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Chicago Health Dept

215 N CLINTON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2020.

8 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Nov 2020.

Last inspected Nov 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 24

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 (OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING) NOT CORRECTED WITHIN 90 DAY TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT #2313075 DATED FOR 09/27/19. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW BE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEM DUE TO NON-PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. CITATION ISSUED

SEP 27

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, ROAST BEEF) WITH NO PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN THE WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE FILTERS IN THE HOOD SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MAR 7

2018

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed black mold like substance embedded in the caulking along dish machine drain board area. Instructed manager to remove, re caulk, detail clean and maintain at all times.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed slight yellow buildup on interior surfaces of ice machine. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Observed both 2 door continental reach in cooler, at front cook line with food and debris on interior surfaces as well as gasket areas. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Noted excessive ice buildup on walk in freezer condenser unit. Instructed manager to defrost, remove and maintain at all times.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed white scale deposits on floor and wall junction underneath dish machine. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Observed small leak underneath 3 compartment sink at wash sink twist value. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.

JUL 25

2017

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 18

2017

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

Found previously issued minor violations not corrected from report # 1971122, dated 11/9/16. Must correct the following previously issued minor violations: #31 NOTED BOWLS BEING USED TO DISPENSE BULK FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES TO DISPENSE BULK FOODS. #34 OBSERVED REDDISH LIQUID POOLING ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR. #35 NOTED SOOT AND OIL ACCUMULATING ON THE HOOD FILTERS ABOVE THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #38 OBSERVED THE EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IS NOT OPERATING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE EXHAUST FAN. #41 NOTED BROOMS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. Serious violation 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

Found black build up on hanging rack (that hold frying pans) in the dish room. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same. Found black build up on utensil on top shelf of rack in the dish room. Must clean, sanitize and maintain same. Found rust and black build up on top 2 shelves of drying rack in dish room. Must remove rust (or paint), detail clean and sanitize drying rack. Must maintain same.

Minor Sanitation

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

Found white build up on floors under dish machine. Found excessive build up on drain cover in floor under dish machine. Must remove all build up. Must detail clean and sanitize this area. Must maintain same.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Observed 5 lights not functioning in the hood above the cooking line (2 on the right, 2 in the middle and 1 on the left side). Must provide adequate lighting in all prep areas. Must repair and maintain.

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NOV 21

2016

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED WITH THE USE ENDS PRESENTED TO THE CONSUMER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALLL MULTI-USE UTENSILS INVERTED OR WITH THE HANDLES PRESENTED TO THE CONSUMER. NOTED BOWLS BEING USED TO DISPENSE BULK FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES TO DISPENSE BULK FOODS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED REDDISH LIQUID POOLING ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED SOOT AND OIL ACCUMULATING ON THE HOOD FILTERS ABOVE THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THE FAUCET IS LEAKING AT THE HAND SINK NEAREST THE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK. OBSERVED THE EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IS NOT OPERATING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE EXHAUST FAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED BROOMS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS BEING STORED ON THE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS SEPARATE FROM RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT AND FOOD.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED ON PREP SURFACES IN THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO MINIMIZE MICROBIAL GROWTH.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NOTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE NOT BEEN TRAINED. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

NOV 9

2016

FAIL 9 violations

Serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR: WHEN RUNNING WATER INTO THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT, NOTED WASTEWATER BACKING UP INTO THE 1ST AND 3RD COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DRAIN SO THAT SINK FUNCTIONS PROPERLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION #38 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1632111 ON 2/23/16: "THERE IS NO SPLASH GUARD ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS ON EACH SIDE OF THE COOK LINE. FOOD PREP AND FOOD STORAGE WERE OBSERVED IMMEDIATELY TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT OF THESE SINKS. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON EACH SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE COOK LINE." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED REDDISH LIQUID POOLING ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED SOOT AND OIL ACCUMULATING ON THE HOOD FILTERS ABOVE THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED ON PREP SURFACES IN THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO MINIMIZE MICROBIAL GROWTH.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NOTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE NOT BEEN TRAINED. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

FEB 23

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

THERE IS NO SPLASH GUARD ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS ON EACH SIDE OF THE COOK LINE. FOOD PREP AND FOOD STORAGE WERE OBSERVED IMMEDIATELY TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT OF THESE SINKS. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON EACH SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE COOK LINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

DUST BUILD UP ON FAN COVERS IN ONE DOOR UPRIGHT BEVERAGE COOLER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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