SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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224 S MICHIGAN AVE · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 31, 2024 · passed with conditions

4 of 7 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
25
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jul 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 31
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WATER TEMPERATURE AT 151F. DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING DISHES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE HOT WATER SANITIZING RINSE MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 180 F OR MORE THAN 194F. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE SAID MACHINE UNTIL IS INSPECTED BY CDPH AND IS MAINTAINING A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 180F. PRIORITY. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2586986 CONDUCTED ON 12/14/23. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION WAS NOT CORRECTED. 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

DEC 14
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

DEC 6
2023
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-302.13 OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE GAUGES INOPERABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

OCT 25
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

OCT 18
2023
FAILED
14 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE ADEQUATE SUPPLIES NOR A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN BY THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A MINOR PINKISH BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE MACHINE PANEL. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURES FOR ITEMS THAT CAN NOT BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (SHRIMP COCKTAIL, CHARCUTERIE BOARD). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DISCLOSURE FROM SAID ITEMS AND ONLY DISCLOSE ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

SERIOUSOther
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

3-502.11 OBSERVED THE FACILITY USING A REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINE TO ROP TCS FOODS WITHOUT OBTAINING A VARIANCE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH NOR IS THERE A ROP HACCP PLAN ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VARIANCE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND PROVIDE A ROP HACCP PLAN FOR THE INSPECTOR'S REVIEW AT ALL TIMES OR REMOVE THE ROP MACHINE AND CEASE ROP PRODUCTION OF TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

MINOROther
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

SEE VIOLATION #29.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 7 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING BY THE DISH WASHING AREA AND ON A BOX AND A CUTTING BOARD LOCATED BY THE REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT, OBSERVED ONE LARGE FLY FLYING AROUND THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED ON CUTTING BOARDS AND NOT IN A CHEMICAL SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A CHEMICAL SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-904.11 OBSERVED PLATES AND GLASSES NOT INVERTED STORED BY THE FRONT BAR AND ON SHELVES IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND GLASSWARE NOT STORED INVERTED ON THE DINING TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ITEMS INVERTED IN ORDER TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-204.115 OBSERVED THE GAUGES AT THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT OPERABLE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSPECTOR VERIFIED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE'S FINAL RINSE BY TESTING WITH THE INSPECTOR'S HIGH TEMPERATURE FINAL RINSE TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-302.13 OBSERVED NO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEST STRIPS NOR AN IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION CONSOLIDATED UNDER VIOLATION ABOVE.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-302.14 OBSERVED FACILITY PROVIDED CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR THE QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZING SOLUTION THAT IS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE APPROPRIATE QUATERNARY AMMONIUM TEST STRIPS FOR THE SANITIZER THAT IS PROVIDED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH THE VIOLATION ABOVE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

8-304.11(A) OBSERVED THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DATED 10/12/22 NOT POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW, INSTEAD THE FACILITY HAS A PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DATED 7/16/2020 POSTED. INSTRUCTED THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).

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OCT 12
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM(SALT,FLOUR,RICE ETC)

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND ITEMS STORED ON THE GROUND IN THE STORAGE AREA BEHIND BAKERY PREP AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

JUL 16
2020
PASSED
0 violations

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