THE LASALLE FOUNDATION.
1111 N WELLS ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
Passed all 19 inspections, but 4 critical violations on file.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 252026PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE STOVE TOP UNIT LEAKING FROM BOTTOM DRAIN PIPE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDRER
OBSERVED FLOOR AND WALL COOK AREA BEHIND THE COOK LINE IN NEED OF DETAILED CLEANING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HOOD FILTERS IN NEED OF DETAILED CLEANING FROM DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 252025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FLOORS OF THE WALK IN REFRIGERATOR AND THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVING UNTS AND IN THE CORNERS OF THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE SEAL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK COMING APART FROM THE WALL AT THE RIGHT END OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE WALL TILE BROKEN EXPOSING INSIDE OF THE LOWER WALL AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REAPIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF MAKING EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ALONG THE WALL AND THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 62023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE SLIGHTLY SOILED ON DRIP PLATE. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND.
APR 202022PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
OBSERVED DISHES STORED IN BASEMENT COVERED IN DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIM ON FILTERS OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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DEC 82020PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAIERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS TO DETERMINE THE WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE UTENSIL SURFACE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH DISH AREA AND UNDER REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGH BULBS ABOVE 2-DOOR MILK COOLER AND ABOVE PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 172019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND MATERIALS FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND NO STEM PROB THERMOMETER ON SITE USED FOR MEASURING THE TEMPERATURE OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED RECEPTACLES INSIDE RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT OVER FLOWING, RECEPTACLES SHALL BE KEPT COVERED . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
JUN 82018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Observed duct tape used as a means of repair on door handle of commercial steamer oven. Instructed manager to repair/replace handle and maintain at all times.
Observed 26 X 38 in wide square hole in ceiling of mop closet, directly above mop sink, at all times. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
Observed small leak at connection pipe underneath wash sink at 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
Observed digital thermometer display on walk in cooler and walk in freezer not working at time of inspection. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
FEB 32017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROPERLY LABEL MEDIUM SIZED CONTAINERS HOLDING VARIOUS TYPES OF CEREALS AT THE STORAGE RACK IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF BOTH MICROWAVE OVENS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES.
MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA ROOM UNDER THE SPRAYER PORTION OF MACHINE AND UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER THE SPRAYER PORTION OF THE DISH MACHINE WHICH IS CAUSING A LARGE PUDDLE OF WATER AT THE ABOVE STATED AREA.
MAR 212016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS MUST BE REPLACED AND MAINTAINED.
MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAIN BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN.
FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS ARE NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 172015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILT UP INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CONDENSATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.MUST ALSO CLEAN LOWER SHELVING INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT BY THE BANQUET HALL SERVICE AREA WITH FOOD SPILLS.
NOTED FOOD SPILLS AND MOLD ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER ALONG WALL BASE.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.....MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN DRAIN BY THE DISH WASHING AREA.
NOTED DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 292014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE STOVE, INTERIOR OF 4 DOOR REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER UNIT, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.
DEC 202013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND COUNTERTOP NOT CLEAN BY FRONT COFFEE STATION.
FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
AUG 172012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
STORAGE SHELF WITH BOXES OF GLASSWARE/KITCHENWARE, THAT IS STORED IN THE BASEMENT PUMP ROOM, MUST BE MOVED TO A SEPARATE LOCATION (IF NEEDED), TOGETHER WITH FOOD RELATED ARTICLES/PRODUCTS.
FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: CABINETS UNDER FRONT SERVING LINE & UNDER COFFEE STATION, BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT & THEIR ATTACHMENTS, INTERIOR OF HANDSINK AT FRONT SERVING LINE-DUE TO DUST, FOOD SPILLS OR DEBRIS.
FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES UNDER SINKS, DISHMACHINE, INSIDE LEFT WALK-IN COOLER, INSIDE DRY STORAGE CLOSETS AROUND THE DINING HALL-MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. ALL STOCK/SUPPLIES MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR.
DUSTY CEILING ABOVE THE 4-DOOR COOLER MUST BE CLEANED. ANY OPENING ON WALLS, AROUND PIPES OR OUTLETS MUST BE SEALED.
FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE ADDRESSED: LEAKING FAUCETS AT BOTH 2 & 3-COMP SINKS, & UNDER THE DISHMACHINE.
ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE CLOSETS MUST BE REMOVED, BETTER ORGANIZED, OR MINIMIZED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
MAR 32011PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE STOVE, INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, FAN COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
FEB 252011PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IS NOT SANITIZING AT THE PROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. A MAXIMUM REGISTERING THERMOMETER PLACED INSIDE THE DISHMACHINE SHOWED A TEMPERATURE OF 130F. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE MUST BE OVER 180F TO PROPERLY SANITIZE DISHES AND UTENSILS. WASH AND RINSE GAUGES ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR. PREMISES HAS A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES. TECHNICIAN FROM SERVICE SOLUTIONS ONSITE TO REPAIR THE DISHMACHINE. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240 AFTER THE UNIT HAS BEEN REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE STOVE, INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, FAN COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
MAR 222010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES,SINKS,STORAGE SHELVES,COOLERS AND HOT HOLDING UNITS AND REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS UNDER DISH MACHINE AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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