Correct By: Friday, September 23, 2011 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Correct By: Friday, September 23, 2011 Violation Codes: 7-38-005 (B), 7-38-025 Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Found food containers not stored properly on shelving unnits.(must store inverted).
SEP 232010FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 23
2010
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. Previous minor violation not corrected from report dated 8-27-10 report# 162349. Found no backflow prevention devices at 2 ice machines and 2 coffee machines.(Check valves) serious violation. citation issued.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Found food containers not stored properly on shelving unnits.(must store inverted).
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