Chicago
32
BEAT

The Park Grill

11-35 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60602 · Loop · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
32/100

Passed most recently but 6 prior failures on record

Inspections
21
11 passed
Last Inspected
2021-10-07
Pass Rate
52%
6 failures
Score
32/100
BEAT
4 consecutive passes, most recently 2021-10-07
Failed 6 inspections (2018, 2017, 2017...)
Sanitation issues found across 49 inspections
Other issues found across 9 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 49×
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Facility Condition minor 11×
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Other critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
Chemical Safety critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2021-10-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2021-10-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
2
serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

HIGH TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE. 150F WATER TEMP FOR FINAL RINSE. MACHINE BEING USED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZING TEMPERATURE AT FINAL RINSE. PRIORITY VIOALTION 7-38-025. MACHINE IS TAGGED, N...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN INSIDE, FOUND BLACK SLIME AND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AT THE UPPER INTERIOR PANNEL AND AROUND THE CHUTE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. MANAGER STARTED THE CLEANING PROCESS.

2019-06-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
9
serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (EX. STEAK, BEEF BURGERS ETC.) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD A REMINDE...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING SURFACES IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ATTACHED TO THE REACH IN PREP COOLERS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA DISCOLORED WITH DARK STAINS AND WITH OPEN SEAMS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF REACH IN PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN KITHCEN PREP AREA NEAR 4-DOOR DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE TO HOT WATER NOZZLE ON BASEMENT MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT-BULB FOR THE 4-DOOR DISPLAY COOLER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTBULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN CEILING LIGHT UNITS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREAS NEAR THE WALK IN COOLER AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED PREMISES WITHOUT A POSTED SUMMARY REPORT. INSTRUCTED TO POST IN A LOCATION THAT IS VISIBLE TO CONSUMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

2018-07-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace peri...

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT, NO PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these viola...

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ICE CREAM SCOOP AT ICE CREAM STATION STORED IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL WITH CONTINUOUS RUNNING WATER.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFIED FOR FOOD SERVICE MGRS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

2018-07-18 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace peri...

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT, NO PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these viola...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE ONLY HAND WASH SINK FOR OUTSIDE KITCHEN/ BAR. WATER TEMP AT 74F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 100 F WATER TEMP AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030 (C)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND SOAP AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF THE HOT DOG/ ICE CREAM STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)

serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

IMPROPER HOT HOLDING FOR TCS FOODS. FOUND 10 LBS OF SAUSAGE HELD IN A STEAM TABLE THAT IS NOT TURNED ON AT 72.4F INSTRUCTED MGR TO HOLD HOT FOODS AT 135F OR HIGHER. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $50. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ICE CREAM SCOOP AT ICE CREAM STATION STORED IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL WITH CONTINUOUS RUNNING WATER.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

DISPOSABLE FOOD TRAYS STORE FACING UP IN DRY STORAGE ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFIED FOR FOOD SERVICE MGRS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

2017-12-11 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUST ON THE TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF BOTH FRYERS AND UNDER ALL OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2017-12-01 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
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 EMPLOYEE ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR. OBSERVED 50 MICE DROPPING UNDER AND IN BETWEEN STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED AN ADDITIONAL 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHE...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUST ON THE TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF BOTH FRYERS AND UNDER ALL OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2017-07-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN ALONG THE SALAD PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORING

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED HOOD VENTS IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN WITH ACCUMULATED SOOT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE HOOD VENTS.

2017-06-26 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, 6LBS OF TURKEY LEGS AT 83.2-85.6F IN A TOP LOADING COOLER AT THE PLAZA KITCHEN, 4LBS OF CRAB CAKES AT 46.6F INSIDE OF A 4 DOOR COOLER IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN, 2 LBS OF SHRIMP AT 54.8F ON...

critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED AN EXPOSED HAND SINK BLOCKED BY A PREP TABLE AND NO HAND SOAP NEXT TO THE PIZZA PREP STATION AND NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ACCESSIBILITY TO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AS WELL AS PAPER TOWELS AND HAN...

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE BINS NOT MAINTAINED WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND THE FLOOR AROUND THE DUMPSTER AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR AROUND THE DUMPSTERS AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE BINS. SERIO...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE DOOR BROKEN AND FALLING OFF OF THE HINGES OF A 1 DOOR COOLER IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN ALONG THE SALAD PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORING.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED HOOD VENTS IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN WITH ACCUMULATED SOOT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE HOOD VENTS.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHT SHIELDS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WASTE PIPE LEAKING UNDER THE MIDDLE AND RIGHT BASINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

2016-10-14 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Above violation still remaining( Cooler shelving/racks in kitchen prep areas that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. Reach in cooler door gaskets that were d...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Above violation still remaining(Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Above violation still remaining(Walls/ceiling in kitchen prep areas, rear storage areas, walk in coolers not clean, had food splattering, need detailed cleaning, food splattering removed).

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Above violation still remaining( Missing/damaged light shields in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced/provided).

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Above violation still remaining( Missing/damaged light shields in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced/provided).

