THE SPIRIT OF CHICAGO.
600 E GRAND AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
11 of 18 inspections passed, with 8 critical violations on file.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 272023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Unable to locate backflow prevention device for ice and coffee makers, Instructed to make visible.
JUL 202022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Ice scoop stored on top of dusty ice maker, instructed to keep in a clean holder.
Inadequate lighting in main walk-in cooler, instructed to provide adequate lighting.
AUG 92021PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND 2 FLY/PEST LIGHT DEVICES WALL MOUNTED DIRECTLY OVER FOOD PREP/COFFEE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RELOCATE PEST DEVICES.
FOUND MULTIPLE MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE BAR AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.
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SEP 102020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
AUG 212019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
- OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE GLASS COOLER IN THE KITCHEN, THE FISH REACH IN COOLER IN THE PREP HALLWAY, THE CHICKEN REACH IN COOLER IN THE PREP HALLWAY, AND THE PASTA REACH IN COOLER IN THE PREP HALLWAY: 100# OF CHICKEN(51.7F), 25# OF FISH(47.1F), 20# OF PASTA(45.0F), AND 5# OF SHREDDED CHEESE(44.6F). ALL FOODS MARKED WITH A PREP DATE OF 8/20/19. FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY DISCARDING THE FOOD ITEMS WITH A REPORTED VALUE OF $800.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. -
- OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COOLERS HOLDING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AT TIME OF INSPECTION: THE GLASS COOLER IN THE KITCHEN (44.6F), THE FISH REACH IN COOLER IN THE PREP HALLWAY(48.2F), THE CHICKEN REACH IN COOLER IN THE PREP HALLWAY(47.1F), AND THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP HALLWAY(45.0F). MUST PROVIDE ALL COOLERS TO MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. THE TWO COOLERS HAVE BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. USE OF THE COOLERS AND REMOVAL OF THE TAG IS PROHIBITED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLERS AND CONTACT CDPH AT FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR TAG REMOVAL INSPECTION REQUEST. THE GLASS COOLER AND THE CHICKEN COOLER HAVE BEEN REPAIRED ON SITE AND ARE HOLDING AN AMBIENT AIR TEMP OF 40.1F AND 38.7F RESPECTIVELY. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. -
- MUST INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE HANDWASH SINKS THROUGHOUT PREP, TOILET ROOMS, BARS, AND SERVER STATIONS TO ADEQUATELY FACILITATE PROPER HANDWASHING TECHNIQUES. -
- OBSERVED A CEILING TILE MISSING ABOVE THE GLASS COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. -
AUG 202018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
3-501.16(A) OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER- CREAM CHEESE AT 47.0 F, SHREDDED CHEESES AT 48.0 F. HOWEVER PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 42.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL SAID OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
4-501.11 DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS (X3) NOT WORKING. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS (X3) FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF WALK IN COOLERS CONDENSERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES.
JUN 162017PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND WARPED DOOR THRESHOLD IN FRONT OF THE GALLEY KITCHEN DOOR(REAR EXIT DOOR)(DOOR IS RODENT PROOFED AT THIS TIME). MUST REPAIR AMD MAINTAIN SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
JUN 142017PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DURING INSPECTION FOUND DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN AREA NOT IN USE. TURNED ON DISH MACHINE AND IT DID NOT HAVE A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180F. MACHINE WAS TAGGED AT THIS TIME. FOUND 3-COMP SINK BEING UTILIZED FOR WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING AT 200PPM QAC. CDI. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND WARPED DOOR THRESHOLD IN FRONT OF THE GALLEY KITCHEN DOOR(REAR EXIT DOOR)(DOOR IS RODENT PROOFED AT THIS TIME). MUST REPAIR AMD MAINTAIN SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
AUG 292016FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
2ND FLOOR BAR GLASS MACHINE NOT SANITIZING, 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR AT MAINTAINED GLASS MACHINES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BLACK/PINK SLIME AND DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE 3RD FLOOR ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE/ON INTERIOR WALLS OF ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE CABINETS AT WAITER/WAITRESS STATION. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BY SODA SYRUP DISPENSERS. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
3RD FLOOR BAR 1-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. MUST REPAIR SINK HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.
BAR COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
NOV 42015FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED OVER 30 SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON WALL, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT AT DECK 1 BAR AREA AND 20 FLYING AT AND AROUND REAR EXIT DOOR AREA. MUST REMOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF 3RD LEVEL BAR.
CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND BAR OF DECK 1 BAR AREA.
SLOW DRAIN AT WASH BOWL OF THE WOMENS 2ND FLOOR RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR.
CLEAN ORGANIZE/MAINTAIN SERVICE STAIONS.
JUN 202014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED MOLDY CAULK AT THE DISHWASHER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE CAULK.
OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN THE PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS.
OBSERVED WALL UNDER THE DISHMACHINE WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS.
OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET UNABLE TO REACH ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FAUCET THAT WILL REACH TO ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS.
JUN 182014FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(FISH, CHICKEN, MASHED POTATOES AND POLENTA WITH HEAVY CREAM) IN A PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (48.7F-61.2F). MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 210LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $365. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD FOOD AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE ON THE TOP DECK WITH A BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF SHORT RIBS) WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
OBSERVED MOLDY CAULK AT THE DISHWASHER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE CAULK.
OBSERVED FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEBRIS AND PONDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE EXCESS WATER AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
OBSERVED WALL UNDER THE DISHMACHINE WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS.
OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN THE PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS.
OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET UNABLE TO REACH ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FAUCET THAT WILL REACH TO ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS.
JUL 242013PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT SALAD PREPARATION AREAS. MOREOVER, SALAD PREPARER NEXT TO SINK PREPARING SALADS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO SUPPLY SINK WITH SOAP.LAST, SALAD FOODHANDLER INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS USING SOAP.
FOUND CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR AT REACH IN COOLERS.
FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN.
FOUND NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN 3COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRAINBOARD FOR CLEAN DISHES .
FOUND SOME CLUTTER ON SHELVING UNITS AT DISWASHING AREAS.(TOOLS ETC.)
JUL 182011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/ DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
METAL PLATE AT WALK-IN COOLER IS LOOSE & PULLING AWAY FROM THE FLOOR-MUST FIX & SEAL TIGHT, SO THAT DIRT/WATER DO NOT ACCUMULATE & CREATE PEST ISSUES. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
LEAK FOUND UNDER AT PIPE OF 1-COMP SINK AT THE BAR (1ST FLOOR)-MUST FIX. 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.
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