THE RIVER WALK AT KENDALL.

Chicago Health Dept

900 N NORTH BRANCH · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2017.

11 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Oct 2017.

Last inspected Oct 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 12

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

EVIDENCE OF WASTE WATER BACKING UP THROUGH THE FLOOR DRAIN IN PREP AREA: PRIOR TO THE START OF THE INSPECTION, OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP THROUGH THE FLOOR DRAIN NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. NO FOOD WAS BEING PREPARED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGERS IMMEDIATELY CLOSED OFF KITCHEN AND HAD ENGINEERS ONSITE TO ADDRESS THE WASTE WATER BACKUP. WASTE WATER WAS ONLY BACKING UP THROUGH ONE OF THE DRAINS. ENGINEERS/PLUMBERS WERE ABLE TO USE THE SNAKE TO GROUT OUT THE LINE AND PROVIDE PROPER DRAINAGE THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. THE WATER ACCUMULATION WAS REMOVED, THE FLOORS WERE DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST RE-ATTACH THE GASKETS AROUND THE DOOR OF THE REACH-IN WINE COOLER TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDP ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE 2-DOOR FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING VENT ATTACHED TO THE CEILING DUCT ABOVE THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 23

2016

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 15

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT ABLE TO SANITIZE. 0 PPM OF CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT PROPERLY SANITIZES. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN THE PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

MAY 23

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD,

MAY 16

2016

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 10 LIVE SMALL FRUIT FLIES ON THE CEILING/WALLS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD, THE WALLS/CEILING AROUND THE SINKS AND DISH MACHINE.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO CONSPICUOUSLY PLACE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS. MAINTAIN SAME.

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SEP 10

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS UNDER SINKS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA.

JUN 18

2014

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 19

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Serious Food Temperature

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT READING ANY SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. TAGGED MACHINE "HELD FOR INSPECTION" BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND TO USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNTIL DISH MACHINE IS REPAIRED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

SEP 9

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE CHEST PREP COOLER IN THE PREP AREA

SEP 13

2012

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 23

2012

FAIL 7 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All refrigeration units throughout the kitchen areas must be up and running capable of maintaining 40f or below,frozen 0f of below.Critical violation 7-38-005(A).No citation issued.

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

low temperature Dishmachine in kitchen area must be connected as required for proper sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils.Critical violation 7-38-030.No citation issued.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Entrance doors to the premises must be rodent-proofed all accross the bottoms to prevent pest entry.Serious violation 7-38-020.No citation issued.

Critical Pest Activity

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

Outside garbage dumspster area not maintained and missing some lids on said dumpster.Serious violation 7-38-020.No citation issued.

Minor Sanitation

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

Seal openings around pipes in the dry storage rooms,remove peeling paint at ceiling areas at rear kitchen.walls and ceilings must be smooth,easily cleanable surfaces.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation hoods over cooking equipments in kitchen areas,ventilation inside the toilet rooms not workling also water leak at base of faucet 2 comp sink, and at sprayer at dishmachine area must be repaired as required.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometers are needed inside all refrigeration units and a metal stem thermometer for monitoring food temperatures.

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