2016-10-05 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

Found potentially hazardous foods no meeting temperature requirements of 40F or less in walk in cooler and reach in cooler at time of canvass inspection, list of potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirements of 40F or less are as f...

critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Found no hot running water under city pressure at exposed hand sink in the outside kitchen/prep area at time of canvass inspection, citation issued 7-38-030, 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

Found observed rodent dropping (40 )in bsmt storage areas, and in rear kitchen area outside storage rooms(20 ), also found observe front entrance/exit doors not rodent proofed, doors had had gaps on middle, and bottom of doors ranging from 1/4 inch, ...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some food items not properly dated in walk in coolers, must properly date food item in walk in coolers.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Cooler shelving/racks in kitchen prep areas that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. Reach in cooler door gaskets that were damaged/broken shall be repaired...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior), not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detai...

critical Pest Activity

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear storage areas, bsmt storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning, rodent droppings removed, and floors sanitiz...

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Walls/ceiling in kitchen prep areas, rear storage areas, walk in coolers not clean, had food splattering, need detailed cleaning, food splattering removed.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Missing/damaged light shields in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced/provided.

minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

2015-08-19 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2015-08-11 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED 3 EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN PREP/WAITRESS AREAS WITH NO PAPER TOWELS AND 1 ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING ARE WITH NO HAND SOAP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS. CRITICAL V...

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 APPROXIMATELY 30-40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES FLYING AROUND AT THE EXTERIOR BAR NEAR A BUCKET WHERE THE BEER TAPPERS DRAIN INTO. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL MOISTURE AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE/ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED ICE BIN LIDS MISSING AT BAR ICE BINS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIDS FOR ALL ICE BINS.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED THERMOMETERS MISSING FROM PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS.

2014-09-08 Pass Complaint
7
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MISSING COVERS ON OUTSIDE BAR ICE BINS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

UNFINISHED ROUGH WOOD PANELS USED TO COVER SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR FINISH.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

DISH MACHINE FINAL RINSE GAUGE NOT ACCURATE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MISSING SHIELDS FOR DISH ROOM LIGHT FIXTURES, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING THERMOMETER IN SEVERAL PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2014-05-12 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
2
minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

INADEQUATE LIGHTING BY THE COFFEE/SODA STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

ICE CREAM DIPPER WELL MISSING A PLUG, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

2014-05-08 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

SPOILED FOOD FOUND IN WALK-IN COOLER, FOUND 3 LARGE CONTAINERS (60 LBS)OF LOBSTER AND LAMB STOCK WITH FOUL SPOILED ODORS AND MOLD FLOATING ON SURFACE, CONTAINERS DATED 4-10, 4-18. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE SPOILED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER. FOOD ITEMS DIS...

critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COOLING TEMPERATURE, FOUND PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE GRILL LINE AT 52.4F, COOLER IS USED FOR PERISHABLE STORAGE INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS AT 40F OR LOWER. COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. CRITICAL CITATION ...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER: 8 LBS OF RAW FISH AT 50.6F, 1 LB HEAVY CREAM AT 53.5F, 3 LBS OF COOKED RICE AT 54.6F, AND 4 LBS OF BEEF AT 51.5F, INSTRUCTED MGR TO STORE SUCH F...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BAGS OF DRY FOOD ARE LEFT OPEN IN DRY STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COVERED.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

INADEQUATE LIGHTING BY THE COFFEE/SODA STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

ICE CREAM DIPPER WELL MISSING A PLUG, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

2013-05-13 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REGROUT FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPAIR CRACKED AND BROKEN LIGHTSHIELD INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT THE PASTRY KITCHEN AREA.

minor Other

38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL STAFF MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES AT ALL PREP AREAS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPER AT BAR AREA IN AN ICE RECEPTACLE IN A WAY THAT PROTECTS THEM FROM CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES.

2013-05-01 Fail Complaint
6
serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED A PINK SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REGROUT FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPAIR CRACKED AND BROKEN LIGHTSHIELD INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT THE PASTRY KITCHEN AREA.

minor Food Temperature

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENTS AT MENS AND LADIES CUSTOMER RESTROOMS AND AT STAFF RESTROOMS IN THE REAR AREA BY DRY STORAGE. MUST ADJUST TEMPERATURE VALVE AT MEN'S STAFF RESTROOM.(BSMT) MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE BASES IN THE LADIES STAFF RESTR...

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL STAFF MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES AT ALL PREP AREAS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPER AT BAR AREA IN AN ICE RECEPTACLE IN A WAY THAT PROTECTS THEM FROM CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES.

2012-07-24 Pass Complaint
9
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST POST IN PLAIN VIEWING OF CUSTOMERS CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PAINT/SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER AND IN STORAGE CAGE IN REAR BY BAKERY.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE CREAM FREEZER IN THE CAFE AND THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN IN DUMPSTER AREA, INSIDE OF STORAGE CAGES AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ALSO, DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPLACE DAMAGED/MISSING WALL TILES BY MOPSINK AND CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE SHIELDS TO THE LIGHT INSIDE THE MAIN KITCHEN WALK IN COOLER AND ABOVE THE 3-COMP. SINK.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AND CONSPICUOUSLY PLACE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE ALL UNUSED WASH CLOTHS IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZING SOLUTION.

2011-01-04 Pass Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

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. BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS NOTED AT PREP COOLER DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DUST BUILD-UP AT FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. STANDING WATER AT CORNERS OF WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DRY AS POSSIBLE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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...

2010-09-20 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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. BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLER, BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLER AT ICE CREAM STATION NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRIANT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.

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Madison Subway LLC
100
LA Bamba Chicago , Inc
73
Five Iron Golf Chicago
68
Jamba Juice
49
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